Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda March Event Calendar
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (Feb. 16, 2015) – The public is invited to attend the following March events hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda:
Tuesday, March 3 and March 17, 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.
Wednesday, March 4, 5-6 p.m. – Dining with the Doctor: Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Hip Replacement with LIVE demo
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. See a LIVE demonstration following the presentation. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, March 10, 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, March 10, 2-3 p.m. – Lung Cancer Support Group
Speaker: Denise Leazenby, CRT
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.
Tuesday, March 10, 5-6 p.m. – Dining with the Doctor: New Treatment Options for Hip and Knee Disorders
Speaker: Ronald Constine, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
Learn about an advanced robotic-assisted procedure that could help you get back to your active life, free from hip or knee pain. And because it’s minimally invasive, many patients experience a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery when compared to traditional surgery. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, March 11, 1-2 p.m. – Strike Back Against the Most Common Gastrointestinal Cancer
Speaker: Domingo Galliano, M.D., Colon & Rectal Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
Colorectal cancer strikes 140,000 Americans each year and is the most common gastrointestinal cancer. Learn signs, symptoms and how laparoscopic surgery can enable patients to return to their normal activities faster and with less discomfort when compared to traditional procedures. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Monday, March 16, 5-6 p.m. – Dining with the Doctor: 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 conditions. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, March 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Sandwich Seminar: Knee and Hip Pain Relief
Speaker: Mark Davis, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., 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. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, March 18, 1-2 p.m. – Understanding Your Shoulder Pain
Speaker: Jeffrey Bentson, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
Are you tired of living with shoulder pain? Join Jeffrey Bentson, M.D., for lunch and a discussion on the diagnosis and treatment options for shoulder pain, including the latest surgical options. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, March 24, 4-5 p.m. – Chick Chat and Chocolate: Women’s Health Series
Speaker: Charlene Okomski, D.O., Obstetrics & Gynecology
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
Join Charlene Okomski, D.O., as she discusses age-related incontinence and pelvic dysfunctions in women. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, March 25, 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, call 941-637-2497.
Wednesday, March 25, 2-3 p.m. – 2 O’Clock Talk: Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases
Speaker: Christiano Caldeira, M.D., Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Learn about this disease and how you can live a healthier, more active life by becoming an involved participant in your care.. Free. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Thursday, March 26, 5-6 p.m. – Dining with the Doctor: The Importance of Colorectal Screening
Speaker: Alvaro Bada, M.D., Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of death for both men and women, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Learn why early detection, regular screening and/or testing is one of the most powerful weapons you can have. Free. To register, call 941-637-2497.
