Volunteers receive scholarships
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point’s Volunteer Association recently presented two $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors who have served as volunteers at the hospital.
Shrinit Babel graduated first in his class from Steinbrenner High School in Lutz, with a 5.8 weighted GPA. He plans to attend the Judy Genshaft Honors College at the University of South Florida, to study biomedical sciences, as he works toward becoming a doctor.
Emileigh Morissette graduated from Fivay High School in Hudson with a 3.9 weighted GPA. She also plans to attend the University of South Florida, to study health science, as she works toward becoming a physician’s assistant.
Donna Owen, director of volunteer and pastoral care, said these two teen volunteers demonstrated not only academic excellence, but also a kind and generous spirit with a desire to serve and inspire others.
Face masks made available
Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles issued an executive order as of June 25 that requires residents to wear face masks/coverings while indoors at any county government facility or public business, in an effort to slow the increase of COVID-19 cases.
The following locations, in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area, will now allow residents to pick up one mask per person:
- Hugh Embry Branch Library, 14215 Fourth St., Dade City, Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., Thursday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce, 38550 Fifth Ave., Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- East Pasco County Government Center lobby, 14236 Sixth St., Dade City
- Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane, Land O’ Lakes, Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 5:30 p.m.
- Pasco County Utilities-Central Branch, 19420 Central Blvd., Land O’ Lakes, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- All Pasco County Fire Stations, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., when crews are available and while supplies last
- North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, by appointment only. Call (813) 994-8534.
No Visitor Policy reinstated
AdventHealth West Florida Division as of June 29 has reinstated a No Visitor Policy for its hospital locations, except for special circumstances.
Visitation will be continued for special circumstances, including end-of-life situations. Other exceptions include:
- Patients age 18 and younger may be accompanied by one adult visitor (parent, legally authorized person or caregiver). No additional visitors or siblings allowed.
- Obstetrics patients can have one adult visitor.
- Extenuating circumstances, such as imminent end-of-life or unique patient needs for support
These area hospitals have the No Visitor Policy in effect: AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Dade City, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Zephyrhills.
Other locations include Lake Placid, North Pinellas, Ocala, Sebring, Tampa and Wauchula.
