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North Idaho Partners in Care Mobile Clinic – Targeted for low-income families to provide primary health care for all ages, acute and chronic disease care, immunizations, cancer screenings and dental care. Locations include: Post Falls Senior Center, today; call (208) 667-3481 for appointment; Shoshone Headstart in Kellogg, Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call (208) 786-7474 for appointment; Timberlake Fire Station in Athol, Idaho, Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., call (208) 667-3481 for appointment. Mobile clinics are open to all residents of the five northern counties in Idaho, fees are based on a sliding scale. For more information contact the Panhandle Health District at (208) 667-3481 or visit www2.state.id.us/phd1.

HealthTalk: “Web Health: Can You Believe What You Find Online?” – Co-sponsored by Rockwood Clinic and Premera Blue Cross, this free lecture will review the state of health care on the Web and provide suggestions of how to access reliable information, Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Rockwood Clinic second floor conference room, 400 E. Fifth. Reservations are encouraged. Call 755-6570.

Basic Life Support: ACLS Provider Course – Designed for healthcare providers who work in positions that require ACLS skills. Successful completion of both a written and performance evaluation is required, as well as precourse preparation. The cost of this course is $195 for consortium members, $213 for all others. Meets Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. Registration is required, call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.

Basic Life Support: Heartsaver First Aid – Learn the core knowledge, skills and attitudes to give first aid, including adult CPR. Must pass a written and performance evaluation. Meets at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, LL Boardroom, 711 S. Cowley, Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost is $57 per person. Registration is required; call the CHER office at 232-8138.

Nuclear Medicine Educational Coach – Learn the benefits and use of nuclear medicine technology Saturday from 1-7 p.m. in the breezeway between the Opera House and the Ag Trade Center in downtown Spokane. Co-sponsored by Inland Imaging, LLC, Molecular Imaging Corporation and the Society of Nuclear Medicine. For information, contact Nick Andrizzi of Inland Imaging, 625-3391.

Malignant Melanoma Update – Dr. Ryan Holbrook, a surgical oncologist, will discuss symptoms, risk factors, prevention and treatment options at this free lecture, May 20 at 6 p.m. at Cancer Care Northwest, 601 S. Sherman. Light refreshments will be served. To reserve a seat, call 747-4316 by next Tuesday .

Upcoming

“Could You Be At Risk?” – Stroke screening and lecture, Wednesday at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. Screening, 5:30 p.m.; lecture on risks, recognition and treatment of a stroke, presented by Dr. Roger Cooke and Joan Milton, RD, will be 6:30-8 p.m. Free admission, light meal provided. Pre-registration required. Contact the CHER office at 232-8138.

“Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement” – Dr. David Scott will discuss options involving hip replacement, Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in room 1 in the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Admission is free, light meal provided. Pre-registration required by contacting the CHER office at 232-8138.

Other programs

Hip and Knee Pain Free Seminar – Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 1 p.m., Holy Family Hospital Health Education Center. Learn the causes and treatment of hip and knee pain plus tips on diet, exercise, and medication. Call 474-7400 to register.

Living With Hepatitis C – meetings on the first Saturday of each month at the Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d’Alene. To register call Kristy S. at (208) 666-2930.

Free Memory Clinics – Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m., Kootenai Medical Center, McGrane Center. Screenings along with information on memory loss, causes, treatments, and whether more testing may be needed. Screenings take approximately 15 minutes. Call (208) 659-8297 for more information.

Men’s Group Therapy – 10-week program to help mind and heart resolve issues affecting personal growth and fulfillment in relationship, work and family. Sliding fee scale. Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. or Saturdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Call Chi Counseling Services, 999-5831.

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

Physician Referral Service – Call Holy Family Hospital at 482-2256 to get information on physicians in the community. Your call will be answered by a registered nurse.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Striders – a community walking and exercise program promoting fitness, fun, friends and health education since 1995. Valley Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays at the YMCA at Mirabeau Point. Northside Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays at the Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Avenue. Lake City Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 625 E. Haycraft, Coeur d’Alene. For information call Carol at 926-1697 or Steve at (208) 571-2729.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly – Meets Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland. Contact Chris at 323-4983 or Lisa at 323-3252.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly – meets Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, meeting at 6 p.m. at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines. Call Kathy at 928-4328.

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