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My Aching Back! – Rockwood Clinic’s Urgent Care physician Mark Mueller will provide a free presentation about lower back pain, Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth Ave., second-floor conference room. Call 755-6570 to make a reservation.

Peripheral Vascular Disease Screenings – Free screenings, Monday, Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center , 711 S. Cowley. Call 232-8154 to make an appointment.

Upcoming

Epilepsy: A New Approach – Seminar presented by The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest will discuss alternative approaches to help seizures, Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Lindaman Center, 315 W. Mission. For information, call the foundation at 325-1128.

Community Day – St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley, and Inland Northwest Health Services are celebrating National Rehab Week, Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The day will include displays from vendors, prizes, screenings and seminars. For information, call INHS at 232-8100.

National Walk from Obesity to the Inland Northwest – Fund-raiser walk presented by Surgical Specialists of Spokane and Rockwood Clinics, Saturday at 8 a.m. in Riverfront Park at the Forestry Shelter behind the Opera House. Participants are asked to raise at least $25. For information, call 435-5208 or visit www.surgicalspecialistsofspokane.com.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions – Group Health is presenting this five-week workshop that will discuss chronic health problems, starting next Tuesday from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Administrative Center North, 5615 W. Sunset Highway. Participants should come with a spouse or caregiver. The workshop is free and the companion workshop is $15. Scholarships are available. For information, call 459-1086 or visitwww.ghc.org.

Health Seminar with Dr. Lindsay Duncan – Nutritionist will discuss where more than 90 percent of health problems originate, next Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the Double Tree Inn, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court. For information, call Nancy at (800) 916-6642.

Fact and Fantasy in Nutrition and Exercise – Jack Medina, a fitness, sports and nutrition expert will speak Sept. 28 at the Central Valley High School Performing Arts Auditorium, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. For free tickets call 218-6519 or e-mail Rachael@dc4pc.net and for information, visit www.jackmedina.com.

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.

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 459-1086 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.

Infant Massage – Integrative Medicine, 3430 S. Grand Blvd., is presenting this weekly class that will teach massage for your infant that will support physical, emotional and cognitive development on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. The cost is $80 for four classes and registration is required. For information, call Kim Harmson at 747-7377.

Birth Preparation and Breastfeeding Classes – Group Health is offering these classes. For dates, times and fees call 459-1086 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.

Parent/Childbirth Education – Classes at Holy Family, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St., are offered through Community Health Education and Resources and include: Baby Care Basics, Breastfeeding Basics, Prepared and Refresher Childbirth, Sibling Preparation, Infant/Child CPR, Children at Birth, Sensational Beginnings, Communicating with your Baby, and Infant Massage. For dates and times call CHER at 232-8138.

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.

Qi-Gong – The St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St., is offering this class, pronounced “chee-goong,” to help boost self-confidence, firm the body and relieve depression every Wednesday from noon-1:15 p.m. The cost is $40 for six sessions. For information, call the center at 483-6495.

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/yoga blends meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15-6:15 p.m. starting Sept. 6. The cost is $45 a month or $10 a class. For more information call Katie at 484-2670 or e-mail Katie@warehouseathletics.com.

Yoga – Offered on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. at Positive Power Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., suite 7. The first class is free and $10 after that. Discount cards are also available. For information call 467-9199.

Yoga and Pilates Fusion Class – This class meets on Saturdays from 9-10:30 a.m. at Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7. The cost is a $5 donation and the proceeds will go to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. For information, call 467-9199.

Yoga and Tai Chi Fusion Class – This class meets on Mondays from 5:15-6:15 at the Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7. The cost is $10 or there are discounts available for students. For information, call 467-9199.

Strength and Core Training with Weights – This class meets on Mondays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7. The cost is $10 or there are discounts available for students. For information, call 467-9199.

Pilates – Presented by Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd. Suite 7, this class meets on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The cost is $10. For information, call 467-9199.

Yoga and 15 Minute Musical Meditation – Presented by Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7, this class meets on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. the cost is $10. For information, call 467-9199.

Healing Dance Workshop – Presented by the Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7, this class meets on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. For information, call Rhonda at 599-5572

Yoga Over Fifty – This class meets from 9-10:30 a.m. on Fridays at Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7. For more information, call Linda at 467-3204.

