Blessed hands symbolize nursing commitment
The Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point nursing staff celebrate the ‘Blessing of the Hands’ by chaplain, the Rev. Jack Long, during a ceremony May 9. It symbolizes the nursing commitment to care, healing, and relief of pain and suffering. Janet Brown, director of the hospital’s Neuro Spine Unit, receives water from the chaplain’s chalice during the ceremony.
Sibling classes
The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, offers monthly sibling classes.
The classes cover topics such as what a new baby looks like, how to become a big helper, and how to make friends with the new baby.
The next class is for children 2 to 6 years old on June 18 at 5 p.m.
The cost is $10 per child. For information, call (727) 834-5630.
Cancer support at Keystone
Keystone Community Church, 21010 State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes, hosts a cancer support group program with local doctors and hospital and clinic professionals.
Dr. Ghassan El Haddad will present “Cancer and the Treatment of It” June 19 at 7 p.m. Haddad is the section head for radionuclide therapy at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute.
For information, call Walt Bockmiller at (813) 527-8211, or the church at (813) 948-4522.
Huntington’s disease support
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, hosts a monthly support group for anyone whose life is affected by Huntington’s disease.
The next meeting is June 19 at 6:30 p.m.
For information, call Nina Qualters at (727) 236-3578, or email .
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.
Lymphedema support meeting
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host monthly lymphedema support group meetings.
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 June 19 at 3 p.m.
Seating is limited, and reservations are required.
For information, call (727) 834-5630.
Rev. Jack Long receives humanitarian award
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has honored chaplain the Rev. Jack Long with its 2013 Frist Employee Humanitarian Award.
The award honors outstanding individuals whose daily dedication and caregiving epitomizes the highest standards of quality and personal commitment.
Regional Medical excels in patient safety
Hospital Safety score recently honored Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point with an “A” for patient safety.
The grade is compiled by how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections.
The first and only hospital safety rating to be peer-reviewed in the Journal of Patient Safety, the score is designed to give consumers information they can use to protect themselves and their families when facing a hospital stay.
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.
I Quit program at Florida Hospital
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., is offering the I Quit nicotine program June 12 at 5 p.m., in the hospital’s education room.
Topics include nicotine addiction and withdrawal, strategies to handle cravings, a free four-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy, and a referral for ongoing support after the class.
To register, call Jihane Ambroise at (813) 929-1000.
