The Learning Series lectures are free to anyone in our community. To attend any Learning Series lecture you must pre-register. To do so, please call The Winter Haven Hospital Health Connection at (863) 291-6705 or (800) 416-6705. The Learning Series lectures are made possible through the generous donations of local businesses and individuals to the Mid-Florida Medical Services Foundation.
August 14
Dealing With Difficult People
Learn to identify the difficult person and possible reasons behind certain behaviors. Discover techniques to avoid being defensive. Review typical characteristics of bad communication that may intensify a volatile situation.
Time: 5:30 PM
Where: The Sweet Center-Commons Area
1201 First St South, Winter Haven
Speaker: Carmen Marino, B.S. Case Worker, Family Builders
Winter Haven Hospital Behavioral Health Division
September 18
Work Smart So You Can Play On Your Own
Do you have pain in your neck or back while working? You will learn about ergonomics and posture and how your body reacts to postural stressors. What you do to reduce them can mean more pain free activities in your life.
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: 3425 Lake Alfred Road, Winter Haven
Speaker: Kathleen Kort, Team Leader Physcial Therapist
Winter Haven Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
September 19
Keeping The Marriage Fire Burning
Is the flame nearly extinguished or still burning brightly? Learn strategies to rekindle and sustain the heat; regardless of how long you have been married.
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: The Sweet Center-Commons Area
1201 First St South, Winter Haven
Speaker: Debbie Burton, ARNP
Winter Haven Hospital Behavioral Health Division
October 9
Domestic Violence: The Unseen Truth Why Do I Stay?
Definition, signs and symptoms of domestic violence will be presented along with discussion.
Time: 5:30 PM
Where: The Sweet Center-Commons Area
1201 First St. South, Winter Haven
Speaker: Kathy Surver, Certified Behavioral Health Tech.
Dependency Court Services
Winter Haven Hospital Behavioral Health Division
October 18
Diabetes In Women
This program will include a discussion about how diabetes affects women across the life cycle.
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium
Speaker: Susan D. Dillon, RRT-NPS, BS, MA, RN, CCRN, CDE
Certified Diabetes Educator, Education Coordinator
Winter Haven Hospital
October 25
Do You Have To Go, Go, Go, While Trying To Work, Work, Work?
Many people develop problems with urinary frequency following pregnancy or with weakening of the abdominal and pelvic musculature. There are many things that can contribute to this problem. This presentation will go over the causes of this problem and the things that you can do to decrease this embarrassment in the work place and make your more comfortable out in the community.
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Gill Jones Conference Room, 3425 Lake Alfred Road,
Speaker: Mandy Cilliers, Team Leader Occupational Therapist
Winter Haven Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
November 1
Diabetes And The Eye
As a part of American Diabetes Month education, this program will give information on ways to prevent diabetic eye complications and treatment for those that may occur.
Time: 4:00 PM
Where: Regency Medical Center Classroom A
101 Avenue O, SE Winter Haven
Speaker: Scott Friedman, M.D., Retinal Specialist
November 8
Recognize And Understand Dementia In Elderly Family Members
An educational session on dementia in the elderly that will include discussion of symptoms, memory and behavioral problems; along with available treatments.
Time: 5:30 PM
Where: The Sweet Center-Commons Area
1201 First St. S. Winter Haven
Speaker: Iftikhar Rasul, M.D. Adult and Geriatric Psychiatrist
Winter Haven Hospital Behavioral Health Division
November 15
Counting Carbohydrates For Diabetes
Instructions will be provided on counting carbohydrates to assist with blood sugar control for people with diabetes. It will include food groups, portion size and label reading.
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Winter Haven Hospital Auditorium
Speaker: Susan D. Dillon, RRT-NPS, BS, MA, RN, CCRN, CDE
Certified Diabetes Educator, Education Coordinator
Winter Haven Hospital
For more information about the Learning Series, call The Winter Haven Hospital Health Connection at (863) 291-6705 or (800) 416-6705. You can also access our website at www.winterhavenhospital.com