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Breastfeeding Basics – For breastfeeding mothers and expectant families; 6-8 p.m., Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Cost is $25. Call (509) 232-8138 for more information and registration.
Unveiling the Secrets: Scum and Human Disease – University of Idaho Molecular Biology professor Doug Cole will demonstrate how algae are altering researchers’ views of polycystic kidney disease; 6:30-8:30 p.m., North Idaho College, Meyer Health and Sciences Building, Room 106, Coeur d’Alene. Free. Call (208) 769-3495 for more information.
SFCC Wellness Fair – Free health and fitness assessments and screenings for STDs, hearing loss and bone density; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Building 17, SUB Lounges 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Call Travis Warner at (509) 533-4105 for information.
National Health care Decisions Fair – Learn about wills, advance-care planning, living wills and long-term Medicaid and the effects on family members at the East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. Attorney Lynn St. Louis will be available for questions from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Call (509) 625-6693 for more information or visit www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org.
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Comprehensive Care for Parkinson’s Disease – Free telehealth presentations by Dr. Monique Giroux, Monday, 2 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center, 711 S. Cowley Conference Room 200. Call (509) 473-2490 for information. Simultaneous presentation in Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai Medical Center, KMC 3.
Mindfulness Meditation – Class will center on practice, questions and methods for applying mindfulness in daily life; Saturday; 9:30-noon; St. Joseph Family Center, 4612 S. Schafer Branch Road, Spokane Valley. Costs are $15 and $25. Call Dori Langevin at (509) 928-3863 for more information.
1st Line First Aid Classes – Classes on first aid, CPR for infants and adults, AEDs, basic life support and more, various times and prices, Spokane Valley, 18507 E. Appleway Blvd. Complete schedule at www.1stline1staid.com or from Jaimie at (509) 926-0558.
Aquatics Safety Workshops – by American Red Cross for Professional Rescuers. CPR/AED and Preventing the Spread of Bloodborne Pathogens, April 25, 5:30-9 p.m., American Red Cross’ Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora Ave., $20 in advance or $25 at door.
Teaching Tips for Water Safety Instructors – Whitworth University Aquatics Center, April 25, 10-11:30 a.m., Free.
Lifeguard Training Recertification and Water Skills – April 26, noon-8 p.m.; $25 in advance or $30 at door. For more information call (509) 326-3330, ext. 209 or go to www.spokaneredcross.org, offering online registration. Reduced rate for enrolling by Wednesday.
Infectious Health Issues for Our Community – Dave Souvenir, director of infection control at Kootenai Medical Center, will discuss MRSA, the importance of flu and pneumonia vaccinations, and ways to prevent contracting and spreading infectious diseases; next Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., North Idaho College campus, Meyer Health and Sciences Building, Room 106. Call (208) 769-3495 for more information.
Newport Hospital and Health Services Spring Festival – Includes a 5K fun run, free blood pressure checks, reduced-cost cholesterol and diabetes checks and vendor exhibits. Saddie Halstead Middle School; run starts at 8 a.m. and fee is $20. Remaining activities free, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tree planting at 4. Call (509) 447-7928 for more information.
Sexual Health Update – Cynthia Fine with Planned Parenthood of the Inland Northwest will talk about the Human papillomavirus vaccine and related issues, Wednesday, noon-1 p.m. Eastern Washington University’s Monroe Hall, room 207. For more information, call Carol Vines at (509) 359-2898.