EDUCATION, WELLNESS
AND SUPPORT
Cancer Resource Center
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE
Our supportive and knowledgeable
volunteers help guide and find resources
for those in need during what can often
be a scary and overwhelming experience.
We can help provide prostheses, wigs,
hats, lap quilts and other items. We also
offer “Look Good...Feel Better” and
“Reach to Recovery” classes. For more
information, call
208-883-6030
.
CNA Program
Are you interested in a career that offers
rewarding work in a high-demand
industry? If so, then consider training
to become a certified nurse assistant
(CNA). Gritman Medical Center offers
a two-month program that provides
comprehensive training, giving you the
confidence and skills needed to work in a
healthcare facility. Check our website for
the latest information.
Diabetes Wellness Classes
First Tuesday of each month, 4 to 5 p.m.
Gritman Conference Center
FREE
Diabetes affects 80,000 adults in Idaho.
Local physicians, nurses, dietitians and
others can help you learn how to live
with diabetes. Sponsored by Gritman
Medical Center Diabetes Care. For more
information, call
208-883-6341
.
Fit and Fall Proof
Monday through Friday
Martin CommunityWellness Center,
510W. Palouse River Drive, Moscow
FREE
Reduce your risk of falling by increasing
your muscle strength and balance. The
class is part of a statewide effort led by
the Idaho Department of Health and
Welfare and our local North Central
District Health Department. Call
208-883-9605
for times.
LivingWith Loss
Grief Support Group
First and fourth Tuesday of each month,
noon to 1 p.m.
United Church of Moscow
FREE
Call Glenda Hawley at
208-882-3197
for
more information.
Moscow Allies for Autism Group
First Friday of each month, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
White Pine Room, Gritman Medical Center
FREE
The Moscow Allies for Autism Group
(MAAG) is an advocacy-centered and
community-based group focused on
autism and the families, allies and friends
who are affected by it. Call
208-874-7430
for more information.
Motherhood Connections
EveryWednesday, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Martin CommunityWellness Center,
510W. Palouse River Drive, Moscow
FREE
Are you a new mother? You and your
baby are invited to join us for an ongoing
class on infant care and development,
resources, and much more. Call Teresa
Vazquez at
208-883-6399
for more infor-
mation. Drop-ins welcome.
MS Support Group
Third Saturday of eachmonth, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
White Pine Room, Gritman Medical Center
FREE
Find comfort and strength with your
peers as you learn, cope, laugh, and
celebrate the challenges and successes
of living with multiple sclerosis. Family
and friends are welcome to attend. Call
208-874-3050
for more information.
Osteoporosis Exercise Group
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Gritman Cardiac Rehab Center,
Gritman Medical Center
$6.50 per session
One of the best ways to strengthen your
bones and prevent osteoporosis is by
getting regular exercise. Even if you already
have osteoporosis, exercising can help
maintain bone mass. Join our ongoing
exercise group and improve your bone
strength. A physician referral is required.
For more information, call
208-883-6088
.
Safety with a smile.
Gritman
Medical Center helped sponsor the O cer
Newbill Kids Safety Fair on Saturday, June 7,
at Eastside Marketplace in Moscow. Gritman
junior volunteers (from left) Sadie Corely,
Olivia O’Murphy and Mattie Pickard take a
break from the helmet decorating booth to
pose for a photo.
Calendar of events
COMMUNITY COUNTS!
THANKS FOR MAKING OUR COMMUNITY A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
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