Health Bulletin Board

Tue., Dec. 27, 2005

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New Year’s Blood Drives – The Inland Northwest Blood Center, 210 W. Cataldo Ave., and 1341 Northwood Center Court, Coeur d’Alene, will hold blood drives through Saturday. In Spokane the hours will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Today and Wednesday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, and 7 a.m.-noon Saturday; in Coeur d’Alene the hours will be 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. today, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, closed Saturday. For information, call 624-0151, (800) 423-0151, or visit www.inbc2.org.

Diabetes: Getting Started – Group Health Cooperative is offering this class for those recently diagnosed with diabetes; Jan. 4 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Birthwise – A five-week class presented by Group Health Cooperative will discuss birthing options, pain management starts Jan. 9, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center. Registration is required. For information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Free and Clear Group Program – A five-week class presented by Group Health Cooperative for those trying to quit smoking, starts Jan. 9. The class will meet Mondays except Jan. 16, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Riverfront Medical Center. Registration is required. For information, call 459-1086.

Living Well With Chronic Conditions – A six-week class presented by Group Health Cooperative to help people learn to manage their conditions and improve their quality of life, starts Jan. 10. The class will meet Tuesdays from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Medical Center. Registration is required. For information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Stress Management Seminar – Dr. Mary Gentile, a psychologist, is presents an eight-week program that will discuss managing pain, controlling anxiety and relaxing that starts Jan. 30. For information, call 487-6337.

Other programs

Free Depression Screenings – offered by Vista Consulting Services, 607 S. Government Way, Spokane. Call 456-2190 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 Center – Classes on managing diabetes are held Mondays and Tuesdays at Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call 232-8138 for more information.

Diabetes Education – This workshop with deal with the needs of those with diabetes. For a list of dates and times, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Divine Health – Word of Faith Christian Center is offering a weekly class will on how to live in divine health on Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Word of Faith Christian Center 4001 N. Cook. Call 891-5253 for more information.

Dirne Community Health Center – Formerly Lake City Clinic, the Dirne Community Health Center, 1111 Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene is now a Federally Qualified Community Health Center and is accepting new patients regardless of their ability to pay, and is offering mental health services. For more information or to make an appointment, call the center at (208) 292-0292.

Eating Disorders – Treatment and support groups. For more information or to register, call Paige Numata at 455-6144. Additional information may be found on the Internet at www.spokanefamilytherapy.com.

Evening Walking Program – The Spokane Parks and Recreation Department is presenting 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 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.

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.

Medicare 101 Classes – This class will discuss the benefits of Medicare and meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1-3 p.m. at 2005 Ironwood Parkway. For information call (208) 666-6847 or (800) 488-4725.

FUNcional Fitness Class – U-District Physical Therapy is offering a specialized conditioning class for active people of all levels and ages. This class will follow a circuit training style and focus on dynamic flexibility, agility, functional lower body strength, balance and total body conditioning. Session 1: Monday and Wednesday 9:30-10:30 a.m. Session 2: Tuesday, Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley. Cost is $50 per month, per session. Call 458-7686 to sign up.

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