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Tue., Nov. 28, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

Today

Prepared Childbirth – This four-week class for expectant parents in their last trimester of pregnancy will discuss the stages and management of labor, breathing, muscle toning and more. Meets on Tuesdays starting today from 6-8 p.m. at the Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. The cost is $65, and registration is required. For more information, call the Community Health Education and Resources office at (509) 232-8138.

New listings

Prepared Childbirth – This two-week class for expectant parents in their last trimester of pregnancy will discuss the stages and management of labor, breathing, muscle toning and more. Meets weekly, beginning Saturday, at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave. The cost is $65, and registration is required. Call the Community Health Education and Resource office at (509) 232-8138.

Diabetes: Getting Started – For the recently diagnosed, this class will meet Dec. 6 from 2-5 p.m. at the Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Call Group Health Cooperative at (509) 459-1086, or visit www.ghc.org.

Communication: The Key to Dementia Care – Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Inland Northwest Chapter; workshop that will include tips for enhancing communication to help prevent challenging behaviors Dec. 7 from 7-9 p.m. at Alterra Clare Bridge of Spokane, 5329 W. Rifle Club Court. Call (509) 473-3390 or visit www.inwalza.org.

Upcoming

Insulin Pump Support Group – Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. in the second floor conference room at Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth. Call Deborah Crum at (509) 838-1391.

Pre-Diabetes: What to Do – This class will discuss the diagnosis and possible problems associated with diabetes Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 at the Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Call Group Health Cooperative at (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Prepared Childbirth – This five-week class for expectant parents in their last trimester of pregnancy will discuss the stages and management of labor, breathing, muscle toning and more. Meets weekly, beginning Thursday, from 6-8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. The cost is $65 and registration is required. Call the CHER office at (509) 232-8138.