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The Fat Flush Plan – Starting tonight, Debbie Nelson-Judd will lead classes based on the book “The Fat Flush Plan,” by Ann Louise Gittleman. The class will meet every Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Best Western Peppertree Liberty Lake Inn, 1816 N. Pepperlane. For more information call 994-2015.

Managing and Living with M.S. – The next HealthTalk sponsored by Rockwood Clinic and Premera Blue Cross will feature Dr. Steven Pugh. Learn about the latest research and discuss treatment tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth Ave.. For reservations or more information call 755-6570.

Osteoporosis Education Series: “Choices for Better Bone Health” – Dr. Lynn Kohlmeier will present this forum about osteoporosis and what you can do to prevent it Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Deaconess Health Education Center, Room 266, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call the Community Health Education and Resources at 232-8138.

Legs for Life Screenings – Inland Northwest Health Services is offering leg screenings tomorrow from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Valley Hospital and Medical Center Davis Room, 12606 E. Mission, and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute L.L. boardroom, 711 S. Cowley. For information, call INHS at 888-258-9632.

Basic Life Support: “Healthcare Provider Initial” – This class is for healthcare professionals who respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. A written test and performance evaluation will be given to participants and the class is a pre-requisite for taking the AHA BLS Instructor Course. The class meets on Thursday from 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. The cost is $90 and registration is required. For more information or to register, call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.

Aching for Help – Drs. Jonathan Keeve and Meredith Heick present this seminar to explain rheumatoid, inflammatory and osteoarthritis Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Valley Hospital Health Education Center, Room 39, 12606 E. Mission. For more information or to register, call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.

Health Fair for Deaf and Hard of Hearing for All Ages – Learn about diabetes, hearing loss, cancer and more on Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Eastern Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 1206 N. Howard. For information, call 328-9220 voice or TTY.

Diabetes and Healthy Living Expo – Presented by the American Diabetes Association, this fair will give you the opportunity to browse exhibits for the latest products and services, get answers to your questions, attend seminars and sample foods on Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Spokane Convention Center, 344 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. General admission is $5, for seniors $3, and kids under 18 are free. For more information call 624-7478.

Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools for Care-giving – The Parkinson’s Regional Center of Spokane is presenting this six-week course to help caregivers care for themselves. The courses are free and will take place at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. The first class meets on Monday from 1:30-4 p.m. and the other courses are on Oct. 1, 8, 15, 29 and Nov. 5. For more information, call Mary Thompson at 328-7985 or Darell Cain at 280-1944.

“Why Take Medicine when you Feel Good?” – Avoiding taking your medicine when you feel good may have serious consequences. To learn about the dangers associated and the benefits of taking your medicine, attend this seminar on Monday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Deaconess Health Education Center, Room 265, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.

Today

Autism – Dr. Alan Unis will discuss this disorder that affects one in 500 children. Topics covered will include the many forms of autism, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options that are available, at the Sacred Heart Providence Auditorium, 20 W. Ninth Ave. from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information or to register, call the Community Health and Resources office at 232-8318.

Cancer Support

Cancer Support – For questions about cancer, call Providence Cancer Center at 474-5490. A nurse will answer questions and give the latest local and national information.

Look Good… Feel Better – A program offered by the American Cancer Society to help women diagnosed with cancer learn how to apply cosmetics and choose wigs and other head wear. The group meets monthly. For locations, time and more information, call Abby Wadlow at 455-3440, option 3.

Chiropractic Care

Free Scoliosis Screenings – Liberty Lake Chiropractic Clinic, 1318 N. Liberty Lake Road. Call 891-4088.

Free Scoliosis Screen – Enlist professional expertise to your service group or club. Call Loren C. Miller, at 327-3393.

Free Scoliosis Screening – The progression of scoliosis can be slowed or stopped and reversed in most cases without surgery. Utilize this opportunity to have your child evaluated. Call Mark Guthrie, at 327-8188.

Free Workshop – Bond Chiropractic Health Center offers a free workshop on alternative health-care topics, 307 W. Francis. Call 489-1544 for times and dates.

