Smoking cessation program
The Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel, 2700 Healing Way, will present “Tools to Quit,” a smoking cessation program, Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m.
The presentation will cover the necessary tools and resources to quit smoking and includes free nicotine replacement products.
To register, call (813) 929-1000, ext. 208.
Dairy, gluten lecture
Access Health Care, 5350 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill, will present a lecture on dairy and gluten, and what the products do to the body, Nov. 6 at 5:15 p.m.
For information or to register, call (352) 688-8116.
Women’s care facility open house
LifeChoices Women’s Care, 1527 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, is hosting an open house Nov. 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The event begins with a mass at 6:30 p.m., followed by food, fellowship and fun, and will conclude with a closing prayer at 8:30 p.m.
For information, call Susan Connelly at (813) 948-7734.
Sertoma fall fundraiser
Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida will host a Las Vegas casino night fundraiser for the Children’s Hearing Help Fund Nov. 8 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the West Pasco Board of Realtors, 5409 Sunset Road in New Port Richey.
The event includes casino games, an auction, music, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
Tickets are $35 per person in advance, $40 per person at the door, and $60 per couple.
Guests may dress in the Las Vegas casino night theme.
For information, call (727) 834-5479.
Self-management for chronic disease
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will present the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program starting Nov. 10 at 9 a.m.
The workshop is free and will meet once a week, for six weeks.
Topics will include techniques to deal with fatigue and pain, exercise for strength and flexibility, the use of medications, nutrition, and how to evaluate treatments.
To make a reservation, call (727) 834-5630.
Heart nutrition class
The Heart Institute at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, will offer a heart healthy nutrition class Nov. 11 at 1 p.m.
Topics will include eating habits, food label reading, recipe modification, and the types of fats and cholesterol.
Handouts will be provided for take-home reference.
For reservations, call (727) 869-5498.
Discussion on aging parents
Wells Fargo Advisors, 11300 State Road 54, Suite 100, in Trinity, will present a panel discussion on aging parents Nov. 12 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Topics will include advanced directives, the aging process, home health care, planning for medical costs, and wills.
To RSVP by Nov. 10, call (727) 815-3023.
Lunch with a doctor
Dr. Alexander Pappas will present “Common Foot and Ankle Ailments” during a lunch Nov. 12 at noon, at CARES Rao Musunuru M.D. Enrichment Center, 12417 Clock Tower Parkway in Hudson.
Admission is free.
To make a reservation, call (727) 863-6868.
Medicare seminars
The Cumming Group, a local Florida Blue agency, will host two medicare seminars Nov. 14 at 9:30 a.m., and 2 p.m., at Hampton Inn & Suites, 2740 Cypress Ridge Road in Wesley Chapel.
For information, call (813) 286-7650.
Free copies of Five Wishes
Throughout the month of November, Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care will offer free copies of Five Wishes, an easy-to-use tool with advance directives and planning information, while supplies last.
Copies can be picked up at any of the Gulfside thrift shops.
There is a limit of one per person. Spanish versions are available by calling Gulfside Hospice.
For information, call Kirsty Churchill at (727) 845-5707, or email .
RMCBP names employees of the month
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point recently recognized two employees for making a difference at the center.
George Jasman III, a registered pharmacy technician, was named the September employee of the month.
Danuta Tymon Haranek, a sterile processing tech, was named the October employee of the month.
Both individuals received a pin, a blanket gift, a reception, a gift card, and a front row parking spot for one month.
Matthew Hinkle appointed to surgical services
Tampa Community Hospital has appointed Matthew Hinkle as director of surgical services.
He will be responsible for and will manage the hiring, firing, competency and supervision of personnel in that area.
Hinkle comes to Tampa Community Hospital from Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.
Hinkle is a certified operating room nurse and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Lodge offers TOPS program
J.F. Swartsel Lodge, 3309 Lutz Lake Fern Road in Lutz, offers the TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) program every Wednesday.
Weigh-in is at 9 a.m., following by a meeting at 9:45 a.m.
For information, call Mary Clark at (813) 908-3587.
Celebrate Recovery from addictions
Victorious Life Church, 6224 Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel, offers a Celebrate Recovery group on Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
The group is a recovery resource for healing from addictions. Participants will discuss hurts, hang-ups and habits.
For information, call (813) 973-2230.
