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Irritated by Irritable Bowel – Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave, is presenting this class that will discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome, its symptoms, treatment options and how to discuss this with your doctor. The class will meet next Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Avista Classroom. For information, call 474-2400.

Birthwise Weekend Class – Group Health Cooperative is presenting this class to prepare expectant parents for birth. The class will meet Sept. 9 from 6-9 p.m. and Sept. 10 from 9 a.m-4 p.m. at Group Health’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. The cost is $70 per couple, and medical coupons will be accepted. Registration is required. For information, call 241-7886 or visit www.ghc.org.

Today

Making the Medicare Connection – Rural Resources Community Action, Community Colleges of Spokane and the SHIBA Helpline present this informational discussion about Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Part D, today from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Community College of Spokane Colville Center, 985 S. Elm, Colville. For information, call 684-8421.

Upcoming

Planning Meals to Control Your Diabetes – Group Health Cooperative is presenting this hands-on class that will discuss creating meals to distribute carbohydrate sources throughout the day, Thursday from 3-5 p.m. at Group Health’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. The cost is $15 and registration is required. For information, call 459-1086.

Hope for Eating Disorders and Depression Seminar – Dr. Gregg Jantz will discuss eating disorders and how to get help for you, your family, or friends, Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon at Life Center North, 202 E. Lyons Ave. Registration is required. For information call (888) 771-5166.

Breastfeeding Class – Group Health Cooperative presents this class next Tuesday from 5-7:30 p.m. at Group Health’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. The cost is $10 and registration is required. For information, call 459-1086.

Eating to Help Control Your Blood Sugars – Group Health Cooperative presents this class for diabetics who use diet, diabetes pills or insulin to control blood sugar levels, Aug. 24 from 2-4 p.m. at Group Health’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. The cost is $20 and registration is required. For information, call 459-1086.

Diabetes Education and Support: Getting Started – Group Health Cooperative is presenting this class for those recently diagnosed with diabetes, or those who would like a refresher class, Aug. 25 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Group Health’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. The cost is $30 and registration is required. For information, call 459-1086, or visit www.ghc.org.

Stress Reduction Clinic – Clinical psychologist Dr. Mary Gentile will discuss ways to manage pain, relax and control anxiety. The program is eight weeks long and will begin Sept. 6. For information, call 487-6337.

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.

Cancer Fitness Recovery Program – The Medically Directed Wellness Center at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute is looking for four underinsured or uninsured women to participate in its Cancer Fitness Recovery Program. The program helps cancer survivors deal with the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has set aside money for women who cannot afford to join. For more information call 473-6013.

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.

Other programs

Abuse, Control, Possessive and Addictive Relationships – Facilitated men’s group to heal and reverse unproductive behaviors. Meets Saturday afternoons; call Life Directions Counseling for information and registration at 922-3915.

ADHD and Addiction Assessment Screening – Dr. Bob Colonna will provide information on ADD/HD and addiction assessments by appointment. For information call 1-877-237-0858.