TCH staff supports local programs
The medical staff at Tampa Community Hospital recently donated $10,000 to Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc., which has been providing guide dogs to people with visual impairments since 1982.
Within the last six months, the medical staff at TCH has donated $30,000 to various programs.
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.
Free screening of ‘External High’
National Alliance on Mental Illness Pasco County is offering a free screening of “Eternal High” by Bryce Mackie. The film covers a teenager’s experience with addiction, depression, suicide and recovery.
The screening is Aug. 4 at 7 p.m., at North Tampa Behavioral Health, 29910 State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel.
Refreshments will be served.
For information, visit NAMIPasco.org.
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.
Plant-based food seminar
The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, is offering the seminar “Power of Plant-Based Foods” Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn about a plant-based diet with more antioxidants, nutrients, vitamins, minerals and fiber, and less damaging fat and sugar.
Seminar is free for Health & Wellness members, and $5 for non-members.
Space is limited, and reservations are required.
To register, call (813) 929-5432.
Tour obstetrics program
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, is offering scheduled tours through its obstetrics program.
Guests can visit the mother-baby and birthing suites, and observe the Infant Safety and Security Program.
The next tour is Aug. 6 at noon.
Space is limited, and reservations are required.
For information, call (727) 834-5630.
