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The Heart Truth – In recognition of American Heart Month, NorthTown Mall is hosting cardiac specialists from Deaconess Medical Center’s Healthy U program and First Care today and Feb. 28 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the food court. The event will include speakers, free blood pressure checks, cardiac risk assessment information, and heart-health information. For information, call Leslea Warnick of NorthTown at 482-0209, ext. 203.

Adult Child, Infant CPR and First Aid – Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University of Idaho Memorial Gym, Moscow. The cost is $45. For information, call (208) 885-2183 or e-mail colv1013@uidaho.edu.

Parkinson’s Disease Telehealth Meeting – Stephen Setter from Washington State University’s College of Pharmacy will explain the important things you need to know about your Parkinson’s Disease medications Monday at 2 p.m. in room 200 of St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. For information, call 473-2490.

Medications and Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias – Brandi Kimball from Washington State University’s College of Pharmacy will discuss the latest treatments and research Feb. 23 from 7-9 p.m. at Riverview Retirement Community Terrace Building, 1801 E. Upriver Dr. For information, call 483-5456.

Breastfeeding – This class will discuss the health benefits for mothers and babies Feb. 27 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. For information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Upcoming

Diabetes: Getting Started – Class presented by Group Health Cooperative for those who have been recently diagnosed with diabetes, today from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Medicare Seminar – Information on Medicare, insurance programs that supplement Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, presented by Sterling Life Insurance Co., Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 9220 E. Mission, Spokane Valley. For information, call 344-2060.