Send information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public one week ahead of publication. Information can be emailed to jmorreale@bradenton.com. Listings are due 10 days in advance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cosmetic surgery lecture: Prabin Mishra, MD, Ph.D., will present “Know You Cosmetic Options,” 2:30-4:30 p.m. May 5 at Kantor Eye Associates, 2111 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. Mishra, fellowship trained cosmetic surgeon, will discuss the many anti-aging cosmetic procedures now available at The Eye Associates. Call (941) 923-2020 for reservations.
Healthy Start meeting: Healthy Start General Membership meeting is 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 3 at Manatee Memorial Hospital Auditorium. The presentation will feature Rosemarie Sledge, PhD, School and Community Project Coordinator, USF – Health on “Taking Action to help Manatee Kids get insured.” Complementary valet parking and lunch provided. Sponsored by Manasota Florida KidCare Coalition.
Cancer cooking: Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Dietician Corista Williams and Polo Grill and Bar Executive Chef Tommy Klauber present “In the Kitchen with Chef Tommy Klauber and Dietician Corista Williams” noon-1:30 p.m. May 13 at the Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast, 5481 Communications Parkway, Lakewood Ranch. These specialized cooking demonstrations will be geared toward providing cancer survivors and their caregivers with cooking skills and nutrition knowledge that will empower them to prepare healthy, delicious foods at home. There is no charge for the demonstrations. Information and reservations: 921-5539.
Hearing-aid program: Dr. Lisa Tanner of Hearing & Speech Therapists in Brandon will discuss what you need to know in working with your audiologist to ensure you tap into all the powers of your hearing aid 1:30-2:30 p.m. May 18 at the North Sarasota Public Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd. Information: 966-8999 or www.hlas.org.
Events at Summerfield: Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of The Azheimer’s Association will host a caregiver series 10 a.m.-noon May 26 at Summerfield Assisted Living, 3409 26th St. W., Bradenton. Topics include medical alternatives in care, how the Veterans Administration can assist caregivers, and advance directives information for caregivers. Information and reservations: 751-7200.
Look Good/Feel Better: A free program to women in active cancer treatment teaching beauty techniques to help combat appearance related side effects of cancer treatment at Blake Medical Center, Medical Arts Building Cancer Resource Center, Suite 3400, Bradenton. Learn from a trained cosmetologist how to cope with skin changes and hair loss. Class is May 26. For information and registration, call (888) 359-3552.
Cholesterol screening: Meridien Research, 5700 State Road 64 E., is offering cholesterol screening to diabetics at no cost. Space is limited. Appointments: 756-8680.
oNGOING PROGRAMS
Acupuncture: A free acupuncture lecture is offered 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays at Good Earth Natural Foods, 3110 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. RSVP: 284-6476.
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