Showing support for women’s health
Staff members of Heritage Park Health and Rehabilitation Center wore red for National Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day, which raises awareness of women’s heart health. Heritage Park, on Coleman Avenue in Dade City, serves 120 residents and has a full staff of over 200 professionals and caretakers. Participating were Jeff Ward, administrator; Monica Cerosky, director of nursing; Casi Gant, director of community relations; and Mary Beth Lumbra, social service director.
Strength & balance class
The Grove Golf and Country Club, 7924 Melogold Circle in Land O’ Lakes, will host the “Silver Sneakers Strength & Balance Class” on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
These are low-impact classes for men and women to help improve flexibility and balance, which may help prevent falls, broken hips and other injuries. Strength exercises may include lifting handheld weights, using tubing, and your own body resistance and core muscles.
The classes are free to Silver Sneakers members, and $5 per session ($30 per calendar month) for non-members.
For information, contact Tom Marbell at (352) 409-2984 or .
Peripheral neuropathy clinic
CARE Tampa Bay provides education and support for those diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, at a free, volunteer-run clinic. Topics include coping with neuropathy, dealing with physical limitations, home safety, and symptom management.
The clinic is now taking appointments for February and March.
For information, call contact Cindy Tofthagen at (813) 396-9441 or .
Hospitals named among top performers
Two Pasco County hospitals were named among the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission.
The Medical Center of Trinity was named as a top performing hospital for the conditions of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, and stroke.
The Regional Medical Center of Bayonet Point was recognized for the conditions of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, venous thromboembolism, and stroke.
To be recognized as a top performer on key quality measures, an organization must meet 95 percent or more on performance thresholds on accountability measure data.