Pilates/Strength Circuit – U-District Physical Therapy is offering a class combining Pilates core conditioning with strength exercises for a total body workout. Class is on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley. Cost is $30. Call 458-7686 for more information.

Power Yoga – Offered at U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley. Session 1: Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Session 2: Tuesday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., and Session 3: Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. Call 458-7686 for pricing and registration.

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.

Adult Children from Dysfunctional Families and Co-Dependents – How to grow out of these dysfunctional patterns in a 26-week program of group therapy and support with tools for the results you want. Groups meet various weekday evenings from 7-9 p.m., or Saturday daytime, at Life Directions Counseling Center in the Valley. For information, call 922-3915.

Adult Day Center – Holy Family Adult Day Centers offer structured programs designed to meet the needs of physically, mentally and functionally impaired adults and elderly by providing social services, nursing, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation and a hot meal at noon. Three locations: 12715 E. Mission Ave., 4827 S. Palouse Highway and 6018 N. Astor. Call 482-2475.

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline – In Spokane, call 483-8456; Coeur d’Alene, call (208) 666-2996 or (800) 256-6659. Available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Anger Management for Men – Ongoing six-week men’s group, Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior. Cost: $15/session; for information, call 483-6495.

Back Care – If you are interested in learning how to prevent back injury, Group Health is offering this class. For dates and times call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Better Breathers Meeting – The American Lung Association of Washington is sponsoring this support group for those with lung conditions. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. at the East Central Community Center Multi-Purpose room, 500 S. Stone. For information, call 325-6516.

Bereavement Support Groups – Hospice of Spokane offers various support groups. Spouse Grief, Wednesdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m., for those who have lost a spouse through death. General Grief, Mondays, 6-7 p.m., for those who have lost anyone through death. Life After Loss group, call for information and registration. Call the Hospice of Spokane Bereavement Department at 456-0438 for more information.

Bereaved Parents of the USA, Coeur d’Alene – meets the third Thursday of every month at St. Pius X Church, room 3, 625 E. Haycraft Road. Contact (208) 765-1705.

Bible Study on Healing – Word of Faith Christian Center, 4001 N. Cook, has a Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7 p.m. on Healing. The current topic is: “Biblical Healing: Our Covenant Right.” Call 891-5253 for additional information.

Bipolar Support Group – first and third Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Hospital, Mary Bede Room, L3, east of cafeteria. For information, call the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill at 838-5515.

Free Bone Density and Blood Pressure Screenings – Deaconess Medical Center Health and Education Building, 901 W. Fifth is offering these screenings every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon and 3-5 p.m. in the Osteoporosis Resource Center. For information call 473-3058.

Breast and Cervical Health Program – provides eligible women with free health exams, mammograms and education concerning health-care needs, sponsored by Spokane Regional Health District. Call 324-1498.

Cardiovascular Health Risk Assessment – The Sacred Heart Women’s Health Center presents Heart-to-Heart, a program to help you find out your risk for cardiovascular disease. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 101 W. Eighth Ave. The cost of this screening includes several tests, educational materials and follow-up is $60. Tests can also be ordered separately. To make an appointment, call 474-2400.

Children’s Environmental Health Network – Web site offers information on organizations active in various fields, sources of data on child health and environmental hazards and more, www.cehn.org or call (510) 597-1393, e-mail at cehn@cehn.org.

Community Service Lectures – offered free of charge by Dr. Loren Miller, chiropractor. Topics include peak performance-production and energy enhancements and injury prevention; headache management without drugs; detecting and managing the causes of ADHD; advanced trigger point therapy techniques; carpel tunnel syndrome; and others. For information, call the Quality Life Health Center at 327-3393.

Free 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 ext. 211 for more information.

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 from now 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 1-800-488-4725.

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 a.m. to 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.

Golf Conditioning Program – U-District Physical Therapy is offering specialized programs for golfers. Learn new exercises focusing on dynamic flexibility, core strengthening and balance. Call 458-7678 for individual and group rates. U-District Physical Therapy is at 125 S. Cowley.