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Adult, Infant, Child CPR and First Aid, American Red Cross Course – Meets today and Thursday from 6-9:30 p.m. at Gladish Community Center, Room 313, 115 N.W. State St., Pullman. The cost of this course is $38 per person for both nights or $25 for one night. For information or to register, call 332-2304.
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue – A Quest for Health seminar with Dr. Dennis Harper, Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Shilo Inn, 923 E. Third. Space is limited, call 226-0238 to register or e-mail coltonda@comcast.net. Please include your name and phone number in the e-mail.
Pilates Two-Day Clinic – Presented by Eastern Washington University and the National Dance Exercise Instructors Training Association, this two-day clinic teaches the basics of Pilates. Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. at the Sports and Recreation Complex of the Physical Education Building at EWU in Cheney. This course is a prerequisite for future NDEITA Pilates certification. For more information, call Melissa Elfering at 359-7963; or to register call (800) AEROBIC.
Medicare Prescription Drug Card Seminar – Spokane Valley State Representative Lynn Schindler and Northwest Health Systems’ Vicki Powell of this seminar to help with enrollment and answer questions; next Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Brighton Court Assisted Living, 1308 N. Vercler, Spokane Valley. To reserve your space, call 926-4533.
Cancer Research Update – Dr. Stephen Anthony, a medical oncologist and research director of Cancer Care Northwest, presents this lecture on current cancer research, new vaccines and new drug development; June 24 at 6 p.m. at Cancer Care Northwest, 601 S. Sherman. Reserve your seat before next Tuesday at 747-4316.
Tobacco Cessation Classes – These classes will be offered to Group Health members for free. For a list of dates and times, call (800) 992-2279 or visit www.ghc.org.
Birth Preparation and Breastfeeding Classes – Group Health is offering these classes. For dates, times and fees, call (800) 992-2279 or visit www.ghc.org.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions – A five-week workshop offered through Group Health 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.
Diabetes Education – This workshop offered through Group Health deals with the needs of those with diabetes. For a list of dates and times, call (800) 992-2279 or visit www.ghc.org.
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.
Cancer Support
Cancer Care Line – For questions about cancer, call 482-2254 or (800) 228-6618, Holy Family Cancer Care Line. 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.
Drug and alcohol
Celebrate Recovery – A Christ-centered 12-step ministry based around worship, small support groups and fellowship. Meets Fridays, 6 p.m., at South Side Christian Church, 2934 E. 27th Ave. Call 535-2301 for more information.
Daybreak of Spokane – offers residential and outpatient treatment for adolescents with emphasis on family. Downtown outpatient and residential, 628 S. Cowley, 624-3227; Valley outpatient, 11707 E. Sprague, Suite D-4, 960 E. Third Ave., 927-1991.
Parents of Addicted Teens – Group is forming. For information, call 747-6901 and leave a message.
Partners of Addicts – Group is forming. For information, call 747-6901 and leave a message.
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