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Mary Rathman

Medical practice seminar

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Dr. Pariksith Singh of Access Health Care will co-present “Scale Your Medical Practice” at the Maui Mastermind Accredited Investors Wealth Workshop on July 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Tampa Marriott Westshore, 1001 N. Westshore Blvd., in Tampa. Singh started with a small medical practice in Spring Hill, before establishing Access Health Care LLC in 2011. The seminar will discuss proven strategies to grow a physician’s practice, increase cash flow, and create more personal freedom. The workshop is intended for physicians. For information and to register, email Alan Gassman at .

Breast-feeding basics

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The Baby Place at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will offer a free breast-feeding class for expectant parents on July 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Topics will include realistic expectations, latching, truths versus myths, pumping and breast milk storage. There also will be a question-and-answer period. Reservations are requested. For information, call (813) 783-6124.

Lymphoma breakfast lecture

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a community breakfast lecture on the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on July 26 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson. Registration and breakfast start at 8 a.m., followed by the speakers at 8:30 a.m. The guest speakers will be Emma Thornton, campaign manager, accompanied by Frank Wadel, a lymphoma survivor. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 869-5498.

Senior resource seminar

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a Tuesday Tutorial called “Awareness of the Service & Resources for the Golden Years” on July 26 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson. The guest speaker will be Lynn Hecht of the Pasco Aging Network. Registration and lunch start at 11:30 a.m., followed by the tutorial at noon. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 869-5498.

Caring for cancer

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Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., in Brooksville, will offer a caring for cancer support group on July 26 at 12:30 p.m., for anyone who is dealing with cancer, cancer survivors, family members and caregivers. Participants will receive educational material on cancer and cancer treatment. For information, call (352) 597-6095.

Afib support group

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Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will have a free support group for individuals affected by atrial fibrillation on July 27 at 3 p.m. Dr. Binu Jacob, cardiologist, will give a brief presentation on living an active lifestyle with Afib. There will be a question-and-answer session. Reservations are required by calling (877) 534-3108.

School health care fair

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St. Rita Catholic Church, 14404 14th St., in Dade City, will host a “Back to School Health Care Fair” on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free fun, food and games, and backpacks and school supplies, school and sports physicals and dental screenings. Providers will include Catholic Charities St. Andre Free Medical Clinic, Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center, Pasco County Public Defender’s Office Mobile Medical Unit, Moffitt Cancer Center “Yo me cuido” program, Premier Dental, Staywell, and more. For information, call (352) 521-1218.

Bariatric support group

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Bayfront Health Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, will host a bariatric support group every other Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Participants can receive ongoing education following surgery, have questions answered before and after surgery, and can share and provide support to others. Upcoming meetings will be Aug. 3, Aug. 17 and Aug. 31. For information, contact Dina Erickson at (352) 521-1170 or .

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.

Health News 07/20/2016

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(Courtesy of Kirsty Churchill)
(Courtesy of Kirsty Churchill)

Grief workshops offer creative outlet
Lynne Sakovits took part in Gulfside Hospice’s Creating Grieving Workshop in Zephyrhills. Participants used a variety of mediums to express and work through grief, including prayerful coloring, Zentangles and listening to calming music while drawing. The two-hour workshops (offered in Zephyrhills and New Port Richey) aim to teach various ways to relax, reduce stress and process grief feelings. For information, call (800) 561-4883, or visit GHPPC.org.

 

 

 

Department of Health gets $25,000 grant
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County has been awarded a $25,000 grant to enhance coordination of preparedness and response to infectious disease outbreaks.

The National Association of County and City Health Officials has funded projects in 11 health departments across the nation.

The Pasco health department carries out a number of activities to identify disease and implements interventions to prevent the spread of disease. The epidemiology staff monitors and detects disease clusters or outbreaks through the use of sentinel and syndromic surveillance systems. The work requires a strong network of community partners that are able to connect, communicate and respond.

In addition to training infection control partners on emerging issues, the grant will support implementation and testing of a Health Alert Network to expedite communication.

For information on training, email .

For information about Infectious Disease Services, visit Pasco.FloridaHealth.gov.

Hospital announces yearly awards
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, announced these yearly awards:

  • Good Samaritan Clinic’s Nurse of the Year Award: Evelyn Christian. Christian has been a staff member at the hospital for 29 years, and is a longtime Pasco County resident. She has been involved in a variety of nursing areas, including neonatal, pediatric ICUs, the emergency room and the intensive care unit. Christian continues to work two shifts per week in the heart surgery unit.
  • Nurse of the Year: David Kokoruz. Kokoruz is the night charge nurse on “Three North.” He is a leader who keeps things running smoothly and efficiently.
  • Physician of the Year: Dr. Michael Wahl, thoracic and cardiothoracic surgeon. Wahl sacrifices his time even when he is off duty to see his patients progressing. He always includes a bedside nurse in his patient plans, covers for other physicians, and goes out of his way to make nurses feel they are an important part of the team.