Health Blog http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health Book reviews, new library resources, websites, news stories, and library events about health from Spokane Public Library. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:30:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en PARENTING CLASSES http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/02/08/parenting-classes/ http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/02/08/parenting-classes/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:28:41 +0000 Health Librarian http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/02/08/parenting-classes/ If you have a child from birth to 7 years old, take a look at the online guide to classes offered in Spokane. View the online calendar, or go to the course listings and registration page. 

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/02/08/parenting-classes/feed/ WEAR RED THIS FRIDAY! http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/02/03/wear-red-this-friday/ http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/02/03/wear-red-this-friday/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:55:38 +0000 Health Librarian http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/02/03/wear-red-this-friday/ Support the local WEAR RED For Women’s Heart month day this Friday, February 5.

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/02/03/wear-red-this-friday/feed/ How Often Do You Eat Out? http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/01/26/how-often-do-you-eat-out/ http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/01/26/how-often-do-you-eat-out/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:45:52 +0000 Health Librarian http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/01/26/how-often-do-you-eat-out/ If you go out to eat in Spokane, you will want to check out the Spokane Regional Health District inspection reports. Search by the name or the location of food establishments. The reports indicate whether there were any violations of food safety regulations at the time of the inspection.  

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/01/26/how-often-do-you-eat-out/feed/ Community Health Classes http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/01/21/community-health-classes/ http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/01/21/community-health-classes/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:14:33 +0000 Health Librarian http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/01/21/community-health-classes/ Upcoming health education classes in the Inland Northwest are posted in the online CHER newsletter, Community Health Education & Resources.

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2010/01/21/community-health-classes/feed/ Healthy Gifts for the Holidays http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/12/16/healthy-gifts-for-the-holidays/ http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/12/16/healthy-gifts-for-the-holidays/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:34:49 +0000 Health Librarian http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/12/16/healthy-gifts-for-the-holidays/ Check out these low-cost gift suggestions to encourage healthy living.

Suggested healthy gifts include: a pass to local or national parks, low-cost cookbooks, kitchen gadgetry, or a bicycle tuneup.

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/12/16/healthy-gifts-for-the-holidays/feed/ American Diabetes Month - November http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/11/12/american-diabetes-month-november/ http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/11/12/american-diabetes-month-november/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:39:26 +0000 Health Librarian http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/11/12/american-diabetes-month-november/ Join the Stop Diabetes movement and take part in the activities this month. Checkout the free events for Diabetes Wellness at the local Walgreens and Rite Aid drugstores.

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/11/12/american-diabetes-month-november/feed/ Medicare Part D plans are changing http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/11/06/medicare-part-d-plans-are-changing/ http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/11/06/medicare-part-d-plans-are-changing/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:21:51 +0000 Health Librarian http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/11/06/medicare-part-d-plans-are-changing/ Enrollment for Medicare’s prescription drug program (Part D) runs from Nov. 15 - Dec. 31. Many plans are changing. Call the SHIBA HelpLine with questions.

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/11/06/medicare-part-d-plans-are-changing/feed/ COSTCO Will Accept Foodstamps Soon! http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/11/04/costco-will-accept-foodstamps-soon/ http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/11/04/costco-will-accept-foodstamps-soon/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:21:53 +0000 Health Librarian http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/11/04/costco-will-accept-foodstamps-soon/ Costco announced it will begin accepting food stamps for payment in their stores. Customers can use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Quest card to purchase bulk groceries in any Costco warehouse store in Washington. This option may start by Thanksgiving.

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/11/04/costco-will-accept-foodstamps-soon/feed/ Have A Fire Safe Halloween http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/10/31/have-a-fire-safe-halloween/ http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/10/31/have-a-fire-safe-halloween/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:41:31 +0000 Health Librarian http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/10/31/have-a-fire-safe-halloween/ Read these tips from the Washington State Patrol to have a fun and fire safe Halloween night!

Don’t forget to change your clocks!

]]> http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/10/31/have-a-fire-safe-halloween/feed/ Nov. 1st Daylight Savings Starts http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/10/27/nov-1st-daylight-savings-starts/ http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/10/27/nov-1st-daylight-savings-starts/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:44:18 +0000 Health Librarian http://new.spokanelibrary.org/blog/health/2009/10/27/nov-1st-daylight-savings-starts/ Read the reminder from the Washington State Patrol:

Change your Clock, Change your battery

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