CHECKUPS
Free oral cancer screenings: By appointment throughout April, Hughes Dental Group, 10025 19th Ave. SE, Everett; www.hughesdentalgroup.com. Early indicators of oral cancer are red or white discolorations of the soft tissues of the mouth, sores that do not heal within 14 days and prolonged hoarseness. Call 425-337-6885 to make an appointment.
Free mammograms: By appointment for the uninsured or underinsured, Citrine Health, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-9899; www.citrinehealth.org.
HIV testing: Walk-in, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 3020 Rucker Ave., Everett; or 5 to 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, 6101 200th St. SW, Lynnwood; free for those who qualify, $78 for patients at low risk; other times by appointment, all offered by the Snohomish County Health District, 425-339-5298, www.snohd.org.
Senior Centers
Edmonds Senior Center: 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds, formerly the South County Senior Center; 425-774-5555; www.southcountyseniorcenter.org.
Healthy living fair,10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29. This free annual event includes free health tests and information about traditional and nontraditional medical services, wellness products, housing alternatives, fitness and recreation options and numerous senior-focused businesses.
Lynnwood Senior Center: 5800 198th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-5050; www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/Seniors.
Blood pressure checks, dental hygiene, seated massage, foot care, recreational trips and fitness classes. Call for dates, times and costs.
Stillaguamish Senior Center: 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; 360-653-4551; www.stillaguamishseniorcenter.com.
Massage, foot care clinics, Dakim memory fitness sessions, blood pressure clinic, hearing aid checks, aerobics and strength and balance exercise classes. Call for dates, times and costs.
HOSPITAL CLASSES
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett; 425-297-5500; www.cancerpartnership.org.
Look good, feel better, for women with cancer, 1 to 3 p.m. on the second Monday of each month and 6 to 8 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month. Cosmetologists teach women with cancer how to cope with skin changes and hair loss. Call 425-297-5507 to register.
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett: Colby campus, 1321 Colby Ave.; Pacific campus, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett; Pavilion for Women and Children, 900 Pacific Ave.; 425-261-2000; www.providence.org. Call 425-304-6000 to register.
STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) for parents of children birth to 5 years, seven-week evening series, choose from June 1 to July 13, July 20 to Aug. 31, Sept. 7 to Oct. 19 or Oct. 26 to Dec. 14, Pacific campus; $85 or $110 per couple.
STEP for parents of children age 6 to 12, seven-week evening series, choose from June 2 to July 14, July 21 to Sept. 1, Sept. 8 to Oct. 20 or Oct. 27 to Dec. 15, Pacific campus; $85 or $110 per couple.
STEP / Teen classes for parents of teenagers, nine-week evening series, choose from April 19 to June 14 or Sept. 13 to Nov. 8, Colby campus; $90 or $115 per couple.
Skagit Valley Hospital and regional clinics: 360-629-6481, 360-814-2424; www.skagitvalleyhospital.org.
Pulmonary rehabilitation program, 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for 10 weeks. Class is for patients with chronic lung disorders. Call 360-814-2236 for more information.
Look good, feel better for women with cancer, 1 to 3 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month. Beauty techniques for women in active treatment or those who are about to start. Call 360-814-8287 to register.
Cancer transitions, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 19 to May 24. Free six-week workshop for cancer survivors age 21 and older to make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. Call 360-814-8255 to register.
Skin cancer screening, 1 to 4 p.m. April 20. Call 360-814-8255 for an appointment.
Child safety seat checks, 1 to 3 p.m. April 21. Certified technicians assess seats for age and size, installation, recalls and visible damage.
Stroke and aneurysm ultrasound screening, noninvasive, quick and painless, by appointment; $59 by cash or check only. Exams are not billable to insurance. Call 360-428-8208 to register.
Certified diabetes education for newly diagnosed and other needing guidance; various dates and times. Physician referral required. Program is covered by most insurance. Call 360-428-8208 to register.
Heart healthy fitness program, various dates and times. One-to-one attention in strength training, balance and cardiovascular fitness. Call 360-814-8368.
Heart and vascular screenings, Tuesday mornings; $29. Determine your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Call to schedule an appointment.
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital: 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Registration required. Call 425-640-4066 or see www.stevenshealthcare.org.
Pre-diabetes, 9:30 a.m. April 19; $30. Lowering blood sugar through lifestyle changes.
Fall prevention, 1:30 p.m. April 20. Therapists teach tricks for maintaining good balance and performing daily activities.
P.S. parent support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 20. Drop-in support group is for parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Registration is not required.
Lowering high cholesterol, 6 p.m. April 25. Learn how exercise, nutrition, medications and lifestyle changes can lower cholesterol. Bring your most recent results.
AARP driver retraining, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25 and 26; $14 or $12 for AARP members. Certificates from this eight-hour course can qualify drivers age 55 and older for insurance discounts.
Empower yourself weight loss, 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 27. Learn how nutrition, exercise and positive lifestyle changes can lower weight and improve health.
Yoga for a healthy mind and body, 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, $12 per class or $108 for a 10-session card. First class is free. Registration is not required.
Drop-in grief support group, 2:30 to 4 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of each month. Registration is not required.
Early days of grief support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, for people in the first year of mourning. Registration is not required.
Fitness
Women’s Wellness Center: 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-9899; www.womenswellness center.org. Yoga, belly dancing and circuit training. Classes are open to drop-in guests as space permits.
CAREERS
YWCA Pathways to Work: Free 10-day workshop for people reentering the workforce, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays May 4 to 17 in Monroe, for women and men who have spent at least 10 years not working outside the home. Call 425-258-2766, ext. 226 or write Brenda Patrykus at bpatrykus@ywcaworks.org to register.
Volunteers
American Red Cross: The Whidbey Island and Camano Island chapters seek volunteer health and safety instructors able to teach community classes at least once a month; 360-257-2096, 888-216-5727.
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