compiled by JULIE GMITTER letes. There will be two days of wellness, and sports readi- ness at the Lakeland Regional Kathleen Campus. Free sports physicals will help to ensure that every participant is ready for an active and successful year of athletics. Visit: https://tinyurl. com/4c3emths for registration today. June 9 • Heart Smarts Class Join Hearts Smarts, hosted by Lakeland Regional Health Hol- lis Cancer Center at 3525 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland, from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Heart Smarts will help you understand heart disease and how lifestyle changes may improve cho- lesterol, blood pressure control, and reduce risks. Topics in- clude the importance of healthy lifestyle changes, warning signs of a heart attack and appropriate action steps, high blood pressure, stress management, diabetes, nutrition, and physical activity. June 18 • Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group When you or someone you care for has a stroke, staying in- formed and meeting with other stroke survivors and caregiv- ers is important. Join other stroke survivors and caregivers at this free support group meeting from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Please note, if you are planning to attend in person, the group will be held in the Kathy Hunt Learning Center located on the second floor of the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. Please RSVP for in-person: [email protected]. June 23 • Cancer Support Group Held every fourth Tuesday of the month, learn fun and en- gaging exercises that will keep you moving, healthy, and smiling with other individuals on a similar cancer journey. The cancer support group to share stories of survivorship, hope, and strength is held after the exercise class. Located at the Hollis Cancer Center, 3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland, the exercise run starts at 5 p.m. and the support group starts at 5:45 p.m. No RSVP is required – feel free to just show up! Call 863-687-1360 for more details. June 4, 11, 18 • Autism Spectrum Community Education Series Winter Haven Hospital Foundation presents a series of free, Thursday evening seminars/meetings for family members, caregivers, and service providers to help learn strategies for communicating with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will learn how to create senso- ry-friendly environments and use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to help those with autism express prefer- ences/tolerance for health care related procedures, as well as discuss tips/methods to help manage behaviors like ag- gression and non-compliance during exams, procedures, and vaccinations. From 5-7 p.m. at the BayCare Medical Group FSU/WHH Family Medicine Residency, 1201 1st Street South, in Winter Haven. To register or for more details, call (863) 297-1781. June 6 • Informed and Empowered: Health Choices Join HTEC and Dr. Amber & Dr. Ashley (Heaven To Earth Care) at 4626 Pipkin Road South in Lakeland for a free af- ternoon with refreshments and raffle prizes from 12-2 p.m., complete with an engaging and informative discussion on di- abetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol prevention and management. Come ready to learn and enjoy! Guests will learn practical tips and lifestyle strategies to help you take control of your health and make confident choices every day. This is a FREE event with refreshments and raffle prizes, but registration is required. Visit https://tinyurl.com/56kcu48r to register today! June 6, 13 • Free Sports Physical Days @ Lakeland Regional From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Lakeland Regional Health Kath- leen Campus at 2400 Kathleen Road in Lakeland, Lakeland Regional will be offering free sports physicals. As part of the new sports physical requirements, Who We Play For will also be onsite providing heart screenings (EKGs) for student‑ath- CFHN | 17 centralfloridahealthnews.com
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