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Prepared childbirth – The five-week class is designed for women in their last trimester of pregnancy; 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth. The cost is $65. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Hearing Loss Discussion – Bring your questions on hearing loss and learn about digital hearing aids; 1 p.m. Thursday at the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Call (509) 482-2372 to register.

Healthy Aging for Seniors – Seniors are encouraged to bring a list of current medication to be reviewed by a pharmacist; noon-2 p.m. Thursday at the Sacred Heart Providence Auditorium, 9 E. Rockwood Blvd. Lunch will be provided and registration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Dystonia Support Group – The meeting will feature an Inyengar Yoga instructor demonstrating stretching exercises; 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday at Harmony Yoga, 1717 W. Sixth. Call (509) 891-9131 or (208) 743-1251 for reservations.

Parkinson’s Telehealth Educational Group – The speaker is John Williams of the Sleep Center at Deaconess Medical Center; 2 p.m. Monday at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley, room 200. Call (509) 473-2490 for more information.

La Leche League – The breast-feeding support group will have its monthly meeting, 6 p.m. next Tuesday at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Call (509) 534-3674 for more information.

Living with Multiple Sclerosis – Learn a couples approach to living with multiple sclerosis with communication and conflict resolution, 6-7 p.m. next Tuesday at the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Eating to Control Your Diabetes – A class hosted by Group Health for those who use diet, pills or insulin to control blood sugar levels, 9:30-11:30 a.m. next Tuesday at the Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Participants should take the “Diabetes: Getting Started” class before signing up. Call (509) 459-1086 to register.

Freedom from Smoking – This five-week class offers a systematic approach to quitting; 5:30-6:30 p.m. next Tuesday at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. The cost is $20. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Town Hall Meeting – The Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council hosts this meeting on prescription drug abuse featuring local experts and teens speaking on abuse in local high schools; 7-9 p.m. next Tuesday at the Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. Call (509) 922-8383 for more information.

Breast-feeding Basics – Both expectant mothers and breast-feeding mothers may attend this session on breast-feeding benefits and techniques, 6-8 p.m. next Tuesday at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. The cost is $25. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Health Workshop – The free daylong workshop will cover fall prevention, seniors and depression, blood pressure and elder abuse, 9:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. next Tuesday at the East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone. Reservations are required. Call (509) 625-6693.

Yoga Classes – A six-week session begins next Tuesday at The Warehouse, 800 N. Hamilton. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15-6:15 p.m. The cost is $99. Call (509) 484-2670 to register.

Diabetes: Getting Started – A class hosted by Group Health for those recently diagnosed with diabetes, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Call (509) 459-1086 to register.

Pre-Diabetes: Does it Affect You – Learn the diabetes risk factors and what to do to prevent Type 2 Diabetes, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Call (509) 232-8145 to register.

Yuen Yoga – A demonstration of the Yuen method of Yoga will be from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Unity Church, 29th Avenue and Bernard Street. Admission is by donation. Call (509) 838-6518 for more information.

Upcoming

Health care panel discussion – A discussion on “Health care in Spokane: Challenges for the 21st Century” featuring the president and CEO of Empire Health Services, district administrator of Group Health and the director of Christ Clinic; 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Weyerhaeuser Hall on the Whitworth College campus, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. Call (509) 777-3772 for more information.