Blood Center
seeks donors
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the area's exclusive provider of blood and plasma products to patients at more than 40 area hospitals, is experiencing a shortage of type O Negative red cells and AB plasma. Donations are needed immediately to ensure that adequate reserve levels are maintained.
During the month of January, participants at all CBCO blood drives will receive a maroon long-sleeved shirt.
On average, a transfusion takes place every seven minutes, and around 200 donations are needed each day to meet the area's blood needs. You can help by giving blood at the following drive:
• Berryville: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 20, Ducommun Incorporated, 810 Champlin Ave.
• Fayetteville: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Jan. 23 and 24, Wellness U, 525 N. Garland Ave.
Information: (800) 280-5337 or cbco.org.
Job fair
Jan. 25
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks will hold a job fair for medical support assistants and advanced medical support assistants at the Fayetteville campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 25 in the Building 21 lobby. VHSO is looking for those who have experience in a medical or dental office dealing with referrals, scheduling, call center, face to face customer service, medical terminology and benefits.
Interviews will be conducted on site, and applicants are asked to bring their resume. Veterans are encouraged to attend and apply. If a veteran has an award letter showing their service connection, they are asked to bring it. Veterans' preference is applicable for these positions.
Information: (479) 444-5020.
Cruises set
for February
Hobbs State Park announces upcoming eagle watch cruises. February cruise dates are Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 23 and 29.
Although Hobbs calls these times on the lake "eagle cruises," remember that there is other wildlife to see as well. Great blue herons, belted kingfishers, red tailed hawks and maybe a deer, beaver, or several species of ducks become part of the viewing fun.
No matter what wildlife you see, it's always great to be out on the water. Hobbs State Park provides a safe three-pontoon vessel, driver and an interpreter to answer questions and share information about our national symbol, the bald eagle.
Tickets must be purchased in advance at $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Tours depart Rocky Branch Marina promptly at 3 p.m.
Information: (479) 789-5000.
Childbirth
is topic
Free childbirth education classes at Baptist Health-Fort Smith have been announced. The classes are open to all area mothers to give them the confidence and support they need to enjoy their baby's arrival.
The classes are taught by a childbirth educator with Lamaze-focused curriculum. Lamaze is an international childbirth education program which helps women learn to respond to pain during childbirth in a way that both increases comfort and facilitates labor.
During the class, participants will learn about emotional and physical changes during pregnancy, delivery and postpartum. The instructors will discuss the natural birth process, birthing techniques and potential medical interventions like cesarean section. Other topics to be covered are skin-to-skin contact, mother-newborn bonding and family bonding.
All classes are held in the Nancy Orr Conference Center on the third floor of Baptist Health-Fort Smith. Evening and day sessions are available. Evening sessions are held for two hours one night a week for two weeks. Day sessions are held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on select Saturdays. Classes in January and February include a two-week evening course from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 14 and 21 and Feb. 4 and 11.
Information: baptist-health.com or (888) BAPTIST.
Sweetheart
cruises set
Hobbs State Park is offering two Sweetheart Cruises on Valentine's Day weekend. Share the wonders of nature with your love by taking a cruise on Beaver Lake and enjoying a lunch at Ventris Trails End Resort, including live entertainment.
Lunch features bacon-wrapped smoked chicken with sauteed mushrooms, onions and cheese, twice-baked potato, seasoned green beans, French onion soup and salad with homemade bread rolls, chocolate cake, water, tea or coffee; or a portabella sandwich. Alcoholic beverages are available at an additional charge.
There dates offered are Feb. 15 and 16, each leaving Rocky Branch Marina at 11 a.m. and returning at 2 p.m. The cost is $40 (plus tax) per individual. Reservations and payment must be made in advance.
Information: (479) 789-5000.
Breastfeeding
classes set
Baptist Health-Fort Smith has added a weekend breastfeeding education class to make it more convenient for mothers to receive vital information as they prepare to welcome a new life into the world.
In addition to an evening course offered the third Thursday of every month, certified lactation counselors at Baptist Health-Fort Smith will now teach the class one Saturday a month from 10 a.m. to noon. Third Thursday classes are held from 6 to 8 p.m. All classes are open to breastfeeding mothers or women interested in breastfeeding in the future. Classes will be held in the Nancy Orr Conference Center on the third floor of Baptist Health-Fort Smith.
The classes are free, but registration is encouraged.
Registration and information: baptist-health.com or (888)-BAPTIST.
NAN Profiles on 01/19/2020