Local Doctors Discuss Issues Weekly On Ksbn Program

KSBN, Business Radio 1230 AM, is currently airing a local health care talk show called “Health Talk Northwest” Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

The radio show, hosted by Spokane Drs. Dana Weary and Kelli Pearson, discusses a host of health care issues. The half-hour program doesn’t address the political aspect of health care - its emphasis is on preventive care, and how people can keep themselves happy and healthy.

“Health Talk Northwest” also features interviews with local and national health care experts.

Mid-life course

Community Programs and Deaconess Medical Center will sponsor the seminar “Midlife Challenges and Changes for Men and Women” Thursday at the Deaconess Health and Education Center from noon until 1:30 p.m.

The class, led by Dr. Paul Domitor, will explore the psychological and emotional changes typically encountered by men and women ages 45-60. Domitor will also talk about challenges to relationships that occur during mid-life.

The cost is $5. Women’s Health Network and Health Access members attend free. Lunch is available for $4.

Conference for widows

“Solo Strategies,” a conference for men and women who are widowed as well as for those who have suffered a loss, will be Friday and Saturday at the Lair Conference Center on Spokane Community College campus.

Saturday’s keynote speaker will be Phyllis Holmes, a Spokane City Council member and a widow of 30 years. On Friday, registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and activities occur until 9:30 p.m; Saturday’s lasts from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register, call 484-8636.

New medical service

The Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene recently opened a new medical facility called Kootenai Minor Care. Kootenai Minor Care, adjacent to the emergency department, provides low-cost treatment for nonemergency health problems. Hours are daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.