The Laker/Lutz News

Serving Pasco since 1981/Serving Lutz since 1964

Mary Rathman

10/03/2015 – FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

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The Pulse LLC, an association of small businesses and individuals, will host a free community event at Hatfields Country Music Dance Hall, 4024 Paul S. Buchman Highway in Zephyrhills, on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music, games, country food and vendors. For information, call (813) 838-0374, visit ThePulseLLC.com, or email .

10/02/2015 – HANDS-ON DEVICE WORKSHOP

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AARP will host a Bring Your Own Device Workshop on Oct. 2 at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m., at the New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. Participants can get hands-on experience with their own Android Smartphone, as well as a free touchscreen stylus pen. Seating is limited. To register, visit AARP.cvent.com/aarptekbyodtampa.

10/02/2015 – DOCUMENT SHREDDING

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Shred360 and The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce will host free document shredding Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Grove, 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, across the parking lot from TJ Maxx. Guests can bring up to five boxes or bags. It is not necessary to remove or separate binders, clips, rubber bans, wire folders, CDs or DVDs. For information, call (813) 944-2223, or visit Shred360.com/Tampa.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER MEALS

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Love One Another, a faith-based ministry, serves hot meals to those in need every Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Pasco County Nutrition Center, 13853 15th St., in Dade City. Various churches and organizations provide, prepare and serve the food. On the first Sunday of the month, the group celebrates birthdays of friends and guests. For information or to volunteer, contact Lucy Avila at (352) 424-4972 or .

10/03/2015 – TAMPA BAY KIDS EXPO

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The Tampa Bay Kids Expo will be Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N in Tampa. There will be resources on safety, health and wellness, special needs, child care, education and more. There also will be live entertainment, bounce houses, balloon art, face painting, stage shows, costumed characters, activity zones and more. Admission is free. Parking is $5. For information, visit FloridaFamilyExpos.com, or email .

10/05/2015 to 10/09/2015 – DENHAM OAKS BOOK FAIR

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Denham Oaks Elementary School, 1422 Oak Grove Blvd., in Lutz, will host the Scholastic “Monster” Book Fair Oct. 5 to Oct.9. Parent night will be Oct. 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the media center. Teacher wish lists also will be posted for convenience. For information, call (813) 794-1600.

Health News 09-23-15

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Health rgbPhysician group welcomes Dr. Radu Mercea
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Physician Group has welcomed Dr. Radu Mercea to the Community Care Family Practice on Daughtery Road in Zephyrhills.

Mercea has more than 15 years of experience in general family medicine. He sees patients age 5 and older, and provides a wide range of services including sick visits, annual wellness visits, management of chronic diseases, physicals, immunizations and more.

For information or to schedule an appointment, call (813) 788-3582.

PHSC offers Basic Life Support courses
Pasco-Hernando State College will offer Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers courses throughout the fall term. Sessions will be at the Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, the East Campus in Dade City, the North Campus in Brooksville and the West Campus in New Port Richey.

The courses are designed to provide a variety of health care professionals with the ability to recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, and relieve choking in a safe and timely manner. The instruction is delivered in a variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.

Students must pass a written exam and skills test to quality for a BLS for Health Care Providers course completion card.

For cost, dates and locations, and to register for the four-hour course, contact Dallas Crick at (727) 816-3119 or , or visit PHSC.edu/aha.

Star volunteers recognized
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has recognized its second quarter volunteers with Star Awards.

Volunteers honored with a Five Star award were Christopher Marshall, Margaret “Naida” Flynn and Thomas Devine.

Marshall has been a courier with the hospital since September 2000, and has logged more than 2,197 merit hours.

Flynn has greeted visitors at Welcome Center A every Tuesday and Friday since January 2013, and has earned more than 964 merit hours.

Devine began volunteering at the hospital in April 2002 as a courier, and has accumulated a total of 2,830 merit hours.

Virginia Fournier was recognized with a One Star award. Fournier has been a volunteer since June 2013, and has 4,375 merit hours working as a courier dispatcher and in the gift shop.

Local hospitals receive Fit-Friendly awards
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills was recognized as a Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association by earning the platinum level for its worksite wellness program. It was honored for investing in its employees by integrating healthy living into its workplace.

The Medical Center of Trinity, Oak Hill Hospital, and Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point have been recognized with the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Company Gold Award. The award honors companies that demonstrate progressive leadership by making the health and wellness of their employees a priority.

NECK AND BACK PAIN

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point’s Orthopedic & Spine Center will present “Neck and Back Pain: Is Minimally Invasive Surgery the Answer?” on Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m., at Heritage Pines Country Club, 11524 Scenic Hills Blvd., in Hudson. The guest speaker will be Dr. Amir Ahmadian, neurosurgeon. Admission is free. A complimentary dinner will be served. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 869-5498.

NEW SHINE OFFICE OPEN IN LAND O’ LAKES

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The new Department of Elder Affairs SHINE office is open in Land O’ Lakes and located at 4111 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Suite 302E, in the Hap Clark building. On Sept. 25, SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elderly) will offer coffee and light snacks at its grand opening from 9 a.m. to noon. Senior citizens can get free information on health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and other related topics. For information, call (800) 963-6337.

FLU SHOTS AT HUMANA CENTER

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The Humana Guidance Center, 7920 Gall Blvd., in Zephyrhills, will offer flu shots Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants must show proof of insurance at the time of service. All insurance will be accepted, and the flu shots are free with insurance. No cash, checks or credit cards will be accepted. No preregistration is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome. For information, call (813) 780-7300.