February 5 Are You Experiencing Leg Pain? The Chronic Effects of "Peripheral Arterial Disease". Learn the new innovative treatments of angioplasty.

Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: Panagiotis Iakovidis M.D., Thoracic/Vascular Surgeon

February 19 Infant Mental Health Does the term "infant mental health" make you think of a baby on a couch talking to Dr. Freud about all his or her problems? So, what is infant mental health? In it's simplest terms it's about relationship promoting and supporting nurturing relationships for all infants. It's about ensuring the first relationship is a solid base for the next one and all the ones in the future. It's about learning to trust that our physical and emotional needs will be met. And it's about being able to use those trusting relationships to become healthy, productive adults.

Time: 6:30 PM
Where: Sweet Center, 1201 First Street, S. , Winter Haven
Speaker: Liz Craig, LMHC, Behavioral Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital

February 26 When the Spirit is Willing but the Heart Is Not Successfully Managing Heart Failure.

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Nora Mayo Hall, Winter Haven
Speakers: Marie Mixon, MSN, ARNP-C, Nurse Practitioner Edgar H. Willard, III, M.D., FACP, FACC, FCCP, Medical Cardiologist

February 27 Does It Stick Out Like A Sore Thumb? Stuart Patterson, M.D. will discuss common diagnosis for thumb pain, causes, and treatment including surgical options. Ms. Richter will discuss prevention, conservative treatment approaches, and post surgical therapy.

Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speakers: Stuart D. Patterson, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon Melanie Richter, OTR/L, Winter Haven Hospital Outpatient Rehab Services

March 5 Incontinence Management Vincent Gatto, M.D. will speak on the causes of incontinence and surgical interventions to correct difficult cases. Mandy Cilliers will speak on pelvic strengthening programs and diet changes which can sometimes elimate the need for surgery.

Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speakers: Vincent Gatto, M.D., Obstetrician/Gynecologist Mandy Cilliers , OTR/L, ESTEEM Program

March 6 Common Foot Problems Dr. Wellens will discuss common foot problems in a variety of age groups, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Symptoms associated with (bunion deformity) hammertoes, heel spurs, plantar fasiitis, Morton's neuromas, arthrictic disorders, ankle pain, and lateral ankle instability will be covered. The lecture includes multiple clinical slides of these conditions and a discussion on conservative versus surgical treatments. Prevention, functional orthotic bracing as well as new surgical techniques in foot and ankle surgery will be discussed.

Time: 1:30 PM
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: Tatiana Wellens, DPM, Podiatris

March 7 ADHD Please join us for this educational session which will offer you information on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. We will discuss what the signs and symptoms are, what strategies you can use to help manage the symptoms, and how this disorder affects many areas of someone's life.

Time: 6:30 PM
Where: Chain of Lakes Complex, South Entrance, Winter Haven
Speaker: Cindy Parsons, ARNP, Behavioral Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital

April 2 Preventative Medicine What You Do, and Don't Need. Current recommendations for preventative care and how to lead a healthy life.

Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: Donald Clark, M.D., Family Practitioner, Winter Haven Family Health Center

April 10 Relax NOW!! Thirty minutes of quick, effective ways to reduce stress on and off the job. This training will consist of a composite of short activities taken from various disciplines including yoga, imagery, and music. These elements can be combined or used separately ? you choose. Dress comfortably.

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Sweet Center, 1201 First St, S, Winter Haven
Speaker: Carolyn Kohlenhoefer, M. Ed., LPC, NCC Vocational Specialist

April 16 Caring for the Diabetic Foot An educational lecture on preventative care and medical management of diabetic foot problems.

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: James Koon, DPM

May 8 Memory Fitness Over 40: Dr. Reddout describes practical ways to maximize your memory skills for the long haul. Learn how to keep your edge and stay sharp and have fun doing it. You will be able to practice techniques during the presentation, which will feature lots of interaction between the presenter and the audience.

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: Jeff Reddout, PhD, Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, ESTEEM Program, Winter Haven Hospital

June 4 Do YOU Sit at Your Job and Have a Pain in the Neck? A discussion on the causes and effects of posture and it's relationship to upper back and neck pain. What you can do about it.

Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: Alice Hearn, P.T., B.S., Director of Winter Haven Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

June 13 New Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment Learn about the benefits of sentinel node mapping and biopsy to women with breast cancer.

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Regency Medical Center, Winter Haven
Speaker: Vincent Carifi, M.D., Surgeon