Bayfront Health Celebrates American Heart Month with You
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (January 14, 2014) – Get close to your heart in February by celebrating American Heart Month with Bayfront Health. Learn how to improve and maintain heart health at various events and activities throughout the month.
“February is American Heart Month and as Charlotte County’s American Heart Association My Heart.My Life cause partner, we have a line-up of activities and events planned to educate the community on how to improve and maintain heart health throughout the month,” says Marti Van Veen, system director of marketing and business development at Bayfront Health. “By putting hearts front and center, our goal is to raise awareness and help our neighbors live healthier lives, free of stroke and cardiovascular disease.”
1st Annual HeART Contest for Children K-3
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte’s 1st annual HeART Contest is open to boys and girls in grades K-3. Winners and their parents/guardians will be invited to a presentation ceremony Monday, February 17th. Each winner will have their artwork displayed for one year in the Heart Center and their schools will receive an art donation.
Official rules and entry forms can be downloaded at: www.BayfrontPortCharlotte.com, or by contacting Bevin Holzschuh at 941-766-4399, bevin.gallo@hma.com. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, February 12, 2014.
6th Annual Pantyhose-Free Zone Women’s Expo
Saturday, February 1, 2014 | 9a-2p | Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte
The Pantyhose-Free Zone Women’s Expo is back once again to give mothers, daughters, and girlfriends a chance to reconnect during a day of all things good for the heart: Shopping, pampering, makeovers and educational opportunities. There will be over 100 professionals in attendance selling, demonstrating, pampering and giving away a bouquet of products and services. Admission is free. The first 1000 in attendance receive a free event tote. For additional details, call 941-637-2497.
Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 | 9a-11a | Bayfront Health Wellness Center, 733 E Olympia Ave, Punta Gorda
Heart-healthy nutrition tips for those with cardiac issues. Learn about heart-healthy, low-fat and low-sodium food options and also how to read and understand food labels. To register, call 941-637-2507.
HealthFair Mobile Screening
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 | 9a-5p | Publix, 1291 S Sumter Blvd, North Port
Bayfront Health has partnered with HealthFair to combat cardiovascular disease by offering cost effective and convenient mobile health screenings throughout Charlotte and Lee Counties. The HealthFair bus is a self-contained mobile unit that provides participants access to ultrasound tests of the heart and arteries, which go beyond what is offered at a typical physical exam.
These in-depth and painless tests check for abnormalities that can lead to stroke, heart attack and aneurysm and all test results are reviewed by a board-certified physician and available within 7-10 days. To register, call 800-519-4325 (HEALTH).
Putting Hearts Front and Center with the MEGA Heart
Friday, February 7, 2014 | 9a-5p | Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, 2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte
The MEGA Heart provides visitors with a highly interactive educational experience about America's number one killer: heart disease. Visitors can step inside the human heart, learn about cardiovascular functions, observe examples of various types of heart disease, and see displays explaining some of the latest medical treatments for heart problems. Admission is free and there will be refreshments, health screenings and members of the medical staff on hand to answer any questions you may have. To register, call 941-637-2497.
American Heart Association Heart Walk
Saturday, February 8, 2014 | 7:30a-12p | Laishley Park, 150 Nesbit Ave, Punta Gorda
The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's premiere event for raising funds to save lives from this country's No. 1 and No. 3 killers - heart disease and stroke. As the My Heart.My Life cause sponsor, Bayfront Health promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living. Join us at this year’s Heart Walk; it will be for fun and rewarding for the entire family. For more information, visit heartwalk.org.
Pulmonary Diet Nutrition Class
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 | 9a-11a | Bayfront Health Wellness Center, 733 E Olympia Ave, Punta Gorda
Healthy nutrition tips for those with pulmonary issues. Learn about healthy, low-fat and low-sodium food options and also how to read and understand food labels. To register, call 941-637-2507.
Lunch & Learn: Heart Disease, How Women Can Beat the Odds
Friday, February 14, 2014 | 12p-1:30p | Bayfront Health Port Charlotte Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte
Women are 5 times more likely to die of cardiovascular disease than from breast cancer, and are less likely than men to receive the appropriate treatment after a heart attack. Join Dr. Carrizo, cardiothoracic surgeon with FACT Surgery South, as he discusses the different warning signs for women and how you can beat the odds when it comes to heart disease. Lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. To register, call 941-637-2497.
