Health calendar

The Health Calendar is a listing of support groups, activities and lectures. Send information to Health Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send information by fax to (706) 722-7403 and send e-mail to newsroom@augustachronicle.com. Please include a contact name and phone number.

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PROSTATE SCREENINGS: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Lowe's, 4305 Washington Road, Evans; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Lowe's, 3206 Peach Orchard Road; free screenings by University Hospital; no registration required; (706) 828-2522, (866) 869-2522

CELIAC DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Summerville Professional Building, Suite 120, 2260 Wrightsboro Road; also for gluten intolerance; (706) 738-8253, roseforhealth@aol.com

GETTING TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR: 5:30-7 P.M., TUESDAY, Savannah Rapids Pavilion, Grand Rapids Ballroom, 3300 Evans to Locks Road, Martinez; University Hospital seminar covers Robotic Options of Treating Prostate Cancer; free; dinner included; reservations required; (706) 828-2502, (866) 591-2502

Child Safety Seat Inspection: First Fridays, Medical College of Georgia Annex II, 15th Street; how to use a car seat properly; free; (706) 721-7606

Family Focused Childbirth Tours: Tours of mother/baby wing; Trinity Hospital of Augusta, 2260 Wrightsboro Road; by appointment; (706) 481-7727

HOME CARE ASSESSMENT: In-home clinical care or personal aides provided by University Home Health Services; free; (706) 774-4160

LOOK GOOD ... FEEL BETTER: 5-7 P.M. THIRD MONDAYS, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, 2607 COMMONS BLVD.; HELPS WOMEN CANCER PATIENTS MAINTAIN APPEARANCE AND SELF-IMAGE DURING TREATMENT; MAKEUP KIT FOR EACH PARTICIPANT; FREE; REGISTRATION REQUIRED; (706) 731-9900

pulmonary function screenings: 10-11:30 a.m. third Wednesdays, University Hospital, Professional Center 2, Suite 200, 818 St. Sebastian Way; free; ap-pointments required; (706) 774-5777

take off pounds sensibly chapter GA 110: 5:15-6:15 p.m. social and private weigh-in, 6:30-7:30 p.m. meeting and motivation, Mondays, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Fellowship Hall, 2321 Lumpkin Road; nonprofit weight loss support group; Joy Southern (706) 737-1120, www.tops.org

cpr and first aid training: Single sessions; 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 30, and Oct. 28, Odell Weeks Activity Center, 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken; $20; 2 year certification earned; (706) 955-0911, www.firstresponsecpr.com

american sign language-intermediate level: 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Medical College of Georgia Medical Center, second floor, terrace dining, Magnolia Room, 1120 15th St.; $40 per course level; (706) 721-6929

ARTHRITIS AQUATICS: 9-9:45 a.m., 10-10:45 a.m. and 12:15-1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Walton Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Building, 1355 Independence Drive; $37.50 per month; (706) 823-5294