NAMI Peer-to-Peer
The National Alliance on Mental Illness will host a free Peer-to-Peer recovery focused education program for adults living with mental illness from Sept. 5 to Nov. 7.
The program is 10 two-hour sessions for individuals at least 18 years old. It incorporates presentations, discussions and exercises, and provides a toolkit of information on up-to-date research, symptoms, relapse prevention, and skills for making decisions and reducing stress.
Classes are from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at BayCare Behavioral Health Veterans Resource Center, 6819 Massachusetts Ave., in New Port Richey.
To register, call (727) 992-9653.
MS support group
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will host a monthly multiple sclerosis support group on the second Tuesday of the month.
The next meeting is Sept. 9 at noon.
Caregivers and family members are invited.
For information, call (727) 372-1568.
Understanding Medicare
Charlotte Kocian will present a seminar on understanding Medicare Sept. 10 at 11 a.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa.
Topics will include who is eligible, what options are available, and the various plans and parameters.
Admission is free.
Obstetrics tour at Trinity
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, is offering tours through its obstetrics program.
The next tour is Sept. 10 at noon.
Guests will visit the mother-baby and birthing suites, and observe the Infant Safety and Security Program.
Space is limited, and reservations are required.
For information, call (727) 834-5630.
Surviving cancer seminar
Dr. Roberto Diaz from the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute will speak about surviving cancer Sept. 25 at 7 p.m., at Keystone Community Church, 21010 State Road 54 in Lutz.
The program is free, and will cover new treatments for cancer, and allow for a question-and-answer period.
For information, call Walt Bockmiller, chair of the Keystone Cancer Support Group, at (813) 527-8211. Or call Keystone Community Church at (813) 948-4522.
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 ">.
FHWC hosts women’s event
Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel is hosting a free, multi-generational women’s health and wellness event at Saddlebrook Resort, 5700 Saddlebrook Way in Wesley Chapel, Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event will include health and wellness presentations from area experts, and a healthy cooking demonstration.
There will be free health screenings, pampering and giveaways. A continental breakfast and full lunch are included.
The keynote speaker will be ABC Action News anchor Deiah Riley.
Admission is free, but registration is required.
Women can register by calling (813) 929- 5432, or visiting tinyurl.com/WCWomensEvent.
Atrial fibrillation seminar
The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, is having a seminar on “Atrial Fibrillation: Treatment of Irregular Heart Rhythm” Sept. 9 at noon.
Guest speaker Dr. Binu Jacob will discuss the causes and symptoms, and the minimally invasive treatment options available.
Lunch will be provided.
Space is limited, and reservations are required.
For information, call (813) 929-5432.
Understanding Medicare
Charlotte Kocian will present an educational seminar on understanding Medicare Sept. 10 at 11 a.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Tampa.
Topics will include who is eligible, what options are available, and the various plans and parameters.
Admission is free.
Gulfside Hospice orientation
Gulfside Hospice is hosting a volunteer orientation Sept. 18-19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Gulfside’s Center for Hospice Care, 5760 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills.
The orientation is for all new volunteers in East Pasco County.
Volunteers must be at least 15 years old. Reservations are required.
For information, call Jennifer Ball or Tracey Thompson at (813) 780-1235.
Women’s health center opening
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills is hosting a grand opening for its newly remodeled Women’s Health Center Sept. 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.
There will be a tour of the center, food and refreshments, and information about personalized care for women in the community.
For information, call (877) 534-3108, or visit FHZeph.org.
Community baby shower
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, 7050 Gall Blvd., will host a community baby shower Sept. 28 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Guests can take a tour of the newly renovated maternity suites, meet the staff and physicians, and have questions answered.
All registered attendees will receive a free gift and be entered to win door prizes. Other activities include a children’s zone, fire truck tours, and car seat safety checks.
Admission is free, but registration is required.
For information, call (877) 534-3108, or visit FHZeph.org.
