Northwest TeleHealth facilitates several programs and events that are open to all members of the community. The following provides a short description of the public events that utilize the Northwest TeleHealth Network.
Provided by: Providence Cancer Center
Cancer affects every part of a person's life . . . Emotional and spiritual health, family life, workload and planning for the future. We know that cancer care involves much more than just medicines, exams and treatments. That's why we offer you total support through cancer care specialists and a variety of other professionals.
This program is offered the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 4 to 5 p.m.
For more information call: Spokane: 474-5490 or Toll-free: (800) 228-6618
Provided by: Parkinson's Resource Center of Spokane
The Parkinson's TeleHealth program broadcasts live, interactive educational talks to connected rural communities in the Northwest. Guest speakers provide valuable information on topics that will help participants to improve their knowledge of Parkinson's disease and in turn their quality of life.
This program is offered on the 2nd Monday of each month, 2 to 4 p.m.
For more information: Ed & Jackie Ewell (509) 458-3935
Provided by: Community Health Education & Resources (CHER) through the O.C. Olson Diabetes Education Center
CHER can help you better understand and manage diabetes through our comprehensive diabetes education program taught by registered nurses and dietitians who are certified diabetes educators, appointments are held at O.C. Olson Diabetes Education Center locations throughout Spokane and through the Northwest TeleHealth network.
Meetings are held at various times and locations.
For more information: Contact the O.C. Olson Diabetes Education Center (509) 232-8145
Provided by: Greater Inland Empire Region - Evergreen Chapter
Our chapter offers general support groups for people with ALS , their caregivers and other interested people. Also available are caregiver specific support groups, survivor groups and support for teens who have been touched by someone in their family with ALS.
Meetings are every fourth Tuesday of the month at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Center in the Mother Gamelin Center, Elizabeth and Emilie Rooms.
For more information: Contact Deana for ALS Support in Eastern Washington at (509) 536-6585