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January, February, March 2016 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Healthy Happenings is a series of educational health and wellness programs offered throughout the year.

1 January, February, March 2016 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Healthy Happenings is a series of educational health and wellness programs offered throughout the year. All programs are open to the public and require a reservation. Register at or (813) , unless alternate registration information is provided. To receive updates and information about new events, sign up for our enewsletter on our website or scan this QR code with your smartphone. JANUARY TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 Bellies, Bladders and Bowels...Oh My! Time: 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Location: Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital, Conference Room 2nd Floor, 2700 Healing Way, Presenter: Lynn Deang, DPT Did you know that 10% of men and 25% of women suffer from a pelvic floor disorder? These can range from urinary frequency and urgency, pelvic pain, low back pain and incontinence to pelvic organ prolapse. Join us for an informative discussion about these issues and advances in treatment options. FREE Dinner provided.

Healthy Happenings programs are open to the public and require a reservation. Register at www.fhwesleychapel.org/events or (813) 929-5432, unless alternate registration information is provided.

Strategies include the current best practices in fitness, nutrition and lifestyle to help you shed unwanted pounds.

2 Healthy Happenings programs are open to the public and require a reservation. Register at or (813) , unless alternate registration information is provided. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 Optimizing Fat Loss, Presenter: Matthew Luckie, MS, CSCS, EP-C Get ready for the latest research-backed strategies to kick fat loss into high gear. Strategies include the current best practices in fitness, nutrition and lifestyle to help you shed unwanted pounds. FREE for Members of the Health & Wellness Center, $5 for Non-Members TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 Glaucoma, A Silent Thief of Vision, Presenter: Gretta Fridman, M.D Did you know Glaucoma affects an estimated 2.2 million people in the United States. Glaucoma symptoms that occur suddenly can include blurry vision, halos around lights, intense eye pain, nausea and vomiting. Join us to learn about the symptoms and treatments of glaucoma to find out if you may be at risk. FREE- Lunch Provided

Childbirth Education Prepared Childbirth (3-week series) Tuesdays, January 5 - January 19, February 9 - February 23, March 1 - March 15** 6:00-9:00 pm Condensed Prepared Childbirth (1-day class)

process unfolds using real birth stories, helpful partner support tips, what to expect from common medical procedures and much more.

3 Childbirth Education Prepared Childbirth (3-week series) Tuesdays, January 5 - January 19, February 9 - February 23, March 1 - March 15** 6:00-9:00 pm Condensed Prepared Childbirth (1-day class) Sunday, January 24, February 21, March 20 1:00-5:00 pm Better Breastfeeding (1-night class) Tuesday, January 26, February 23, March 22 6:00-9:00 pm Learn about the stages of labor, how the birth process unfolds using real birth stories, helpful partner support tips, what to expect from common medical procedures and much more. ** On March 15th, this class will be held in the Health & Wellness Center conference rooms. *Fees Apply TO REGISTER FOR CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION, PLEASE CALL (813) TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 Living a Healthy, Balanced Life, Presenter: Meredith Bartolomei, MA, CEP, EP-C CREATION Health is a faith-based program based on eight guiding principles that will form healthy balanced lives. Learn great tips on improving your overall health so you can live a longer, healthier life. FREE

FEBRUARY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Heart-Healthy Cooking Demo Celebrating American Heart Month Presenter: Executive Chef Jerry Dzialo and Denise Doman, RD A heart healthy diet can be both delicious and

Watch a cooking demonstration, sample the menu items, and leave with tried and true recipes that you can make at home. FREE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Is Your Cholesterol Putting you at Risk?

High cholesterol is a major controllable risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Learn about symptoms, preventions and treatments of high cholesterol.

4 FEBRUARY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Heart-Healthy Cooking Demo Celebrating American Heart Month Presenter: Executive Chef Jerry Dzialo and Denise Doman, RD A heart healthy diet can be both delicious and nutritious. Executive Chef, Jerry Dzialo and Registered Dietitian, Denise Doman will show you how to prepare healthy dishes that are sure to please. Watch a cooking demonstration, sample the menu items, and leave with tried and true recipes that you can make at home. FREE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Is Your Cholesterol Putting you at Risk? Celebrating American Heart Month Presenter: Hesham A Fakhri, MD Too much cholesterol can put you at risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the United States. High cholesterol is a major controllable risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Learn about symptoms, preventions and treatments of high cholesterol. FREE- Lunch Provided TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Heart Attack and Stroke... Are you at Risk? Celebrating American Heart Month Presenter: Chetan Khamare, MD If you had a heart attack or stroke would you recognize the symptoms? Heart disease is the number one cause of death, stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the nation. Join Dr.Khamare as he discusses the risk and symptoms that could save your life! FREE- Lunch Provided

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Starting or Improving Your Walking/ Running Program Time: 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Location: Health & Wellness Presenter: Jacob Geisler MS, EP-C There s always room for improving our skills to make walking or running more effective and more fun.

