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Get the Facts about Gastric Bypass Surgery – This free session will answer questions about gastric bypass surgery, July 29 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Rockwood Clinic South, Sacred Heart Doctor’s Building, 105 W. Eighth, Suite 7070. Registration is limited. Call 838-2531, ext, 2600 to register. To learn more about the treatment of obesity and this surgery visit www.rockwoodclinic.com.

Upcoming

Babysitting Basics – This program is for to 10- to 15-year-olds interested in babysitting. Group meets Wednesday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Valley Hospital Health Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. The cost is $38 per person. To register or for more information, call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.

Camp Fun in the Sun – This camp for children with diabetes is accepting registration forms now. Offered by the Community Health Education and Resources office, this camp for children in grades 1-6 will be July 25-29; and for children in grades 7-12 Aug. 1-7 at Twinlow Camp in Twin Lakes, Idaho. The cost per camper, grades 1-6 is $275; grades 7-12 is $325. Scholarships are available. For more information, call the CHER office at 232-8142.

Other Programs

Anger Management for Men – Ongoing six-week men’s group, Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior. Cost: $15/session; for information call 483-6495.

Back Care – If you are interested in learning how to prevent back injury, Group Health is offering this class. For dates and times call (800) 992-2279 or visit www.ghc.org.

Bereavement Support Groups – Hospice of Spokane offers various support groups. Spouse Grief, Wednesdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m., for those who have lost a spouse through death. General Grief, Mondays, 6-7 p.m., for those who have lost anyone through death. Life After Loss group, call for information and registration. Call the Hospice of Spokane Bereavement Department at 456-0438 for more information.

Bible Study on Healing – Word of Faith Christian Center, 4001 N. Cook, has a Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7 p.m. on healing. Call 891-5253 for additional information.

Bipolar Support Group – first and third Mondays of the month, 6:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Hospital, Mary Bede Room, L3, east of cafeteria. For information, call the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill at 838-5515.

Breast and Cervical Health Program – provides eligible women with free health exams, mammograms and education concerning health-care needs, sponsored by Spokane Regional Health District. Call 324-1498.