Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda December Event Calendar
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2014) – The public is invited to attend the following December events hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda:
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 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.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Corrective Surgical Procedures for the Esophagus
Speaker: Alvaro Bada, M.D., General Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
Do you suffer from moderate to severe GERD and no longer respond satisfactorily to medications? Surgical intervention may be needed to correct the cause of the disease. No more heartburn. No more pills. No scars. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Knee Surgery: Are you Ready?
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
If you’ve tried other remedies—limiting your activity, taking pain or prescription medications, getting injections,
physical therapy—and nothing helps to ease your pain, robotic arm technology may be the right treatment option for you. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, Dec. 9,10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Free Memory Screening
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Free Memory Screening
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, 809 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
Memory Mobile screening includes: Free memory screening, literature on Alzheimer’s, and a program specialist to talk with families about specific needs. Limited appointments available. Reservations required. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 9-10 a.m. – Pulmonary Diet Nutrition Class
The Wellness Center at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda
Heart-healthy nutrition tips for those with pulmonary issues. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2-3 p.m. – Lung Cancer Support Group
Speaker: Thomas Kartis, M.D., Thoracic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
A support group for those diagnosed with or recovering from lung cancer. Free. No registration required.
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 5-6 p.m. – Disorders of the Foot and Ankle
Speaker: Steve Anthony, D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., 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. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 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.
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Knee & Hip Pain: Your Questions Answered One-on-One
Speaker: Mark Davis, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda
Have your specific questions answered, one-on-one. Learn to identify various causes and symptoms of knee and hip pain, and understand the different treatment options, both non-surgical and surgical. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2-3 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 to attend and/or receive a free subscription to the National Stroke Association’s premier StrokeSmart® Magazine, call 941-637-2497.
