Renowned Chefs to Host Interactive Dinner for New Advanced Breast Surgical and Imaging Center
May 09: Micah Edelstein of Bravo’s hit show Top Chef, and Kira Volz, Miami Beach’s Creek 28 executive chef, will host the inaugural Pineapple Sauté and Sip Interactive Dinner, hosted by Baptist Outpatient Services. The dinner at 7 p.m., Friday, May 9 at the Biltmore Hotel, will raise money for a new Advanced Surgical and Breast Imaging Center. Call 786-662-7353.
|
Homestead Hospital Offers Diabetes Program
May 13: There is a connection between a poor night's sleep and diabetes. Sleeplessness can cause the body's blood sugar level to rise, and high blood pressure is closely connected to diabetes. Find out more about the connection at a free program at Homestead Hospital, "The Sleep Connection: Diabetes and Sleep Disorders," Tuesday, May 13, 7-8 p.m., in the hospital's auditorium, located at Campbell Drive (SW 312 Street) and SW 147 Avenue. To make a reservation, call 786-596-3812.
|
Homestead Hospital 5K Walk/Run for Wellness
May 17: Lace up the sneakers for the Homestead Hospital 5K Walk/Run for Wellness on Saturday, May 17. The 5K (3.1 mile) route winds through the campus of the new Homestead Hospital at Campbell Drive and SW 147 Avenue. The starting gun will fire at 8 a.m. Parking is available at Homestead Hospital.
|
Celebrate the Art of Survival: Cancer Survivors Day
May 18: Cancer survivors and their loved ones can experience the delight of expression through the creative arts at the Baptist-South Miami Regional Cancer Program’s free Cancer Survivors Day celebration, at South Miami Hospital's Clarke Education Center, U.S. 1 and SW 62 Avenue. The program is part of a national celebration of Cancer Survivors Day. A light lunch will be served. The event is free, but reservations are required. For information and reservations, call 786-596-2871.
|
Baptist Children’s Hospital Presents - Having Everything, But Appreciating Nothing: Raising Children in An Age of Excess
May 22: Do your kids want the latest video games? The most expensive sneakers? A new cell phone? An exotic vacation? Where does it end? Parents of school-age children are invited to a community program, “Having Everything, but Appreciating Nothing: Raising Children in an Age of Excess,” Thursday, May 22, from 7-9 p.m., in the auditorium at Baptist Children’s Hospital, 8900 N. Kendall Drive. The fee for the program is $5, and must be paid in advance. To reserve your space and make your payment, please call 786-596-3812.
|
Baptist Hospital ’s Rehabilitation Center: 2008 Calendar of Courses
The courses will be offered through BaptistHospital’s Rehabilitation Center. CEUs will be provided for PTs, OTs and SLPs when appropriate. For more information, please call Judy Kaufman, P.T., Education Coordinator, at 786-596-3349.
|
Know Your Numbers Community Programs
February 18 and March 18: The important numbers you should be aware of that tell you the status of your health: Monday, Feb. 18 (in English), Tuesday, March 18 (in Spanish); 5:30-9 p.m. in the South Miami Hospital Victor E. Clarke Education Center; event is free but reservations are required; to RSVP call 786-662-5050.
|
Calendar of Cancer-related Events, Programs and Support Groups
The Baptist-South Miami Regional Cancer Program provides a wide range of educational programs, support groups and services. It’s important that you call to verify the date, time and location of these offerings, as it’s possible that they may change. A telephone number has been listed for each.
|
New Heart and Vascular Screenings
Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute:
Screenings for aortic aneurysms involve a non-invasive scan of the abdomen
that detects any enlargement of the aorta. For a $50 fee, people 60 years of age
or older will receive an ultrasound scan. Call 786-596-2700. Read
more.
South Miami Heart Center: For $60, women
meet one-on-one with
a cardiovascular nurse and receive screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure,
body mass index and a cardiac risk profile. Call 786-662-4380. Read
more.
|
Play and Say: A Developmental Learning Program for Children
A six-week program for children ages 2-5 years old that uses songs, games, crafts, interactive media and social experiences to help children develop age-appropriate speech, language and motor skills. Classes are grouped by age and skills and are taught by bilingual and licensed speech-language pathologists with extensive training in pediatrics. The group will meet Monday-Friday beginning June 11, from 9-11 a.m. or from 12 noon-2 p.m. at South Miami Hospital’s Child Development Center, 5975 Sunset Drive, Suite 100. To register and for pricing information, call 786-662-5080.
|
Fast ForWord to Successful Reading
South Miami Hospital’s Child Development Center now offers a program to help children develop their language and cognitive skills for successful learning and reading. Fast ForWord improves skills using the Learning MAPS model of improving Memory, Attention, Processing and Sequencing. Three versions of Fast ForWord, designed for specific needs and age groups, are being offered by the Child Development Center. While children can start the program at any time during the school year, the intense training is ideal for summer, when children aren’t required to do other homework. Children train five days a week for six to 12 weeks. For a schedule and pricing information, call the Child Development Center, 786-662-5080.
|
Yoga-style Exercise for Children with Special Needs
Exercise for children, ages 6-17, with decreased balance, muscle tone and strength, or with emotional, behavioral, weight or attention issues. Classes offered by a licensed occupational therapist certified in yoga therapy. Saturdays, 9:30- 10:30 a.m. Fee $230 for 8 classes. To register, call 786-662-5080.
|
Focus on Healing
Regain strength, range of motion and improve flexibility through this unique dance and movement program designed for people who have physical limitations from an illness or surgery. No dance experience is necessary. Wednesdays, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Victor E. Clarke Education Center, South Miami Hospital. Cost is $5 per class. For more information, call South Miami Hospital Behavioral and Collaborative Medicine at 786-662-8106.
|
Smoking Cessation: The Elusive Addiction
South Miami Hospital offers a six-week program to help adult participants (18 years and up) stop smoking. In partnership with the American Lung Association (ALA) Freedom from Smoking program — and with the help of a certified ALA facilitator, a respiratory therapist and a smoking cessation counselor — smokers in this six-week program, The Elusive Addiction, learn to accept the addiction that may have eluded them for many years. Click here for more information. Click here for information on the support group for those who have completed the program.
|
A Unique Group for Women with Heart Disease
Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute is hosting a new WomenHeart Support Network for women who have heart disease. The meetings usually take place at Cardiac Rehabilitation, 2nd floor, Baptist Hospital. Call 786-596-6564. For more information on the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, click here
|
