Health Bulletin Board

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Menopause: Understanding the Change – Learn what to expect and how to survive the symptoms of menopause at this free forum on next Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Doctor’s Building, Suite 1000, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Reservations are recommended; call 474-2400.

Upcoming

Get the Facts about Gastric Bypass Surgery – This free session will answer your questions about gastric bypass surgery on July 29 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Rockwood Clinic South, Sacred Heart Doctor’s Building, 105 W. Eighth, Suite 7070. Registration is limited; call 838-2531, ext. 2600. To learn more about the treatment of obesity and this surgery visit www.rockwoodclinic.com.

Camp Fun in the Sun – This camp for children with diabetes is accepting registration forms now. Offered by the Community Health Education and Resources office, this camp for children in grades one through six will be July 25-29, and children in grades seven through 12 will be Aug. 1-7 at Twinlow Camp in Twin Lakes, Idaho. The cost per camper grade one through six is $275 and grades seven through 12 is $325. Scholarships are available. For more information about this camp call the CHER office at 232-8142.

Other programs

Cardiac Health Risk Assessment – Heart to Heart, presented by the Sacred Heart Women’s Health Center and the hospital’s cardiac services allows you to find out if you are at risk for cardiovascular disease, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The cost of the screening, which includes a comprehensive cardiac and general health risk assessment, a panel of screening tests, consultation with a nurse specialist, free educational materials and a referral for a follow up with a specialist if needed, is $60. Services may also be ordered “a la carte.” Call 474-2400 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Children’s Environmental Health Network – Web site offers information on organizations active in various fields, sources of data on child health and environmental hazards and more, www.cehn.org or call (510) 597-1393, e-mail at cehn@cehn.org.

Community Service Lectures – offered free of charge by Dr. Loren Miller, chiropractor. Topics include peak performance-production and energy enhancements and injury prevention; headache management without drugs; detecting and managing the causes of ADHD; advanced trigger point therapy techniques; carpel tunnel syndrome; and others. For information, call the Quality Life Health Center at 327-3393.

Free Conservative Care Consultation – Surgery should be your last resort for back or neck problems and carpel tunnel syndrome. Utilize this free opportunity to find out if there is a nonsurgical alternative to your problem. Call Mark Guthrie, at 327-8188.

Corbin Senior Activity Center Senior Services - classes and groups for mental, emotional and physical health. Call 327-1584 for listings.

Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid Review, American Red Cross Course – Meets from 3:30-5:30 p.m. every Friday at the Gladish Community Center, room 313 in Pullman. The cost is $20 per person. To register call 332-2304.

CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator Classes – Offered by the American Red Cross. Classes are scheduled every week on Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m. and Thursdays from 5-8 p.m., Thursdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. or Saturdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora. Cost is $38, call 326-3330 x211 for more information.

Free Depression Screenings – offered by Vista Consulting Services, 607 S. Government Way, Spokane. Call 456-2190 for more information.

Diabetes Education – Community Health Education and Resources offers group or individual instruction on diabetes self-management. Course is for clients and their families who are new to diabetes. Call 232-8145 for class times, dates and locations.

Diabetes Education – This workshop with deal with the needs of those with diabetes. For a list of dates and times call (800) 992-2279 or visit www.ghc.org.

Eating Disorders – Treatment and support groups. For more information or to register, call Paige Numata at 455-6144. Additional information may be found on the Internet at www.spokanefamilytherapy.com.

Family Service Spokane – classes on anger management, problem-solving, stress management and communications; fee is on a sliding scale; brief assessments are required. Call 838-4128.

Health for All – a community-based health care access project designed to link uninsured individuals and families in Eastern Washington with state health insurance programs and assist those who do not qualify for state-sponsored coverage by linking them with appropriate community resources. Call (866) 444-3066; in Spokane County, call 444-3066.

Hip and Knee Pain Free Seminar – Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 1 p.m., Holy Family Hospital Health Education Center. Learn the causes and treatment of hip and knee pain plus tips on diet, exercise, and medication. Call 474-7400 to register.

Living With Hepatitis C – meetings on the first Saturday of each month at the Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d’Alene. To register call Kristy S. at (208) 666-2930.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions – A five-week workshop that deals with the needs of those with chronic health problems. For a list of dates and times call (800) 992-2279 or visit www.ghc.org.

Free Memory Clinics – Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m., Kootenai Medical Center, McGrane Center. Screenings along with information on memory loss, causes, treatments, and whether more testing may be needed. Screenings take approximately 15 minutes. Call (208) 659-8297 for more information. Men’s Group Therapy – 10-week program to help mind and heart resolve issues affecting personal growth and fulfillment in relationship, work and family. Sliding fee scale. Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. or Saturdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Call Chi Counseling Services, 999-5831.

