AdventHealth hosts women’s health event
TAMPA – Nearly 700 women learned about prevention, early detection and wellness July 12 during AdventHealth’s annual Women’s Health and Cancer Prevention Event.
A lineup of speakers from AdventHealth discussed critical women’s health topics.
Dr. Robert Furr, a gynecologic surgeon, led a session on endometriosis, a condition that affects roughly 10% of women globally but can often go undiagnosed.
“I think the most important thing about any chronic disease is awareness,” Furr said. “With endometriosis, I think it’s a population of people who have often been pushed to the side and marginalized because of their symptoms and in any condition like that the most important thing is awareness and empowerment.”
General and breast surgeon Dr. Kyle Bowers discussed high-risk breast screenings, and the importance of self-exams and proactive steps for early detection.
“I think it’s a great honor as a physician to see so many people taking an interest in their personal wellbeing and then getting to take care of them with that message,” Bowers said.
All the proceeds from the event go directly to providing free mammograms for women in need through the Kay Meyer Breast Care Center.
“To see the funds raised here go back to women who would otherwise not receive care in the community that I grew up in is amazing,” Bowers said.
Hillsborough County and DOH launch health survey
TAMPA – Hillsborough County and the Florida Department of Health are asking Hillsborough residents about their health care priorities and how they would like to receive information on those topics.
Residents are asked to take a survey about health care communications, including their health care priorities, preferences on how to receive messages, and health care education and issues. The survey is administered by Hillsborough County in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County.
The survey will remain open through Aug. 14 at publicinput.com/publichealthsurvey.
Firefighters earn praise for saving a life
HAINES CITY – AdventHealth Heart of Florida recognized two crews from Polk County Fire Rescue and the Haines City Fire Department for their swift actions in helping save a man’s life.
Both crews were dispatched March 18 to care for a man who had gone into cardiac arrest. Haines City Fire was close-by and found the patient, who had been with his daughter and granddaughter, was not breathing and did not have a pulse. The men quickly jumped into action, started CPR and used a breathing tube to get a secured airway. Polk County Fire Rescue arrived a short time later, took over care and rushed the patient to AdventHealth Heart of Florida. The patient is alive and well today.
Hospital hires robotic surgery expert
LAKE WALES – AdventHealth Lake Wales welcomed board-certified general surgeon Dr. Robert Browning IV, who has performed nearly 2,000 robotic procedures since 2016.
Browning has 17 years of experience. He specializes in robotic and minimally invasive surgery.
He is the only full-time robotic general surgeon based solely at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
Browning values AdventHealth’s whole-person care approach and enjoys the small-town setting.
St. Joseph’s Hospital-North offers babysitting class
LUTZ – St. Joseph’s Hospital-North is hosting a Safe Sitter With CPR class to help adolescents ages 11 and older learn the responsibilities of a babysitter.
The $60 class takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 4 at the hospital, 4211 Van Dyke Road.
The class includes learning about minor to emergency situations, injury prevention, infant/child choking rescue, non-certifying CPR training, safety concerns, appropriate behaviors and activities for children of all ages and how to manage a babysitting business.
Register by visiting BayCareEvents.org or calling 855-314-8352.
Get answers on Medicare
- PETERSBURG – SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas.
Specially trained volunteers can assist with Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information.
SHINE services are free, unbiased and confidential. Counselors do not sell anything.
Counselors can be reached by calling 1-800-963-5337 or 727-217-8111.
Here are some upcoming programs:
Medicare Basics
- July 24 at noon at Hugh Embry Library, 14215 4th St., Dade City. 352-567-3576
Medicare Fraud Prevention
- July 31 at 1 p.m. at Seminole Community Library, 9200 113th St. N., Seminole. 727-394-6922.
