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Insulin Pump Support Group – Wednesday, 6 p.m. at Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth. Call Deborah Crum at (509) 838-1391.

Bone Marrow Drive – At The Inland Northwest Blood Center, 210 W. Cataldo Ave., Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 18 to 60 who meet the health requirements. Call the center at (509) 232-4492.

Free Qigong Classes – Saturdays at 9 a.m. in Manito Park at the west end of the duck pond, starting this Saturday and running through Sept. 30. Call Northwest Tai Chi at (509) 499-1264.

Finding Health and Hope for Eating Disorders – Presentation will discuss resources and treatment options for individuals and families affected by disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, Monday, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Providence Auditorium, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Registration is required. Call the Community Health Education and Resources office at (509) 232-8138.

Three-Day Yoga Intensive Workshop – Dr. Peter Bennett, a naturopathic physician, will lead this three-day class that will include Ashtanga series I poses, breath work, detoxification and rejuvenation at the Ironwood Athletic Center, 940 Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene, on June 1 from 6-10 p.m. and June 2 and 3 from 8 a.m.-noon. The cost is $250; deadline to enroll is Monday. For more information or to register, call Cheryl Gomez at (208) 691-9736.

Breastfeeding – Learn techniques and advantages of breastfeeding at this seminar Monday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required. Call (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Diabetes: Getting Started – For those who have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, class will meet next Tuesday from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required. Call (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Avoiding Complications of Diabetes – Class will discuss staying well with diabetes and should be taken after the “Getting Started” class. Class will meet May 17 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required. Call (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Gaining Control of Arthritis – Learn the facts about osteoarthritis and how to ease the pain associated with it May 17 from noon-1 p.m. at the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Registration is required and lunch will be served. Call the CHER office at (509) 232-8138.

Upcoming

Stroke Check – The CHER office is presenting these screenings that will include blood pressure, cholesterol and carotid evaluation, Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth. The screenings are by appointment only. Call (509) 232-8154.

Free Developmental Screenings – For infants and toddlers under age 3 living in Spokane County. Screenings include: language, physical strength and coordination, vision, hearing, feeding and behavior. Several sites are available. To make an appointment, call the Spokane Regional Health District’s Infant Toddler Network at (509) 324-1651.

Medicare Information Seminars – Informational seminars are available through May 23 at various times and locations. For more information, call Ron West at Sterling Life Insurance Co. at (509) 344-2060.

Other programs

Bereaved Parents of the USA, Coeur d’Alene – meets the third Thursday of every month at St. Pius X Church, Room 3, 625 E. Haycraft Road. Contact (208) 765-1705.

Bible Study on Healing – Word of Faith Christian Center, 4001 N. Cook, has a Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7 p.m. on Healing. Call (509) 891-5253 for additional information.

Bipolar Support Group – Meets the first and third Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Hospital, Mary Bede Room, L3, east of cafeteria. For information, call the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill at (509) 838-5515.

Free Bone Density and Blood Pressure Screenings – Deaconess Medical Center Health and Education Building, 901 W. Fifth is offering these screenings every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon and 3-5 p.m. in the Osteoporosis Resource Center. For information, call (509) 473-3058.

Breast and Cervical Health Program – provides eligible women with free health exams, mammograms and education concerning health-care needs, sponsored by Spokane Regional Health District. Call (509) 324-1498.