The Sun /Sunday, February 16, 2014 feelingfit.com www.sunnewspapers.net Page 23 Millennium adds physicians Millennium Physician Group is proud to welcome two new physicians to the Port Charlotte area. Dr. Steven Halasz and Dr. David Rizzo are now accepting new patients at the Cochran office in Murdock. Rizzo earned his degree from the NewYork College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New Jersey. He completed his residency at the Union Hospital at Union, N.J. Rizzo is a professional member of the American College of Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. Halasz earned his degree from Seemelweis Medical University in Budapest, Hungary. He completed his postgraduate in Internal Medicine at University of Illinois at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IlL.. Halasz is professional member of the American College of Physicians, American Associates of Clinical Endocrinologists and the Charlotte County Medical Society. Senior seminar scheduled Sterling House of Punta Gorda, 250 Bal Harbor Blvd., will offer a seminar, "Navigating the Senior Network." The event takes place at 2 p.m. Feb. 27. Admission is free, but reservations are requested. The event aims to help seniors, loved ones and caregivers understand the many resources available when looking into senior living options. The seminar will be an informational session and panel discussion on senior living solutions, where to start and what to consider for you or your loved one. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Thomas Watson at twatson@brookdaleliving.com or call 941-575-9900. Fawcett schedules activities As part of American Heart Month, Fawcett Memorial Hospital will host the following events: Feb. 20, noon-1 p.m. H2U in the Promenades Mall Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Alessandro Golino will review the anatomy of the mitral valve and options for an abnormal, damaged or leaky valve, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Complimentary lunch will also be provided. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling Consult-A- Nurse at 941-624-4441. Feb. 26, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Guard Your Heart screening and breakfast This initiative helps cardiac patients better define what their risk factors are and more importantly, know how to mitigate them, before a cardiac inci- dent ever occurs. This comprehensive screening includes a blood pressure check, and cholesterol and blood sugar screenings. Surgeons and dietitians will be available for consultations. Appointments are necessary, and breakfast is included. Reservations can be made by calling Consult-A-Nurse at 941-624-4441. Bayfront health events The public is invited to attend the following Feb. events hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda (formerly Peace River and Charlotte Regional Medical Centers): Feb. 18,9- 11a.m. Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, Medical Office Plaza, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda Heart-healthy nutrition tips for those with cardiac issues. Learn about heart-healthy, low-fat, and low-sodium food options and also how to read and understand food labels. Free. Call 941-637-2497 to register. Feb. 18,11:30-1 p.m. Lunch & Learn: Angina and Chest Pain-The Symptoms Before Your First Heart Attack Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda Speaker: Dr. Paul Popper, cardiologist Learn about symptoms that occur before your first heart attack-like angina and chest pain. Causes, risk factors, sign and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention tips are also discussed. Lunch included. Call 941-637-1655 to register. Feb. 19,1 2 p.m. Mini Medical School: Diabetic Neuropathy Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, Medical Office Plaza, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda Speaker: Dr. Cherra Pumphrey, internal medicine Learn about diabetic neuropathy-de- fined, symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, tests and diagnosis, and treatment options. Free. Light refreshments served. Call 941-637- 2497 to register. Feb. 19,2:15-3:15 p.m. Mini Medical School: A Woman's Well-Being Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, Medical Office Plaza, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda Speaker: Dr. Charlene Okomski, obstetrics and gynecology Learn about topics related to a woman's well-being-weight loss, body sculpting, cosmetic procedures, and more. Free. Light refreshments served. Call 941-637-2497 to register. Feb. 20,11:30-12:30 p.m. Mini Medical School: Disorders of the Spine and Treatment Options Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, Medical Office Plaza, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda Speaker: Dr. Robert Getter, spine surgeon Learn about different disorders of the spine and surgical/non-surgical treatment options. Free. Lunch provid- ed. Call 941-637-2497 to register. Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ride Your Heart Out Poker Run to Benefit the American Cancer Society Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, Medical Office Plaza, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda Bayfront Health is revving up for their first annual Rider Your Heart Out Poker Run. The ride kicks off at 10:30 a.m. at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, ends at Black Widow Harley Davidson, and includes four stops along the way. All motorcycles are welcome to participate. $25 to ride and $15 for passengers, which includes a poker hand and BBQ lunch. All proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. For more information, visit BayfrontPortCharlotte.com or call 941-766-4285. Free diabetes classes The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte) is offering diabetes management classes at no cost. The classes will be held Thursday evenings from 4-6 p.m. for five weeks, beginning March 6 and ending April 3. There will also be a follow-up session on June 26. Classes will take at 1100 Loveland Blvd., Port Charlotte. This five-week program is taught by a registered nurse practitioner who is certified in diabetes education. Class participants will learn to reduce their long-term health risks and improve their quality of life. Class size is limited, and registration is required. For more information or to register, call 941-624-7200. Prostate support group The Charlotte County Prostate Support and Information Group will meet from 1:15-3 p.m. Feb. 21. The speaker will be Dr. Eric Lubiner from Florida Cancer Specialists. Meetings take place at Fawcett Memorial Hospital's H2U facility lo- cated in the Promenades Mall, next to the Sheriff's office. It is easiest to enter the mall via the Winn Dixie marque on Harbor Boulevard. The group is supported by the local American Cancer Society office and the room and refreshments are provided by Fawcett Memorial Hospital. Health fair scheduled Port Charlotte United Methodist Church presents the Healthy Foot Forward health fair and fundraiser from 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 20. The church is located at 21075 Quesada Ave., Port Charlotte. For more information on securing a vendor table or signing up to entertain at the event, call Sherry Mearns at 941-258-5997 orJenn McLaughlin at 941-447-0801. Spring Fling Luau Join us for an evening of fire dancers, hula dancers, live tropical music, auction and a fabulous dinner pro- vided by Smugglers it's our Spring Fling Luau party at 6:30pm on March 1, 2014 at the Holy Trinity Banquet Hall (24411 Rampart Blvd., Port Charlotte.) Tropical attire encouraged. Tickets are $75. To purchase tables or tickets, please contact sboon@volunteercare. org or call Susan at 941-766-9570 Ext. 4. Purchase tickets/sponsorships online www.VolunteerCare.org. Proceeds will benefit the Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic, which provides semi-urgent medical services, pharmacy and preventive health programs to those in need in Charlotte County. Online talk show Mary Spremulli, MA,CCC-SLE a speech-language pathologist and owner of Voice Aerobics, LLC, a private practice serving patients in Charlotte and Sarasota County, hosts an online interview program on topics pertain- ing to living well with Parkinson's and other neurogenic diseases. The next Voice Aerobics talk show airs at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Neuropsychologist Dr. Paul Short will speak on the topic, "Just the Three of Us: Parkinson's and Relationships." Short, also known as The Parkinson's Coach, is a specializes in work with individuals and families touched by movement disorders. To speak with guests on the show, call 888-787-5265. Listen to the live show or archived shows, and follow at www.blogtalkradio.com/ voice-aerobicsdiseases. F! I II II II I I I :11 ,I pl 111 1111 I II = II11 1 Millenium Physician Group Welcomes New Provider! Now Accepting New Patients for Primary Care Steven Halasz, M.D., earned his degree from Seemelweis Medical University in Budapest Hungary. He completed his postgraduate in Internal Medicine at University of Illinois at St Francis Medical (enter in Peoria, Illinois. Dr Halasz is a professional member of the American collegee of Physicians, American 19531 Cochran Blvd. Associates of (linical Endocrinologists and the (harlotte onlyy Medical Sociely. 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