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thelearningseries
The Learning
Series lectures are free to
anyone in our community. To attend any Learning Series lecture you
must pre-register. To do so, please call The Winter Haven Hospital
Health Connection at (863) 291-6705 or 1 (800) 416-6705. The Learning
Series lectures are made possible through the generous donations
of local businesses and individuals to the Winter Haven Hospital
Foundation.
January
9 Advances
in the Treatment of Arthritis of the Hip and Knee
This talk
encompasses arthritis of the hip and knee and internal derangement,
including the role of arthroscopic surgery and management of those
individuals with previously failed hip and knee surgeries.
Time: 1:00
PM
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: Samuel
S. Messieh, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon
Alice Hearn, P.T., Director of Mid-Florida Outpatient
Rehab Services
January
10 Stress!!!
Bang Head Here!
Learn
about the unhealthy effects of negative stress and how to reduce
it in your life. You'll learn about positive stress and practice
coping techniques.
Time: 7:00
PM
Where: Lakeland
Public Library, Lake Morton, Lakeland
Speaker: Jeff
Reddout, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, ESTEEM
Program
Winter Haven Hospital
January 18 Understanding
Glaucoma & Cataracts
See
the latest treatment options for these two potentially serious eye
conditions.
Time: 4:00 PM
Where: Regency
Medical Center, Winter Haven
Speaker: Ben
Crowder, M.D., Ophthalmologist
January 24 Adult
ADHD
Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder starts in childhood, but as many
as one third of the sufferers continue to have symptoms as adults.
People with ADHD are easily distracted, have problems finishing
tasks and are sometimes too disorganized to accomplish anything.
ADHD can be treated with stimulants, but there are now two non-addicting
medications that work well with this illness. Learn more about this
disorder and the treatment.
Time: 7:00
PM
Where: Chain
of Lakes Complex-South Entrance, Winter Haven
Speaker: Lawrence
Erlich, M.D., Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Division, Winter Haven
Hospital
February 6 Neck
Pain, Back Pain and Pinched Nerves
A discussion
of the symptoms, signs, testing and treatment of common disorders
of the spine.
Time: 1:00
PM
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speakers: John
Amann, M.D. FACS, Neurosurgeon and Kathleen Kort, Physical Therapist
February 7 School
Behaviors
Many
people are concerned about the safety of their child(ren) and the
growing violence that is being reported throughout the country in
our schools. How can this problem be addressed? What can parents
do to notice possible signs and symptoms in their own child that
might be a "red flag" for them and the potential of violent behavior?
This presentation will explore some of these issues that have to
be addressed.
Time: 7:00
PM
Where: Chain
of Lakes Complex-South Entrance, Winter Haven
Speaker: Kevin
VanKorlaar, LMHC, Behavioral Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital
February 15 Eye
Care for the 21st Century
Learn
about common vision problems and their latest treatments.
Time: 4:00
PM
Where: Regency
Medical Center, Winter Haven
Speaker: John
McGetrick, M.D., Ophthalmologist
February 21 Rewriting
your Relationships
Do
you feel like your relationship is the same old story? Even though
you can't start from a blank slate, there are many things you can
do to improve the relationship you have. Learn how to turn those
ideas of your ideal relationship from fiction into reality.
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Lakeland
Public Library, Lake Morton, Lakeland
Speaker: Jana
Whiddon, LMHC, Behavioral Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital
February 27 Horizons
in Cardiac Interventions and Surgery
What's
the latest and greatest in treating heart disease?
Time: 7:00
PM
Where: Nora
Mayo Hall, Winter Haven
Speaker: Speaker
to be announced
March 6 Strokes,
Tumors and Other Conditions That Might Require Brain Surgery After
50
A review
of pathologies that may require a Neurosurgeon's service in the
over 50 population.
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: William
Brennan, M.D., Neurosurgeon
March
7 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: Chain
of Lakes Complex-South Entrance, Winter Haven
Speaker: Jeff
Reddout, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist
ESTEEM Program, Winter Haven Hospital
March 15 Achieving
Bladder Control
If
you are one of the millions of women with a bladder control problem,
you will want to learn about outpatient surgery for stress urinary
incontinence.
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Regency
Medical Center, Winter Haven
Speaker: Vincent
Gatto, M.D., Obstetrician/Gynecologist
March 21 Children
and Divorce
Divorce
affects everyone. Learn how families can adjust to the losses and
cope with new additions. Understand signs of distress and ways to
develop healthy and satisfying relationships.
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Lakeland
Public Library, Lake Morton, Lakeland
Speaker: Pam
Criss, LCSW, Behavioral Health Division,Winter Haven Hospital
March 22 Cholesterol
Discussion *See
page 13 for information about screenings.
Dr.
Johnson will explain what the numbers mean and what can be done
about them.
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Eagle
Ridge Mall Conference Center, Lake Wales
Speaker: Gary
Johnson, M.D., FACC, FCCP, FACP
April 4 Stress
& Life
Learn
how to manage stress without it managing you. This presentation
will provide suggestions and techniques on how to deal with stress
in our hectic society.
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: Debbie
Burton, ARNP, Behavioral Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital
April 10 Do
You Sit at Your Job and Have Pain in the Neck?
A discussion
on the causes and effects of posture and its 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, PT, Director of Mid-Florida Outpatient Rehab Services
April 18 Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Does
your child's behavior seem different than that of other children?
You owe it to yourself and your child to find out more about this.
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Chain
of Lakes Complex-South Entrance, Winter Haven
Speaker: Gregory
Harris, LMHC, Behavioral Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital
April 19 Foot
Care: Common Problems
Hear
about treatments for bunions, hammertoes, growths, nail infections
and other foot ailments.
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Regency
Medical Center, Winter Haven
Speaker: James
Koon, D.P.M., Podiatrist
April 26 Hazardous
Marine Life
A talk
for divers and swimmers on medical problems associated with water
sports.
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Eagle
Ridge Mall Conference Center, Lake Wales
Speakers: Robert
Lerner, M.D., FACS, Orthopedic Surgeon
May
10 Simplifying
Life: Moms Need it Most
Mothers
wear many hats and care for many people, often forgetting the importance
of caring for themselves. Join us and let us help you simplify and
enjoy! Gift for all moms attending.
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Regency
Medical Center, Winter Haven
Speaker: Susan
Dantzler, Assistant Manager, Regency Wellness Center
May 16 Living
Life to The Fullest
Dr.
Reddout will help you discover your deepest values and dreams, the
things in life you feel are supremely important. You will learn
how to translate these values into a model for visioning, goal-setting
and action in your life. Learn how to identify and get rid of the
things that are draining you. Learn how to fill your life with things
that you feel passionate about and that allow you to share your
greatest gift.
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: Jeff
Reddout, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist,
ESTEEM Program, Winter Haven Hospital.
May 24 Neck
and Back Pain After 50 From a Surgeon's View
Review
of degenerative disease in the spine, explaining the more common
problems and treatments versus when surgery is indicated.
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Eagle
Ridge Mall Conference Center, Lake Wales
Speaker: Lloyd
Maliner, M.D., Neurosurgeon
June
5 Repetitive
Motion Injuries
An
occupational therapists view of common injuries associated with
repetitive motion, i.e.: tennis elbow, carpal tunnel and tendonitis.
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: Melanie
Richter, Occupational Therapist
For
more information about the Learning Series, call The
Winter Haven Hospital Health Connection at (863) 291-6705 or 1 (800)
416-6705.
You can also access our website at www.winterhavenhospital.com
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