Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda February Event Calendar

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2016) – The public is invited to attend the following February events hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. To learn more about any of these events, visit BayfrontCharlotte.com.

Monday, February 1, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Don’t Block My Heart
Speaker: Christiano Caldeira, M.D., Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd.
Heart bypass surgery can be used to treat heart disease when your coronary arteries are blocked. What should you expect before, during and after? Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Tuesday, February 2 and February 16, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class
Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Avenue
Learn heart-healthy, low fat and low sodium food options. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Tuesday, February 2, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Get Your Joints Moving
Speaker: Mark Davis, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave.
Learn to identify various causes, symptoms and treatment options for hip and knee pain. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Wednesday, February 3, 1:00 to 2:00 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.
Seconds count when it comes to surviving a stroke. Learn how to recognize signs and symptoms. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Wednesday, February 3, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Robotic Assisted Surgery for Knee and Hip Pain
Speaker: Nicholas Connors, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd.
Learn how robotic arm technology is taking the fear out of knee and hip surgery. See a LIVE demonstration following the presentation. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Saturday, February 6, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – 8th Annual Pantyhose-Free Zone Women’s Expo
Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte
It’s the ultimate day out for women! Free. Those interested in having a booth, please call 941-637-2534.

Tuesday, February 9, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Pulmonary Diet Nutrition Class
Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., 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, February 9, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Lung Cancer Support Group
Speaker: Antoine Dakouny, M.D., Internal Medicine
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave.
Find out what support and ssistance is available to you and your family, and how others are coping. No registration required. Free. For details, call 941-637-9575.

Thursday, February 11, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Getting Rid of the Blues: Varicose Veins
Speaker: Justin Boccardo, M.D., Vascular Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd.
Treatment for varicose veins, pain and swelling. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Tuesday, February 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Brain Over Matter: Carotid Artery Disease
Speaker: Justin Boccardo, M.D., Vascular Surgeon
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St.
Carotid artery disease is a serious health problem because it can cause a stroke. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Thursday, February 18, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. – Emotions of the Heart
Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, Aerobics Room, 733 E. Olympia Ave.
Protect your heart from negative emotions. Learn beneficial ways to deal with stress and anger. Free. Call 941-637-2497.

Tuesday, February 23, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. – What’s on your plate?
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave.
Join us for a talk on the distortion of portions and begin to modify what you are eating for less calories and a healthier meal. Body Mass Index screenings will follow the lecture. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Wednesday, February 24, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Stroke Support Group
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave.
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.

Wednesday, February 24, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Heart Failure: What You Need to Know
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd.
Don’t be a statistic. Learn the signs and symptoms of heart failure and treatment options available. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Thursday, February 25, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Get Active: Advanced Techniques for Arthritis of the Knee and Hip
Speaker: Ronald Constine, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd.
Suffering from arthritis of the knee or hip? Learn ways to target those painful areas. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Monday, February 29, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Should you be worried about stomach polyps?
Speaker: Tiffani Shelton, D.O., General Surgeon
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave.
Depending on the type of stomach polyp you have, treatment might involve removing the polyp or monitoring it for changes. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.

Wednesdays, February 10, 17 and 24, Noon to 1:00 p.m. – One-on-One with Doctor Davis
Speaker: Mark Davis, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave.
Have your questions answered one-on-one for all your hip and knee ailments. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.