Metaphysical Research Society – First Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., 838-8155

Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group – North side meets the third Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Holy Family MS Center, 5901 N. Lidgerwood, suite 25. Family group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St.Luke’s Rehab., 711 S. Cowley, suite 200. For information on meetings in the Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho areas, call the Inland Northwest Chapter of the National MS Society at (800) FIGHT-MS or 482-2022

Polio Outreach of Spokane – Evening group meets every fourth Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m., Shriners Hospital Auditorium. For meeting information, call Elinor Young, 238-4812, Sharman Collins, 448-8517, or Dave Graham, 255-6131.

Power Wheelchairs Available – Miracle on Wheels for nonambulatory senior citizens 65 years and older, also available to the permanently disabled of any age. Call (800) 749-8778 or www.durablemedical.com for more details.

Schizophrenia Support Group – meets the first Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Mental Health, 107 S. Division, Room J. For information, call Ron Anderson at 235-4630.

Self Healing and Mediation – Learn stress management, relaxation techniques, breath work, and guided and silent meditation at Metaphysical Learning Center. Call 448-0491 for more information.

Speech, Language and Hearing Screenings - WSU Spokane’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, Health Sciences Building, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Open to children and adults. Must make an appointment. Call 358-7580.

Striders – a community walking and exercise program promoting fitness, fun, friends and health education since 1995. Valley Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays at the YMCA at Mirabeau Point. Northside Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays at the Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Avenue. Lake City Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 625 E. Haycraft, Coeur d’Alene. For information call Carol at 926-1697 or Steve at (208) 571-2729.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) – Meets Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland. Contact Chris at 323-4983 or Lisa at 323-3252.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) – meets Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, meeting at 6 p.m. at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines. Call Kathy at 928-4328.

Women’s Group – This ongoing group addresses relationship issues including fear of intimacy, childhood sexual/physical abuse and depression/irritability. Meets weekly, Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $25/week; for information call Donna Carolyn, Cedar Bridge Counseling, 624-3561.

Abuse, Control, Possessive and Addictive Relationships – Facilitated men’s group to heal and reverse unproductive behaviors. Meets Saturday afternoons; call Life Directions Counseling for information and registration at 922-3915.

Adult Children from Dysfunctional Families and Co-Dependents – How to grow out of these dysfunctional patterns in a 26-week program of group therapy and support with tools for the results you want. Groups meet various weekday evenings from 7-9 p.m., or Saturday daytime, at Life Directions Counseling Center in the Valley. For information, call 922-3915.

Adult Day Center – Holy Family Adult Day Centers offer structured programs designed to meet the needs of physically, mentally and functionally impaired adults and elderly by providing social services, nursing, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation and a hot meal at noon. Three locations: 12715 E. Mission Ave., 4827 S. Palouse Highway and 6018 N. Astor. Call 482-2475.

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline – In Spokane, call 483-8456; Coeur d’Alene, call (208) 666-2996 or (800) 256-6659. Available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Anger Management for Men – Ongoing six-week men’s group, Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior. Cost: $15/session; for information call 483-6495.

Back Care – If you are interested in learning how to prevent back injury, Group Health is offering this class. For dates and times call (800) 992-2279 or visit www.ghc.org.

Bereavement Support Groups – Hospice of Spokane offers various support groups. Spouse Grief, Wednesdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m., for those who have lost a spouse through death. General Grief, Mondays, 6-7 p.m., for those who have lost anyone through death. Life After Loss group, call for information and registration. Call the Hospice of Spokane Bereavement Department at 456-0438 for more information.

Bible Study on Healing – Word of Faith Christian Center, 4001 N. Cook, has a Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7 p.m. on Healing. The current topic is: “Biblical Healing: Our Covenant Right.” Call 891-5253 for additional information.

Bipolar Support Group – first and third Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Hospital, Mary Bede Room, L3, east of cafeteria. For information, call the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill at 838-5515.

Breast and Cervical Health Program – provides eligible women with free health exams, mammograms and education concerning health-care needs, sponsored by Spokane Regional Health District. Call 324-1498.

Cancer Support

Cancer Support – For questions about cancer, call Providence Cancer Center at 474-5490. A nurse will answer questions and give the latest local and national information.

Look Good… Feel Better – A program offered by the American Cancer Society to help women diagnosed with cancer learn how to apply cosmetics and choose wigs and other head wear. The group meets monthly. For locations, time and more information, call Abby Wadlow at 455-3440, option 3.

Chiropractic Care

Free Scoliosis Screenings – Liberty Lake Chiropractic Clinic, 1318 N. Liberty Lake Road. Call 891-4088.

Free Scoliosis Screen – Enlist professional expertise to your service group or club. Call Loren C. Miller, at 327-3393.

Free Scoliosis Screening – The progression of scoliosis can be slowed or stopped and reversed in most cases without surgery. Utilize this opportunity to have your child evaluated. Call Mark Guthrie, at 327-8188.

Free Workshop – Bond Chiropractic Health Center offers a free workshop on alternative health-care topics, 307 W. Francis. Call 489-1544 for times and dates.