July 10
Grief and Loss
Losing someone or something
important is like losing a part of ourselves. Our personal reactions
vary greatly. This presentation will help you learn how to understand
your reactions to trauma and begin to heal.
Time: 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Where: 1201 First Street, South, Sweet Center Commons, Winter Haven
Speaker: Christine Godwin, B.A., ICCP Program Coordinator,
Behavioral
Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital
July 24
Don't Push the Panic Button! Be Prepared
For Your Child's Emergency
Gain the first aid skills
needed by parents for handling common childhood emergencies.
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Where: Regency Medical Center Classroom, Winter Haven
Speaker: Susan Sandoval, M.D., FAAP, Pediatrician,
Clark &
Daughtrey Medical Group Winter Haven Pediatrics
August 14
Postpartum Depression - More Than Just the
Blues
Being a new mother is widely regarded as a happy,
joyful time in a woman's life. However, Postpartum Depression, which
strikes over 10% of new moms, is a serious and life-threatening illness.
This program will focus on who is at greatest risk for Postpartum
Depression, how the illness is diagnosed, and how it is treated.
Time: 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Where: 1201 First Street, South, Sweet Center Commons, Winter Haven
Speaker: Karen Teston, M.D., Behavioral Health Division, Winter Haven
Hospital
August 21
Don't Let It Dry Out
Current concepts and
treatment for wounds.
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: Alvyn Joy Halili, P.T., Rehabilitation Services, Winter Haven
Hospital
August 28
Life After Disability
Topics to be presented
include life care planning, accommodations, modification, Vocational
Rehabilitation, effects on family, work, and the art of advocacy.
Time: 6:30 P.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Where: Marge Brewster Center, Gain Room, 928 S.E. Lakeview Drive, Sebring
Speaker: Bernadette Hanson, B.A., Behavioral
Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital
August 28
Identifying Speech Delays in Pre-K and
Kindergarten Children
How to recognize speech and language difficulties in
the pre-k and kindergarten child.
Time: 4:00 P.M.
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Classroom F, Winter Haven
Speaker: Christine Evans, MA, CCC-SLP, Rehabilitation Services, Winter
Haven Hospital
September 9
Diabetes and Exercise
Learn the benefits of
exercise in preventing and/or controlling Type 2 Diabetes. You may be
able to reduce or eliminate the use of medications by regulating your
weight and activity.
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speakers: Christopher D. Miller, M.D., Endocrinology, Bond Clinic, and
Paul Alfonso, P.T., Rehabilitation Services, Winter
Haven Hospital
September 16
Diabetes and You: Which Food Groups Affect
Your Blood Sugar
This class will provide an
overview of the role that diet plays in controlling blood sugar.
Emphasis will be on the food groups that directly affect blood sugar
and the carbohydrate content of foods.
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Where: Eagle Ridge Mall, Activity Center, Lake Wales
Speaker: Susan Dillon, MA, RN, CDE: Diabetes
Education Coordinator, Winter Haven Hospital
September 18
ADHD
An educational session on Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder and a discussion of signs, symptoms, and strategies
that can be used to help manage symptoms.
Time: 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Where: 1202 First Street, South, Sweet Center Commons, Winter Haven
Speaker: Debbie Burton, ARNP, Behavioral Health
Division, Winter Haven Hospital
September 25
Changing Your Child's Behavior
Do whining, tantrums,
sulking or talking back drive you crazy? Are you looking for a little
more peace in your home? Learn strategies to increase the behaviors you
like and decrease the behaviors you dislike. Ideal for parents of
children 2-8 years old.
Time: 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Where: 1201 First Street South, Sweet Center Commons, Winter Haven
Speaker: Christine Godwin, B.A., ICCP Program Coordinator,
Behavioral
Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital
September 30
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
A discussion on the recent advances in the treatment
of foot and ankle arthritis.
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speakers: Dayakar Reddy, MD, Orthopedics
Foot and Ankle Surgery, Bond Clinic
October 7
Management of Lymphedema in the Post
Mastectomy Period
Discussion of Lymphedema in the arm including
treatments and precautions when lymph node resection has been part of a
mastectomy.
