Bayfront Health Announces March 5th Mini Medical School Lectures
PUNTA GORDA, FL (February 18, 2014) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda (formerly Peace River and Charlotte Regional Medical Centers) are pleased to offer free educational lectures on how to live a healthy, active life. Each week, our experts will present the latest information on a variety of heath topics and answer your questions.
On March 5, the following topics will be presented:
1 p.m. - “Prostate Biopsy” with Mark Melser, M.D., Urology
Learn the definition of a prostate biopsy, why and how it’s done, as well as expectations, risks, and results in detecting prostate cancer.
2:15 p.m. - “What Affordable Healthcare Means to You” with Suzanne Roberts, Exec. Director, Virginia B. Andes
Learn everything you need to get a grip on what the new law means for you. Learn about the Healthcare Insurance Marketplace, new coverage options, and all the other ABCs that will keep you in the know.
These lectures will take place in the Medical Office Plaza at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda (formerly Charlotte Regional Medical Center) located at 713 E. Marion Avenue, 4th floor, Punta Gorda. Each physician will hold a question and answer session following the lecture.
The lecture is free. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be served. Seating is limited. Attendees must register prior to the lecture by calling (941) 637-2497.
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 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. To learn more, visit: www.BayfrontPortCharlotte.com.
Bayfront Health, a newly created healthcare network of seven hospitals along Florida’s Gulf Coast, is committed to caring for more than 66,000 inpatients, 202,000 ER visits, nearly 57,000 surgeries and more than 500,000 outpatient visits each year. Additional benefits of the network include transfer agreements in the areas of trauma, pediatrics, stroke, cardiac, OB, NICU and mental health services, to name a few; residency and other educational and training opportunities for medical staff; and the establishment of specialty service line centers in the areas of epilepsy and robotic surgery.
