"Kokua Na Keiki Family Asthma": Parents and children learn how to cope with childhood asthma in programs sponsored by the American Lung Association. Children's sessions, which include swimming lessons, run 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through July 25, Tripler Army Medical Center's Fitness Center. Parent sessions, 6:30-8 p.m. today, American Lung Association of Hawaii. Cost: $10. Scholarships available. Call 537-5966.

"Healthy Living--Nutrition and Exercise Myths": With Dr. Ruth Heidrich, 10 a.m.-noon tomorrow, Emeritus College, Honolulu Community College. Cost: $5. Register, 845-9296.

PLUS Seminar: The Life Foundation presents Positive Living for US workshop, for people recently diagnosed with HIV, Friday-Sunday. Information, 521-2437, extension 426.

International Life Support Inc.: Combination first aid/Heartsaver and Healthcare Provider CPR class, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

First Aid and Safety classes: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $25. Pre-payment required. Call 537-7117.

International Life Support Inc.: Heartsaver/Healthcare Provider CPR class, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

"Positively Pregnant Plus": Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Salvation Army Kona Corps in Kona, Hawaii, and Cameron Center on Maui. Free. Call a local HMSA office to register.

CPR Training: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Kaneohe Marine Base Hawaii's Enlisted Club. Call 531-0174.

ShareCare: Seminar on how to relieve pain and promote relaxation, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Hilton Hawaiian Village. Register at 8:30 a.m.Cost: $50. Pre-register, 1-800-233-5880, ext. 9384.

Parkinson Syndrome meeting: Monthly meeting features attorney Edward Fyffe, who is speaking on "Planning For Disabilities," and Karen Kido Moscatello, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Epiphany Church School. Information, 247-1873 or 737-2800.

International Life Support Inc.: Heartsaver/Healthcare Provider CPR class, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

"Living Well With Lupus: for Kids": With Dr. David Kurahara, 6:30-8 p.m. July 30, Pearl City Library Conference Room. Free. Information, 538-1522.

"Healthy Living--Let Food Be Your Medicine": With Dr. Terry Shintani, 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 31, Emeritus College, Honolulu Community College. Cost: $5. Register, 845-9296.

International Life Support Inc.: Heartsaver/Healthcare Provider Recertification CPR class, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 1, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

International Life Support Inc.: Combination first aid/Heartsaver and Healthcare Provider CPR class, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

International Life Support Inc.: Heartsaver/Healthcare Provider Recertification CPR class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 4, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

AIDS treatment resource center: The Longevity Library is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and by appointment at the Life Foundation, 2114 Lauula St.

The library has categories such as medical reference, traditional and alternative treatments, legal and social issues and caregiving.

Anger Management classes: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $55. Reservations at 537-7117.

Adult asthma management: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $25. Reservations: 537-7117.

Baby Massage and Exercise: To promote physical and emotional health and relieve gas, colic or chest congestion. Classes are from 9-10 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays through Sept. 13. Cost: $40 for two adults and a baby. Reservations at 537-7117.

Blood Bank of Hawaii: Blood donors wanted. Healthy adults who weigh at least 110 pounds can probably give blood. Call 845-9966; 800-372-9966, neighbor islands.

Childbirth preparation (Lamaze): 5-7 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 24, and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, through Sept. 15, Castle Medical Center. Cost: $75. Call 263-5100.

CPR classes: 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Thursdays, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $25. Call 537-7117.

CPR renewal course: For those who need to renew their certification and have a current active card, 6 to 8 p.m. third Thursday of the month, Queen's Medical Center. Renewal is good for one year. Cost: $15. Prepayment and registration required. Call 537-7117.

"Managing Your Diabetes With Balancing Skills," 6-9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 28. Cost: $50 for six classes. Call: 537-7117.

Diabetes screening: People under 45 who are either a sibling, parent, child, niece, nephew, aunt or grandchild of someone with Type I Diabetes (juvenile type-diagnosed before the age of 40), are eligible for a free screening by calling 531-6886.

Donors needed: Platelets, blood components that aid in clotting, are needed for patients with blood diseases such as leukemia and aplastic anemia. Donation is painless and safe. Adults ages 18-65 who weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health are asked to call the St. Francis Medical Center at 547-6403.

Family planning: Hawaii Department of Health offers confidential services that include pregnancy testing and counseling, examinations, checkups, information and birth control supplies. For a clinic near you, call 737-6311; on the Neighbor Islands, call ASK-2000.

Low-cost family planning: Rural Oahu Family Planning Clinics offer confidential services including birth control supplies and pregnancy testing in Waipahu and Wahiawa. Call 675-0070.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Free counseling by telephone is available for people living with MS. Call 531-4127 or 800-FIGHT-MS. Support group meets the first Thursday of each month at the Kukui Health Building.

"Patches of Memory": St. Francis Medical Center provides materials for people to create a name patch in memory of someone lost to AIDS. Volunteers at the center, St. Francis-West and St. Francis Hospice will sew the patches into name quilts for World AIDS Day 1997. Packets with instructions, background material and swatches are free. Call 547-6231.

Queen's Hospital: Maternity tours for adults. Reservations at 537-7117.

Reiki classes: Harry M. Kuboi will hold small classes by appointment only. Call 373-7001.

St. Francis Access Line: Learn about physician referrals, health classes and workshops, services for seniors, home or hospice care, treatment for addiction and other community programs by calling 547-6887.

"SunSense": Kuakini Health System's exhibit showing how sun damages the skin, on view in July, Hawaii State Library. The exhibit moves to the following libraries: Liliha, Kaneohe, Hawaii Kai and Salt Lake-Moanalua. Call 586-3620.

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HOTLINES

Suicide/crisis: 521-4555

For help with other health, social or personal concerns, call ASK-2000 at 275-2000. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.