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Upcoming

“Cured by Design – Built Environment Interventions as a Response to Epidemics” – Free public lecture by the Robert F.E. Stier Memorial Lectures in Medicine is Thursday, 4-5 p.m., at the Eastern Washington University Riverpoint Campus, Academic Center, Room 20, 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd. RSVP online at www.extension.wsu.edu /ahec/conferences or by calling (509) 358-7640 or emailing ahec@wsu.edu.

Breast Cancer Survivorship – The Breast Cancer Introduction Course is a series of classes that focus on breast cancer prevention, education, and survivorship support. Open to anyone interested in learning more about breast cancer, prevention, prevention of recurrence, or support during treatment. Series is funded by Susan G. Koman for the Cure and coordinated by Cancer Care Northwest Foundation. Feb. 25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $20. Held at Sacred Heart Medical Building, Mother Joseph Room, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Is Chocolate Really Good for You? How to Keep Your Heart Healthy – Presentation covers ways to keep your heart healthy. Feb. 27, 5:30-7 p.m., at 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. Free. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Leap into the New Year with Good Health – Fairwood Village celebrates healthy lifestyles with this event featuring 20 health and wellness booths, demonstrations, giveaways and prizes, healthy snacks, and community tours. Feb. 29, 12:30-2 p.m., at Fairwood Retirement Village, 312 W. Hastings Road. Call (509) 467-2365 or visit www.fairwoodretirement.com for more information.

Stroke and Osteoporosis Screenings – Spokane Valley Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth Ave., Greenacres, is hosting Life Line Screening on March 10. Screenings identify personal cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered. Packages start at $159. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (877) 237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Preregistration is required.