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Breast Cancer: Staying Informed – Jeanne Robison of the Rockwood Cancer Treatment Center will speak about breast cancer, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at the Meyer Health and Science Building, Room 106, on the North Idaho College campus, Coeur d’Alene. Free. Call (208) 769-3476 for more information.
Advances in Treating Diabetes – Experts will answer questions about insulin and diabetes, 6-8 p.m. at the Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. Free. Call (509) 232-8145 to register.
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Dystonia Support Group – The group will host a presentation on deep brain stimulation surgery, 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley. Call (509) 891-9131 to RSVP.
Moms of Children with Health-related Issues and Autism – The group is for family members of children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays or other related diagnosis, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Barnes & Noble coffee shop, 15310 E. Indiana Ave. The discussion will be on current biomedical treatments for autism.
Infant/Child CPR – The class teaches techniques for CPR for infants through age 8 as well as 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: Getting Started – Group Health Cooperative is hosting this class for those recently diagnosed with diabetes, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. next Tuesday at Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Call (509) 459-1086 to register.
A Prescription for Exercise – Dr. Eric Anderson of Rockwood Clinic Family Medicine will speak on general fitness recommendations, 6:30-8:30 p.m. next Tuesday at the Meyer Health and Science Building, Room 106, on the North Idaho College campus, Coeur d’Alene. Admission is free. Call (208) 769-3476 for more information.
Prepared Childbirth – The five-week class is designed for expectant mothers in the last trimester of pregnancy; 6-8 p.m. March 14 at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. The cost is $65 per couple. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.
Healing Foods cooking class – The Providence Care Center is sponsoring this free class for cancer survivors and their families, 5:30-7 p.m. March 15 at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Registration is required. Call (509) 474-5490 for more information.
Breast-feeding basics – Learn techniques for comfortable breast-feeding, 6-8 p.m. March 15 at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. The cost is $25 per couple. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.
Yoga classes – Ongoing classes are offered from 6-7 p.m. Sundays and Thursdays at Medical Lake City Hall, 124 S. Lefevre, Medical Lake. The cost is $45 per month. For more information, call (509) 565-5007 or (509) 499-2037.
Upcoming
Baby-sitting Basics – The daylong program is for boys and girls ages 10-15 and will cover infant and toddler care, first-aid techniques and discipline, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Deaconess Health and Education center, 910 W. Fifth. The cost is $38. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.
Other programs
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 babysitting 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. There is also a pediatric first aid/CPR class the third Wednesday of the month and a refresher course on the first Wednesday of the month, both in Spokane. 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 – 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 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 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.