Health Bulletin Board

Tue., Aug. 17, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

New Listings

“Leaking” and other Incontinence Issues – This free public forum will discuss this treatable condition that affects approximately 13 million people. Barbara Andrews of Providence Continence Center and Dr. Linda Partoll, a gynecologist/urologist with Northwest OB-GYN will answer your questions next Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Doctor’s Building, 101 W. Eighth Ave., Suite 1000. To reserve your place call, 474-2400.

Upcoming

Yoga Classes – U District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley St., is offering yoga classes on Mondays and Wednesdays through Sept. 27. Classes are at a mixed level for both beginners and experienced students. For more information and for prices, call Debbie at 458-7686.

Better Breathers Meeting – Join this discussion groups for adults who have lung conditions such as COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis or bronchitis, Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. at the East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone. For information about this group, call the American Lung Association of Washington, 325-6516.

Spokane Alliance for Medical Research Sleep Research Director – Dr. Gregory Belenky has recently joined the Spokane Alliance for Medical Research as director of the sleep research initiative and as a research professor at Washington State University. Faculty, staff and the public are invited to welcome him to Spokane. Congressman George Nethercutt will also be at this event, Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. in the auditorium of the Phase I Classroom Building of WSU Spokane, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd. For information or to register, call Lorri Bays at 358-7626 or e-mail baysl@wsu.edu.

Sleep Research Lectures – Washington State University presents two lectures about sleep research Thursday and Friday in Pullman and Spokane. “Individual differences in cognitive deficits from sleep loss” will meet Thursday from 4-6 p.m. at the Wegner G1 building in Pullman. “On performance impairment from sleep deprivation and sleep restriction” will meet Friday from 10-11 a.m. at the Health Sciences Building, room 110B, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. For information about these lectures, call Lorri Bays at 358-7626 or e-mail baysl@wsu.edu.

Safesitter 2004 – This course for ages 11-13 will discuss accident prevention, how and when to find help, childcare tips, rescue tips for the unconscious and choking infant and more, Aug. 27 and 28 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way, Coeur d’Alene. For information about this course and how to register, call KMC’s Educational Services Department at (208) 666-2030, or visit www.kmc.org.

Second Annual Parkinson’s Parade of Parks – Parkinson’s Regional Center of Spokane is hosting this fund-raising walk through Manito Park on Sept. 11. This year’s three-mile walk will include a Find Your Twin game and will have Parkinson’s tulips for sale. For information about this event, call Michael Heppler at 473-6740 or visit www.spokaneparkinsons.com.

Other programs

Metaphysical Research Society – First Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., 838-8155

Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group – North side meets the third Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Holy Family MS Center, 5901 N. Lidgerwood, suite 25. Family group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St.Luke’s Rehab., 711 S. Cowley, suite 200. For information on meetings in the Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho areas, call the Inland Northwest Chapter of the National MS Society at (800) FIGHT-MS or 482-2022

Polio Outreach of Spokane – Evening group meets every fourth Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m., Shriners Hospital Auditorium. For meeting information, call Elinor Young, 238-4812, Sharman Collins, 448-8517, or Dave Graham, 255-6131.

Power Wheelchairs Available – Miracle on Wheels for nonambulatory senior citizens 65 years and older, also available to the permanently disabled of any age. Call (800) 749-8778 or www.durablemedical.com for more details.

Schizophrenia Support Group – meets the first Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Mental Health, 107 S. Division, Room J. For information, call Ron Anderson at 235-4630.

Self Healing and Mediation – Learn stress management, relaxation techniques, breath work, and guided and silent meditation at Metaphysical Learning Center. Call 448-0491 for more information.

Speech, Language and Hearing Screenings - WSU Spokane’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, Health Sciences Building, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Open to children and adults. Must make an appointment. Call 358-7580.

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