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Spokane Falls Community College Wellness Fair – This fair will include messages, fitness assessments, bone density screenings and more today from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the SFCC SUB, lounges A, B and C, Building 17, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Call Travis Warner at (509) 533-4105.
Epilepsy and Your Rights – Donna McKereghan will speak about the American Disabilities Act and how it affects people who have seizures, Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Lindaman Center, 315 W. Mission Ave. Call Epilepsy Foundation Northwest, (509) 325-1128.
Life Line Screenings – The Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave., is hosting Life Line Screenings, a company that screens for strokes, June 2 at 9 a.m. The cost ranges from $109-$139, depending on tests that are run. Appointments are required. For information or to make an appointment, call (877) 237-1287.
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Eating to Control Your Diabetes – This class is for diabetics who control their blood sugar levels with diet, pills or insulin, meets Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required. Call (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.
Medicare Information Seminars – Informational seminars are available through Friday at various times and locations. For more information, call Ron West at Sterling Life Insurance Co. at (509) 344-2060.
Other programs
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 (509) 327-8188.
Corbin Senior Activity Center Senior Services – classes and groups for mental, emotional and physical health. Call (509) 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 (509) 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 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m., or Saturdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora. Cost is $38, call (509) 326-3330 ext. 211 for more information, or visit www.spokaneredcross.org. Other classes include blood borne pathogens, HIV education, pet first aid and disaster preparedness.
Free Depression Screenings – offered by Vista Consulting Services, 607 S. Government Way, Spokane. Call (509) 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 (509) 232-8145 for class times, dates and locations.
Diabetes Education Center – Classes on managing diabetes are held Mondays and Tuesdays at Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call (509) 232-8138 for more information.
Diabetes Education – Workshop offered through Group Health for those who deal with the needs of those with diabetes. For a list of dates and times, call (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.
Divine Health – Word of Faith Christian Center is offering a weekly class will on how to live in divine health on Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Word of Faith Christian Center 4001 N. Cook. Call (509) 891-5253 for more information.
Dirne Community Health Center – Is a federally qualified community health center. It is accepting new patients regardless of their ability to pay, and offering mental health services. Located at 920 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. For more information or to make an appointment, call the center at (208) 292-0292.
Eating Disorders – Treatment and support groups. For more information or to register, call Paige Numata at (509) 455-6144. Additional information may be found at www.spokanefamilytherapy.com.
Health for All – This community-based health care access project links uninsured individuals and families in Eastern Washington with state health insurance programs and assists those who do not qualify for state-sponsored coverage by linking them with appropriate community resources. Call (866) 444-3066; in Spokane County, call (509) 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 (509) 474-7400 to register.
Just Say Yes – Just Say Yes Ministries, 9612 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 207, presents this free weight management seminar Saturdays at 10 a.m. For more information, call Linda Lourey at (509) 276-1248.
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 through Group Health Cooperative 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.
Medicare 101 Classes – This class discusses the benefits of Medicare the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1-3 p.m. at 2005 Ironwood Parkway. For more information, call (208) 666-6847 or (800) 488-4725.
FUNctional Fitness Class – U-District Physical Therapy is offering a specialized conditioning class for active people of all levels and ages. This class follows a circuit-training style and focuses on dynamic flexibility, agility, functional lower body strength, balance and total body conditioning. There are two sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15-10:15 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. at U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley. Cost is $50 per month. Call (509) 458-7686 to sign up.