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Tue., Nov. 21, 2006

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Prepared Childbirth – This four-week class for expectant parents during the last trimester of pregnancy will discuss the stages and management of labor, breathing, muscle toning and more. Meets on Tuesdays starting today from 6-8 p.m. at the Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. The cost is $65 and registration is required. Call the Community Health Education and Resources office at (509) 232-8138.

Eating to Control Your Diabetes – For diabetics who use diet, pills or insulin to control their blood-sugar levels, this class meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. For more information, call Group Health Cooperative at (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

New listings

Insulin Pump Support Group – Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. in the second-floor conference room at Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth. Call Deborah Crum at (509) 838-1391.

Pre-Diabetes: What to Do – This class will discuss the diagnosis and possible problems associated with diabetes Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 at the Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Call Group Health Cooperative at (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Prepared Childbirth – This five-week class for expectant parents in their last trimester of pregnancy will discuss the stages and management of labor, breathing, muscle toning and more. Meets on Thursdays starting Nov. 30 from 6-8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. The cost is $65 and registration is required. Call the CHER office at (509) 232-8138.

Upcoming

Medicare Prescription Drug Program Help – Representatives from Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisers will be available to help find a Medicare plan that suites your needs Wednesdays through Dec. 27 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, 1222 N. Post. Call Leslie or Margaret at (509) 458-2509.

Other programs

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 (509) 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 (509) 232-8138.

Diabetes Education – Workshop offered through Group Health for those who deal with the needs of those with diabetes. For a list of dates and times, call (509) 459-1086 or go to 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 (509) 891-5253.

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 920 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. For more information or to make an appointment, call the center at (208) 292-0292.

Families Supporting Families – Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for families of those with eating disorders. The group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Mary Bede Room of Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. For more information, call Maureen Reynolds at (509) 456-0567.

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 (509) 444-3066.

Hearing Loss Association of Spokane – Meetings are held the second Saturday of every month from September through June, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Rockpointe East Building, 1313 N. Atlantic. The goal of this group is to keep the hearing impaired informed of events, legislation and activities. For more information, call (509) 326-6712, or e-mail sina@icehouse.net.

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 (509) 474-7400 to register.

Just Say Yes – Just Say Yes Ministries, 9612 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 207, presents this free weight management seminar Saturdays at 10 a.m. Call Linda Lourey at (509) 276-1248.

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. Call (208) 666-6847 or (800) 488-4725.

FUNctional 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: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15-10:15 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. at U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley. Cost is $50 per month. Call (509) 458-7686 to sign up.

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