Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda's December Event Calendar

 

 

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (November 28, 2016) – The public is invited to attend and we welcome participation in the following December events and observances hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. 

 

Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, 809 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda

With outpatient one-on-one consultations, our dietitians provide time to discuss weight management and general nutrition. If you are looking for advice and nutritional counseling, set up your personal session with a dietitian today! When you schedule your nutrition appointment, you also receive a 1-year membership to Bayfront Health’s Senior Circle membership program which provides access to an exclusive activity and event calendar plus a full list of national and local benefits. $15. Call 941-766-4399 to register.

 

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda

International Volunteer Day is a day to celebrate volunteerism in all facets and pay special tribute to those individuals who are engaged in volunteering their time, energies and skills. Today, join us as we thank our volunteers for their work and dedication. To send a thank you note to a Bayfront Health volunteer, visit http://bit.ly/ThankYouForAllYouDo. To learn more about joining the team, visit: http://www.bayfrontcharlotte.com/about/volunteer-opportunities or call 941-637-2570.

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte

Join us for an Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC) and Hands-Only CPR interactive demonstration to learn how to save a life. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda

Learn heart-healthy, low fat and low sodium food options. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

 

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Parking Lot, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Mobile will be onsite at the Port Charlotte campus, performing initial memory screenings free of charge. This screening provides a patient with baseline risk information to share with a physician. Screening opportunities are limited. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Speaker: Justin Boccardo, M.D., Vascular Surgeon

Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4^th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda

While pain in your legs while walking is often caused by sore or tired muscles, it can also be a symptom of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

 

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte

Taught by a Registered Nurse, this class will give expectant mothers important information to prepare for a successful breastfeeding experience. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

 

Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, Parking Lot, 809 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Mobile will be onsite at the Punta Gorda campus, performing initial memory screenings free of charge. This screening provides a patient with baseline risk information to share with a physician. Screening opportunities are limited. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

 

Sandhill Gardens Retirement Center, 24949 Sandhill Blvd., Punta Gorda

Don’t let stress ruin your holidays. Join us to learn more about seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) and gain tips that may help you get through the season. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

 

Bayfront Health Medical Group, 2380 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte

Meet Charlotte County’s newest heart, lung and vascular surgeons Fariba Gharai, M.D., Gonzalo Carrizo, M.D., and Justin Boccardo, M.D., and take a tour of the Southwest Florida Heart Center. No RSVP necessary. For directions or questions, call 941-766-4361 or email bevin.gallo@bayfronthealth.com.

Speaker: Ronald Constine, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon

Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4^th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda

Don’t let pain limit your mobility or your ability to enjoy life. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte

Led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, this is an interactive group for new moms—and moms-to-be—to share and learn about breastfeeding. Free. Call 941-766-4414 to register.

 

Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda

Learn how to take control of pulmonary arterial hypertension by making healthy choices and staying dedicated to a routine. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4^th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda

Find out what support and assistance is available to you and your family, and how others are coping. No registration required. For details, call 941-637-9575.

 

Bayfront Health North Port, 15121 Tamiami Trl., North Port (Corner of US-41 and Sumter Blvd.)

Anyone can lose the ability to balance. Receive an individualized assessment and learn ways to improve balance. Free. Limited time slots available. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

 

Speaker: Nicholas Connors, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte

Learn how robotic arm technology is taking the fear out of hip and knee surgery. See a LIVE demonstration following the presentation. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

 

Speaker: Mark Davis, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon

Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4^th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda Have your questions answered one-on-one for all your hip and knee ailments. Lunch provided. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

 

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte

Caregivers learn how to respond during the first critical minutes of an emergency until a professional arrives. CPR techniques, safety, and accident prevention tips are covered. Parents, grandparents and caregivers are encouraged to attend. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

 

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte

In this course, you will leave with a better understanding of labor and delivery, the birthing process, anatomy and physiology, birth basics, comfort techniques, hospital procedures and medical interventions. ($) or ask how you can take this course for Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register and for more information.

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Lobby, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte

Expecting? View the birthing suites, meet the staff and get questions answered in preparation for an exceptional experience. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

 

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte

Quitting tobacco isn’t easy. Finding help should be. Bayfront Health and Tobacco Free Florida offer free tools and services to help you get started. Free. Call 866-534-7909 to register.

 

Speaker: Gonzalo Carrizo, M.D., Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda

Thoracic aortic aneurysm symptoms often don’t show up until the aneurysm becomes large, or bursts. Learn the signs and symptoms. Lunch provided. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte

Led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, this is an interactive group for new moms—and moms-to-be—to share and learn about breastfeeding. Free. Call 941-766-4414 to register.

 

Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4^th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda

Have you or a loved one been affected by stroke? Find out what support and assistance is available to you and your family, and how others are coping. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

 

And don’t forget to tune into 1580AM and listen to the Bayfront Health segment on the Golden Hippo show: