The Laker/Lutz News

Serving Pasco since 1981/Serving Lutz since 1964

Mary Rathman

Medicare assistance

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) volunteer on April 16 from 10 a.m. to noon, to answer questions about Medicare insurance. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

Obstetrics program events

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The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer these upcoming events on April 16:

  • Infant CPR for family and friends from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Tour of Obstetrics Department from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
  • Breastfeeding course from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Reservations are advised. For information and to register, call (727) 834-5630

Volunteers needed

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SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elderly) is in need of volunteers to assist with the Medicare counseling program. The next training class will be April 19. Meals and transportation expenses are reimbursed. For information, contact Sue Samson at (727) 570-9696, ext. 234, or .

Childbirth prep class

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The Maternity Suites at Oak Hill Hospital, 11307 Cortez Blvd., in Spring Hill, will offer a childbirth preparation program for expectant parents on April 19 and April 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The class is held over two days, followed by a personalized tour. Admission is free, but registration is required. For information, call (352) 597-6333.

Chalk Talk 04/13/2016

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(Courtesy of Melody Floyd)
(Courtesy of Melody Floyd)

Chamber recognizes student citizens
The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce has honored the following students as March Citizens of the Month: Danny Polce, Academy at the Farm; Emily Franklin, East Pasco Adventist Academy; Rosalia Ippolito, Saint Anthony Catholic School; Marley Wynn, Centennial Elementary School; Jennifer Osorio-Sandoval, Lacoochee Elementary; Jaxon Reyes, Pasco Elementary; Angie Hernandez, Rodney B. Cox Elementary; Talin Bruce, San Antonio Elementary; Maggie Cunningham, Centennial Middle; Jordan Gibbs, Pasco Middle; Jorge Hernandez, James Irvin Education Center; and Melody Huang, Pasco High.

Pasco students haul in STEM awards
Pasco Regional Science and Engineering Fair students won a number of awards at the 61st Annual State STEM Fair in Lakeland.

More than 900 Florida students competed in the fair. Students qualified based on judge recommendation, scores, and research quality at the regional fairs. The Pasco Regional Science and Engineering Fair included Pasco County traditional public, charter and private school students.

Out of the district’s 24 state participants, 14 placed or earned awards provided by regional fairs and event sponsors.

Pasco students were recognized in these state categories:

  • Mathematics and Computational Sciences: Pranav Warman, Academy at the Lakes, first place
  • Engineering: Achyudhan Kutuva, Dr. John Long Middle School, second place; Charles Reedy, Crews Lake Middle, third place; Alyssa Perez, Centennial Middle, fourth place
  • Physics and Astronomy: Roshan Warman, Academy at the Lakes, third place; Sarah Menard, Charles S. Rushe Middle, fourth place
  • Cellular/Molecular Biology and Biochemistry: Anmol Warmon, Academy at the Lakes, fourth place
  • Animal Sciences: Riya Choksi, Seven Springs Middle, fourth place
  • Behavorial and Social Science: Katie McCormick, Academy at the Lakes, honorable mention
  • Biomedical and Health Sciences: Regan McCormick, Academy at the Lakes, recognition award
  • Chemistry: Drew Burgess, Charles S. Rushe Middle, recognition award
  • Earth and Environmental Science: Madeline Murch, Bishop Larkin Catholic School, honorable mention

Special awards went to the following students:

  • Suwannee Valley Regional Science and Engineering Fair $25 award: Neto Coulbaly, Wiregrass Ranch High
  • Broadcom Masters Certificate and nomination: Achyudhan Kutuva, Dr. John Long Middle
  • American Meteorological Association: Madeline Murch, Bishop Larkin
  • Association for Women Geoscientists Foundation Certificate: Sarah Menard, Charles S. Rushe Middle
  • Florida Association for Science Supervisors $50 award: Viraj Patel, J.W. Mitchell High
  • Office of Naval Research medallion and certificate: Charles Reedy, Crews Lake Middle
  • Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services $200 award, Intel Excellence in Computer Science $200 award, and Mu Alpha Theta certificate: Prenav Warman, Academy at the Lakes

Viraj Patel and Pranav Warman both qualified for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair May 8 to May 13 in Phoenix, Arizona, for having the top high school regional projects.

For more information about the fair results, call Laura Rulison-Lange at (727) 644-8561.

Kimberly Cicanese receives DAISY award

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

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills presented registered nurse Kimberly Cicanese with the most recent DAISY Award for excellence in nursing. Cicanese joined the hospital in 2012 and works in surgical services, and was nominated by a patient. Cicanese received a certificate and a sculpture called ‘A Healer’s Touch,’ the design of which originates from the Shona Tribe in Africa.

Diabetes seminar

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The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will present “Dog Days of Diabetes” on April 19 at noon. Participants can learn all aspects of diabetes from symptoms and treatments to living with the disease. Reservations are required. For information, call (813) 929-5432.

Lung cancer tutorial

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a Tuesday Tutorial on lung cancer on April 19 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson.

Dr. Joseph Sennabaum, board certified in hematology, medical oncology and internal medicine, will make the presentation. Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the tutorial.

Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 869-5498

Health center celebrates one year

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The Lacoochee Family Health Center will host its one-year anniversary celebration on April 20 from noon to 2 p.m., at Stanley Park, Lacoochee Community Center, 38724 Mudcat Grant Blvd., in Dade City. There will be refreshments and giveaways. Admission is free. For information, call (352) 518-2000.

Suicide seminar

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The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host a seminar entitled “Suicidal Thoughts: Helping a Friend” on April 20 at noon. Doug Webster, of the medical center’s Behavioral Health Services, will discuss who is at risk; the impact on family, community and future generations; 10 false beliefs about suicide; and what you need to know to save a life.

Admission is free. A complimentary light lunch will be served. Reservations are required.

For information and to RSVP, call (727) 834-5630, or email .