Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda December Event Calendar
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2015) – The public is invited to attend the following December events hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. To learn more about any of these events, visit BayfrontCharlotte.com.
Tuesday, December 1 and December 15, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class
Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Avenue
Learn heart-healthy, low fat and low sodium food options. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, December 1, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Hope for GERD Sufferers
Speaker: Domingo Galliano, M.D., General Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd.
When acid reflux and heartburn occur more than twice a week or interfere with your daily life, it may be time to see a physician. Join Dr. John Galliano to learn about a magnetic-linked device that constricts the lower esophagus and can provide relief. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, December 2, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. – How to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave.
Seconds count when it comes to surviving a stroke. Learn how to recognize signs and symptoms. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Thursday, December 3, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. – Chick Chat and Chocolate: Hormone Replacement Therapy
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave.
Restore the balance in your life. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Alzheimer’s 20-Minute Memory Screening
Tuesday, December 8, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Outside of the Southwest Florida Heart Center
Wednesday, December 9, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Located in the front parking lot, Olympia side
Mobile memory screening includes: free memory screening, literature on Alzheimer’s, and a program specialist to talk with families about specific needs. Limited appointments available. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, December 8, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Pulmonary Diet Nutrition Class
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave.
Learn how to take control of pulmonary arterial hypertension by making healthy choices and staying dedicated to a routine. For details, call 941-637-2497.
Tuesday, December 8, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Lung Cancer Support Group
Speaker: Larry Bachle, D.O., Wound Care Management and Hyperbaric Therapy
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave.
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.
Wednesday, December 9, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Do you have concerns about 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.
Dr. Davis can offer solutions. Have your questions answered one-on-one and learn to identify various causes, symptoms and treatment options. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, December 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Managing Holiday Stress and Depression
Speaker: Mizyl Damayo, M.D., Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St.
Don’t let stress ruin your holidays. Join us for lunch and gain tips to get through the season. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, December 16, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Robotic Assisted Surgery for Hip Replacement
Speaker: Nicholas Connors, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd.
Learn how robotic arm technology is taking the fear out of hip surgery. See a LIVE demonstration following the presentation. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, December 30, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Stroke Support Group
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave.
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.
