The Laker/Lutz News

Serving Pasco since 1981/Serving Lutz since 1964

Mary Rathman

02/27/2016 – Sydney Has a Sister fundraiser

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Sydney Has a Sister, a nonprofit organization supporting siblings impacted by autism, will host its “Bowties & Brewskis Pub Crawl” on Feb. 27 at World of Beer, 402 S. Howard Ave., in Tampa. Registration is from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., followed by the crawl from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and an after-party from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission includes six free drinks, plus a spot at the after-party with local band Solar Exposure. The cost is $40 per person, or $60 for two. Proceeds will benefit the organization. For information, visit SydneyHasASister.com.

02/23/2016 – East Pasco Networking

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The East Pasco Networking Group will meet Feb. 23 at 8 a.m., at Fresh Market Cafe, 5518 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills. The guest speakers will be Jim Scott and Rhett Rollyson from the Florida Strawberry Festival. For information, contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or .

Health News 02/17/2016

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(Richard K. Riley/Photo)
(Richard K. Riley/Photo)

Showing support for women’s health
Staff members of Heritage Park Health and Rehabilitation Center wore red for National Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day, which raises awareness of women’s heart health. Heritage Park, on Coleman Avenue in Dade City, serves 120 residents and has a full staff of over 200 professionals and caretakers. Participating were Jeff Ward, administrator; Monica Cerosky, director of nursing; Casi Gant, director of community relations; and Mary Beth Lumbra, social service director.

Strength & balance class
The Grove Golf and Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes, will host the “Silver Sneakers Strength & Balance Class” on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

These are low-impact classes for men and women to help improve flexibility and balance, which may help prevent falls, broken hips and other injuries. Strength exercises may include lifting handheld weights, using tubing, and your own body resistance and core muscles.

The classes are free to Silver Sneakers members, and $5 per session ($30 per calendar month) for non-members.

For information, contact Tom Marbell at (352) 409-2984 or .

Peripheral neuropathy clinic
CARE Tampa Bay provides education and support for those diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, at a free, volunteer-run clinic. Topics include coping with neuropathy, dealing with physical limitations, home safety, and symptom management.

The clinic is now taking appointments for February and March.

For information, call contact Cindy Tofthagen at (813) 396-9441 or .

Hospitals named among top performers
Two Pasco County hospitals were named among the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission.

The Medical Center of Trinity was named as a top performing hospital for the conditions of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, and stroke.

The Regional Medical Center of Bayonet Point was recognized for the conditions of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, venous thromboembolism, and stroke.

To be recognized as a top performer on key quality measures, an organization must meet 95 percent or more on performance thresholds on accountability measure data.

Medicare help

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The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) representative on Feb. 18 at 11 a.m., to answer Medicare enrollment questions. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

Breast cancer support

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Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will have a breast cancer support group meeting on Feb. 18 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The group is an open discussion with topics of interest for anyone who has been touched by breast cancer. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call (727) 236-0302.

NAMI education program

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NAMI Pasco (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will offer a free 12-session family-to-family education program Feb. 18 through May 5. The program is for family, friends and significant others of adults living with a brain disorder.

The course includes information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and other mental health conditions.

The class will meet once a week on Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the WellCare office, 5113 U.S. 19 N., in New Port Richey.

To register, contact Gloria Strother at (727) 848-5169 or .

Tobacco cessation

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The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a free “Tools to Quit” seminar on Feb. 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants can set a quit date, make a plan, and work through simple steps to quit. Optional free nicotine replacement therapy, including patches, lozenges or gum, will be provided. The program is sponsored by the Florida Department of Health.

For information or to register, contact Deann Marasco at (813) 929-1000, ext. 205, or .

Community CPR class

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, along with Suncoast Heartsavers, will offer free community CPR classes on Feb. 20 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson. The classes will be held every hour on the hour from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information or reservations, call (888) 741-5119.

Obstetrics events

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The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host the following events on Feb. 20:

  • Tour of Obstetrics Department, from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
  • Breastfeeding course, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Infant CPR Family & Friends, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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

Medicare assistance

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The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Medicare program, to assist and educate citizens on Medicare insurance, on Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. For information, call (813) 929-1214.