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Today

Gerontology and Geriatrics Professional Development Conference – The conference for healthcare professionals and caregivers features workshops on dementia, spiritual care, therapeutic recreation and more; 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. The cost is $50, which includes materials and meals. Call (509) 533-4756 to register.

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Breast Cancer 101 – Free community health presentation on the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Registration is required. Call (509) 232-8138.

Communication: The Key to Dementia Care – The Inland Northwest Alzheimer’s Association will host this free presentation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Northpointe Retirement Community, 1110 E. Westview Court. Call (509) 473-3390.

Free Depression Screening – St. Joseph Family center will offer free, anonymous depression screening to mark National Depression Screening Day, Thursday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the center, 1016 N. Superior. Call (509) 483-6495.

Dystonia Support Group – The meeting will discuss treatment options, Saturday from 1:30-3 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. Call (509) 891-9131.

Hearing Loss Association of Spokane – The group will host a presentation on “Hearing Aids: New Technology in Products and Services,” at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Eastern Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 1206 N. Howard. FM transmitters/receivers and real-time captioning will be provided. Call (509) 326-6712.

Upcoming

Child-Parent Grief Support Group – The free six-week session is designed for parents and their children in grades 1-12 who are struggling with grief. The group meets Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. beginning this Wednesday at Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur. Call (509) 456-0438 to register.

Legal Issues and Rights of Cancer Patients – The Washington Women Lawyers is hosting a seminar on legal issues facing cancer patients, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Gonzaga School of Law. Topics range from employment issues to estate planning. The event is free to community members and Gonzaga students. Attorneys who want CLE credits for attending must pay $40. Call (509) 838-6131 to register.

Other programs

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 three sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8 a.m. or 6-7 p.m., or Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. at U-District Physical Therapy, 730 N. Hamilton. Cost is $75 per month. Call (509) 458-7686 or visit www.udistrictpt.com to sign up.

Health for All – This community-based healthcare 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.

Infertility Support Group – The group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Mother Gamelin Center at Sacred Heart. Call (509) 981-1294 for more information.

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 Wednesday of each month at 696 Ithaca St., Post Falls. Contact (208) 457-8580 for more information.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions – A six-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.

Master Home Environmentalist Program – The American Lung Association of Washington is offering trained volunteers to offer solutions for indoor environmental health problems in your home. To schedule an appointment, call (509) 325-6516 or e-mail lhook@alaw.org.

Metaphysical Research Society – First Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., (509) 838-8155.

Polio Outreach of Spokane – For information about post-polio syndrome, call Sharman Collins, (509) 448-8517, or e-mail sharmanrcollins@msn.com.

Power Wheelchairs Available – Miracle on Wheels for nonambulatory senior citizens 65 years and older, also available to the permanently disabled of any age. Call (800) 749-8778 or go to www.durablemedical.com.

Reflexology – These individual foot and hand sessions will work to improve circulation, relieve tension and more with certified reflexologist Linda Bussard at St. Joseph’s Family Center, in the Francis Building, 1016 N. Superior. To schedule an appointment call (509) 998-1062.

Speech, Language and Hearing Screenings – WSU Spokane’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, Health Sciences Building, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Open to children and adults. Appointments necessary. Call (509) 358-7580.

Striders – A community walking and exercise program promoting fitness, fun, friends and health education since 1995. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. at the Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place, and in Coeur d’Alene. For information, call Carol at (509) 926-1697, or in Idaho call (208) 772-6381.

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. and Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9706 N. Division, for those who have lost anyone through death. Call the Hospice of Spokane Bereavement Department for more information and registration 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) 773-5684.

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, room 267. 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) 324-1553 or (888) 461-8876.

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 p.m. at 101 W. Eighth Ave., Suite 1200. 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, tours and meeting space. 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 $35-$55, 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 to adults by Eastman 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.

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.

First Aid/CPR Classes – Adult, child and infant first aid/CPR classes, both new student and refresher courses, are available through The Safety Center. Prices range from $35-$55. Registration is required. For more information, location and times, call Rick Bennett at (509) 979-0849 or e-mail nwss2@hotmail.com.

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 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 class times, 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.