September
26
ADHD
An educational
session on
Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity
Disorder. A
discussion
on signs and
symptoms and
strategies
that can be
used to help
manage the
symptoms.
Time: 6:30
P.M.
Where: Sweet
Center, 1201
1st St. S,
Winter Haven
Speaker: Cindy
Parsons, ARNP,
Behavioral
Health Division,
Winter Haven
Hospital
September
26
DonŐt Die of
Embarrassment
Early detection
is the key
to colon cancer
survival. Learn
what you need
to know about
this lifesaving
information.
Time: 10:00
A.M.
Where: Eagle
Ridge Mall
Conference
Center, Lake
Wales
Speaker: Sunil
Nihalani, M.D.,
Internal Medicine
October
8
Neck and Back
Pain After
50: A SurgeonŐs
View
A discussion
on common causes
of neck and
back pain in
the mature
adult, and
possible surgical
interventions.
Time: 1:00
P.M.
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital
Auditorium,
Winter Haven
Speaker: Lloyd
Maliner, M.D.,
Neurosurgery,
Neurology and
Neurosurgery
Associates,
P.A.
October
15
OsteoArthritis
A talk that
will focus
on the use
of conservative
measures to
decrease arthritis
pain and increase
function so
that you can
continue a
reasonably
active lifestyle.
Time: 10:00
A.M.
Where: Eagle
Ridge Mall
Conference
Center, Lake
Wales
Speaker: Chris
Jessee, MSPT,
Lake Wales
Medical Centers
Rehabilitation
Services
October
15
Recent Advances
in the Treatment
of Foot and
Ankle Arthritis
Time: 1:00
P.M.
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital
Auditorium,
Winter Haven
Speaker: Dyakar
Reddy, FAACS,
M.D., Internal
Medicine
October
17
Brain Injury,
What Next?
If you or a
loved one suffered
a brain injury
there are many
changes that
have occurred
in your lives.
Dr. Reddout
will discuss
both the changes
that occur,
how you can
cope, and how
to better understand
the changes.
Time: 10:00
A.M.
Where: Gill
Jones Conference
Room
Speaker: Jeff
Reddout, PhD,
Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist,
ESTEEM Program,
Winter Haven
Hospital
October 24
Children and
Psychological
Trauma
How to know
if your child
is experiencing
grief or trauma.
This program
will discuss
what parents/caretakers
need to know
to help grieving
and traumatized
children. Our
children are
vulnerable
to both non-violent
and violent
incidents,
post traumatic
stress, and
grief related
reactions.
Please join
us to discuss
ways to help
your child
and yourself
with these
issues.
Time: 6:30
P.M.
Where: Sweet
Center, 1201
1st, St. S,
Winter Haven
Speaker: Juanita
Harden, LMHC,
Behavioral
Health Division,
Winter Haven
Hospital
October
29 Common
Disorders of
the Hand, Wrist
and Elbow
Time: 1:00
P.M.
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital
Auditorium,
Winter Haven
Speakers: Stuart
Patterson,
M.D., Orthopedic
Surgeon, Bond
Clinic
Melanie Richter,
OTR/L, Winter
Haven Hospital
Outpatient
Rehabilitation
Services
November
7 Memory
Fitness After
40
If you are
having trouble
locating car
keys, forgetting
dates, etc.
come hear some
practical suggestions
on how to maximize
your memory
skills. Learn
how to keep
your edge,
stay sharp,
and have fun
doing it. A
funny and interactive
presentation
with audience
participation.
Time: 10:00
A.M.
Where: Eagle
Ridge Mall
Conference
Center, Lake
Wales
Speaker: Jeff
Reddout, PhD,
Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist,
ESTEEM Program,
Winter Haven
Hospital
November
7 Diabetes
and the Eye
Advice from
a retinal specialist
on prevention
and treatment
of diabetic
eye conditions.
Time: 4:00
P.M.
