Health Library
Due to the temporary suspension of all classes, BayCare offers a Health Library online for those interested in finding health and wellness resources, and medical information.
The library includes a variety of topics for a variety of reasons, such as: Drug Interaction Checker; Vitamins, Herbs and Supplements; HealthNav; and, a Health Encyclopedia that contains information on thousands of conditions and treatments.
Podcasts and quizzes also can be found through the library link.
The information provided in the library is “not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice,” according to BayCare’s website.
For information, visit BayCare.org/health-library.
Rapid COVID testing
AdventHealth Centra Care has doubled its weekly rapid testing capacity for COVID-19.
The rapid antigen test is run in-house, with results back in 15 minutes.
The tests are now available at Centra Care locations.
The increase in testing capacity will allow Centra Care to conduct more than 20,000 tests per week, which averages to about 100 tests per day, at select locations.
Anyone who wants to be tested should make an online reservation, at Centracare.adventhealth.com/urgent-care/covid-19-testing, to be evaluated by a Centra Care provider.
Charity of the Month
The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation will be the featured charity of the month at the Pasco County Tax Collector’s Office.
The foundation’s main objectives are to advocate on behalf of patients, education the public on all aspects of breast cancer, and to provide funds for research seeking new treatments and ultimately a cure for breast cancer.
Individuals can choose to trade in a regular license plate for the “End Breast Cancer” specialty tag, with an automobile registration renewal.
Customers also can purchase the tag for newly registered vehicles, or use the voluntary check-off box on their registration form and donate directly.
All five tax collector office locations also will accept cash donations on behalf of the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation.
For information, contact Greg Giordano, assistant tax collector, at (727) 847-8179, or visit PascoTaxes.com.
Temporary visitor policy
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, has instituted a Temporary Visitor Policy, in order to protect patients, visitors, physicians and caregivers from the spread of the coronavirus.
Visiting hours are from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week.
- Inpatient Units: One visitor per patient is permitted. No visitors will be allowed in the Coronavirus Units.
- Emergency Room: One visitor per patient in the ER.
- Patients Undergoing Procedures: One visitor allowed per patient. Visitor must remain in the designated waiting area. If the patient is admitted, the visitor can visit with the patient after the patient is admitted to a room.
- Anyone younger than the age of 18 will not be considered for visitation, unless they are the parent of a hospitalized child.
- Hospital cafeteria: Visitors are not allowed.
For information, visit BayonetPointHospital.com.
