Health Events

AdventHealth Mobile Mammography, formerly Tampa Bay Mobile Mammography, provides a quick, convenient way to get a mammogram, which is key to detecting breast cancer early.

A physician’s prescription is required for ages 40 and younger; no prescription is needed for those older than 40.

Upcoming mobile unit stops in May include:

• May 20, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Seven Oaks Community, 2910 Sports Core Circle, Wesley Chapel
• May 20, noon to 3 p.m.: Dade City Chamber of Commerce, 14112 Eighth St., Dade City
• May 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Zephyrhills Lions Club, 5827 Dean Dairy Road, Zephyrhills
• May 27, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.: The Grove Business Expo, 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel

For questions, call 813-601-1925.

To schedule an appointment or for other mobile unit stops, visit AdventHealthMobileMammography.com, and select “Schedule Appointment” and then “Corporate.”

AdventHealth Zephyrhills will host “Family and Friends: Infant CPR and Choking” on May 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., via Zoom. This American Heart Association class is an orientation to both emergencies, and participants can learn how to give a baby CPR or rescue a baby from a choking hazard. The class is free. Reservations are required. Visit AdventHealth.com/hospital/adventhealth-zephyrhills, and click on “Events.”

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.

Trained volunteers can assist with Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance questions through one-on-one counseling.

The services are free, unbiased and confidential. Call 800-963-5337 or 727-217-8111.

These upcoming outreach events are scheduled, via Zoom:

• May 12 at 10 a.m.: Medicare Part C Advantage Plans
• May 12 at noon: Medicare Basics
• May 17 at noon: Medicare Long Term Care
• May 19 at 10 a.m.: Medicare Part C Advantage Plans
• May 19 at noon: Medicare Basics
• May 24 at noon: Medicare Financial Assistance
• May 26 at 10 a.m.: Medicare Part C Advantage Plans
• May 26 at noon: Medicare Basics

For information and how to register, contact Geralyn Fortney at 727-570-9696, ext. 234 or .

The University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) will offer cooking classes as part of its Get Moving Program, for youth and adults, at its Harvest Hope Center, 13704 N. 20th St., in Tampa.

• Cooking With Five Senses: Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., for youth ages 7 to 14. Participants can learn how to prepare nutritious and tasty cuisine that can supply much-needed energy for young bodies.
• Let’s Get Cooking: Fourth Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon, for adults. Participants can learn food preparation techniques that showcase the flexibility and versatility of every ingredient, including fresh vegetables picked from the Harvest Hope Community Center. Those attending also can learn how to incorporate fresh produce into meals to satisfy their tastebuds and supply energy.

All classes are free.

For information and questions, contact Ronnie Oliver at 813-690-1457 or .

The weekly support group GriefShare will meet at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes, on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The group is designed to help those who have lost a loved one rebuild their life. The next meeting is Feb. 24. The group will meet through June 2. For information, call 813-949-4565.