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Defining Incontinence – Incontinence can affect men, women and children and is treatable. This class will discuss bladder control and treatments today at 5:30 p.m. in the Avista Classroom of the Sacred Hearth Women’s Health Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. For information, call 474-2400.

Hip and Knee Pain Seminar – This class will discuss anatomy, indications for surgery and what to expect while healing Thursday at 10 a.m. in Suite 1000 of the Sacred Heart Doctor’s Building, 101 W. Eighth Ave. For information, call 474-7400.

First Aid Review – The American Red Cross is presenting this refresher course Saturday at 8 a.m. at Moscow Family Medicine, 623 E. Main St., Moscow, Idaho . The cost is $15. For information, call 332-2304.

Lilac City Volksport – This 10K or 5K walk will start at Mirabeau Point Park on Mirabeau Park Way in Spokane Valley Saturday. Walkers can start from 8 a.m.-noon and must finish by 3 p.m. The cost is $3 for credit, but walkers can participate for free. For information, call Jean Thomas or Junie Cregar at 927-0637.

Parkinson’s Support Group – The October Telehealth Educational Meeting will feature Stephen Setter who will speak about stem cells Monday at 2 p.m. in Room 200 of St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. For information, call 473-6740.

Recognizing and Treating Depression – This class will discuss changes in life that may lead to depression, when you should see a doctor and treatment options, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. in the second floor conference room of Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth Ave. For information, call 755-6570.

Breastfeeding – Group Health Cooperative is presenting this class that will discuss the advantages of breastfeeding and techniques on Oct. 24 from 7-9 p.m. at GHC’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Second Annual Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Forum – Cancer Care Northwest is presenting this forum that to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The forum meets Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Rendezvous Event Facility, 1003 E. Trent. Registration is required by next Tuesday. For information, call 228-1135.

Upcoming

Baby Care Basics – This class will meet every Thursday in October from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Registration is required. For information, call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.

Your Healthy Back – Group Health Cooperative is presenting this class that will discuss workstation analysis, proper lifting and anatomy. The class meets Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at GHC’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. The cost is $5 for GHC members and $10 for nonmembers. For information and registration, call 241-7886, or visit www.ghc.org.

Medicare Part D Presentation – Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors is presenting this informational seminar to discuss changes in Medicare Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. at Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood, in the Dominican Room and Oct. 26 from 1-3 p.m. at the Deaconess Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave., Room 266. Space is limited, so call to register. For information, call Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, 458-2509, ext. 280.

Get the Facts About Breast Cancer – This seminar will discuss prevention, genetics, diagnosis and treatment from 6-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Deaconess Health Education Center, 800 W. Fifth. Registration is required. For information, call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.

Fit for the Cure – Macy’s is presenting free bra fittings Thursday at the Spokane Valley Mall, and Friday at NorthTown to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. For every fitting, Wacoal America will donate $2. Information about breast cancer and self-exams will also be available. Fittings will be available from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, call Macy’s in the Valley at 893-6000, or Macy’s at NorthTown at 482-6800.

Straight Talk About Hearing Loss – Holy Family Hospital is presenting this seminar Thursday from 1-2 p.m. The seminar will discuss why the television and movies are getting harder for you to hear and the latest methods to diagnose and treat hearing loss. For information, call 482-2372.