Free pregnancy care
LifeChoices Women’s Care, 1527 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 101, in Lutz, offers free pregnancy testing and free limited obstetrical ultrasounds to teens, women and couples facing an unplanned pregnancy.
The center is open Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Appointments are recommended.
For information, call (813) 948-7734.
Smoking cessation program
The Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, will offer a free smoking cessation program June 6 at noon.
Participants are eligible to receive up to four weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy, including gum patches and lozenges.
Registration is required.
For information, call (813) 929-1000, ext. 213.
Hospice teen camp
Gulfside Hospice is hosting its annual Mending Hearts Teen Camp June 6 and June 7 at Lakewood Retreat in Brooksville.
The camp focuses on providing a safe environment for teens dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Activities include a rope course, arts and crafts, and a balloon release.
For information, call (727) 844-3946, or (813) 780-1235.
Men’s health seminar
The Wellness Plaza at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., will host a men’s health seminar June 10.
There will be a heart health lecture at 10 a.m., a low testosterone lecture at 11:15 a.m., and an erectile dysfunction lecture at 12:30 p.m.
Registration is required, and space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
For information, call (813) 929-5432.
MS support group
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, hosts a monthly support group the second Tuesday of each month for those afflicted with multiple sclerosis, along with their caregivers and family members.
The next meeting is June 10 at noon.
For information, call (727) 372-1568.
Atrial fibrillation lecture
The Heart Institute at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, will host a free presentation on “Atrial Fibrillation: Treatment for Irregular Heart Rhythm” June 10 at 3 p.m.
Guest speakers are cardiac surgeon Dr. Michael Wahl and cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Rajiva Goyal.
Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Refreshments will be served.
For information, call (727) 869-5498.
OLOR cancer network
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Family Cancer Network meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month in Rosary Hall, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, beginning at 7 p.m.
Cancer survivors and caregivers are invited to attend.
For information, call (813) 949-4565.
Food addicts program
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 33420 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, Thursdays at 7 p.m.
The program is based on the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous.
For information, visit FoodAddicts.org.
NAMI offers support
The Pasco County Chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness offers two monthly support group meetings at 7 p.m.
• Family & Friends Support Meetings: North Tampa Behavioral Health, 29910 State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel, first and third Tuesday of each month. This group is for family and friends of those with mental illness.
• NAMI Connections: NAMI Pasco Office, 6480 Jallo Plaza, 6480 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes, every Tuesday. This group is for those living with mental illness.
For information, call (727) 992-9653.
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