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Health 09-10-14

September 11, 2014 By Mary Rathman

Bayfront Health receives A-fib certification
Bayfront Health Dade City has received full Atrial Fibrillation Certification from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.
Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and has been recognized as a health concern that in some cases can lead to stroke and possible death.
Atrial fibrillation patients use more health care services and have much higher health care costs than those without the disease.
Bayfront Health Dade City has demonstrated its expertise and commitment to quality patient care by meeting or exceeding a wide set of stringent criteria and undergoing a comprehensive review by an accreditation review specialist from the SCPC.

(Courtesy of Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point)
(Courtesy of Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point)

Kramer named Employee of the Month
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has honored Keith Kramer, an environmental services assistant, with the August Employee of the Month award. He received multiple nominations from visitors, family members and colleagues. Kramer (with certificate) is seated with members of the Environmental Services team, at a reception in his honor.

Breast cancer support
Florida Cancer Affiliates will host a breast cancer support group Sept. 11 at 6 p.m., at its New Port Richey center, 5500 Little Road.

For information, call (727) 505-6379.

Hearing aid battery giveaway
Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida is having a battery giveaway Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon, at 4443 Rowan Road in New Port Richey.

The foundation is offering free hearing aid batteries in the most common sizes of 10, 13, 312 and 675, while supplies last.

The Sertoma Hearing Aid Recycling Program will collect old hearing aids at the giveaway, and containers can also be found in area Publix stores.

For information, call (727) 834-5479 or (866) 999-2443.

Electrophysiology lab tour
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, will have free tours of its Electrophysiology Lab Sept. 15 at 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.

The tour will include the procedural suite, and a meeting with the lab team.

Space is limited. Reservations are required.

For information, call (727) 869-5498.

Learn about functional foods
The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will host a Functional Foods seminar Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Learn which functional foods can offer additional benefits to reduce the risk of disease and promote overall wellness.

The seminar is free for members of the Center, and $5 for non-members.

Space is limited. Reservations are required.

For information, call (813) 929-5432.

Wound care seminar
Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, is hosting a seminar entitled “Wounds Big or Small, We Heal Them All” Sept. 17 at noon.

Guest speaker will be Sharon Owen, director of Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine.

A first-aid kit will be available to all who attend.

Admission is free. A complimentary lunch will be served.

Seating is limited. Reservations are required.

For information, call (727) 834-5630.

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.

Medical grants available for children
The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to help pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not covered — or not fully covered — by their commercial health insurance plan.

Qualifying families can receive up to $5,000 per grant, with a lifetime maximum of $10,000 per child to help pay for medical services and equipment such as physical, occupational and speech therapy, counseling services, surgeries, prescriptions, wheelchairs, orthotics, eyeglasses and hearing aids.

Children must be younger than 17, and families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the United States, and have a commercial health insurance plan.

Grants are available for medical expenses families have incurred 60 days prior to the date of application, as well as for ongoing and future medical needs.

Parents or legal guardians can apply for grants at UHCCF.org. There is no application deadline.

New MinuteClinic in Lutz
MinuteClinic has opened a new walk-in clinic inside the CVS store at 2322 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Lutz.

The clinic is part of the company’s plan to add 150 new clinics nationwide in 2014.

No appointments are required. Most health insurance is accepted.

The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For information, visit MinuteClinic.com.

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 service.

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 .

Medical center gets advanced certification
The Joint Commission, in conjunction with The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, recently recognized the Medical Center of Trinity with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers.

The certification signifies an organization’s dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients. The center also has demonstrated that its program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients.

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.

Free pregnancy care
LifeChoices Women’s Care, 1527 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 101 in Lutz, offers free pregnancy testing and limited obstetrical ultrasounds to teens, women and couples facing an unplanned pregnancy.

The center is open Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Appointments are recommended.

For information, call (813) 948-7734.

 

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