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Sweeteners that Harm, Sweeteners that Heal – Dr. Elizabeth Hesse of Experience Health! will discuss the pros and cons of sugars, artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols and stevia, today from noon-1 p.m. in Monroe Hall, room 207 on the Eastern Washington University campus in Cheney. For more information, call Carol Vines at 359-2898.

Campus Sexual Violence Prevention Summit – Washington State University Health and Wellness Services is presenting this summit that will address some of the current research and means of preventing sexual violence on college campuses, Wednesday, from 1-5 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost is $50 per person. For more information or to register, call Gretal Leibnitz at WSU Health and Wellness Services at 335-6358.

Spokane County birth-3 Interagency Coordinating Council – Parents and care providers of children with delays or disabilities, are invited to attend this quarterly meeting, Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. at the Head Start Hillyard Center, 4410 N. Market. For more information or to register, call 324-1651.

Basic Life Support: Instructor Renewal – If you hold a current American Heart Association BLS Instructor card and wish to renew your status, this course meets Wednesday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. The cost is $50 and registration is required. For more information or to register, call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.

Boning Up on Osteoporosis – Find out if you are at risk for osteoporosis and learn about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment options for this disease, Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Providence Auditorium, 20 W. Ninth Ave. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call the CHER office at 232-8138.

Tobacco Free during Pregnancy – Sponsored by the Community Health Education and Resources office and the March of dimes, this weekly course is for pregnant women who are smokers. The course includes dinner and will pay participants $10 at the end of each class. The class meets on Thursdays starting this week and will run through Nov. 11. Registration is required. For more information, locations or to register, call the CHER office at 232-8139.

Diabetes Screenings – Some of the risk factors of diabetes include age, family history, being overweight or leading a sedentary lifestyle. Find out your blood glucose level and learn the basics of this disease, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-noon at Jones Pharmacy and Home Health Care, 906 S. Monroe. The cost is $25. For more information or to register, call 838-6451.

Baby-sitting Basics – This program is for 10- to 15-year-olds who baby-sit. The course teaches safety and first aid, infant and child CPR, the responsibilities of the parent and sitter, as well as infant and toddler care, Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Deaconess Health Education Center, room 268, 910 W. Fifth Ave. The cost is $38 per person and registration is required. For more information or to register, call the CHER office at 232-8138.

Heart Attack Prevention – Dr. Bradley Bale will discuss heart disease, its screening and treatment at this lecture Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Deaconess Health Education Center, room 265, 910 W. Fifth Ave. For more information or to register, call 363-0000.

Whole Person Health Fair – This health fair will include screenings, speakers, booths and more on Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at North Idaho College’s Edminster Student Union Building. Admission is free; some of the screenings may require insurance or fees. For more information, call (208) 769-3485.

Health Fair for Senior Citizens and the Disabled – Learn about the options you have when you can no longer care for yourself at this health fair Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. Coeur d’Alene. The day includes free food and door prizes. For more information, call the center at (208) 667-4628.

Yoga Classes – Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene Street, Suite T, is offering yoga courses starting Monday and contuning through Dec. 4. The cost is $8 a class or $42 for seven weeks. Youth and senior discounts are available. For times and more information, call 838-3575

Hot Flash – This seminar presented by Dr. Ronald D. Hardy will discuss the stages, symptoms and treatment options for menopause, Monday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Holy Family Health Education Center, room 1, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call the CHER office at 232-8138.

Pre-season Ski/Snowboard Conditioning – Get ready for the upcoming ski season at U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley St., twice a week in this course which begins Monday and runs through Nov. 18 from 6-7 p.m. The cost is $80 for eight sessions. For more information, call Brian at 458-7686.

Other programs

Evening Walking Program – The Spokane Parks and Recreation Department presents this walking group that meets on Mondays and Thursdays through Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. The cost is $29. For more information and meeting locations call 625-6200.

Health for All – a community-based health care access project designed to link uninsured individuals and families in Eastern Washington with state health insurance programs and assist those who do not qualify for state-sponsored coverage by linking them with appropriate community resources. Call (866) 444-3066; in Spokane County, call 444-3066.

Hip and Knee Pain Free Seminar – Second and fourth Thursdays 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.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions – A five-week workshop that deals with the needs of those with chronic health problems. For a list of dates and times call (800) 992-2279 or visit www.ghc.org.

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 groupmeets 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.

Stress Reduction Clinic – This clinic will teach you techniques to manage stress better at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. A sliding fee schedule is available. For information, call Dr. Mary Gentile at 487-6337.

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.