Health Bulletin Board www.spokesman.com/livewell – Tue, 22 Apr 2014 PST

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Clinical Research Trial for Eczema - Premier Clinical Research is looking for participants age 2 to 17, as well as adults, for a treatment for eczema. The treatment is free and you will be compensated for time and travel. The clinic is also looking for individuals with psoriasis, acne, Type II diabetes, or asthma for research trials. For details or to schedule a screening visit, call (509) 343-3710 or visit http://www.spokaneresearch.com.

Navigating Obamacare - Spokane Public Radio and CityCable 5 present this free health forum. A panel of experts will discuss the Affordable Care Act and there will be an opportunity for the community to ask questions of the panel. Today, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Spokane City Hall Council Chambers, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. For more information call (509) 328-5729 or visit http://www.spokanepublicradio.org/forum.

Epilepsy Education Education and support presented by Rockwood Clinic. The event is free; refreshments will be served. Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m., Rockwood Main Clinic, 400 E. Fifth Ave., second-floor conference room four. Reservations are requested at (509)342-3240.

Life Line Screenings - Stroke screenings will be offered to identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as the blockage or hardening of the arteries, irregular heart rhythm, and abdominal aortic aneurysms. Bone density screenings to assess risk of osteoporosis will be available as well. The five screenings offered will take between 60 and 90 minutes to complete. Friday, Trinity Baptist Church, 6528 N. Monroe St. Registration is required. For more information or to register for an appointment, call (877) 237-1287 or visit http://www.lifelinescreening.com.$149.

Oral Cancer Screenings - Smile Source dentists and Forward Science Technologies LLC will promote public awareness and early detection of oral cancer by providing free oral cancer screenings. The screenings take two minutes and are pain-free. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., River Park Square, level one, 808 W. Main Ave. For more information on Smile Source dentists, visit http://www.smilesourceinlandempire.com.

Bloomsday Training Clinics - Join walkers, joggers and runners for a free Providence/Group Health Training clinic. 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Spokane Falls Community College gym, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Register at http://www.phc.org or (509)474-3081.

Chair Massage - Relieve the physical and mental stresses of everyday life; appointments available in 15-minutes sessions. April 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., INHS Community Wellness Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. Register online at http://wellness.inhs.org. Call (509) 232-8131.$20.

Mindfulness Meditation - Learn the practice of mindfulness meditation to calm the mind and open the heart. Tuesdays through April 29, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. For more information, call (509) 483-6495, ext. 133, or visit http://www.sjfconline.org.$60/series.

Caring for Middle-Stage Dementia - A workshop presented by the Alzheimers Association Inland Northwest Chapter will cover communication, personal care, behavioral challenges, wandering and care options. May 2, 9 a.m., Valley Hospital Davis Room 39, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. The workshop is free and complimentary lunch will provided; registration is requested. Certificate of attendance for professionals will be available. Call (509) 473-3390 or visit http://www.alz.org/inlandnorthwest for more information and toregister.

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