Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda September Event Calendar
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (Aug. 28, 2014) – The public is invited to attend the following September events hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda (formerly Peace River and Charlotte Regional Medical Centers):
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 9-10 a.m. – Cardiac Diet Nutrition & Wellness Class The Wellness Center at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda Learn heart-healthy, low fat and low sodium food options. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2-3 p.m. – 2 O’clock Talk: Advances in Surgery for Women Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte The minimally invasive surgery techniques performed at Bayfront Health give you advantages not found anywhere else in Charlotte County. Smaller incisions, less pain, and a quicker recovery—now that’s a beautiful thing. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, Sept. 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, Sept. 9, 2-3 p.m. – Lung Cancer Support Group Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, Medical Office Building 4th Floor Conference Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda A support group for those diagnosed with or recovering from lung cancer. Free. No registration required.
Thursday, Sept. 11, 5-6 p.m. – Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatments for Bowell Incontinence and Pelvic Disorders Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte Fecal incontinence can be embarrassing, but don’t shy away from talking to your doctor. Treatments are available that can improve your quality of life. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, Sept. 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, Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Sandwich Seminar: What is Heart Failure? Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda About 550,000 people are diagnosed with heart failure each year, and it is the leading cause of hospitalization in people older than 65. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatment options. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 5-6 p.m. – The Future of Cardiac Surgery Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte Advances in health technology have increased exponentially over the last decade and continue to do so here in Charlotte County. Learn what the future holds for you and cardiac surgery. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2-3 p.m. – Stroke Support Group Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, Medical Office Building 4th Floor Conference 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. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
About Bayfront Health Punta Gorda
Located in Punta Gorda, Bayfront Health Punta Gorda (formerly Charlotte Regional Medical Center) is a full-service hospital dedicated to abiding by the mission of: Caring professionals dedicated to serving our community. Founded in 1947, 208-bed Bayfront Health Punta Gorda is Joint Commission Accredited and an award-winning hospital, with stroke services, orthopedics, and respiratory programs earning national distinction. At Bayfront Health, we are united to bring state-of-the-art care to Florida's Gulf communities. To learn more, visit www.BayfrontCharlotte.com.
About Bayfront Health Port Charlotte
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte (formerly Peace River Regional Medical Center) is a 254-bed Joint Commission Accredited full-service hospital that is more than a provider of medical excellence; it is where people come to be cared for and cared about. With expert physicians and staff in cardiovascular services, orthopedics and spine, emergency care, and women’s services, and through strategic partnerships with Shands/UF, All Children’s Specialists-Johns Hopkins Medicine, Florida Advanced Cardiothoracic (FACT) Surgery, and now Bayfront Health, we are united to bring state-of-the-art care to Florida's Gulf communities.
