The Laker/Lutz News

Serving Pasco since 1981/Serving Lutz since 1964

Mary Rathman

INFANT CARE CLASS

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The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer an infant care class on Aug. 18 and Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. This is a six-hour course, with two classes on consecutive weeks. The cost is $40. Parents can learn knowledge and skills to make the transition into parenting smooth and comfortable. For reservations, call (727) 834-5630.

TUTORIAL ON HIP PROBLEMS

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a Tuesday Tutorial on Hip Problems: Advances in Surgical Therapy on Aug. 18, at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson. Registration begins at 11 a.m., followed by a complimentary lunch at 11:30 a.m. The tutorial by Dr. Juan Raposo, board certified in orthopaedic surgery, begins at noon. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 869-5498.

BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISING KICKOFF

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There will be a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Pasco kickoff celebration Aug. 17 at Dulcet Restaurant & Lounge, 6220 Grand Blvd., in New Port Richey. Check-in and networking begin at 6 p.m., followed by a program at 6:30 p.m. MSABC is a noncompetitive 5K fundraising walk to raise money for research and support programs to educate women about prevention and early detection of breast cancer. To RSVP by Aug. 12, call (727) 812-7025, or email .

CARE TAMPA BAY EDUCATION

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The University of South Florida’s CARE Tampa Bay will offer free neuropathy and cancer education, by appointment, on Aug. 15. The support meetings are offered on a monthly basis. Topics include symptom management, coping, maximizing physical function, and medications and nutritional supplements. To make an appointment, contact Cindy Tofthagen at (813) 396-9441, or email ">.

SCRAPBOOKING TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES

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Gulfside Hospice will host two scrapbooking events for guests to create pages in memory of loved ones. Refreshments and scrapbook materials will be provided. Guests need to bring photos.

  • Aug. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Gulfside’s Bereavement & Community Outreach Center, 6224 Lafayette St., in New Port Richey
  • Aug. 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Gulfside Center for Hospice Care, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills

The cost for each event is $10. For information, contact Kelly Cavagnetto at (813) 431-4438 or .

WELLNESS SEMINARS AT SENIOR CENTER

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The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will offer these upcoming wellness seminars:

  • Aug. 14 at 11 a.m., “Vaccinations for Older Adults”
  • Aug. 14 at 11:30 a.m., “Living Healthy in Florida”
  • Aug. 17 at 1 p.m., “Making Fitness Fun”

For information, call (813) 264-3804.

Health News 08-12-15

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(Courtesy of Crisis Center of Tampa Bay)
(Courtesy of Crisis Center of Tampa Bay)

Sheriff’s office honors Mollie Rae Jerman
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office honored Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Nurse Examiner Mollie Rae Jerman with a citizen’s award for her ongoing assistance in helping sexual battery victims. The Crisis Center operates the rape crisis center for Hillsborough County. Jerman has served as a nurse examiner for the center for 16 years, conducting medical-forensic examinations of sexual assault survivors. At the presentation were, from left, Rita Hall, Kathleen Kempke, Jerman, Sandy Steblin and Amanda Brennan.

Get school immunizations early
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County reminds parents to have their children immunized early to avoid the back-to-school rush. Parents of kindergartners and seventh-graders are encouraged to review their children’s immunization record to ensure readiness for the upcoming school year.

If parents do not have a copy of the child’s immunization record, they should ask their provider about Florida Shots, the database that records immunizations. Students entering college also are encouraged to ensure their immunizations are up to date.

The following vaccines are required for children entering preschool and kindergarten through grade 12: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, chickenpox and hepatitis B. Students entering college should check with health services at their respective college regarding requirements.

For information on upcoming back-to-school immunization events, visit Pasco.FloridaHealth.gov/.

Sertoma Foundation needs volunteers
The Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida screened more than 13,000 students at 55 schools last year and is looking for volunteers to help with the same this year. No previous training is required.

Volunteers can choose the schools where they prefer to volunteer. It generally takes two hours to three hours to complete a screening. All volunteers must pass the School Board background check.

Prospective volunteers can apply online at Pasco.k12.fl.us, and click on the Volunteer Application at the bottom of the page. Under Preferences, choose Sertoma Speech & Hearing.

For information, contact Courtney Boulding at (727) 834-5479, or email .

8/25/2015 – TAMPA ORCHID CLUB

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The Tampa Orchid Club will meet Aug. 25 at Northdale Recreation Center, 15550 Spring Pine Drive in Tampa. The guest speaker will be Gullermo Salazar on the topic of Stanhopea orchids. There will be a selection of plants for sale. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and the meeting starts at 10 a.m., followed by a potluck. For information, call Jim Hawk at (813) 920-4434.

8/23/2015 – WHOLE FOODS SCHOOL BASH

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Whole Foods Market, 3802 Northdale Blvd., in Carrollwood, will host a free Back-to-School Bash Aug. 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be kids activities, samples and back-to-school savings. The first 100 kids will get a free, healthy pre-packed lunch for the first day of school. There is a limit of one free lunch per child, and the child must be present. For information, call (813) 264-3600.

8/23/2015 – BEACH BASH FUNDRAISER

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The Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida is hosting a Beach Bash benefit Aug. 23 from noon to 5 p.m., at Sun West Park, about 3 miles north of Hudson Avenue on U.S. 19 in Hudson. The cost is $20 per car. There will be swimming, raffles, door prizes, food vendors, water sports, music and gift baskets. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed. The proceeds will go toward services for the Children’s Hearing Help Fund. For information and tickets, call (727) 817-0905.