Bob South honored as Employee of the Month
Bob South, a transporter with the lift team at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, was named the hospital’s July Employee of the Month. South received a pin, a blanket gift, a reception with refreshments for his colleagues, a front-row parking spot for his use for one month, and a $50 gift card. Chief operating officer Shalin Shah, left, congratulates South, along with associate chief operating officer Dajana Yoakley and human resources vice president Geoff Washburn.
Caregiver’s support group
The Caregiver’s Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each 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 .
Nutrition and diabetes
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, is offering the community education class “Nutrition & Diabetes” Sept. 2 at 10 a.m.
The class will cover the basic principles of nutrition, including how meal timing, carbohydrates, proteins and fats can affect blood sugar.
Seating is limited, and reservations are required.
For information, call (727) 834-5630.
Atrial fibrillation seminar
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, is hosting its “Learn About Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation” seminar Sept. 2 at 3 p.m.
Dr. Luis Annoni, a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist; and Dr. Michael Wahl, a board-certified cardiac surgeon, will discuss a breakthrough procedure.
Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served.
Seating is limited, and reservations are required.
For information and to register, call (727) 869-5498.
NAMI basics program
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is offering a free educational program for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illness.
The program is for six sessions starting Sept. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson.
Those attending will be provided with critical information and strategies related to caregiving, view presentations, and take part in discussion and interactive exercises.
To register, call (727) 277-8059 or (727) 992-9653.
‘A Matter of Balance’
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, is offering “A Matter of Balance,” a program designed to help people manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity.
Classes will be on Wednesdays and Fridays, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., starting Sept. 3, for four weeks.
Seating is limited, and reservations are required.
For information, call (727) 869-5498.
Diabetes self-management
The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, is offering a four-part series on diabetes self-management.
The series runs on Thursdays from Sept. 4-25 at 6 p.m.
Topics will include nutrition, medications, exercise, glucose monitoring, complications, stress management and foot care.
Space is limited, and reservations are required.
For information, call (813) 929-5555.
Ice bucket challenge tops $32 million in donations
Donations from the ice bucket challenge recently topped $32 million nationally, according to the most recent tabulations from The ALS Association.
Florida chapter spokeswoman Alissa Gutierrez said she hopes the Florida organization will see an increase in donations as well, according to a release.
The challenge became a viral sensation thanks to Pete Frates and his family. The former Boston College baseball captain has lived with ALS since 2012, and has been an advocate for The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter.
The challenge is, within 24 hours, to pour a bucket of ice water over your head, or make a donation to an ALS charity. Or both.