Drug and alcohol

Daybreak of Spokane – offers residential and outpatient treatment for adolescents with emphasis on family. Downtown outpatient and residential, 628 S. Cowley, 624-3227; Valley outpatient, 11707 E. Sprague, Suite D-4, 960 E. Third Ave., 927-1991.

Parents of Addicted Teens – Group is forming. For information, call 747-6901 and leave a message.

Partners of Addicts – Group is forming. For information, call 747-6901 and leave a message.

Tobacco Cessation Classes – CHER is offering free tobacco cessation classes throughout Spokane. Call 232-8138 or 232-8139.

Tobacco Cessation Classes – These classes will be offered to Group Health members for free. For a list of dates and times, call (800) 992-2279 or visit www.ghc.org.

Parenting/Childbirth

Infant and Developmental Massage Classes - Individual and group classes offered in the Spokane area, call Lori at 466-8435 for more information.

Birth Preparation and Breastfeeding Classes – Group Health is offering these classes. For dates, times and fees, call (800) 992-2279 or visit www.ghc.org.

Maternity Center Tour – Free Holy Family Hospital tours, second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 8 p.m. or by appointment. Call 482-BABY for information or appointment.

Parenting and Childbirth Programs – Various classes including child CPR, breast-feeding, infant massage and sibling preparation are offered through Community Health Education and Resources, 715 S. Cowley. For information on times, locations, and dates call 232-8138.

Parenting Classes – for single parents of children from newborn to 1 year, sponsored by Catholic Charities Childbirth and Parenting Alone Program, Wednesdays 2-4 p.m., CAPA offices, 707 N. Cedar, Suite B. Free; for registration and information, call 325-7667.

Yoga

Low Cost Yoga Class – every Thursday from 12:05-12:50 p.m., West Central Community Center gymnasium, 1603 N. Belt. Learn breathing, stretching, and relaxation techniques. Bring comfortable workout clothing. Cost is a minimum donation of $2. Contact Rick Harris at 326-9540.

Mantra Yoga: Morning Spiritual Practice – This free chanting mantra yoga class will teach you how to transform emotions and provide a sense of inner calm. The class meets every Thursday from 7-7:30 a.m. at the Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St, #T. For more information, call 838-3575.

Yoga in the Valley – To increase strength and mobility, relaxation and overall sense of well-being. First class is free, call Jennifer at 217-9268.

Yoga and Pilates Classes – All fitness and experience levels welcome at the Fitness Studio of the Warehouse Athletic Facility, 800 N. Hamilton. Classes for Pilates meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon-1 p.m. or 5:30-6:30 p.m. Yoga classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and a yoga/Pilates blend class meets on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. For more information, call Katie at 484-2670 or e-mail Katie@warehouseathletics.com.

Other programs

Conservative Care Consultation – Surgery should be your last resort for back or neck problems and carpel tunnel syndrome. Utilize this free opportunity to find out if there is a nonsurgical alternative to your problem. Call Mark Guthrie, at 327-8188.

Corbin Senior Activity Center Senior Services - classes and groups for mental, emotional and physical health. Call 327-1584 for listings.

CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator Classes – These classes offered by the American Red Cross, 315 W. Nora Ave., are scheduled weekly, with a variety of times available. Other classes include blood borne pathogens, HIV education, pet first aid and disaster preparedness. For information about the times, locations and costs of these classes, call 326-3330 ext. 210/209 or visit www.spokaneredcross.org.

Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid Review, American Red Cross Course – Meets from 3:30-5:30 p.m. every Friday at the Gladish Community Center, room 313 in Pullman. The cost is $20 per person. To register, call 332-2304.

CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator Classes – Offered by the American Red Cross. Classes are scheduled every week on Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m. and Thursdays from 5-8 p.m., Thursdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. or Saturdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora. Cost is $38, call 326-3330 x211 for more information.

Diabetes Education – Community Health Education and Resources offers group or individual instruction on diabetes self-management. Course is for clients and their families who are new to diabetes. Call 232-8145 for class times, dates and locations.

Diabetes Education – This workshop with deal with the needs of those with diabetes. For a list of dates and times call (800) 992-2279 or visit www.ghc.org.

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