Shred 360 and The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce are hosting free document shredding services July 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Grove, 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, across the parking lot from T.J.Maxx. Guests can bring up to five boxes or bags and do not have to remove or separate binders, clips, rubber bands, wire folders, CDs or DVDs. For information, call (813) 944-2223, or visit Shred360.com/Tampa.
BLOOD DRIVE
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, will host a blood drive July 16 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. All donors will receive an “I Am OneBlood” Tervis tumbler and a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. To make an appointment online, visit OneBloodDonor.org and use sponsor code 12280.
CANCER SUPPORT
Florida Cancer Affiliates, 3611 Little Road in Trinity, will host these upcoming support groups on July 16:
- Man to Man meeting for prostate cancer support from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. To make a reservation, call (727) 808-4818.
- Breast cancer support for anyone touched by breast cancer from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All survivors are welcome. For information, call (727) 236-0302.
HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will have a monthly support group for anyone whose life is affected by Huntington’s disease. The group will meet the third Thursday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The next meeting is July 16. For information, call Nina Qualters at (727) 236-3578, or email .
LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host monthly lymphedema support group meetings on the third Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. Lymphedema is a persistent swelling, usually affecting an arm or leg that sometimes occurs as a side effect of cancer treatment. The next meeting is July 16. Seating is limited. For information and reservations, call (727) 834-5630.
OBSTETRICS TOURS
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer scheduled tours through its obstetrics program. Guests can visit the mother-baby birthing suites and observe the infant Safety and Security Program. The next tour is July 18 at 11:15 a.m. Space is limited. Reservations are required. For information and reservations, call (727) 834-5630.
INFANT CPR COURSE
The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a monthly American Heart Association Family and Friends Infant CPR Class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The cost is $15 for one person, or $25 for two. The next class is July 18. For reservations, call (727) 834-5630.
BREAST-FEEDING CLASS
The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer a breast-feeding class July 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The class offers motivation and outlines the health benefits of breast-feeding with a focus on fundamentals and how to access support. For information and reservations, call (727) 834-5630.
MEDICARE BASICS
A SHINE representative of the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas will be at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, on July 21 at 1 p.m., to answer questions and provide information on the basics of Medicare. Guests can learn about health care and prescription drug plan options. Information will be provided on state and federal programs to assist low-income beneficiaries with Medicare costs. For information, call the library at (813) 788-6375, or call the Senior Helpline at (800) 963-5337.
GULFSIDE HOSPICE ORIENTATIONS
Gulfside Hospice is looking for extra volunteers and will host an orientation for patient care volunteers July 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at its Lutz Thrift Shoppe, 1930 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. For information, call Tracey Thompson at (813) 561-4883. Each thrift shop location is hosting its own training and orientations in July, so call the location nearest for dates and times. Reservations must be made. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old. For locations, visit GHPPC.org.