Health Bulletin Board

Tue., Jan. 17, 2006

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Neuromuscular Integrative Action – The Institute for Extended Learning Seniors Program is offering this fusion fitness program that combines yoga, Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, jazz and modern dance. The class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-10 a.m. and Fridays from 8:15-9:15 a.m. through March 31. The cost is $29. For information, call the seniors program at 535-4756.

Introduction to Yoga – This class will focus on stretching, relaxing and awareness of your body’s intelligence, Tuesdays from 7:15-8:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Radha Yoga Center, 405 S. Coeur d’Alene St., Suite T. The cost is $11 a class, or $55 for a six-week session. For information, call 838-3575.

Pre-Diabetes: What to Do – Group Health Cooperative is presenting this class that will discuss the diagnosis and possible problems related to diabetes if untreated, Jan. 25 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Avoiding Complications of Diabetes – Group Health Cooperative is presenting this class that will help those with diabetes stay well and avoid complications, Jan. 26 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Dr. Registration is required and the class should be taken after “Getting Started.” For information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Diabetes: Getting Started – Group Health Cooperative is presenting this class for those who have been recently diagnosed with diabetes, Jan. 31 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Dr. Registration is required. For information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Upcoming

Eating to Help Control Your Diabetes – Group Health Cooperative is presenting this class for those with diabetes who use diet, pills or insulin to control their blood sugar Thursday 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.

Stress Management Seminar – Dr. Mary Gentile, a psychologist, presents this eight-week program that will discuss managing pain, controlling anxiety and relaxing, starting Jan. 30. For information, call 487-6337.

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