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Tue., Jan. 10, 2006

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Today

Medicare Part D Informational Seminar – Ralph DeCristoforo, the project manager at Health for All, and Doug Rupiper of the Hartford will discuss Medicare Part D. The seminar meets today at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Edward Jones Investments, 23301 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake. For information, call 892-5811.

Living Well With Chronic Conditions – A six-week class presented by Group Health Cooperative to help people learn to manage their conditions and improve their quality of life, starts today. The class will meet Tuesdays from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Medical Center. Registration is required. For information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

New listings

Medicare Informational Seminars – Presented by Sterling Life Insurance Co. to discuss Medicare, health insurance programs to supplement Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans; Wednesday and Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Quality Inn Oakwood, 7919 N. Division; Friday and Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park; Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Quality Inn Valley, 8923 E. Mission; and Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Golden Corral, 7177 N. Division. Call 344-2060 or visit www.sterlingplans.com.

Medicare Part D Presentation – Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors HelpLine offers a free presentation on Medicare Part D, Friday from 1-3 p.m. at the Deaconess Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. For information, call Kathy or Leslie at Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington at 458-2509.

Health, Beauty Spa Show – Ann Louise Gittleman and Dr. Marilyn Joyce will speak at the two-day show that will include sample spa sessions, reflexology, facials, manicures and foot soaks, Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. at the Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Admission is $5. For information, call Rachel Grafmiller, 244-1712 or visit www.healthbeautyshow.com.

Parkinson’s Disease Telehealth Educational Meeting – St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center, 711 S. Cowley, is presenting this meeting for those with Parkinson’s or caregivers of those with Parkinson’s, Monday at 2 p.m. This meeting will discuss the new Medicare rules. For information, call 473-2490.

Cold Laser Therapy Presentation – Pat Dougherty of Quality Life Health Center, 1609 W. Garland, will present information about cold laser therapy for pain and flexibility, next Tuesday. Reservations are required. For information, call 327-3393.

Just Say Yes – Just Say Yes Ministries, 9612 E. Sprague Ave., No. 207, is presenting this free weight-management seminar Saturdays at 10 a.m. For information, call Linda Lourey at 276-1248.

Upcoming

Setting and Achieving Your Goals – Deanna Davis, a life coach will present this seminar, Thursday from noon-1 p.m. at the Valley Health Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. Registration is required and a light meal is included. For information, call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8132.

Avoiding Complications of Diabetes – Presented by Group Health Cooperative, Jan. 19 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required and “Diabetes: Getting Started” is a prerequisite. For information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

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