LOCAL HEALTH CALENDAR
ADVENTHEALTH
AdventHealth has returned to a combination of in-person and virtual health talks. AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills offer free virtual health talks to be broadcast on AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills’ Facebook pages. https://www.facebook.com/AdventHealthZephyrhills/. https://www.facebook.com/AdventHealthDadeCity//
ASK THE EXPERTS - WOMEN’S HEALTH: 2 to 3 p.m. May 26, AdventHealth Dade City, Classrooms 107 and 108, 13020 Fort King Road, Dade City. Free. Register at 833-300-2371 or visit AHDadeCity.com. Guest Speakers: Jennifer Roller, M.D.; Elizabeth John, M.D.; Mona McCullough, M.D.; M. Olga Villa, M.D.
CORNERSTONE HOSPICE
Cornerstone Hospice offers support groups via Zoom to help community members who may be struggling in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties. Participants must be age 18 or older, unless otherwise specified. The support groups are free and open to the public. Advance registration is required by emailing bereavement@cshospice.org or by calling the Cornerstone Bereavement Department at 866-742-6655. Once registered, participants will receive log-in instructions. www.CornerstoneHospice.org.
YOUTH GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 3 p.m. first and third Mondays, ages 6-11.
TEEN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 5 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, ages 12-17.
TEEN TALKS SUPPORT GROUP: 3:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, ages 12-17.
WOMEN’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 11 a.m. first and third Tuesdays, 10 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays.
ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: noon second and fourth Wednesdays, 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays.
LOSS OF A PARENT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 9 a.m. third Fridays, For adults who have lost a parent.
LOSS OF SPOUSE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 11 a.m. Thursdays.
MINDFUL MONDAYS: 8 a.m. Mondays, open to anyone.
GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE
Good Shepherd Hospice provides grief support for bereaved families and friends in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties. All support groups are free. Individual counseling with a bereavement specialist is available in person following Centers for Disease Control guidelines or through Zoom video or phone. Registration is required for all support groups due to limited availability. For more information and to register, call 863-968-1739 or 1-800-464-3994 or visit the calendar at www.chaptershealth.org.
ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS: Closed-format, eight-week support groups for adults grieving the loss of a loved one.
POLK AND HIGHLANDS COUNTIES IN PERSON: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays, through June 8, The Bethany Center, 450 Arneson Ave., Auburndale. 10:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays, through June 7, Lakeland Hospice House 3450 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. 10:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays, to June 7, Lake Ashton Health and Fitness Center 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd, Winter Haven. 10:30 to noon, Tuesdays, through June 7, Good Shepherd Hospice Sun Room, 3003 Herring Ave., Sebring.
POLK, HIGHLANDS AND HARDEE COUNTIES VIRTUAL: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, to June 7.
POLK COUNTY IN PERSON: 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 16, children and teens ages 5 to 17, The Bethany Center, 450 Arneson Ave., Auburndale.
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE IN PERSON: 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 21, Lakeland Hospice House, 3450 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT VIRTUAL: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 26, June 9, 23.
GRUPO DE APOYO EN ESPAÑOL PARA ADULTOS QUE DESEAN SUPERAR PÉRDIDA Y DUELO EN PERSONA: El martes, 7 de Junio 5:30 - 7 p.m. Lakeland Hospice House 3450 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. VIRTUAL: El martes, 21 de Junio 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH
Lakeland Regional Health is offering free support group meetings and informational programs via Zoom.
BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP: 12:30 p.m. May 25, via Zoom. Register at myLRH.org/Events..Free. Learn breastfeeding tips from LRH certified lactation consultants and share your experiences and questions with other moms.
STOP THE BLEED: 1 p.m. May 26. Via Zoom. Login information sent upon registration. Free. Register at myLRH.org/Events. The Bleeding Control Basics Course is designed for those who have little or no medical training, but who may be called upon to provide initial trauma care and bleeding control.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN DELIVERING AT LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH: 6:30 p.m. May 26. Via Zoom. Login information sent upon registration. Free. Register at myLRH.org/Event. Labor and delivery nurses provide guidance and support.
WATSON CLINIC
Watson Clinic hosts classes for new and expectant parents. Open exclusively to Watson Clinic patients. For additional information on these or additional special events and education opportunities, visit WatsonClinic.com/Events.
PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 28, 5 West Conference Room, Watson Clinic Main, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lakeland. $50 per couple, includes workbook, coupons and educational information. Confirmation is provided upon receipt of payment. Covers various concerns experienced during pregnancy, labor and delivery, as well as provide information on breathing techniques, labor pains and medication options during delivery. Recommended for those who are at least 28 weeks pregnant. Taught by a licensed registered nurse. Call 863-904-6229 or 862-904-6226 to submit payment; 863-393-9475 for additional information on classes.
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