Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda January Event Calendar
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2014) – The public is invited to attend the following January events hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda:
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 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, Jan. 6, 5-6 p.m. – 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
Join Dr. Connors for dinner and 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.
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 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, Jan. 13, 2-3 p.m. – Lung Cancer Support Group
Speaker: Lohaliz Bobe, M.D., Pulmonologist
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.
Tuesday, Jan 13, 5-6 p.m. – Health Insurance Marketplace Information
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
The Health Insurance Marketplace provides U.S. citizens access to affordable health insurance coverage. Learn more about the available options and how to sign up. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1-2 p.m. – What You Should Know About Shoulder Pain
Speaker: Jeffrey Bentson, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
Do you suffer from shoulder pain and have trouble doing simple day-to-day activities? Join us 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.
Monday, Jan 19, 5-6 p.m. – Health Insurance Marketplace Information
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
The Health Insurance Marketplace provides U.S. citizens access to affordable health insurance coverage. Learn more about the available options and how to sign up. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Advances in Robotic Surgery for Women
Speaker: Ruben Guzman, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda
The minimally invasive surgery techniques performed at Bayfront Health give you advantages not found anywhere else in Charlotte County. Experience smaller incisions, less pain and a quicker recovery when compared to traditional surgery. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 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, Jan. 28, 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.
