Morton Plant North Bay Health Experts Host Seminars

Topics Include Weight Loss Surgery, Stroke Prevention, Varicose Veins

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., (January 6, 2014) - Morton Plant North Bay Hospital invites the community to attend upcoming free health seminars spotlighting weight loss surgery, stroke prevention, and varicose veins. 

Weight Loss Surgery Information
Monday, February 2
5:30 p.m.
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, Meeting Rooms 1-2, 6600 Madison St., New Port Richey
Take the first step to weight loss surgery and attend an information session at one of our convenient locations. Meet surgeon Theodore Small, MD, and learn more about your options.

Stroke Prevention
Wednesday, February 11
10 a.m.
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, Bekesh Education and Conference Center, Rooms 1-3, 6600 Madison St., New Port Richey
Stay proactive and informed. Education specialist Anne Harbaugh will explain the warning signs of stroke and how to help if you or a loved one experiences them in this lecture, which is part of the SHARE Series. 

Varicose Veins and Your Cardiovascular Health
Tuesday, February 17
Noon
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, Bekesh Education and Conference Center, Rooms 2-3, 6600 Madison St., New Port Richey
Learn about advanced treatment options for varicose veins and the importance of maintaining your cardiovascular health from cardiologist Georges Dagher, MD.

To pre-register for a health seminar, call (727) 953-6877, or visit: www.BayCareEvents.org

About Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
Established in 1965, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital is a 154-bed facility committed to improving the health of everyone it serves. Morton Plant North Bay has received the Gold Seal of ApprovalTM for Primary Stroke Care from the Joint Commission. Morton Plant North Bay Hospital is located at 6600 Madison St., New Port Richey, Fla.

About BayCare Health System
BayCare Health System is a leading community-based health system in the Tampa Bay area. Composed of a network of 11 not-for-profit hospitals, outpatient facilities and services such as imaging, lab, behavioral health and home health care, BayCare provides expert medical care throughout a patient’s lifetime. With more than 200 access points conveniently located throughout Tampa Bay, BayCare connects patients to a complete range of preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for any health care need. 

BayCare’s family of hospitals are: Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, Morton Plant, Morton Plant North Bay, St. Anthony’s, St. Joseph’s, St. Joseph’s Children’s, St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, St. Joseph’s Women’s, South Florida Baptist, and Winter Haven. For more information, visit BayCare on the Web at www.BayCare.org.