CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - An interactive workshop will demonstrate how physical fitness can prevent and even reverse disease, while also helping people look and feel better.

The workshop will be hosted by Dr. Matt Uchtman.

In the majority of cases, prolonged weight gain and diseases like type 2 diabetes can be prevented. Learn how at this workshop, which will take place at 1812 N. Kingshighway on Monday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.

The event entitled, “Summer Shape” shows why fully understanding a problem is the first, most crucial step to solving it. Many Americans cling to decades-old advice on nutrition and exercise advice, so they struggle to improve their well-being. This workshop will reveal:

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Mission of Mercy will host a large-scale dental clinic May 3-4 at the Show Me Center.

The clinic will provide free oral healthcare to patients of all ages who cannot otherwise afford care. Doors open at 5 a.m.

Organizers say you can arrive early as the clinic is first come, first serve until they reach capacity. It is open to both adults and children, but no child care will be available.

MOMOM says to expect a long day. Dental services offered will include cleanings, fillings and extractions. They say they will not provide crowns, bridges or dentures.

For more information, you can click here to visit them online.

The Show Me Center is located at 1334 North Sprigg Street in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS)- Some pre-k students from Fruitland made a very special trip to the doctor's office Tuesday morning.

Twenty-one students and their teddy bears spent the morning at Southeast Health's west campus.

Their bears had a few minor procedures including shots, splints, and a few bandages.

"We have a lot of teddy bears that had headaches and stomach aches," said Dr. Danette Miller with Southeast Health. "Sometimes they have knee pain and hand pain. And sometime teddy bears just feel fine but they just need to get their shots and vaccines just like kids do so we'll treat them for that too."

Organizers say it's important that these kids learn the doctor's office isn't a scary place.

They'd like to offer a similar clinic again in the future.

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