Morton Plant Mease Experts Host Community Health Seminars

Sleep, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart & Valve Conditions, Breast Cancer, Mental Health First Aid, Diabetes

CLEARWATER, Fla., (Sept. 4, 2018) -- Health experts from Morton Plant Mease invite the community to attend upcoming health seminars in October focusing on improving sleep quality, coronary artery disease, heart and valve conditions, breast cancer, mental health first aid, safe sleep for babies and diabetes. The monthly seminars are free and held at BayCare’s various Morton Plant Mease facilities and community centers around Pinellas County. 

Sleep Well, Wake Well 
Wednesday, October 3
Noon
Morton Plant Hospital, Cheek-Powell Heart & Vascular Pavilion, Meeting Room A & B, 455 Pinellas St., Clearwater

Pulmonologist Lisa Whims-Squires, DO, will explain the value of good sleep in achieving goals, how sleep affects health and safety, the benefits of good sleep and tools to improve sleep quality.

How to Be Your Own Best Doctor
Thursday, October 4
Noon
Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin

Cardiologist Olga Kristof-Kuteyeva, MD, will discuss how coronary artery disease develops and progresses, and how it is managed.

Heart and Valve Conditions
Tuesday, October 9
Noon
Morton Plant Hospital, Doyle Tower, East Entrance, Dimmit Family Auditorium, 300 Pinellas St., Clearwater

Cardiovascular Surgeon and Medical Director of the Center for Advanced Valve and Structural Heart Care at Morton Plant Hospital Joshua Rovin, MD, will discuss structural heart and valve conditions, the causes and symptoms, and the advanced treatment options.

Breast Cancer Overview 
Tuesday, October 16
Noon
Morton Plant Hospital, Cheek-Powell Heart & Vascular Pavilion, Meeting Room A & B, 455 Pinellas St., Clearwater

Surgical Oncologist Peter W. Blumencranz, MD, will discuss important information about breast cancer, from diagnosis to treatment options.

Mental Health First Aid 
Wednesday, October 17
Noon
Aging Well Center at the Long Center, Grand Room, 1501 N Belcher Road, Clearwater

Tracy Daniels, MA, will discuss common mental health disorders, the help that’s available and how to assist a person experiencing a mental health crisis.

Breast Cancer Facts
Wednesday, October 24
12:30 p.m.
North Pinellas YMCA, 4550 Village Center Dr., Palm Harbor

Medical Oncologist Vijaya Gadiyaram, MD, will talk about breast cancer from diagnosis to treatment options.

Safe Sleep for Babies
Thursday, October 25
5 p.m.
Clearwater Countryside Library, 2642 Sabal Springs Drive, Clearwater

Pediatrician Monica Kharbanda, MD, will discuss safe sleep for babies, what to do and what not to do, and will answer your questions.

Increased Risks for Diabetes
Tuesday, October 30
10 a.m.
BayCare Medical Arts Building, CR 120, 8839 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo

A certified diabetes educator explains increased risk considerations and prevention for individuals with diabetes.

Safe Sleep for Babies
Tuesday, October 30
6:30 p.m.
Largo Library, Jenkins Community Room C, 120 Central Park Dr., Largo

Neonatologist Lance Wyble, MD, will discuss safe sleep for babies, what to do and what not to do, and will answer your questions.

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

About Morton Plant Mease
Nationally recognized for health care excellence, Morton Plant Mease Health Care is dedicated to providing community owned health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care. Morton Plant Mease Health Care is comprised of the following hospitals – Morton Plant, Clearwater; Mease Dunedin, Dunedin; Mease Countryside, Safety Harbor and Morton Plant North Bay, New Port Richey. For more information about Morton Plant Mease, go to www.baycare.org. 

About BayCare Health System
BayCare is a leading not-for-profit health care system that connects individuals and families to a wide range of services at 13 hospitals and hundreds of other convenient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and central Florida regions. Inpatient and outpatient services include acute care, primary care, imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home care, and wellness. Our mission is to improve the health of all we serve through community-owned, health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care.