Neuropathy clinic
Space is available in the April clinic for the education and support of those who have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy at a free, volunteer-run clinic at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.
Those attending can learn how to cope with neuropathy, deal with physical limitations, home safety and symptom management.
For information, call Cindy Tofthagen at (813) 368-9862, or email .
Hospice volunteers
Gulfside Hospice will host a volunteer orientation for new thrift shop volunteers Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lutz Thrift Shoppe, 1930 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Lutz.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Reservations are required.
For information, call Jennifer Ball or Tracey Thompson at (813) 780-1235.
Wellness bus in NPR
BayCare Health System’s Wellness Bus will roll into Morton Plant North Bay Medical Arts Building, 6633 Forest Ave., in New Port Richey, March 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Participants can get free health screenings, including blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and body mass index.
Registration is required. For information, call (855) 546-6304.
Celiac support group
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, hosts monthly meetings of the West Pasco celiac support group. The next meeting is March 1 at 10 a.m., and includes recipe demonstrations of a gluten-free diet.
For information, visit RMCHealth.com.
HPH Hospice appoints medical director
HPH Hospice has named Clifford Colin as its new medical director.
Colin has eight years of hospice experience, including as an HPH physician from 2002 to 2004, and serving as assistant medical director for the past few months.
Nutrition and diabetes
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer the class Nutrition & Diabetes March 4 at 10 a.m.
The class teaches the basic principles of nutrition, meal timing, and how carbohydrates, proteins and fat can affect blood sugar.
Reservations are required.
For information, call (727) 834-5630.
Alzheimer’s group meeting
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, will offer an Alzheimer’s support group meeting March 4 at 10 a.m.
The meeting is open to caregivers and those interested in discussing and exchanging ideas on the care of Alzheimer’s patients.
For information, call Laura Arnold at (727) 863-0176.
Heart healthy nutrition
The Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 State Road 54, will offer the class Heart Healthy Nutrition: Eating for a Healthy Lifestyle March 6 at 10 a.m.
Participants can learn dietary balance, good and bad fats, controlling sodium intake, calorie balance, and the importance of dietary fiber.
Seating is limited. Reservations are required.
For information, call (727) 834-5630.
