Health notes

TODAY

Overeaters Anonymous: 6-7 p.m., Beaufort Memorial Hospital, cafeteria, private dining room; free; 843-846-1347.

Al-Anon Family Group Brown Bag meeting: Noon, newcomer's meet at 11:30 a.m., St. Helena's Episcopal Church, 507 Newcastle St.; 843-785-9630.

Al-Anon Family Group New Beginnings meeting: 8 p.m., Alano Hall, 1005 12th St., Port Royal; 843-785-9630.

WEDNESDAY

Alzheimer's Family Services of Greater Beaufort's Care for the Caregiver Support Group: 12:30-1:30 p.m., The Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles St.; free; 843-521-9190.

Emotions Anonymous: 6:30-8 p.m., Oakwood Professional Building, Sams Point Road; free; 12-step program for dealing with anger, grief, depression, fear and anxiety; 843-524-0098.

Overeaters Anonymous: 1:30 p.m., Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady's Island Drive; 843-524-8424.

American Red Cross blood drive: Noon-9 p.m.; Palmetto Chapter, 59 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton; 843-757-7437.

Cancer Support Group: 4 p.m., Keyserling Cancer Center, 1680 Ribaut Road; for patients and caregivers dealing with all types of cancer; free; 843-522-5299.

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry's New Beginnings: 2:30-4 p.m., LowCountry Presbyterian Church parlor, U.S. 278, Bluffton; free; support those who have lost a loved one; 843-706-2296.

LifeFit Mobile Wellness Unit: 10 a.m., S.H.A.R.E. Senior Center, Hilton Head Island; free screenings; 843-522-5568.

THURSDAY

Sheldon Med-I-Assist Program: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mount Carmel Baptist Church fellowship hall, 367 Keans Neck Road, Seabrook; 843-846-8703.

Al-Anon Family Group Serenity: 7:30 p.m., St. Helena's Episcopal Church, 507 Newcastle St.; 843-785-9630.

Hearing and Speech Screening: 9-11 a.m., Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th St., Savannah; free; 912-355-4601.

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry's New Beginnings: 3-4:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church parlor, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, free; support for anyone who has lost a loved one; 843-706-2296.

Alzheimer's Family Services of Greater Beaufort Maintain Your Brain Coffee Group: 10:30-noon, The Baptist Church of Beaufort, Green Room, 600 Charles St.; 843-846-9661.

TOPS Club: 7 p.m., Greene Street Gym; free; nonprofit weight-loss support organization; 800-932-8677 or tops.org.

LifeFit Mobile Wellness Unit: 10 a.m., Burton Wells Community Center; free screenings; 843-522-5568.

FRIDAY

LifeFit Mobile Wellness Unit: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Belk, Shelter Cove Mall, Hilton Head Island; free screenings; 843-522-5568.

MONDAY, OCT. 6

Birthing Center Tours: 7-8:30 p.m., Beaufort Memorial Hospital; free; children under 14 are not allowed; 843-522-5308.

Free ultrasounds: Through Oct. 9, Beaufort Women's Center; free ultrasounds for women over five weeks pregnant under the supervision of a registered ultrasonographer and medical professional so they can complete their medical conversion and nurse training; 843-525-0300 for appointment.

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