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speakers: Melanie Richter, OTR, CHS,
Rehabilitation Services, Winter Haven Hospital
October 9
Lasers, Glaucoma & Cataracts
Learn the latest advances
in the treatment of cataracts and glaucoma.
Time: 4:00 P.M.
Where: Regency Medical Center Classroom, Winter Haven
Speaker: Benjamin Crowder, M.D., Ophthalmologist
October 9
Building Your Child's Self-Esteem
Self-esteem can influence your child's ability to
learn, grow and relate to others. Parents are the single greatest
influence on their child's self esteem. Learn ways to be a positive
influence! Your child's future is worth the effort.
Time: 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Where: 1201 First Street, South, Sweet Center Commons, Winter Haven
Speaker: Christine Godwin, B.A., ICCP Program Coordinator,
Behavioral
Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital
October 16
Falls Prevention
You will learn how to
identify risks of falls and things you can do to prevent falls in the home
and community.
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: Craig Alberts, P.T., Rehabilitation Services, Winter Haven
Hospital
October 21
Diabetes and You: What do all those Numbers
Mean?
This class will discuss the role of self-monitoring of
blood glucose in managing diabetes. Emphasis will be on target ranges,
causes of high and low blood sugar readings, and actions to take to treat
and prevent each one.
Time: 1:00 P.M.- 2:30 P.M.
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: Susan Dillon, MA, RN, CDE: Diabetes
Education Coordinator, Winter Haven Hospital
October 23
Depression Awareness
Our lives are more hectic than ever before. More
frequently than you might think, depression cuts into our abilities to face
our lives and find true happiness there. This presenter will discuss
recognizing depression's many faces and getting what you need to get back
on track.
Time: 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Where: 1201 First Street, South, Sweet Center Commons, Winter Haven
Speaker: Debbie Burton, A.R.N.P., Behavioral
Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital
November 6
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 Classroom, Winter Haven
Speaker: Scott Friedman, M.D., Retinal
Specialist
November 11
Advances in the Treatment of Arthritis of
the Hip and Knee
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
Speaker: Samuel Messieh, MD, FRCS, FAAOS, Orthopedic Surgeon, Bond Clinic,
and
Alice Hearn, PT, Administrative Director of
Rehabilitation, Winter Haven Hospital
November 11
Diabetes and You: Update in Diabetes
This class will provide an
update on what's new in the management of diabetes.
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium, Winter Haven
Speaker: Edwin Lee, M.D., Endocrinology, Gessler Clinic
November 13
Overview of Love & Logic Parenting
Program
Love and Logic is a comprehensive parent training
course developed by Jim Fay and Foster Cline, M.D. This program can
help prepare today's parents to face the challenges of raising children.
A brief overview of the Love and Logic program will be
presented.
Time: 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Where: 1201 First Street, South, Sweet Center Commons, Winter Haven
Speaker: Christine Godwin, B.A., ICCP Program
Coordinator
Behavioral Health Division, Winter Haven Hospital
November 20
Child Adoption in Central Florida
Dr. Sally Stader and representatives of the Polk,
Highlands, and Hardee Counties' Adoption Coalition will discuss issues
relating to adoption. This panel will be available to answer
questions regarding community resources, what to expect and how to navigate
the adoption process.
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Where: 1201 First Street, South, Sweet Center Commons, Winter Haven
Speaker: Sally Stader, Ph.D., Behavioral Health
Division, Winter Haven Hospital
December 11
Stress Management
STRESS: Are you controlling it or is it controlling
you? Discover what is stressful, how to control it, and how to calm
yourself.
Time: 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Classroom F, Winter Haven
Speaker: Debbie Burton, ARNP, Behavioral Health
Division of Winter Haven Hospital
December 17
Children & Psychological 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. - 8:00 P.M.
Where: 1201 First Street, South, Sweet Center Commons, Winter Haven
Speaker: Juanita Harden, LMHC, Behavioral Health
Division, Winter Haven Hospital
