Caregiver’s support group
The Caregiver’s Support Group meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, to help those caring for loved ones afflicted with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
This free group meets at 11 a.m.
For information, call Phyllis Bross at (813) 996-1361, or email ">.
Medical identifiers session for professionals
Saint Leo University is hosting a free half-day training session on recognizing medical identifiers Aug. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Tampa Education Center, 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 238, in Tampa.
The program is for medical professionals and will cover how to recognize a potential victim of human trafficking.
For information, or to register, call Dr. David Persky at (352) 588-8916, or email . Those interested also can call Kenneth Gonzalez at (813) 226-2775, or email .
Obstetrics program offers classes
The obstetrics program at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, is offering the following:
• Aug. 16 at 9 a.m., pediatric/infant CPR course. Cost is $15 per person, or $25 for two.
• Aug. 16 at noon, tour through the mother-baby and birthing suites.
• Aug. 16 at 1 p.m., breast-feeding class with a focus on fundamentals and how to access support.
Reservations are required for all classes.
For information, call (727) 834-5630.
Diabetes self-management
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, is hosting a diabetes self-management workshop on Mondays at 9 a.m., between Aug. 18 and Sept. 22.
Topics include symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, stress, and emotional problems, exercise, and use of medication.
Seating is limited, and reservations are required.
For information or to register, call (727) 834-5630.
Health care roundtables
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis will host two “21st Century Cures” roundtables to discuss the ways to get better treatments, medications and devices to patients more quickly.
Both roundtables will be at 1:30 p.m., at The Bethany Center, 18150 Bethany Center Drive in Lutz.
Dates and topics are:
• Aug. 19: “Patients and the Patient Perspectives”
• Aug. 22: “Spurring Innovation, Advancing Treatments & Incentivizing Investment”
To RSVP, call Ian Martorana at (202) 225-5755, or email .
Vegetarian cooking demo
The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will have a vegetarian cooking demo Aug. 19 at 6 p.m.
Guests can learn to cook healthy vegetarian dishes, how to prepare a plant-based menu, and taste samples.
Space is limited, and reservations are required.
Cost is $5 for members, and $10 for non-members.
To register, call (813) 929-5432.
Moffitt recruiting patients for research
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute is recruiting male patients and their caregivers for a research study that takes a closer look at the uptake of prostate cancer information and health services.
Participants should be between the ages of 40 and 75, and newly diagnosed in the past three months. Patients also must have a caregiver who is willing to participate.
For information, call Shani Davis at (813) 745-6806, or email .
Facial rejuvenation seminar
Dr. Rich Castellano of ImageLift will present a free seminar on facial rejuvenation Aug. 20 at 1 p.m., at Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club, 6225 Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel.
Lunch will be served.
To reserve a seat, call (855) 968-8411.
Chatterboxes support group
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, is hosting biweekly Chatterboxes support group meetings.
The group assists individuals suffering from communication deficits as a result of a cerebral vascular accident or other neurological disorder.
The next meeting is Aug. 21 at 3 p.m.
For information, call (727) 834-5630.
Learn to be a SHINE volunteer
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders is a volunteer program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, and is in need of help.
Volunteers offer free counseling and assistance to seniors and those with disabilities on topics related to Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drug assistance, supplemental insurance and more.
Volunteers are needed in Pasco and Pinellas counties.
A three-day training is provided. Costs for transportation are reimbursed and meals are furnished.
For information, call Sue Samson at (727) 570-9696, ext. 234.
To fill out an online application, visit FloridaShine.org.
