Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda May Event Calendar
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (April 15, 2015) – The public is invited to attend the following May events hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda:
Tuesday, May 5 and May 19, 9-10 a.m. – Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class
Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Avenue, Punta Gorda
Learn heart-healthy, low fat and low sodium food options. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, May 6, 1-2 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., Punta Gorda
Seconds count when it comes to surviving a stroke. Learn how to recognize signs and symptoms. Free. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Wednesday, May 6, 5-6 p.m. – Hip and knee pain? We have treatment options.
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 a 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. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Tuesday, May 12, 5-6 p.m. – Treatment Options for Foot and Ankle Disorders
Speaker: Steve Anthony, D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
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. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Tuesday, May 12, 9-10 a.m. – Pulmonary Diet Nutrition Class
Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Avenue, 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, May 12, 2-3 p.m. – Lung Cancer Support Group
Speaker: Robert Ball, D.O., Pain Management
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.
Wednesday, May 13, 5-6 p.m. – The Benefits of Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Speaker: Alvaro Bada, M.D., General Surgery
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a condition that may require surgery, you owe it to yourself to learn about all of your medical options, including less-invasive surgical treatments. Robotic-assisted technology combined with high definition 3D imaging allows our specially trained surgeons to perform complex procedures with smaller incisions, which can mean less pain and a quicker recovery when compared to traditional surgery. Free. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Tuesday, May 19, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – May You Have a Worry-Free Summer
Speaker: Christopher Constance, M.D., Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda
Love the skin you’re in and take care of it! Learn how to protect yourself from the sun and avoid skin cancer. Free. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Wednesday, May 20, 12-1 p.m. – Lunch and Learn: Changing the Way We Think About Mental Health
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
Many times people may not realize that their symptoms are being caused by a mental health condition and may feel ashamed to pursue help because of the stigma associated with mental illness. Come learn why early identification and intervention is important. Free. To register, call 941-637-2497.
Tuesday, May 26, 5-6 p.m. – Hip Hip Hooray: Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Hip Replacement
Speaker: Nicholas Connors, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
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, May 27, 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.
