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Stress and Learning Disabilities - Enlighten: Dyslexia Understood, a local nonprofit, will present information on stress and learning disabilities followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Tom Beck, child and adolescent psychiatrist, and Sarah Shears, licensed mental health counselor. Thursday, 7 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.
Building Awareness in Navigating Conflict - Workshop will combine an exploration of conflict strategies and reflective processes to track where conflict starts, what catalyzes emotional responses, and how to clarify what is happening. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Yasodhara Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. $125. (509) 838-3575 or (509) 280-7610.
The Changing Face of Medicaid Following the Implementation of the Affordable Care Act - The Health Services Administration Student Organization at EWU will sponsor the ninth annual Winter Healthcare Luncheon with featured speaker MaryAnne Lindeblad, the state director of Medicaid. For more information, email EWU.HSAO.luncheon@gmail.com. Feb. 27, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., WSU/EWU Riverpoint Campus, South Campus Facility, 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd. $20/general admission; $15/students; free/EWU students.
Author Mia Dalene Marcum-McCoy - Presentation and book signing of “Phenomenal Brain Power: From Brain Injury to Brain Awakening.” Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Free. (425) 891-8483.
Today
Misuse of Antipsychotic Drugs Seminar - Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman officers will be educating people about the side effects caused by the misuse of antipsychotics. Today, 2 p.m., Prestige Assisted Living at Sullivan Park, 421 S. Adams Road. Free. (509) 924-5555.
Know the 10 Signs - Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. No reservations necessary. Today, 5:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 473-3390.
Taking Charge of Your Breast Health: Prevention Is the Cure - Learn about early detection with thermal imaging, nutrition and breast health, hormones and recommendations to reduce exposure. To reserve your seat, call (509) 981-4703, (509) 879-0123 or (509) 994-5515. Today, 6 p.m., Clear Chiropractic, 2503 E. 27th Ave. Free.
Upcoming
Safety Fest - Free training, with more than 40 classes to choose from for workers in construction, general industry, mining, agriculture and logging. Wednesday- Friday, NIC Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. Free. (208) 769-3333.
Dinner With The Doctor: A Wellness Workshop - Ray Foster, M.D., will present “Bitter Sweet,” information about sugar in the diet in relation to common diseases. For information, call (509) 446-2000. Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m., Ione Adventist Church, 707 Houghton St., Ione, Wash. Free.
Saturated Fats: What We Know Now & Didn’t Know Then - Lecture on the history, politics and bad science on fats. Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Pilgrim’s Health Education Center, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.
Smiles for Veterans - Eastern Washington University’s Dental Hygiene and Physical Therapy programs will provide services for military veterans. Dental hygiene students will provide cleanings, X-rays, exams and assessments. Physical therapy students will provide screenings and recommendations for veterans who experience neck or back pain, or loss of balance. Call to schedule an appointment at the EWU Dental Hygiene Clinic. Saturday, 8 a.m., Dental Hygiene Clinic, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. $10/dental services; free/physical therapy services. (509) 828-1309.
Mind, Body and Spirit Holistic Fair: Empowerment - Promoting awareness of nutrition, exercise, relaxation, art, mental attitudes and the environment. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard St. Free. (509) 496-8138.
Surgical Outreach Fundraiser - Learn about the mission of Pacific Northwest Surgical Outreach from a medical student who recently returned from Iquitos, Peru. Enjoy refreshments, door prizes and raise money for the program. Make reservations at kool.kathryn@hotmail.com. Monday, 6-7:30 p.m., Magic Lantern, 25 W. Main Ave. $15/suggested donation. (509) 209-2383.