The Laker/Lutz News

Serving Pasco since 1981/Serving Lutz since 1964

Mary Rathman

Parkinson’s support

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The North Tampa Area’s Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Aug. 17 at 1 p.m., at the North Tampa Library on North Boulevard, just south of Busch Boulevard. The guest speaker will be Betsy Barber, registered nurse, on the topic of hospital admissions. For information, call  Jane Lowry at (813) 252-9037 or Adele Ida Walter at (813) 932-6902.  

Health News 08/03/2016

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Assistant center director named
Oasis Pregnancy Care Center has hired Jacqueline Quinones as its assistant center director for its Wesley Chapel facility. Quinones has more than nine years of experience working in the social services sector in positions such as administration, outreach coordinator, case manager, supervisor and trainer. She is bilingual in Spanish and English.

Quinones completed her bachelor’s degree in social work at Saint Leo University in St. Leo. She has worked with AmeriCorps VISTA, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, and Lutheran Services Florida. Quinones also is a six-year veteran of the United State Air Force.

(Courtesy of Florida Hospital Zephyrhills)
(Courtesy of Florida Hospital Zephyrhills)

Doing good in the neighborhood
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills sponsored free sports physicals for 273 east Pasco children and teens, ages 5 to 18 years old, at Pasco High School. Screenings were provided by Joel Knickerbocker, Comprehensive Physical Therapy in Dade City; PT Solutions, a service provider of the hospital; Dr. Ahad Mahootchi’s staff from The Eye Clinic of Florida in Zephyrhills; and Brett Scotch, The Scotch Institute in Wesley Chapel. Shown are hospital staff, volunteers and community partners.

Legacy of Life celebration

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The eighth annual Legacy of Life Celebration, to benefit Oasis Pregnancy Care Center, will take place on Oct. 6 at Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., in New Port Richey. The event is sponsored by Cornerstone Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing and JMI Resource. The honorary chair is Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco. Entertainment will be provided by Strangers and Fools Improv. Sponsorships are now available. For information, call (813) 406-4965 or visit HeartsForOasis.org.

Senior center health

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The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will host these upcoming health events for senior citizens:

  • Aug. 5 at 1 p.m.: “Foods that Boost Our Immune System: Learn what foods keep you healthy”
  • Aug. 10 at 1 p.m.: “Immunization Awareness: How to strengthen your immune system”
  • Aug. 17 at 1 p.m.: “Senior Medicare Patrol Specialist: Getting the most out of the Medicare program”
  • Aug. 24 at 11 a.m.: “Immunization Awareness: What shot is this?”

For information, call (813) 264-3804.

08/06/2016 – The Big Latch On

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Momcierge will present “The Global Big Latch On: Pasco” on Aug. 6 at 10:30 a.m., at Babies R Us, 6105 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel. Women can gather together and breast-feed and offer peer support. Guests should arrive 30 minutes early to register and settle in. For information, visit Momcierge.net or BigLatchOn.org.

School immunizations

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These Florida Department of Health in Pasco County’s clinics will be open for back-to-school immunizations on Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 10841 Little Road in New Port Richey and 4717 Airport Road in Zephyrhills. No appointment is needed. For information, call (813) 364-5812, or visit Pasco.FloridaHealth.gov.

Pregnancy classes

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The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer these upcoming pregnancy classes:

  • Childbirth Super Prep Course: Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Infant CPR Family & Friends: Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Tour of Obstetrics Department: Aug. 13 and Aug. 16 at 11:15 a.m.
  • Breast-feeding Course: Aug. 13 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Reservations are required. For information and to register, call (727) 834-5630, or visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.

Health & Safety Fest

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Premier Community Healthcare will host its third annual Health & Safety Fest on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lewis Abraham Boys & Girls Club, 38724 Mudcat Grant Blvd., in Dade City. There will be free book bags with supplies to the first 250 students. The event also will include refreshments, giveaways, face painting, entertainment, health screenings and resources, and school physicals (limited slots available). For information or to schedule a physical, call (352) 518-2000, ext. 9228.

08/09/2016 – Mobile medical unit

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The Pasco County Public Defender’s Mobile Medical Unit will make a stop at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, on Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free basic medical care will be available for the uninsured. Services include treatment for acute illness and chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, school and sports physicals, pregnancy testing, and limited prescription and dental vouchers. No identification is required.

Hip pain seminar

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The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will offer a seminar on activity and hip pain on Aug. 9 at noon. Dr. Trey Remaley, orthopedic surgeon, will discuss the latest information on hip diagnostics and procedures to help return to active daily living. For information and to register, call (813) 929-5432.