Cancer support network
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Family Cancer Network meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month in Rosary Hall at the church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, beginning at 7 p.m. Cancer survivors and caregivers are welcome to attend.
For information, call (813) 949-4565.
Neuropathy clinic
Space is available in the April clinic for the education and support of those who have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy at a free, volunteer-run clinic at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.
Those attending can learn how to cope with neuropathy, deal with physical limitations, home safety and symptom management.
For information, call Cindy Tofthagen at (813) 368-9862, or email .
Heart healthy nutrition
Two hospitals are offering the class “Heart Healthy Nutrition: Eating for a Healthy Lifestyle.”
The first is at the Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, on March 6 at 10 a.m. The second is at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, March 11 at 1 p.m.
Participants can learn dietary balance, good and bad fats, controlling sodium intake, calorie balance, and the importance of dietary fiber.
Seating is limited. Reservations are required.
For information, call (727) 834-5630, or (727) 869-5498.
Chatterboxes meet
The Medical Center of Trinity will host a Chatterboxes support group March 6 at 3 p.m.
The group assists individuals suffering from communication deficits as a result of a cerebral vascular accident or other neurological disorder.
Caregivers and spouses are invited.
For information, call (727) 834-4445.
Senior health expo
The Temple Terrace Senior Expo will be March 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Family Recreation Complex, 6610 Whiteway Drive in Temple Terrace.
The event features musical entertainment, door prizes, chair massages, bingo and freebies.
BayCare Health System will provide free blood pressure and glucose screenings.
A continental breakfast will begin at 8 a.m., on a first-come basis.
Seniors can bring old, unwanted medicines between 9 a.m. and noon for safe disposal.
Admission is free.
For information, call (813) 506-6630.
CoDA group
The Co-Dependence Anonymous group at the Medical Center of Trinity meets every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Center’s West Pasco Campus, 5637 Marine Parkway in New Port Richey. Upcoming meetings are March 6, March 13, March 20 and March 27.
For information, call (727) 816-8678, or (727) 858-3013.
Men’s health forum
Community organizations and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute will host its Men’s Health Forum March 8 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the University of South Florida’s Marshall Student Center.
The event offers free health screenings, such as blood pressure, cholesterol and skin cancer. There will be educational workshops, fitness demonstrations and services exhibitors.
Breakfast and lunch will be available while supplies last.
Admission and parking are free.
To register, visit MHFTampa.com, or call (888) 663-3488, and press 4.
Monthly MS support
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, is offering a monthly support group for those affected by multiple sclerosis.
The next meeting is March 11 from noon to 2 p.m.
Caregivers and family members are encouraged to attend.
For information, call (727) 372-1568.
Hospice appoints medical director
HPH Hospice has appointed Dr. Clifford Colin as its medical director.
Colin has eight years hospice experience, including the role of an HPH physician from 2002 to 2004, and most recently as HPH’s assistant medical director.
Colin is a cardiologist for the Good Samaritan Clinic in New Port Richey, and a member of the Bioethics Committee for Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point.
Hearing aid battery giveaway
Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida will offer free hearing aid batteries March 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at its offices, 4443 Rowan Road in New Port Richey.
The batteries are available in sizes 10, 13, 312 and 675, while supplies last.
For information, call (727) 834-5479.
Riding for hospice
The Pasco Sheriff’s Mounted Posse will have its sixth annual Ride for Hospice March 15-16 at Diamond B Ranch, 21309 Kettering Road in Dade City, to benefit Gulfside Hospice.
The trail ride begins at 10 a.m., March 16, and includes wagon rides, visits to the agriculture museum, a cowboy-shooting exhibition, and lunch. Camping options are available for March 15 for a fee, and include a bonfire and short trail ride.
To preregister, visit RideForHospice.net.
For information, call Erin Labbe at (800) 561-4883.
Hospice grief support
HPH Hospice is offering its free eight-week Grief’s Journey support group for adults who have experienced the recent death of a loved one.
The group meets Wednesdays at 2 p.m., through March 26, at the HPH Resource Center, 37441 Clinton Ave., in Dade City.
Registration is required.
For information, call (800) 486-8784.
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