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Tue., March 13, 2007

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Today

A Prescription for Exercise – Dr. Eric Anderson of Rockwood Clinic Family Medicine will speak on general fitness recommendations, 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. Admission is free. Call (208) 769-3476 for more information.

New listings

Parkinson’s Disease Telehealth Educational Meeting – Dr. Anthony Santiago will give a historical and clinical review of Parkinson’s Disease; 2 p.m. Monday at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley No. 200. Call (509) 473-2490 for more information.

Stroke: Causes, Treatments and Warning Signs – Dr. Madeleine Geraghty of the Rockwood Clinic and Sacred Heart Medical Center Stroke Center will lead this free seminar on the latest information about strokes; 6:30-8:30 p.m. next Tuesday at the Meyer Health and Sciences Building, Room 106, on the North Idaho campus, Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 769-3476 for more information.

La Leche League – The group offers support and information for breast-feeding mothers; 6 p.m. next Tuesday at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Call (509) 534-3674 for more information.

Spokane Public Radio Health Forum – A panel of experts will discuss autism and take questions from the audience, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 21 at Spokane City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. The discussion will be broadcast at a later date. Call (509) 328-5729 for more information.

The Brain Program – This daylong seminar on how to get the most from your brain is led by brain function specialist Dr. Arlene Taylor; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 23 at Windermere North Real Estate, 9017 N. Country Homes Blvd. The cost is $50, which includes lunch. Call (509) 467-6640 to register.

Upcoming

Healing Foods cooking class – The Providence Care Center is sponsoring this free class for cancer survivors and their families, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday 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. Thursday at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. The cost is $25 per couple. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Other programs

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.

Drug and alcohol

Daybreak of Spokane – Offers residential and outpatient treatment for adolescents with emphasis on family. Downtown outpatient and residential, 960 E. Third, (509) 444-7033; Valley outpatient, 11711 E. Sprague, (509) 927-1991.

Nar-Anon – For friends and families of drug addicts. Group meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 301 S. Freya. Call Walt and Lois, (509) 489-6368, or visit www.naranon.org.

Tobacco Cessation Classes – Community Health Education and Resources office is offering free tobacco cessation classes throughout Spokane. Call (509) 232-8138 or (509) 232-8139.

Tobacco Cessation Classes – Free for Group Health members. For a list of dates and times, call (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Parenting/Childbirth

Free Developmental Screenings – For infants and toddlers under age 3 living in Spokane County. Screenings include: language, physical strength and coordination, vision, hearing, feeding and behavior. Several sites are available. To make an appointment, call the Spokane Regional Health District’s Infant Toddler Network at (509) 324-1651.

Get in Touch with Your Baby – Learn infant massage Mondays from 10-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. in the Peaceful Place at the Women’s Health Center of Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. The cost is $80 and registration is required. For more information, call (509) 474-2400 or visit www.intouchwithyourbaby.com.

Infant and Developmental Massage Classes – Individual and group classes offered in the Spokane area, call Lori at (509) 466-8435.

Happiest Baby on the Block – Learn to calm your crying baby on the first Saturday of the month from 1-3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Women’s Center, Peaceful Place, 101 W. Eighth Ave. The cost is $45, and registration is required. For more information, call (509) 474-2400, or visit www.intouchwithyourbaby.com.

La Leche Leauge – The breast-feeding support group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Call (509) 534-3674 for more information.

Maternity Center Tour – Free Holy Family Hospital tours, first and third Wednesday of each month, 8 p.m. or by appointment. Call (509) 482-BABY for information or appointment.

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