Here's To Your Health -- July 2001-December 2001

August 22 Let's Play

This group discusses ways to strengthen the parent-child relationship, methods to improve the family's communication and coping skills, and provides tools for the family to have fun together.

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

September 5 Children and Divorce
Would you like to learn strategies for helping your child through divorce? This class is aimed at parents considering, in the process, or having gone through a divorce. The primary focus will be on how to help you and your child work through the complex and practical issues surrounding divorce.

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Gill Jones Building Highway 17, North, Winter Haven
Speaker: Deborah Park, LMFT Behavioral Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital

September 19 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: Chain of Lakes Complex, South Entrance, Winter Haven
Speaker: Jeff Reddout, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, ESTEEM Program, Winter Haven Hospital

September 20 New Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment

Learn about the exciting new procedure of sentinel node mapping and biopsy and its benefits to women with breast cancer.

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

September 27 Advances in the Treatment of Prostate
Cancer and Impotence

Dr. Lotenfoe will discuss the latest advances in the treatment of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.

Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Eagle Ridge Mall Conference Center, Lake Wales
Speaker: Richard R. Lotenfoe, M.D., F.A.C.S., Urologist

October 3 Stress Management
Family, work, school, friends, bills the number of things we have to do in a day can be overwhelming. How do we balance our lives and meet our obligations without becoming "distressed"? This program will explore techniques to manage the stress in our lives and achieve a healthy balance.

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Chain of Lakes Complex, South Entrance, Winter Haven
Speaker: Cindy Parsons, ARNP, Behavioral Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital

October 17 Understanding Alzheimers and Other Dementias
Dr. Reddout, a clinical neuropsychologist, will talk about the diagnosis and treatment of various dementing conditions, including Alzheimer's, Pick's, Huntington's and Parkinson's. Learn what you can do to prevent or slow down these and other dementias. Become aware of the difference between reversible and irreversible dementias. Information will be available to help you know what to do and how to access help. There will be extensive question and answer time available.

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Education Classrooms A-D, Winter Haven Hospital
Speaker: Jeff Reddout, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, ESTEEM Program, Winter Haven Hospital

October 18 Building Strong Bones
Build up your defenses against osteoporosis with proper medical management, nutrition, and exercise.

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Regency Medical Center, Winter Haven
Speaker: Dr. Vincent Gatto, M.D., Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Kathleen Kort, Physical Therapist

November 13 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 and Alice Hearn, P.T., B.S., Director of Winter Haven Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

November 13 Diabetes and the Eye
Dr. Fischer will discuss possible complications of the eye in the individual with diabetes.

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven Frank Fischer, III, M.D., Ophthalmologist

November 14 School Violence
Many people are concerned about the safety of their children and the growing violence that is being reported in our schools throughout the country. How can this problem be recognized and addressed? What can others do to notice possible signs and symptoms that might be a "red flag" in the potential for violent behavior? Join us and explore these issues.

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Lakeland Library, Lake Morton, Lakeland
Speaker: Kevin VanKorlaar, LMHC, Behavioral Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital

November 15 Healthy Holiday Cooking Demonstration

Put your health and well being at the top of this holiday season's list. Learn how to get through the festivities without feeling like a stuffed turkey yourself. Obtain information on vegetarian delights and a variety of other good nutrition tips. Learn about some healthy desserts and enjoy wholesome food samples.

Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Eagle Ridge Mall Conference Center, Lake Wales
Speaker: Robert Barbeau, MPH, Head Chef, Lake Wales Medical Centers

November 28 Relationship Survival Skills
Do you frequently feel like your relationship is "Survivor Island" and you want to vote off your significant other? If so, join us in learning new skills to construct a solid alliance with your mate.

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Lakeland Library, Lake Morton, Lakeland
Speaker: Jana Whiddon, LMHC, Behavioral Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital

December 5 Celebrating Your Life
Fun and practical ways of embracing your life with passion and vibrancy despite the trials of daily life. This class teaches you ways to live a happy and healthy life.

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Gill Jones Building, Highway 17, North, Winter Haven
Speaker: Deborah Park, LMFT
Behavioral Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital

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