Health bulletin board

Tue., May 10, 2011

Upcoming

Spring Herbal Medicine Class – Hands-on, beginner level class provides practical skills in herbal medicine making for a variety of applications. Workshop will cover nettles, plantain, and other spring herbs; seeds and starts to plant in your herb garden; and the creation of herbal teas, infusions and oils. Saturday, 10 a.m. Bring a lunch. Cost is $25. Held at Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave., Suite 200. Call (509) 368-9378, visit www.sunpeopledry goods.com, or email beth@sunpeopledry goods.com for more information.

Autism (ASD) Medication: Are they safe and effective? – The Autism Society of Spokane is hosting Dr. Matt Layton to speak on medication for autism (ASD) and the effectiveness and safety of different medications. May 18, 6:30 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is free. Email spokane@autism societyofwa.org for more information.

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“For the Girls” Feminine Hygiene Drive – Throughout the month of May, Project Beauty Share is aiming to collect feminine hygiene products and funding for women of all ages who are working through local nonprofit agencies and charitable organizations to get their lives on track. The community is encouraged to gather new feminine products and drop them off at The Make-up Studio, 216 N. Bernard St. Visit www.projectbeautyshare.org or email info@projectbeauty share.com for more information.

Ways to Manage Dystonia – Educational meeting and discussion. Sponsored by Dyscoveries Dystonia Support Group. Karen Stanek will discuss different ways to manage dystonia and how rehabilitation medicine can help with function. Free. Family and friends are welcome. Thursday, 6-7 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. RSVP is requested. Call (509) 891-0790, email denise@designden.com, or visit www.dyscoveries.com for more information.

Babysitting Basics – Course for youth ages 10-15. Covers how to care for infants, toddlers and older children; CPR and first aid for infants and children; discipline issues; safety; and business basics. Students receive a bag to decorate themselves and a certificate of completion. Cost is $40. SaturdayMay 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Annual National Alliance of the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Membership Meeting – An evening of inspirational local authors speak about their experiences and their contributions to mental illness awareness and recovery in our community. Refreshments will be provided. Held May 23, 6-8 p.m., at Sacred Heart Medical Center Cafeteria in the Meeting Room on level L3, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Call (509) 534-0372 for more information.

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