May your new year be decorated with Sweet Memories, Wonderful Days and Memorable Moments! HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Senior Circle Advisor Physician Spotlight Patty Richter, Advisor Kacian Brown, M.D. (352) 518-1087 [email protected] Bayfront Health Medical Group (352) 567-6763 Happy New Year Friends! This seems to be the perfect moment to reflect and thank each one of you for making my job so enjoyable! Sometimes people forget just how much 365 days actually brings to their lives. And I can honestly say my life has truly been enriched this past year by having each of you a part of it! I was once told the more fun you have, the faster time flies. Well, I must be having the time of my life because the past year has flown by. As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions! Breakfast & Walking Group FREE Every Monday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Come and join our Monday morning Breakfast & Walking Club. We meet at 8:00 a.m. at the hospital, Medical Plaza I, Classroom 107 for a healthy breakfast and fellowship followed by a brisk walk on hospital’s senior friendly walking trail. Wellness Wednesday FREE “The Importance of Good Nutrition” Wednesday, January 21 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 13100 Fort King Road, Classroom 108 Dade City, FL 33525 Come and join us as Dr. Brown shares her knowledge of the importance of good nutrition. Dr. Brown acquired a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of South Florida. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Science and her Medical Doctor degree from the American University of the Caribbean. During medical school, Dr. Brown joined organizations that encouraged and recognized academic excellence, character, morality and conduct befitting the field of medicine. She participated in organizing multiple outreach programs, health fairs and volunteer organizations that B AY F R O N T H E A L T H D A D E » 1 3 1 0 0 F O R T K I N G R O A D » D A D E C I T Y, F L O R I D A 3 3 5 2 5 W W W . B AY F R O N T D A D E C I T Y . C O M JANUARY 2015 emphasize client centered care. Dr. Brown is Board Certified in Family Medicine and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). She completed her residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center (St. Ann’s) in Columbus, Ohio. After residency she relocated to Florida where she worked as the Assistant Medical Director for American’s Urgent Care and then became Medical Director for WellMed Medical Management, a managed care company, at the tender age of 32. She later used her knowledge from these experiences to create House Call M.D.’s L.L.C. Dr. Brown is a part of Bayfront Health Medical Group – Family Practice located at 13933 17th Street, Suite 101, Dade City 33525. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients. Please call 352-567-6763 or visit BayfrontHealthMedicalGroupDadeCity.com to schedule an appointment. Greeting Card Design Class Stampin’ Up “CREATE A SMILE” Thursday, January 8th 4-6:00 p.m. Discount Cost Create personalized greeting cards to share with friends and family. Each person designs and takes home three unique personalized designed greeting cards with lovely envelopes for a discounted cost of $10.00. Call (352) 424-2418 by January 6th to reserve your supplies. This class is held at LeHeup Hill Studio, 10540 Fort King Road, Dade City, FL. FREE Weight Loss Seminars Senior Circle Birthday Celebration Tuesday, January 6 1:00–2:30 p.m. FREE Hospital Cafeteria EVERYONE is invited to come and celebrate Senior Circle December Birthdays! Bring a friend and come enjoy yummy cake & ice cream. RSVP (352) 518-1087. Senior Circle Jazzercise Every Wednesday 10-11:00 a.m. Discount Cost This is a specialized class just for Senior Circle members of Bayfront Health Dade City. The class is held every Wednesday from 10—11:00 a.m. at Dade City Jazzercise Studio, 12307 US HWY 301, Dade City, FL 33525. The first class is free. The class is a low impact, high energy workout that is fun and effective and designed especially for seniors! No experience is required and is attended by women and men. For more information, feel free to contact Kris at (813) 714-9272 Naga Thatimatla, M.D. Bayfront Health Medical Group (352) 437-5971 Bariatric Seminar FREE “Start Your Weight loss Seminar Today!” Wednesday, January 13 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 13100 Fort King Road, Classroom 108 Dade City, FL 33525 Call 1-877-362-5321 to sign up for the free seminar. If you are 100 pounds or more overweight, bariatric surgery at Bayfront Health Dade City may be able to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Dr. Thatimatla and his team will support you through every step of the process with guidance from dieticians, physical therapists and support groups. He is currently accepting new patients and most insurance plans, including Medicare. B AY F R O N T H E A L T H D A D E » 1 3 1 0 0 F O R T K I N G R O A D » D A D E C I T Y, F L O R I D A 3 3 5 2 5 W W W . B AY F R O N T D A D E C I T Y . C O M JANUARY 2015 Diabetes Education Living with Diabetes - 4 Week Program Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Need Script *Deb Larkins, Hospital’s Dietitian 352-521-1100, X1483 13100 Fort King Road, Classroom 107 Dade City, FL 33525 If you were recently diagnosed with diabetes or struggle with managing your diabetes, then this program is designed to help you. Bayfront Health Dade City offers a 4-week diabetic education series in a small group setting. The program is facilitated by hospital’s dietitian and diabetic nurse. It is designed to help you take charge of your diabetes. Over the course of 4 weeks, topics of discussion will include: Nutrition and You; How to Read Food Labels’ What to Look for When Dining Out; Monitoring Your Insulin; Managing Your Diabetes; Medication Education and Exercise & Diabetes. Our Living with Diabetes Program follows specific guidelines from the American Diabetes Association. To be accepted into this program, you will need a prescription from your physician, a commitment to getting control of your diabetes and a one-time fee to cover your personal nutrition assessment with our dietitian. Most insurance plans cover this assessment fee. This program is limited to six participants per 4-week series, so call today to reserve your space. For registration and information, call the hospital’s dietitian, Deb Larkins (352) 5211100, X1483. Most insurance plans will cover the cost of the Living with Diabetes 4week education program. Kumquat Festival Saturday, January 31 9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Come and enjoy Dade City’s Kumquat Festival® with over 400 vendors and 40 sponsors participating, filling the Dade City’s Historic Downtown core. Visitors can enjoy all kinds of tasty kumquat treats, from kumquat pie to kumquat cookies, smoothies, ice cream, marmalade, and even kumquat salsa. Dade City's Annual Kumquat Festival®, held the last Saturday in January each year, (Saturday, January 31, 2015 - 9am to 5pm) has become extremely popular for its homegrown, family-friendly entertainment. Visitors can listen to local entertainment, get their face painted, look at antique cars, and shop for arts and crafts. Admission is FREE, transportation from the satellite parking areas is FREE, city owned public parking downtown is FREE and the experience of a unique, authentic and fun filled festival is unforgettable. B AY F R O N T H E A L T H D A D E » 1 3 1 0 0 F O R T K I N G R O A D » D A D E C I T Y, F L O R I D A 3 3 5 2 5 W W W . B AY F R O N T D A D E C I T Y . C O M Free JANUARY 2015