Library Presents Aromatherapy Info

“Lifeskills for the Nineties,” a series of adult programs sponsored by the Spokane Public Library, will present “An Introduction to Aromatherapy” at 7 p.m. today Memo: 3-25 in the Hillyard Branch Library, 4005 N. Cook.

Karen Wilson, a certified aromatherapist, and Diane Roche, aromatherapy practioner, will discuss the benefits of the ancient practice of applying pure essential oils extracted from medicinal plans, herbs and flowers. Aromatherapy is said to induce relaxation and revitalization.

Pre-registration to the free program is recommended since seating is limited. Call 626-5380.

It’s never too early

Free hearing screenings for children under 3 are held every Tuesday morning at the Spokane Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, 104 W. Fifth.

The only requirement for children being tested is that they have the ability to sit or lie quietly for about 30 seconds, said Kami Crandall, clinical audiologist.

Hearing loss is not always apparent and may manifest itself as speech delay, poor responsiveness or inability to pay attention.

For an appointment, or more information, call 624-2326.

Be on the alert

Tuesday is Diabetes Alert Day - the day to learn the warning signs of the disease thought to be undetected in nearly 8 million Americans, according to the American Diabetes Association.

Because it can go unnoticed for so long, diabetes is known as “the Silent Killer” and can lead to blindness, stroke and kidney and heart disease.

For more information, call Theresa Boschert, director of the association’s Eastern Washington and North Idaho regional office, at 624-7478, or (800) 464-4372.

Medical support group

John Huntington of Spokane’s PC3 Research Corp. will discuss new medications for Chron’s and colitis disease at the April 2 meeting of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Support Group.

The free presentation will be at 7:30 that night in the Mary Bede Room of Sacred Heart Medical Center.

For more information, call 327-2038 or 325-9421.

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