Teen dating focus of ‘Romance’ seminar
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. Maybe too much so.
There’s no better time to register for a Planned Parenthood of the Inland Northwest program designed to provide parents with the opportunity to talk with other moms and dads and facilitators about teen dating.
“Romance is in the Air: Information for Parents about Teen Dating” addresses concerns parents may have about young people becoming interested in romantic relationships. Parents will discuss how to communicate values and set boundaries for teen dating.
“Parents are faced with many difficult questions, and it is our hope that this workshop will help parents answer them,” said Margaret Mount, education director for Planned Parenthood.
“Romance is in the Air” will be Feb. 25 at Centenary Methodist Church, 1012 S. Freya St. in Spokane, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The free class is open to parents or guardians of teenagers.
Call (509) 241-4203 for information or to register.
Heart month at KMC
Kootenai Medical Center is offering a free forum on heart disease from 3 to 4 p.m. today at the medical center’s North Idaho Heart Center.
Diagnostic cardiologist Dr. Joseph Abate will discuss heart disease prevention as part of the medical center’s recognition of National Heart Month.
The public is also invited to participate in KMC’s Heart to Heart risk screening program throughout February. Preregistration is required for the screening, which costs $10, by calling Heart to Heart at (208) 666-2083.
Dental house calls
Dental assisting students from Spokane Community College and dental hygiene students from Eastern Washington University are making “house calls” at Spokane County Head Start sites through February.
For the second year, student teams meet with parents and review the dental health of preschoolers and instruct families about fluoride, brushing and flossing.
Stroke center certified
Sacred Heart Medical Center’s Primary Stroke Center has been recertified by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations, the medical center said in a news release.
The center, one of just six hospitals and the only one in the Northwest to receive this certification, has provided advanced care to stroke patients for nearly 10 years.
“When it comes to treating stroke patients, time is critical,” said Sena Blickenstaff, director of neurosciences at Sacred Heart. “We have a multidisciplinary team that quickly comes together to assess and treat patients.”
Stroke seminar
North Idaho College continues its series of health and wellness seminars with a presentation by Spokane neurologist Dr. Madeleine Geraghty on early intervention for strokes.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of adult disability.
The lecture, “Brain Attack! Stroke,” will be Feb. 27 at NIC’s Meyer Health and Science Building, Room 106, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Senior fitness
Group Health Cooperative is offering older citizens a way to increase physical activity through its SilverSneakers program.
“In addition to helping seniors stay physically healthy, SilverSneakers also offers a great way for them to socialize, meet new friends and have fun,” said Mary Swanson, CEO of Health Care Dimensions.
The program, which is available at no additional cost beyond the monthly Group Health Medicare Advantage premium, includes a basic membership at a fitness center and fitness classes. For more information, call (800) 295-4993.
Board appointment
Tanya Chesnut, director of the Panhandle Health District’s Promotion Division, has been appointed to the Idaho Dietetic Licensure Board.
Chesnut, a health district employee since 1978, supervises the WIC program, health education and child-care programs. Her term on the board, which governs issuance of licenses to professional dieticians in Idaho, runs through 2009.