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Today

Diagnosis: Pre-Diabetes – Today, 6-8 p.m. at Providence Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Cost is $30 per person. Call (509) 232-8152 for more information and to register.

Immunization Insights – A panel of area experts will answer questions and share information surrounding current and controversial topics about today’s vaccines. Today, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Spokane City Hall Council Chambers, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Cost is free. Visit www.spokanepublicradio.org for more information.

Free Quit Smoking Workshop to Support Smokers Thinking About Quitting – GETQUIT Clinics are 60-minute workshops led by a trained and certified tobacco treatment specialist and are designed to educate motivated quitters about smoking cessation treatments and teach attendees about how to create a quit plan to support them in their attempt. Today, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Lincoln County Health Department, 90 Nichols St., Davenport, Wash.; 1-2 p.m. at Rockwood Cheney, 19 N. Seventh St., Cheney; 6-7 p.m. at Rockwood Main, 400 E. Fifth Ave.; Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fairchild Air Force Base, 701 Hospital Loop; 6-7 p.m. at The Service Station, 9315 N. Nevada St.; Thursday, 10-11 a.m. at Newport Hospital, 714 W. Pines St., Newport, Wash.; 3-4 p.m. at Northeast Washington Health, 612 E. Main St., Chewelah, Wash. Free. Call (888) 866-0843 or visit www.freequitclinic.com/ q-clinic-events.aspx for more information.

Free On-Site Immunizations – The Spokane Regional Health District, in partnership with Group Health Foundation, is offering free immunizations for students. Clinics are: today, 1-6 p.m., at Madison Elementary School, 319 W. Nebraska Ave.; and Wednesday, 1-6 p.m., at Arlington Elementary School, 6363 N. Smith St. Clinics are open to anyone age 18 and younger. Parents must be present. Immunization records are required. All vaccines are free. Call (509) 324-1417 or visit www.protectyours.org for more information.

Upcoming

“Cancer and End-of-Life Care” – Annual live teleconference is Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. Registration is at 10 a.m. Cost is $15, and includes a sack lunch. Call (208) 772-7994 for more information.

“Living With Grief: Cancer and End of Life Care” – Program will address loss and grief reactions for patients, families and professional caregivers of cancer patients. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. at The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Cost is $25. Visit www.hospiceofspokane.org/ teleconference; e-mail info@hospiceofspokane.org; or call (509) 456-0438.

Birthing From Within – Weekend intensive class approaches childbirth preparation from a unique and fresh perspective. Birthing from Within classes are meant to energize and support expecting mothers and gently guide them into an understanding of their own expectations, assumptions and strengths to bring them to a point of being ready to birth in awareness. Thursday-Sunday, in Mead. Cost is $250 for mom-to-be and one support person, and includes all class materials and supplies, the Birthing From Within book and Pain Coping for Parents CD, as well as lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Register at www.heartofbirth.net/Spokane. Call (425) 876-9997 for more information.

“Smiles” Teeth Whitening Fundraiser – Community members can have their teeth whitened at participating dentists through March 31 for $99 and proceeds will go to benefit the Spokane Guilds’ School Foundation. Call (509) 729-3798 for a referral to one of the participating dentists.

Meditation Class – Learn mindfulness meditation to calm the mind and open the heart. Held Wednesdays in March, 6-7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $10-$12 per class. Call (509) 928-3863 or visit www.mainstream- mindfulness.com.

Dealing with Diabetes – “Natural Approaches for Prevention & Management” - Presentation focuses on natural strategies and dietary tips for those already diagnosed with diabetes (Type II) and for those looking to prevent its onset. Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. at Spinal and Sports Care Clinic, 12905 E. Sprague Ave. Call (509) 922-0303 for reservations.

Adult Heartsaver First Aid – Course intended for those who need a CPR and first aid certification for adults and children. Teaches how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Course content includes general principles, medical emergencies and injury emergencies, as well as adult and child CPR. Cost is $50, includes both a first aid and CPR card valid for two years. Friday, 7:45 a.m.-noon at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register.

Breathworkshop – Holotropic breathwork is a powerful process of self-exploration, transformation and healing. Not for the weak-hearted. Friday, 6-9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., at 4612 S. Schafer Road, Spokane Valley. Preregistration and screening required. Cost is $100. Contact Dori Langevin at sati@windwireless.net or (509) 928-3863 or visit www.mainstream- mindfulness.com.

Light-Hearted Recovery – Powerful, personal growth workshop to teach skills for learning how to overcome your stress, anxiety, depression and abuse issues. Patients, families and friends welcome. Cost is $30 per person by Thursday or $35 at the door. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center’s Providence Center for Faith and Healing, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Call (509) 534-7374 or e-mail kari@kari-joys.com for more information.

Baby Sign Language – Learn to communicate with your baby before he or she can speak. Cost is $25 per person. March 30, 6-8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. To register, visit www.cherspokane.org.

New listings

North Idaho College Spring Series On Health Topics – Asbestos: Its Structure, Uses and Abuses – Today, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Current and Future Approaches to Nutrition and Cancer Prevention – April 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presentation covers the role of diet in preventing cancer. Sleep Apnea – April 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presentation on the causes, consequences and cures for sleep apnea. Free. Held at North Idaho College’s Meyer Health and Sciences Building, Room 106, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 769-3495.

Free Public Reiki Clinics – Held the fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Next clinic is today. Appointments can be made by calling (208) 660-9117 or (208) 659-2566.

Hypnotherapy Weight Loss Workshop – Eight-week session utilizes hypnotherapy to lose weight effortlessly with long term results. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., April 6-May 25, at the Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Open to any interested adults. Cost is $159 for entire session. Call (509) 688-7701 or (509) 270-3161 by April 1 to register.