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Yoga Classes – Six-week session starts today and will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15-6:15 p.m. at the Warehouse Athletic Facility, 800 N. Hamilton. The cost is $89 for the entire session. Call Katie at 484-2670, or e-mail Katie@warehouseathletics.com, or visit www.warehouseathletics.com.

Back and Neck Pain Free Seminar – Today from 11 a.m.-noon in Suite 1000 of the Sacred Heart Doctors Building, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Call the Sacred Heart Spine Center, 474-4535, or 800-442-8537.

New listings

Understanding Drug Interactions – Epilepsy Northwest presents Dave Thompson, a University of Washington pharmacy intern Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Lindaman Center, 315 W. Mission. Thompson will speak about “Understanding Drug Interactions.” For information, call 325-1128, or e-mail sjohnston@epilepsynw.org.

Hip and Knee Pain Free Seminar – Thursday from 10-11 a.m. in Suite 1000 of the Sacred Heart Doctors Building, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Learn the causes and treatment of hip and knee pain plus tips on diet, exercise, and medication. Call the Sacred Heart Bone and Joint Center, 474-7400.

Mother Baby Time Support Group – Every Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon at the Sacred Heart Women’s Center, Peaceful Place, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Call 474-2400.

Upcoming

Are You Heart Healthy? – This panel discussion will cover how to prevent, diagnose and manage heart disease and high blood pressure, Wednesday from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Deaconess Health Education Center, 800 W. Fifth. The event includes dinner and a resource fair. Registration is required. For information, call the Community Health Education and Resource office at 232-8138.

Eating to Help Control Your Diabetes – This class is designed for those with diabetes who use diet, pills or insulin to control blood sugar Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. For information, call 459-1086 or visit www.gch.org.

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 Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at Riverview Retirement Community Terrace Building, 1801 E. Upriver Drive. For information, call 483-5456.

Take Steps: Lower Your Numbers – Learn steps to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, Thursday from noon-1 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Providence Auditorium, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Registration is required and a light lunch will be served. For information, call the Community Health Education Resource office at 232-8138.

Breastfeeding – This class will discuss the health benefits for mothers and babies, Monday 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.

Brain Attack! Stroke – This seminar will discuss strokes, Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Room 106 of North Idaho College’s Meyer Health and Sciences Building, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. For information, call (208) 769-7818.

Other programs

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.

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 – Is a federally qualified community health center. It is accepting new patients regardless of their ability to pay, and offering mental health services. Located at 1111 Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. 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 – This community-based health care access project links uninsured individuals and families in Eastern Washington with state health insurance programs and assists 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.

Just Say Yes – Just Say Yes Ministries, 9612 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 207, is presenting this free weight management seminar Saturdays at 10 a.m. For more information, call Linda Lourey at 276-1248.

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 through Group Health Cooperative 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 discusses the benefits of Medicare the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1-3 p.m. at 2005 Ironwood Parkway. For more 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 follows a circuit-training style and focuses on dynamic flexibility, agility, functional lower body strength, balance and total body conditioning. There are two sessions: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 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 458-7686 for individual and group rates. U-District Physical Therapy is at 125 S. Cowley.

Men’s Group Therapy – 10-week program to help mind and heart resolve issues affecting personal growth and fulfillment in relationship, work and family. Sliding fee scale. Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. or Saturdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Call Chi Counseling Services, 999-5831.

Metaphysical Research Society – First Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., 838-8155. Polio Outreach of Spokane – For information about post-polio syndrome, call Sharman Collins, 448-8517, or e-mail sharmanrcollins@msn.com.

Power Wheelchairs Available – Miracle on Wheels for nonambulatory senior citizens 65 years and older, also available to the permanently disabled of any age. Call (800) 749-8778 or www.durablemedical.com for more details.

Schizophrenia Support Group – meets the first Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Mental Health, 107 S. Division, Room J. For information, call Ron Anderson at 235-4630.

Smoking Cessation Class – This class meets every Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone. For information, call 625-6693.

Speech, Language and Hearing Screenings – WSU Spokane’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, Health Sciences Building, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Open to children and adults. Appointments necessary. Call 358-7580.

Striders – a community walking and exercise program promoting fitness, fun, friends and health education since 1995. Valley Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays at the YMCA at Mirabeau Point. Northside Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays at the Sons of Norway, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. Lake City Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. For information, call Carol at 926-1697 or Char, (208) 667-8261.

Stronger Bones and Bodies Functional Training Class – U-District Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, 125 S. Cowley, is presenting this class for those with osteoporosis or osteopenia who want to avoid fractures and maintain fitness levels. There are two sessions Mondays and Wednesdays: 10-11 a.m. or 2-3 p.m. The cost is $50 a month. For information, call 458-7686.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) – Meets Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, meeting at 6 at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines. Call Kathy at 928-4328.

Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes – This program offered by TLC Health Services, 10015 N. Division, Suite 101, will focus on treating metabolic syndrome and obesity. For an introductory visit, call TLC at 467-1739 or e-mail TLCHealth2@aol.com.

TLC Health and Education Services – is now accepting new patients and offers primary health care, nutrition counseling, massage therapy, family counseling and fitness training. Located at 10015 N. Division Suite 101. For a free get acquainted visit, call 467-1739 or e-mail TLCHealth2@aol.com.

Women’s Group – This ongoing group addresses relationship issues including fear of intimacy, childhood sexual/physical abuse and depression/irritability. Meets weekly, Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $25/week; for information call Donna Carolyn, Cedar Bridge Counseling, 624-3561.