Disease Specialist To Talk About Hiv, Aids
“Living With AIDS: The Changing Face of HIV,” part of Rockwood Clinic’s HealthTalks series, will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the clinic’s second-floor conference room, 400 E. Fifth.
Dr. John Wallace, an infectious-disease specialist, will address the myths of the disease and discuss the changing faces of HIV and AIDS.
HIV and AIDS pose some of the most critical public health challenges; currently, AIDS cases in women and children are on the rise.
HealthTalks are free and open to the public, but reservations are requested. Call the Rockwood Clinic at 838-2531.
Headache forum
“Conquering Headaches,” a free public health forum, will be from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Medical Center’s Providence Auditorium.
Dr. William Bender, a neurologist and co-director of the Spokane Headache Clinic, will dispel the myths of headaches and explain the common types, their causes and effective treatments.
The free forum is sponsored by Sacred Heart Medical Center and Group Health Northwest. For reservations, call 455-3202.
Cardiac rehabilitation
The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research is offering a free brochure to those with coronary heart disease who want cardiac rehabilitation.
An estimated 13.5 million Americans have coronary heart disease, and a million of them survive heart attacks each year. However, only a third of those with heart disease actually seek rehabilitation.
The brochure tells how to get proper, comprehensive rehabilitation and covers topics ranging from exercise to behavioral interventions.
The brochure may be ordered by calling the AHCPR’s Publications Clearinghouse at (800) 358-9295.
Heart Institute Food Plan
On Jan. 19 the Heart Institute of Spokane will release its “1996 Food Plan,” a 28-page lifestyle and nutrition booklet.
The free booklet kicks off February’s “Heart Improvement Month,” sponsored by the Heart Institute’s Community Partners.
The food plan is available at all Tidyman’s stores in Washington, Idaho and Montana. If a Tidyman’s store is not located near you, call 625-3000 to receive one by mail.
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