Where: Regency
Medical Center,
Winter Haven
Speaker: Scott
Friedman, M.D.,
Retinal Specialist
November
12
Treatment for
Forward Curvature
of the Spine
Associated
with Aging
and Osteoporosis
This talk will
include discussion
of a new technique
to reduce compression
in the spine
called Vertebraplasty
and Kyphoplasty.
This technique
is used in
reducing pain
following compression
fractures.
Time: 1:00
P.M.
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital
Auditorium,
Winter Haven
Speaker: Michael
Ziebelman,
M.D., FNASS,
FAAO, Orthopedic
Surgeon, Central
Oththopedics
November
14 Diabetes
and Its Complications
Dr. Robert
Bala will discuss
the various
problems that
diabetes can
create.
Time: 7:00
P.M.
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital
Auditorium,
Winter Haven
Speaker: Robert
Bala, M.D.,
Bartow Family
Health Center
November 18
Forever Families:
Child Adoption
in Central
Florida
Dr.
Sally Stader
will facilitate
a panel discussion
with local
adoption agency
representatives.
Panel discussion
will include
things to consider
when thinking
about adopting
a child. Representatives
from local
adoption agencies
will be in
attendance,
and available
for questions.
Time: 6:30
P.M.
Where: Sweet
Center, 1201
1st St. S.,
Winter Haven
Speaker: Sally
Stader, Clinical
Psychologist,
Behavioral
Health Divison,
Winter Haven
November
19 Advances
in the Treatment
of Arthritis
of the Hip
and Knee
This talk encompasses
discussion
of the hip
and knee arthritis
and internal
derangement,
including the
role of arthroplastic
surgery and
management
of those individuals
with previously
failed surgeries.
Time: 1:00
P.M.
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital
Auditorium,
Winter Haven
Speakers: Samuel
Messieh, M.D.,
FRCS@FAAOS,
Orthopedic
Surgeon, Bond
Clinic Alice
Hearn, P.T.,
Director of
Winter Haven
Hospital Outpatient
Rehabilitaton
Services
November
21 Treatment
of Varicose
Veins and Venous
Ulcers
Information,
and how you
can get help.
Time: 1:00
P.M.
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital
Auditorium,
Winter Haven
Speaker: Panagiotis
Iakovidis,
M.D., Vascular
Surgeon, Bond
Clinic
December
5
ŇPacemakers
and You, Turn
the Beat AroundÓ
What you need
to know.
Time: 1:00
P.M.
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital
Auditorium,
Winter Haven
Speaker: Jose
R. Vigoreaux,
M.D., Cardiologist,
Bond Clinic
December
5 Management
Of Back Pain
Dr.
Lubin, a pain
management
specialist
will discuss
the medical
management
of back pain
utilizing a
comprehensive
plan including
medicine and
physical therapy.
Ms. Beatty
will speak
on the therapy
and exercise
program available
to treat back
pain.
Time: 7:00
P.M.
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital
Auditorium,
Winter Haven
Speakers: Edward
Lubin, M.D.,
PhD, Pain Management,
Gessler Clinic
Patricia Beatty,
MSPT
December
10 Attitudes,
Humor & Health
How
is your laugh
life? Come
join the fun.
Humor, music
about bed pans
and hospital
gowns. Interesting
research about
peopleŐs perspectives,
beliefs, and
attitudes,
and how they
impact our
health.
Time: 1:00
P.M.
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital
Auditorium,
Winter Haven
Speaker: Nat
West, Vice
President,
Winter Haven
Hospital
December
12 Is
Losing Your
Balance Limiting
Where You Walk?
If
you have stopped
favorite activities
because of
a fear of falling
or losing your
balance, we
may be able
to get you
back on an
even keel.
Mr. Scruggs
will discuss
the causes
of balance
disorders and
treatments
available to
assist you
in getting
you back in
balance so
you can continue
your activities.
Time: 1:00
P.M.
Where: Winter
Haven Hospital
Auditorium,
Winter Haven
Speaker: Lee
Scruggs, PT,
ESTEEM Program,
Winter Haven
Hospital
