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Introduction to Meditation Practices – Wednesday and May 11, 5:30-7 p.m. at Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St., Suite T. Learn to focus, concentrate and examine your mind using three different meditation practices. Cost is $25. For more information, call 838-3575.
Tobacco Free Program – Community Health Education and Resources is offering a class to help people quit tobacco, Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Valley Hospital Health Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Classes meet once a week for three weeks and cover motivation, breaking your habit, decreasing stress, exercise and avoiding weight gain. A free Quit Kit is provided with the class. Call 232-8138 for more information and registration.
Infant/Child CPR – CHER is offering a CPR class, Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25. Call 232-8138 for more information and registration.
Your Bones, Are They at Risk? – CHER is offering a dinner, screenings, a resource fair and panel discussion about bone health, May 10 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Valley Hospital Health Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Call 232-8138 for more information.
Food Allergy Awareness – May 11 at 7 p.m. at Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth Ave. During Food Allergy Awareness Week, Dr. Richard Gower, a specialist in adult and pediatric allergies and immune deficiencies, explores the difference between food allergies and intolerances, the symptoms and seriousness of allergic reactions, and the foods that commonly cause the most problems at this free presentation. Reservations encouraged. Call 755-6570 for more information.
Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy and VNS Therapy – Therapeutic consultant Dan DeYoung will be doing a presentation about treatment-resistant epilepsy, VNS therapy and available treatment options, May 11 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Lindaman Center, 315 W. Mission Ave. Contact Sharon Johnston at 325-1128 or sjohnston@epilepsynw.org.
Deaconess Heart Check – Deaconess Medical Center is offering a heart disease screening, May 12 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Deaconess Preventive Cardiology Department, 800 W. Fifth Ave. Cost is $45. Call 473-7901 before May 9 to make an appointment.Pre-Diabetes – What’s it all About? – CHER is offering a class on pre-diabetes and how to reduce risk of getting diabetes, May 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Deaconess Health Education Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave. Pre-registration at 232-8145 is required.
Squiggy Speaks on MS – Actor David L. Lander, best known for playing Squiggy on television’s Laverne & Shirley, will speak about his personal experience living with the disease, May 14 at 10 a.m. at the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. Registration begins at 9 a.m. For pre-registration call (866) 955-9999.
Upcoming
Ai Chi Class – Mondays and Wednesdays, May 2-25, at North Spokane Physical and Sports Therapy and Aquatics Clinic, 203 E. Dalke. Cost is $80. Pre-registration required. For more information, call 777-4735 or 995-7852.
National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day – St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St., is offering free, confidential and anonymous health screenings, Wednesday from noon-6 p.m. Open to all ages, and no appointment necessary. For more information, contact Leah Dahlin at 483-6495 or e-mail leah@stjosephfamilycenter.org.
Other programs
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 Drive, Coeur d’Alene. For information call (208) 666-6847 or (800) 488-4725.