July Event Calendar
–at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (June 27, 2014) – The public is invited to attend the following July events hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda (formerly Peace River and Charlotte Regional Medical Centers):
Tuesday, July 8 9:00 – 10:00a.m.
Pulmonary Diet Nutrition Class
The Wellness Center at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, 733 E. Olympia Avenue, Punta Gorda
Heart-healthy nutrition tips for those with pulmonary issues. Learn about heart-healthy, low-fat, and low-sodium food options and also how to read and understand food labels. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, July 8 2:00 – 3:00p.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.
Tuesday, July 15 9:00 – 10:00a.m.
Cardiac Diet Nutrition & Wellness Class
The Wellness Center at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, 733 E. Olympia Avenue, Punta Gorda
Heart-healthy nutrition tips for those with cardiac issues. Learn about heart-healthy, low-fat, and low-sodium food options and also how to read and understand food labels. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, July 15 11:30 – 1:00p.m.
Physician Lecture: The Role of Primary Care Physicians
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda
Speaker: Antoine Dakouny, M.D., Internal Medicine
A discussion on how to identify primary care physicians, the nature of services they provide, and changes that may be taking place in their medical practice. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, July 15 5:00 – 6:00p.m.
Physician Lecture and Demo: A Less Invasive Approach for Knee Pain
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte Conference Room, 2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte
Speaker: Nicholas Connors, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery
Regain your life with a treatment option that is less invasive than a total knee replacement and is available at only one hospital in Charlotte County. Attendees are invited to participate in a LIVE demonstration at the conclusion of Dr. Connors’ talk. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, July 16 5:30 – 6:30p.m.
Physician Forum: Answering Your Questions About Knee and Hip Pain
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, Medical Office Building 4th Floor Conference Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
Speaker: Mark Davis, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery
You’ve got questions? Dr. Mark Davis has answers! Come and learn to identify the various causes and symptoms of knee and hip pain and understand the different treatment options – both non-surgical and surgical. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, July 22 5:00 – 6:00p.m.
Physician Lecture: What is Heart Failure?
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte Conference Room, 2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte
Speaker: Christiano Caldeira, M.D., Cardiothoracic Surgery
The term “heart failure” can be frightening. It does not mean the heart has “failed” or stopped working. It means the heart does not pump as well as it should. 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.
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.BayfrontPuntaGorda.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 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. To learn more, visit: www.BayfrontPortCharlotte.com.
