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Allergy and Asthma Prevention – Dr. Michael Kraemer will lead this free discussion, Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Providence Auditorium, 20 W. Ninth. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Dystonia Support Group – The group hosts a discussion of the psychological aspects of Dystonia, Thursday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. Call (509) 891-9131 to RSVP.

Healthy Eating with Diabetes – The free class offered by the University of Idaho Extension meets every Friday from 1-4 p.m. through May 25, Friday at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 N. Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 667-4628 to register.

Primary Care Update – Primary care practitioners are invited to attend educational sessions and workshops Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost ranges from $105 to $180. Continuing education credits are available. Call (509) 358-7640 or visit www.ahec.spokane.wsu.edu to register or for more information.

Prepared Childbirth – The two-week class is for parents in the last trimester of pregnancy, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth. The cost is $65 per couple. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Prepared Childbirth Refresher – The two-week class is for parents in the last trimester of pregnancy who have previously given birth, Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth. The cost is $40. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Yoga Classes – Free classes are offered for adults Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. beginning Monday at The Crossing, 8919 E. Euclid. Call (509) 924-7328 for more information.

Protecting Your Skin – A free presentation on the prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, next Tuesday from noon-1 p.m. at Deaconess Health and Education center, 910 W. Fifth. A light lunch is included. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Tai Chi – A 10-week session begins next Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Rockwood at Hawthorne, 101 E. Hawthorne Road. The cost is $60. Call (509) 468-0587 to register.

Caregiver Conference – The Spokane Mental Health Elder Services Family Caregiver Support Program is offering the conference to caregivers with sessions on stress, medication, legal concerns and more, May 9 from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The day is free for unpaid caregivers, $15 for paid caregivers and students, $25 for professionals. Call (509) 458-7450 to register.

Other programs

Abuse, Control, Possessive and Addictive Relationships – Facilitated men’s and women’s groups to heal and reverse unproductive behaviors. Call for meeting times and dates. For more information, call Life Directions Counseling at (509) 922-3915.

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 more 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, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Deaconess Health and Education center, 910 W. Fifth. For more information, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness at (509) 838-5515.

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. Free. 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.

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 babysitting training.

Depression Screenings – offered by Vista Consulting Services, 607 S. Government Way, Spokane. Free. 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 – 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, Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Word of Faith Christian Center 4001 N. Cook. Call (509) 891-5253.