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Prepared Childbirth – A five-week series for mothers in the last trimester of pregnancy, Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. through March 7 at the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. The cost is $65. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Nurses in Business – A series of seminars for nurses thinking about staring their own business, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, next Tuesday and Feb. 20 at the WSU Intercollegiate College of Nursing, 2917 W. Fort George Wright Drive. The cost is $30 for all three seminars and includes refreshments. Call (509) 324-7339 to register.

Baby-sitting Basics – A free class for boys and girls ages 10-15 interested in learning skills required for baby-sitting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. The cost is $38. Call (509) 232-8138 for more information.

Heart Truth Health Fair – A fair hosted by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and Deaconess Medical Center cardiac specialists offers blood pressure checks, cardiac risk assessment, risk reduction information, and free body fat/BMI testing, noon-4 p.m. Saturday at the NorthTown Mall Food Court. There also will be a silent auction. Call (509) 482-0209 for more information.

Infant/Child CPR – The class for parents and grandparents teaches CPR for young children along with choking and poison prevention, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. The cost is $25. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Diabetes Educational Seminar – Learn about strategies for making lifestyle changes and a diabetes care plan, 10:30 a.m. next Tuesday at the Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third. Call (208) 773-9582 for more information.

Pre-diabetes: What to Do – Group Health hosts a class that covers problems associated with diabetes and the importance of physical activity and healthy eating, 1:30-3:30 p.m. next Tuesday at the Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Call (509) 459-1086 to register.

Healthcare panel discussion – A discussion on “Healthcare in Spokane: Challenges for the 21st Century” featuring the president and CEO of Empire Health Services, district administrator of Group Health, the director of Christ Clinic and more, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Weyerhaeuser Hall on the Whitworth College campus, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. Call (509) 777-3772 for more information.

Upcoming

Baby Care Basics – A four-week class for new parents begins today, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. The cost is $50. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Alzheimer’s Presentation – A free presentation on Alzheimer’s for family, caregivers and patients, noon today at the East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone. Call (509) 625-6693 for more information.

Holistic Moms Network open house – A new chapter of the national organization is forming for moms interested in natural health and mindful parenting. The open house begins at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at The Warehouse, 800 N. Hamilton. Send an e-mail to Sadie Lake at hmnspokane@yahoo.com for more information.

Healing Foods Kitchen – A cooking class designed for cancer survivors, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday at the Holy Family Hospital Heath Education Center, Room 1, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Free. Call (509) 474-5490 for reservations.

Diabetes: Getting Started – A one-time class offered for those recently diagnosed with diabetes will be from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Call (509) 459-1086 to register.

Residential Care for Dementia Patients – A free education program hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association will cover costs, funding options and what to look for in a facility; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Riverview Retirement Community’s Terrace Building, 1801 E. Upriver Drive. Call (509) 473-3390 for more information.

Family-to-Family Program – The National Alliance on Mental Illness is presenting this series of 12 weekly classes to help families understand mental illness; Saturdays starting Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth. For more information, call NAMI Spokane at (509) 838-5515, or Lola Reed at (509) 487-4839.

Other programs

Adult Children from Dysfunctional Families and Co-Dependents – How to grow out of these dysfunctional patterns in a 26-week program of group therapy and support with tools for the results you want. Groups meet various weekday evenings from 7-9 p.m., or Saturday daytime, at Life Directions Counseling Center in the Valley. For information, call (509) 922-3915.

Adult Day Center – Holy Family Adult Day Centers offer structured programs designed to meet the needs of physically, mentally and functionally impaired adults and elderly by providing social services, nursing, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation and a hot meal at noon. Two locations: 4827 S. Palouse Highway and 6018 N. Astor. Call (509) 482-2475.

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline – In Spokane, call (509) 473-3390, or 24-hour help line, (800) 272-3900; Coeur d’Alene, call (208) 666-2996 or (800) 256-6659. Available Monday-Friday, 9 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 (509) 483-6495.

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 (509) 456-0438.

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.

Bipolar Support Group – Meets on the third Monday of the month, 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 (509) 838-5515.

Free Bone Density and Blood Pressure Screenings – Deaconess Medical Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave., is offering these screenings every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon Call (509) 473-2194.

Breast and Cervical Health Program – provides eligible women with free health exams, and mammograms sponsored by Spokane Regional Health District. Call (509) 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 8 a.m.-5:30 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 (509) 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 (202) 543-4033, e-mail at cehn@cehn.org.

Free Conservative Care Consultation – Surgery should be your last resort for back or neck problems and carpal tunnel syndrome. Utilize this free opportunity to find out if there is a nonsurgical alternative to your problem. Call Mark Guthrie, at (509) 327-8188.

Corbin Senior Activity Center Senior Services – classes and groups for mental, emotional and physical health. the center also offers events and tours. Call (509) 327-1584 for listings.

CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator Classes – Offered by the American Red Cross. Check the Web site for class schedules. Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora. Cost is $38, call (509) 326-3330 ext. 216, or go to www.spokaneredcross.org. Other classes include blood borne pathogens, HIV education, pet first aid, disaster preparedness and baby-sitting training.

First Aid/CPR Classes – Held the first and third Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month in Spokane and the second and fourth Tuesdays or Thursdays of the month in Coeur d’Alene. Classes are four to eight hours long, and the cost varies, $45-$55, depending on the class you take. Registration is required. For more information, location and times, call Rick Bennett at (509) 979-0849, e-mail nwss2@hotmail.com, or visit www.northwestsafetyservices.com.

Free Depression Screenings – offered by Vista Consulting Services, 607 S. Government Way, Spokane. Call (509) 456-2190.

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 require a doctor’s referral and are held at various hospitals throughout the region. Call the Community Health Education and Resource office at (509) 232-8145.

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 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 – A federally qualified community health center, it is accepting new patients regardless of their ability to pay and offering mental health services. Located at 1106 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 Wednesdays 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.

Inland Northwest Hypnosis practice group – This group is for those with training and/or education in hypnosis to practice skills and research theories. It meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of each months at 696 Ithaca St., Post Falls. Contact (208) 457-8580 for more information.

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.