Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda October Event Calendar
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2014) – The public is invited to attend the following October events hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda:
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 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, Oct. 7, 5-6 p.m. – Women and Heart Disease: Is There a Difference
Speakers: Paul Popper, M.D. and Deborah Jo Dunham, A.R.N.P., Cardiology
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
Heart disease claims the lives of more women than cancer, respiratory disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and accidents—combined—so don’t take a chance with your heart. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1-4 p.m. – Joint and Spine Symposium
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conference Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
Speakers: Merie Bridges, B.S.N., R.N., Director Joint & Spine; Steven Baker, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery; Stephen Schroering, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery; Robert Hansell, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery; Oscar Gamble, Director Wellness & Rehab
A panel of local experts will discuss advancements in a variety of joint surgeries and provide information on the Bayfront Health Joint & Spine Academy program. Body fat composition screenings and mini-massages will be available. Free, but pre-registration is required. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Monday, Oct. 13; Monday, Oct. 20; and Wednesday, Oct. 29, 4:30-7 p.m. – Eat. Think Pink. Ladies’ Night Out
Three dates and locations:
- Oct. 13 – Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 3rd Floor Breast Center, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
- Oct. 20 – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Outpatient Diagnostic Services Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
- Oct. 29 – Bayfront Health North Port, 15121 Tamiami Trail, North Port
Special event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ladies will have the opportunity to have a screening mammogram afterhours in a relaxed, spa-like atmosphere while enjoying complimentary mini-massages, skin and nail treatments, refreshments, and health tips. Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. A physician order is required. If the patient does not have a physician/provider, a list will be provided for the patient’s selection. All mammogram reports will be sent to the physician/provider and follow-ups are the responsibility of the patient. Call 941-637-2497 to register and make appointments.
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 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, Oct. 14, 2-3 p.m. – Lung Cancer Support Group
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 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, Oct. 14, 5-6 p.m. – One-on-One Answers About Hip and Knee Pain
Speaker: Mark J. Davis, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
Learn to identify the various causes and symptoms of hip and knee pain and understand the different treatment options – both non-surgical and surgical. Have your questions answered, one-on-one. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 4-5 p.m. – One-on-One Answers to Your Women’s Health Questions
Speaker: Ruben Guzman, M.D., Obstetrics & Gynecology
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
A woman’s health needs change depending on her age and stage of life. Ask questions and get answers. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 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, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. – Innovative Treatments for Orthopedic Surgery
Speaker: Ronald M. Constine, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery
Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda
If hip or knee pain is keeping you from doing the things you love, find out about the advanced orthopedic treatment options at Bayfront Health. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 5-6 p.m. – A Less Invasive Approach for Knee Pain (LIVE demo)
Speaker: Nicholas J. Connors, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
If knee pain is keeping you from doing the things you love, find out about the advanced orthopedic treatment options at Bayfront Health. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2-3 p.m. – Stroke Support Group
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 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.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 5-6 p.m. – Prostate Cancer and PSA: Why the controversy?
Speaker: Eric E. Coronato, D.O., Urology
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conference Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 5-6 p.m. – One-on-One Answers About Hip and Knee Pain
Speaker: Mark J. Davis, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Plaza, 4th Floor Conference Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
Learn to identify the various causes and symptoms of hip and knee pain and understand the different treatment options – both non-surgical and surgical. Have your questions answered, one-on-one. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 5-6 p.m. – Knee Disorders and Available Treatment Options: A Less Invasive Approach for Knee Pain (LIVE demo)
Speaker: Ronald M. Constine, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
If knee pain is keeping you from doing the things you love, find out about the advanced orthopedic treatment options at Bayfront Health. 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.
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.
