Blankenship is employee of the month
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has recognized Mark Blankenship, registered respiratory therapist and member of the respiratory care team, as its February Employee of the Month. Celebrating the honor are, from left, Chief Medical Officer Joseph Pino, Chief Executive Officer Shayne George, Mark Blankenship, Respiratory Therapy Director Melanie Schmitt, Chief Nursing Officer Tanya Simpson, Human Resources Vice President Geoff Washburn, and Chief Operating Officer Shalin Shah.
Give blood, get gift card
OneBlood will host blood drives at the following Walgreens locations April 12 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.:
• 7925 Gunn Highway, Tampa
• 17511 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa
• 22829 State Road 54, Land O’ Lakes
There will also be a blood drive on April 14 at 18511 U.S. 41 in Lutz.
All donors receive a wellness checkup, a cholesterol screening and a $10 Walgreens gift card. Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds.
For information, visit OneBlood.org.
Heart healthy nutrition
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, is offering a class called Heart Healthy Nutrition: Eating for a Healthy Lifestyle April 15 at 10 a.m.
The class will review heart healthy eating to control blood pressure, weight and protect the heart. Participants will learn dietary balance, good and bad fats, controlling sodium intake, calorie balance, and the importance of dietary fiber.
Seating is limited.
To make a reservation, call (727) 834-5630.
Female pelvic seminar
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, is hosting a seminar entitled “Common Female Pelvic Problems: Essential Knowledge to Restore Your Lifestyle” April 16 at noon.
Guest speaker is Dr. Mona McCullough to discuss common pelvic issues facing women and the treatment options available.
Admission is free. A complimentary lunch will be served. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
For information, call (727) 834-5630.
Get copy of advance directive
National Health Care Decision Day is April 16 and HPH Hospice is offering a download of an advance directive at its homepage at HPH-Hospice.org.
Those interested can also have a packet mailed to them by calling (866) 940-0962.
An HPH staff representative also is available to meet one-on-one for guidance through the preparation of an advance directive.
Call Jane Freeman at (727) 863-7971 or (800) 486-8784.
Living will distribution
Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care and Hook Law Group are partnering to provide free living wills April 16 at these locations:
• Gulfside’s Corporate Resource Center office, 2061 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, from 9 a.m. to noon
• Hook Law Group offices, 4918 Floramar Terrace in New Port Richey, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For information, call (727) 842-1001.
Parkinson’s support group
The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet April 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Church of the Nazarene, 5902 Himes Ave., in Tampa.
Guest speaker is Emily Wilson of the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services.
Light refreshments will be provided.
For information, call Jane Lowry at (813) 908-6685, or Adele Ida Walter at (813) 932-6902.
Oak Hill fills residency program
Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill has filled all 10 of its internal medicine residency positions through its association with the National Resident Matching Program.
The program is accredited for 30 residents, with 10 residents starting July 2014.
This is a three-year training program, and an additional 10 residents will be added each year to total 30 residents at Oak Hill Hospital over the next three years.
Sibling classes
The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, is offering a sibling class for children ages 2 to 6 years old April 16 at 5 p.m.
Topics include what a new baby looks like, how to become a big helper, and how to make friends with the new baby.
Cost is $10 per child.
For information, call (727) 834-5630.
Lymphedema support
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host its monthly lymphedema support group April 17 at 3 p.m.
Lymphedema is a persistent swelling, usually an arm or leg, which can occur as a side effect of cancer treatment.
Seating is limited and reservations are required.
For information, call (727) 834-5630.
