Health Bulletin Board

Flu Vaccines at Spokane Regional Health District – Clinic appointments for adults and children 3 years and older are available by calling (509) 324-1600. Call (509) 324-1643 or visit www.srhd.org.

What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn’t Know – Dr. Michael Murray will highlight the not-so-hidden agenda of the drug companies and provide information that your doctor doesn’t know about popular drugs and natural products. Discover how natural products can help you improve bone health, hormone balance, mood, heart health and cholesterol, hair, skin and nails, blood sugar levels and weight management for a longer, healthier life. Held Thursday, 6-7 p.m. at Pilgrim’s Health Education Center in the Pilgrim’s Natural Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Fee is complimentary. Seat reservations are recommended. Call (208) 676-9730 to reserve a seat.

Living Well with MS – The Unspoken Disability, Bladder and Bowel Difficulties – Learn ways to manage MS-related bladder and bowel issues. Held Sept. 21, 6-8:30 p.m. at Providence Holy Family Hospital’s Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Today is the last day to register. Call (509) 482-2022.

Cultivating Mindfulness: Opening to Our Innate Wisdom and Compassion – Residential weekend meditation retreat. Mountain retreat setting with single room accommodations and vegetarian meals. Preregistration is required. Friday-Sunday, beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, at Kairos House of Prayer, 1714 W. Stearns Road. Cost is $200. Call (509) 928-3863, e-mail sati@windwireless.net or visit www.mainstream-mindfulness .com for more information.

Yoga Basic – For ages 16 and older. Relax into ever-deepening levels of flexibility, strength and well-being as you release physical and mental tensions. Six-week class is held Fridays, beginning this week, 9-10:30 a.m. at Manito United Methodist Church, 3223 S. Grand Blvd. Cost is $59. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org.

Yoga Gentle Stretch – For ages 16 and older. Class is for those who haven’t exercised for a while, suffer from aches and pains or simply want to de-stress in a very gentle manner. Six-week class is held Saturdays, beginning this week, 9-10 a.m. at Unity Church, 2900 S. Bernard St. Cost is $59. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org.

Third Annual Health and Wellness Fair – Saturday, at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Open to the public. Features free health screenings, limited lipid profiles and blood pressure checks; also offering mini massages, acupuncture; low cost bone density testing, thyroid function and glucose testing; free body composition measurements. Kids learn about bike safety and meet local firefighters, police officers and emergency personnel. Call (208) 263-2161 or visit www.sandpointchamber.com.

September Healthy Woman Event – Event for women ages 25-65. Hear Dr. Mary Kay Wagner talk about backpack safety, nutrition and exercise, how to manage fussy eaters, how to handle bullying, developing good homework and study habits, and more. Free car seat safety checks and educational booths are also offered. Cost is free. Held Saturday, 1-3 p.m. at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, Davis Room, 12606 W. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Reservations are requested by call (509) 473-5639 or e-mailing wells@empirehealth.org.

Simple Health Diabetic Solutions Event – Free event hosted by Simple Health, a free cooking school, focuses on diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, weight gain and more. Event features tents, booths and presentations. Sunday, 2-7 p.m. at Suncrest Fitness Center, 6066 Highway 291, Nine Mile Falls. Preregistration is suggested. Call (509) 720-8038 or visit Http://famreflections.com/health.

Health and Wellness Preview – Presentation by Marian Palmer for those who want to be energetic and healthy, have healthy bones, less pain, and better sleep. Monday, 6:30 p.m. at Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Call Mary at (509) 325-3502 or Karen at (509) 489-4473 for more information.

Kickboxing Beginning Aerobic - For ages 13 and older. Develop strength, flexibility and stamina with stretching, punching drills, bag work and more. Four-week class is held Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 20, 7-8 p.m. at Lotus Self Defense School, 212 W. Second Ave. Cost is $73. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Medicare Advantage Seminar – Informational seminar on Group Health’s Medicare Advantage plans. Thursday, 10 a.m., at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Register online at 111.ghc.org/medicare/ hmoSeminars.jhtml. Call (800) 446-8882.

Survive Strong – Join the Providence Regional Cancer Center “Survive Strong” walking team, today and Thursday, 6-7 p.m. at Manito Park’s duck pond. Call (509) 474-5490.

Inland Northwest Coalition on Eating Disorders – “Meet and Greet” is Thursday, 5 p.m., at Churchill’s Steakhouse, 165 S. Post St. Learn about who the group is and what they do, meet treatment providers, get connected and get resources. Call (509) 456-0567 or e-mail mrnreynolds@yahoo.com.

Free Tai Chi for Health Classes – Free eight-week session begins Sunday, 9 a.m. These classes are for people with arthritis and promote relaxation, increased mobility, better balance and strength. Participants should wear flat-soled shoes and loose clothing. Held at the Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave., Post Falls. Call (509) 664-8570.

Volunteer Car Seat Safety Technician Training – Safe Kids Kootenai County is seeking volunteers to complete a certification course to be car seat safety technicians. Course is held Sept. 22-25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Kootenai County Fire Station 3, 3820 E. 16th St., Post Falls. Cost is $75. Candidates should be in good physical health and able to lift 25 pounds, stand up for up to four hours at a time and able to maneuver in and out of vehicles. Contact Sarah Nielsen at snielsen@kmc.org or (208) 666-2511.