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InBody 570 Tests - The InBody machine gives you a complete picture of your body composition. Visit https://wellness.inhs.org to register for a 20-minute appointment. July 7 and July 21, 9-11 a.m., INHS Community Wellness Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. $20. (509) 232-8145.
Babysitting Basics - This course is prepares youths, ages 10-15, to be successful babysitters. Register at wellness.inhs.org. July 10 and July 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. $40. (509) 232-8145.
MedGem Testing - Metabolism analysis using a MedGem calorimeter. Find out how many calories your body uses per day. Tests take 15 minutes and are followed by a 15-minute consultation by a registered dietitian. Fasting is required for best results, do not eat or drink anything other than water for eight hours before your appointment. Call for an appointment or visit https://wellness.inhs.org. July 13 and July 27, 8-10 a.m., INHS Community Wellness Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. $35. (509) 232-8145.
Pre-Diabetes Class - In this two-part series you will gain the understanding you need to help delay or prevent the progression of pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes for yourself or a loved one. Support person can participate at no charge. To register and for information, visit wellness.inhs.org. July 13 and July 20, 2-4 p.m., Providence Medical Park, St. Peter Claver Room, 16528 E. Desmet Court. $30. (509) 232-8145.
A1c Screening - The A1c test can help you understand your blood-sugar levels over a period of time. Register at http://wellness.inhs.org for a 15-minute appointment. July 21, 8-8:45 a.m., INHS Community Wellness Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. $15. (509) 232-8145.
Know Your Numbers: Risk Factor Screening - Do you have hidden risks? Sign up to get immediate results for: cholesterol, blood glucose, height, weight, waist circumference and blood pressure. July 24, 7:30-9:15 a.m., INHS Community Wellness Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. $45. (509) 232-8145.
Upcoming
Pilgrim’s Market Events – Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m., Environmental Toxicity and ADHD, free; Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m., Balanced Summer Nutrition: Keeping You Cool as Temperatures Rise, $5/per person. Call to make reservations. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-9730.
How to Be a Label Detective - Navigate the confusing food system with Melissa DiLuzio, a certified integrative nutrition and wellness coach. She presents two nutrition classes – the first on sugar and how it impacts your overall health; and the second class covers how to identify and avoid ingredients that contribute to obesity and sickness. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.
“Engaging Fatherhood” Conference and Resource Fair - This is a free event with workshops for parents and professionals. Open to everyone: dads, moms, grandparents, uncles, boyfriends, etc. To register or for more information, email spokanedads@gmail.com or call. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 473-4810.
Scleroderma Foundation 5K Run and Walk - 5K run/walk at Mirabeau Meadows to benefit the Washington Evergreen Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation. Walk starts at 10 a.m. Entry fee includes T-shirt, chips, hot dog and water. Raffle and silent auction with live music. Register online at www.scleroderma.org/ washington. Saturday, 9 a.m., Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. $15/advance; $20/day of race. (509) 951-2113.
Summer Shape Fitness Makeover - Learn an exercise program that takes just 12 minutes a day, as well as sensible nutrition and wellness plan. Saturday, 10 a.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $35-$99. (208) 664-1000.
Happy Hoofers Fun Run - All proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network & Credit Unions for Kids. Pick up race numbers and shirts on July 10 at Cheney Federal Credit Union, or on race day at the park prior to the start of the run. July 11, 8 a.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Fourth and D Streets, Cheney. $15/before June 24; $20/after June 24. No shirt: $10. (509) 235-6533 or (509) 299-6533.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day - Nexus Inland Northwest will host the annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day/Fundraiser at the park. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (509) 328-9220 or (509) 315-2288 or email frontoffice@nexusinw.com. July 25, 11 a.m., Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N. U.S. Highway 95, Athol, Idaho. Advance: $36/adults; $19/youths and seniors. At the gates: $40/adults: $20/youths and seniors. $5/parking.
Walk to Defeat ALS - Check-in at 10 a.m.; walk starts at 11 a.m. The Spokane Walk to Defeat ALS benefits the ALS Association Evergreen Chapter. It is a three-mile walk on the Centennial Trail, next to the Spokane River. ADA accessible. Dogs, on a leash, are welcome. The group’s vision is to create a world without ALS while providing compassionate care for people living with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Aug. 29, Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. No registration fee; fundraising by donations. (509) 863-4321 or (866) 786-7257.
Parenting/childbirth
Free Developmental Screenings - For infants and toddlers younger than age 3 living in Spokane County. Screenings include: language, physical strength and coordination, vision, hearing, feeding and behavior. Several sites are available. To make an appointment, call the Spokane Regional Health District’s Infant Toddler Network at (509) 324-1651.
Free Health Baby Weight Checks - For new moms and babies up to 1 year old. Offered Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at Valley Hospital and Medical Center’s Lactation Office, first floor, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 473-5706 or email johnsond@empirehealth.org or lloyddc1@empirehealth.org for more information.
Holy Family Hospital Maternity Center Tour - Meets at noon the second and fourth Saturday of each month or by appointment, Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Free. Call (509) 482-BABY for more information or to make an appointment.
La Leche League - The breast-feeding support group meets the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Health Education Center in the Holy Family Medical Building, 235 E. Rowan Ave., (509) 484-0340; meets the third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at Bella Cova, located inside the Women’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave., (509) 484-0340; the first Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, (509) 244-4191. This meeting begins before the library opens; please enter through the main doors even if the sign says the library is closed. Visit www.lllofwa.org/ la-leche-league-spokane for more information about the group.
Lactation Counseling Services - For mothers and babies up to 1 year old. Offered Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m- 5p.m., and Saturdays by appointment, at Valley Hospital and Medical Center’s Lactation Office, 1st floor, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Cost varies, most insurance plans cover lactation consults. Call (509) 473-5706 or email johnsond@empirehealth.org or lloyddc1@empirehealth.org for more information.
Parenting Children of Divorce - Learn how divorce or separation affect children at different developmental stages, how to create a supportive climate for children reducing the affects of damaging conflict and gain communication skills to help handle conflict. Held the third Tuesday of the month, 6-9 p.m., at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $25 per person. Meets court requirements. Call (509) 483-6495 or visit www.sjfconline.org for more information.
Parenting Classes - For single parents of children up to 3 years old, sponsored by Catholic Charities Childbirth and Parenting Assistance Program. Call for times and dates. Held at 12 E. Fifth Ave. Free and open to the public. For registration and more information, call (509) 455-4986.
Prepared Child Birth Classes - Six-week, 12-hour course is for those already pregnant and covers topics including prenatal care, nutrition, stages of labor, pain management, breathing, Cesarean birth, post-delivery care, infant CPR, newborn care and lactation. Classes are held 7-9 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, or in a condensed eight-hour format on select Saturdays. Cost is $60 per person/couple, preregistration is required. Held at Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 473-5446 or email frasert@empirehealth.org to register and for more information.