Mary Rathman

The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host a Chatterboxes support group for individuals with communication deficits on July 23 at 3 p.m. The group aims to assist those suffering from communication deficits as a result of a cerebral vascular accident or other neurological disorder. Caregivers and spouses are invited to attend. For information, call (727) 834-4445.

The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will host Living Healthy in Florida: Watermelon and Wellness on July 24 at 1 p.m. For information, call (813) 264-3804.

Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., will host a Ladies’ Night Out July 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests can visit the Center for Women’s Health and receive screening mammograms (limited spots available). To preschedule a mammogram, call (813) 929-5555. There also will be refreshments and door prizes. To register, call (813) 929-5432.

Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care will host a seminar featuring the movie “Still Alice” and a discussion on Alzheimer’s disease on July 28 at 11 a.m., at Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road in New Port Richey. The event is free. Light refreshments will be served. For information and to RSVP, call Patty Sutton at (813) 997-4690.

The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will have a four-part series on diabetes self-management from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., starting July 30 to Aug. 20. Topics will include nutrition, medications, exercise, glucose monitoring, complications, stress management and foot care. Reservations are required. For cost and information, call (813) 929-5555.

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, will host the West Pasco Celiac Support Group Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The meeting includes recipe demonstrations of a gluten-free diet. For information, call (727) 862-4815.

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a Tuesday Tutorial on Back and Spine Problems: Alternate Treatments on Aug. 4 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson. Dr. George Giannakopoulos, board certified in neurological surgery, will present the program. Registration begins at 11 a.m. A complimentary lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program at noon. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 869-5498.

Florida Cancer Affiliates will host a general cancer support group meeting every other Wednesday at its Trinity center, 3611 Little Road. The next meeting is Aug. 5 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Participants are provided with educational material about cancer and cancer treatment. Survivors and family members will be given the opportunity to raise concerns and learn what others are feeling and what they experience. For information, call (727) 808-4818.

The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will have a seminar on Knee Joint Preservation in the Active Adult on Aug. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. Dr. Brian Domby, orthopedic surgeon, will discuss the options in treatment of cartilage and meniscus disorders of the knee. A free lunch will be provided. Reservations are required. For information, call (813) 929-5432.

The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County is hosting a free health and screening day with a mobile clinic, for children up to 18 years old, in North Tampa at 1401-A E. Fowler Ave., on Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services include physicals and immunizations, and vision and hearing screenings. Children must be enrolled in Medicaid, have no health insurance or be American Indians or Alaskan Natives, and be accompanied by their legal guardian. Guardians must bring a valid photo ID, and child’s immunization records. Appointments are required. Call (813) 558-1877. For general information about the clinic, visit FamilySupportHC.org.