MARCH TUESDAY, MARCH 8 How to Eat Organic on a Budget, Presenter: Megen Erwine, RDN, LDN Going organic is a great way to avoid toxins in your food and it s not as costly as you may think.

5 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Starting or Improving Your Walking/ Running Program Time: 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Location: Health & Wellness Presenter: Jacob Geisler MS, EP-C There s always room for improving our skills to make walking or running more effective and more fun. Learn how to effectively start a program, plan for a new goal and deal with nagging injuries. Free for Members of the Health & Wellness Center, $5 for Non-Members. MARCH TUESDAY, MARCH 8 How to Eat Organic on a Budget, Presenter: Megen Erwine, RDN, LDN Going organic is a great way to avoid toxins in your food and it s not as costly as you may think. Join registered dietitian Megen Erwine to learn practical ways to eat organically without breaking the bank. Free for Members of the Health & Wellness Center, $5 for Non-Members. eflash Digital Health by Florida Hospital 10 Health Topics. Sign up now for digital health information by ! Fitness Diabetes Aging Well Orthopedics Heart Health Spinal Health General Health Women s Health Weight Management Youth Sports Medicine Text: FHWC to You will receive a text message back with a link to an online sign-up form. OR Use your smart-phone to scan this QR code and complete the form.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Protect Your Bottom Line Presenter: Joseph S.

Find out about risk factors, symptoms and screenings that can save your life.

Discover just how important fitness is to the prevention and treatment of heart disease and other coronary issues.

6 TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Protect Your Bottom Line Presenter: Joseph S. Cody, MD Gastroenterology Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, but it doesn t have to be. Find out about risk factors, symptoms and screenings that can save your life. FREE- Lunch Provided TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Fitness to Improve Your Heart Health Presenter: Nicolas Santacruz, MS, EP-C Want to avoid heart disease? Then take action. Discover just how important fitness is to the prevention and treatment of heart disease and other coronary issues. FREE for Health & Wellness Center Members, $5 for Non-Members TUESDAY, MARCH 29 Deep Venous Thrombosis and Chronic Venous Disease: Know the Risk! Time:12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Location: Health & Wellness Presenter: Brian D. Park, MD, RPVI Do you have swelling in your legs and ankles? Tight feeling calves or itchy painful legs? Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Deep Venous Thrombosis are the two most common chronic venous diseases that affect your feet and legs. Find out about the symptoms and treatments of this dangerous disease. FREE- Lunch Provided

ONGOING PROGRAMS THURSDAYS, JANUARY 7 - MARCH 24 Diabetes Self-Management Program, 4-Part Series Time: 6:00 pm 8:30 pm, Thursdays Join us to learn how to manage your diabetes and mitigate its effects.

7 ONGOING PROGRAMS THURSDAYS, JANUARY 7 - MARCH 24 Diabetes Self-Management Program, 4-Part Series Time: 6:00 pm 8:30 pm, Thursdays Join us to learn how to manage your diabetes and mitigate its effects. May be covered by insurance with physician prescription. Please call (813) to reserve your space. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 AND MARCH 2 Breast Cancer Support Group Time: 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Location: The Center for Women s Health, Wellness Plaza at Florida Hospital, 2700 Healing Way, Ste 102, Please register in advance at (813) JANUARY 13 AND MARCH 9 Smoking Cessation: Tools to Quit Time: 5:30 pm 7:30 pm Tools to Quit is a free, specially designed two-hour quit-smoking program that helps participants plan their quitting, process establish goals and learn strategies that will help them succeed. To register, call (813) ext. 208 or kkluttz@gnahec.org. For additional information about the class, visit gnahec.org. 1st Tuesday of Every Month Caregiver Support Group Time: 10:00 am 11:30 pm Come join this free support group for family and friends caring for a loved one with Alzheimer s disease or dementia. Please register by calling (813)

Upcoming Events: April, May, June 2014

Upcoming Events: April, May, June 2014 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Our Healthy Happenings educational health and wellness programs are offered throughout the year. All programs are open to the public and require