Lokesh honored with humanitarian award
The Medical Center of Trinity has honored Dr. Haravu Lokesh with its 2013 Frist Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes a physician who epitomizes commitment to the communities served.
Lokesh has been practicing pediatrics for more than 30 years, and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Gulfside orientation
Gulfside Hospice & Palliative Care is hosting an orientation for new shop volunteers July 30 at 9 a.m., at the Lutz Thrift Shoppe, 1930 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.
Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.
Space is limited, and reservations are required.
For information, call Jennifer Ball or Tracey Thompson at (813) 780-1235.
Tobacco cessation program
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, is offering a free seminar to help tobacco users quit.
The “Tools to Quit” program will be July 31 at 5 p.m.
Participants will set a quit date, make a plan, and work through simple steps to quit, as well as receive optional free nicotine replacement therapy.
Space is limited.
For information, call (813) 929-1000, Ext. 213.
‘Latch On’ at Simms Park
Momcierge is hosting the “Big Latch On” in Simms Park, Bank Street and Grand Boulevard in New Port Richey, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m.
All breastfeeding mothers and supporters are invited to join in this family picnic style gathering. Attendees are asked to bring a blanket and a snack.
For information, visit Momcierge on Facebook.
Caregiver support group
The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, is hosting a caregiver support group the first Tuesday of every month, for family and friends caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
The next meeting is Aug. 5 at 10 a.m.
To register, call (813) 991-7524.
Teens given chance to grieve
Gulfside Hospice hosted its first teen night June 26 at the Gulfside Center for Hospice Care in Zephyrhills. The event was part of the Mending Hearts Bereavement Program for teens who have lost a loved one.
Teens participated in craft activities to express their feelings, beaded bracelets with a word that reminded them of their loved one, painted masks to represent their feelings, and lit decorated lanterns as part of a memorial.
For information on upcoming teen nights and bereavement services, call (800) 561-4883.
Get the most out of insurance
Many health care plans must now cover a set of preventive services like shots and screening tests under the Affordable Care Act. To better understand insurance coverage, Bayfront Health Dade City’s free physician referral service is offering information on how to get the most out of insurance.
Those in need of assistance can call (877) 362-5321, or visit BayfrontDadeCity.com.
Balloon release at West Winds
Gulfside Hospice hosted a memorial at West Winds Assisted Living Facility in Zephyrhills July 3, as residents honored loved ones who have passed away.
A memorial service was led by staff and culminated in a balloon release to remember and honor the lives of their loved ones.
Guests shared stories, poems, songs and prayers.
Bereavement support
Gulfside Hospice’s bereavement department is offering a 10-week Newly Bereaved Support Group beginning Aug. 6 at 4 p.m., at Gulfside’s East Clinical Office and Bereavement Center, 37826 Sky Ridge Circle in Dade City.
For information, call Cecilio De Leon at (727) 992-8034.