HealthFair Mobile Screening
Saturday, February 15, 2014 | 9a-5p | CVS, 24200 Veterans Blvd, Port Charlotte
Bayfront Health has partnered with HealthFair to combat cardiovascular disease by offering cost effective and convenient mobile health screenings throughout Charlotte and Lee Counties. The HealthFair bus is a self-contained mobile unit that provides participants access to ultrasound tests of the heart and arteries, which go beyond what is offered at a typical physical exam.
These in-depth and painless tests check for abnormalities that can lead to stroke, heart attack and aneurysm and all test results are reviewed by a board-certified physician and available within 7-10 days. To register, call 800-519-4325 (HEALTH).
Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 | 9a-11a | Bayfront Health Wellness Center, 733 E Olympia Ave, Punta Gorda
Heart-healthy nutrition tips for those with cardiac issues. Learn about heart-healthy, low-fat and low-sodium food options and also how to read and understand food labels. To register, call 941-637-2507.
Ride Your Heart Out Poker-Run to Benefit the American Heart Association
Saturday, February 22, 2014 | 10a-2p | Bayfront Port Charlotte Medical Office Building Parking Lot, 713 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda
Bayfront Health is revving up for their first annual Ride Your Heart Out Poker-Run to benefit the American Heart Association. The run will begin at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda’s Medical Office Building parking lot on Saturday, February 22. Registration will start at 10am. The run will begin at 10:30am, end at Black Widow Harley Davidson and include 4 other stops along the way. Participants will enjoy a BBQ lunch at the ride’s end and prizes for the best and worst hands will be given.
All motorcycles are welcome to participate. It is $25 to ride and $15 for passengers which includes a poker hand and lunch. Non-riders can purchase lunch for $10. All proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. For more information, visit BayfrontPortCharlotte.com, or call 941-766-4285.
HealthFair Mobile Screening
Saturday, February 22, 2014| 9a-5p | Winn-Dixie, 1850 N Tamiami Trl, N Fort Myers
Bayfront Health has partnered with HealthFair to combat cardiovascular disease by offering cost effective and convenient mobile health screenings throughout Charlotte and Lee Counties. The HealthFair bus is a self-contained mobile unit that provides participants access to ultrasound tests of the heart and arteries, which go beyond what is offered at a typical physical exam.
These in-depth and painless tests check for abnormalities that can lead to stroke, heart attack and aneurysm and all test results are reviewed by a board-certified physician and available within 7-10 days. To register, call 800-519-4325 (HEALTH).
Heart Smart Lecture: Early Detection and Prevention of Heart Disease
Monday, February 24, 2014 | 6p-7:30p | Bayfront Health Port Charlotte Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte
Join Dr. Jaimela Dulaney, cardiologist, as she discusses nutrition options to reverse and prevent cardiovascular disease. Dinner will be provided. Seating is limited. To register, call 941-637-2497.
About Bayfront Health Port Charlotte
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte (formerly Peace River Regional Medical Center) is a 254-bed Joint Commission Accredited full service hospital that is more than a provider of medical excellence; it is where people come to be cared for and cared about. With expert physicians and staff in cardiovascular services, orthopedics and spine, emergency care, and women’s services and through strategic partnerships with All Children’s Specialists-Johns Hopkins Medicine, Florida Advanced Cardiothoracic (FACT) Surgery, and now Bayfront Health, we are united to bring state-of-the-art care to Florida's Gulf communities. To learn more, visit: www.BayfrontPortCharlotte.com.
About Bayfront Health Punta Gorda
Located in Punta Gorda, Bayfront Health Punta Gorda (formerly Charlotte Regional Medical Center) is a full-service hospital dedicated to abiding by the mission of: Caring professionals dedicated to serving our community. Founded in 1947, 208-bed Bayfront Health Punta Gorda is Joint Commission Accredited and an award-winning hospital, with stroke services, orthopedics and respiratory programs earning national distinction. At Bayfront Health, we are united to bring state-of-the-art care to Florida's Gulf communities. To learn more, visit: www.BayfrontPuntaGorda.com.
Bayfront Health, a newly created healthcare network of seven hospitals along Florida’s Gulf Coast, is committed to caring for more than 66,000 inpatients, 202,000 ER visits, nearly 57,000 surgeries and more than 500,000 outpatient visits each year. Additional benefits of the network include transfer agreements in the areas of trauma, pediatrics, stroke, cardiac, OB, NICU and mental health services, to name a few; residency and other educational and training opportunities for medical staff; and the establishment of specialty service line centers in the areas of epilepsy and robotic surgery.
