CPR CAN HELP SAVE LIVES
AdventHealth is getting “hands on” to help Pasco County save lives.
Alyssa Smith, AdventHealth community health liaison, spent a day training members of the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel on how to perform hands-only CPR.
According to the American Heart Association, about 90 percent of people suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.
Hands-only CPR can be as effective in the
first few minutes as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest at home, at work, or in public, and if performed immediately, can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival.
AdventHealth’s ongoing hands-only CPR training is part of the hospital’s commitment to not only care for the community when they are sick, but also to keep them well.
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
AdventHealth Zephyrhills will host a free child- birth and newborn care class on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at AdventHealth Wellness Center.
The guest speaker will be Natalie Farrell, registered nurse and childbirth educator.
For information and to register, call 877-534- 3108, or visit AHZephyrhills.com.
MEDICARE FRAUD
Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year, and costs its beneficiaries in time, stress, their medical identities, and even their health. It costs families, friends and caregivers in worry and lost work when helping their loved ones recover from falling victim to Medicare fraud, according to an AAAPP (Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas) news release.
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones by joining the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) and its partners for the first-ever Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, June 5 to June 11, in conjunction with the SMP program’s 25th anniversary.
The week kicked off on June 5, or “6-5,” be- cause most people become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65 years old.
Senior Medicare Patrol helps to educate and empower Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers to prevent, detect and report health care fraud, errors and abuse, through out- reach, counseling and education.
An SMP can answer questions, concerns or complaints about potential fraud and abuse issues. To volunteer for the program, contact Geralyn Fortney at 727-570-9696, ext. 234, or .
MEDICARE SESSIONS
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas.
Volunteers can assist with Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance questions, through one-on- one counseling and information. Services are free, unbiased and confidential.
Upcoming Zoom sessions are scheduled for:
• June 15 at 10 a.m.: Medical Financial Assistance
• June 15 at noon: Lunch & Learn, Medicare Part C Advantage Plans
• June 21 at noon: Lunch & Learn, Medicare Long Term Care
• June 22 at 10 a.m.: Medicare Part C Advantage Plans
• June 22 at noon: Lunch & Learn, Medicare Part D Drug Plan
• June 29 at 10 a.m.: Medicare Basics
• June 29 at noon: Lunch & Learn, Medicare Financial Assistance
For more information and access to meetings, please contact Geralyn Fortney at , or call 727-570-9696, ext. 234.
BREAST-FEEDING BASICS
AdventHealth Zephyrhills will offer a class on breast-feeding basics on June 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at AdventHealth Wellness Center Zephyrhills.
The guest speaker will be registered nurse Janna Hardiman.
For information or to register, call 877-534- 3108, or visit AHZephyrhills.com.
CARDIAC SURGERY RANKING
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital has ranked No. 3 in Florida for Cardiac Surgery, according to a new analysis released by Healthgrades, a resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.
For state ranking, Healthgrades evaluated clinical performance for nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide focusing on eight key specialties across a mix of chronic, urgent, and planned clinical areas, a news release said.
“Being recognized as a top Cardiac Surgery hospital in Florida is a huge honor for our team at Bayonet Point Hospital,” said CEO, Gina Temple, in the release.
“I’m extremely proud of our Cardiac Surgical Team, and all of our caregivers who support our multiple Cardiac Programs,” said Temple.
Hospitals recognized as among the top ranked in their state by Healthgrades are providing patients with measurably superior clinical outcomes.
Access to quality information can inform and empower consumers in their decision-making process, and direct them to the best care.
Consumers can visit Healthgrades.com, to learn more on how Healthgrades measures hospital quality.
MEN’S HEALTH SEMINAR
A free talk on men’s health will be presented on June 16 at 2 p.m., at the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis and Wellness Center, 6585 Simons Road in Zephyrhills.
The guest speakers will be Dr. Matthew Moralle, Dr. Patrick Guthrie, Dr. Jason Abdallah and Dr.FarhanRehman.
Register online at AHZephyrhills.com, or call 877-534-3108.
KNEE REPLACEMENTS
A free health talk on knee replacements will be presented on June 29 at noon, at the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis and Wellness Center, 6585 Simons Road in Zephyrhills.
The guest speaker will be Dr. Gerald “Trey” Alexander.
Register online at AHZephyrhills.com, or call 877-534-3108.
