Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda April Event Calendar
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (March 18, 2015) – The public is invited to attend the following April events hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda:
Wednesday, April 1, 5-6 p.m. – Dining with Mark Davis, M.D.: Don’t be Fooled, There is Relief for Your Knee and Hip Pain
Speaker: Mark Davis, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
Have your questions answered one-on-one and learn to identify various causes, symptoms and treatment options, including the latest procedure for total knee replacement that preserves the ligaments, including your ACL. Free. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Tuesday, April 7 and April 21, 9-10 a.m. – Cardiac Diet Nutrition & Wellness Class
The Wellness Center at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, 733 E. Olympia Avenue, Punta Gorda
Learn heart-healthy, low fat and low sodium food options. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Monday, April 13, 5-6 p.m. – Dining with Domingo Galliano, M.D.: Treatment for Complex Abdominal Hernia
Speaker: Domingo Galliano, M.D., Colon & Rectal Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
Even complex hernias can be eliminated. If you are suffering from recurrent hernias, you may be a candidate for a minimally invasive treatment option that is available right here in Charlotte County, only at Bayfront Health. Free. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Tuesday, April 14, 9-10 a.m. – Pulmonary Diet Nutrition Class
The Wellness Center at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, 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.
Tuesday, April 14, 2-3 p.m. – Lung Cancer Support Group
Speaker: Ivor Percent, M.D., Oncology, Hematology, Internal Medicine
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th 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. Free. No registration required. For details, call 941-637-9575.
Tuesday, April 14, 5-6 p.m. – Dining with Nicholas Connors, M.D.: Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Hip Replacement
Speaker: Nicholas Connors, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
Hip hip hooray! Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is proud to be the first provider in Charlotte County to make this procedure available. Join us and learn how it is taking the fear out of hip replacement surgery. Free. LIVE demonstration following the presentation. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Wednesday, April 15, 5-6 p.m. – Dining with Jaimela Dulaney, M.D.: Plant Based Diets to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
Speaker: Jaimela Dulaney, M.D., Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
Explore the benefits of a plant-based diet and learn how it can be good for your heart. Free. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Tuesday, April 21, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Sandwich Seminar with Steve Anthony, D.O.: Put a Spring in Your Step
Speaker: Steve Anthony, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda
If you have a foot or ankle disorder, your long-term outlook will depend on the severity of your disorder and the amount of damage that has occurred. Learn about treatments available for a variety of foot and ankle conditions. Free. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Wednesday, April 22, 1-2 p.m. – Stroke Support Group
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th 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. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Wednesday, April 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Dining with Sergio Cossu, M.D.: New Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation
Speaker: Sergio Cossu, M.D., Cardiologist
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
You’re dizzy, have a fluttering feeling in your chest, and an overall feeling of weakness. While it could be a number of conditions, in some cases it may be atrial fibrillation (AFib). Learn signs, symptoms and the various treatment options. Free. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Thursday, April 23, 5-6 p.m. – Dining with Saeed Shahzad, M.D.: Moving Forward with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Speaker: Saeed Shahzad, Neurologist
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
People with memory loss or other signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia may find it hard to recognize they have a problem. These signs may be more obvious to family and friends. Learn how to put living with the disease into perspective, and provide the support and encouragement necessary to move beyond the diagnosis. Free. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Tuesday, April 28, 5-6 p.m. – Dining with Mark Davis, M.D.: Don’t be Fooled, There is Relief for Your Knee and Hip Pain
Speaker: Mark Davis, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
Have your questions answered one-on-one and learn to identify various causes, symptoms and treatment options, including the latest procedure for total knee replacement that preserves the ligaments, including your ACL. Free. To register, call 941-637-2497.
