St. Anthony’s Hospital invites the community to attend health seminars in March that include identifying and treating acid reflux, a smoking cessation class and weight loss surgery talks. There also will be free memory screenings. The monthly seminars are free to the public.
Weight Loss Surgery Information
Tuesday, March 5 Noon
St. Anthony’s Hospital LifeHelp Center, Second Floor Classroom, 500 Dr. Martin Luther King St. N, St. Petersburg
Take the first step to weight loss surgery and attend an information session. Jamii St. Julien, MD,will explain various options.
Memory Screenings
Tuesday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 26 10 a.m.-noon
St. Anthony’s Hospital, Main Lobby, 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg
Take the first step toward the discovery of memory problems for adults concerned about their memory health. Call (727) 825-1595 for information and to schedule an appointment.
Smoking Cessation Class
Saturday, March 16 9:30 a.m.
St. Anthony’s Hospital, Cafeteria Fishbowl, 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg
This two-hour class provides valuable tools to help you quit using tobacco including coping with cravings and physical and emotional symptoms. The class includes free aids to help you quit using tobacco while supplies last.
Weight Loss Surgery Information
Tuesday, March 19 5:30 p.m.
St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg
Kevin Huguet, MD,will explain various weight loss surgery options during this information session.
Weight Loss Surgery Information
Wednesday, March 20 6 p.m.
BayCare Outpatient Center (Carillon), Conference Room A, 900 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg
Learn about weight loss surgery by attending an information session. Jamii St. Julien, MD,will explain various options.
Identify and Treat Acid Reflux
Thursday, March 28 5:30 p.m.
St. Anthony’s Hospital, Classroom D, First Floor, 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg
Learn the signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) from surgeon Kevin Huguet, MD. Participants will learn the importance of treating GERD early to avoid long-term complications.
For more information on the seminars, please call toll-free 1-855-269-4777.
St. Anthony’s Hospital Support Groups Calendar March 2019
- Memory Disorders Caregiver Group – Thursday, March 7, 2 p.m. and Thursday, March 21, 6:30 p.m., Memory Disorders Center (Suite 309) in the Professional Office Building adjacent to St. Anthony’s Hospital. (First and Third Thursday of the month). Information: (727) 825-1595
- Myasthenia Gravis Support Group – Thursday, March 7, 7 p.m., St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, Ground Floor. Information: (727) 820-7701
- Women’s Cancer Support Group – Tuesday, March 12, 6 p.m., St. Anthony’s Hospital Cancer Center. (Second Tuesday of each month.) Information: (727) 825-1163
- Diabetes Support Group – Wednesday, March 13, 2:30 p.m., St. Anthony’s Resource Center LifeHelp Center. Information: (727) 820-7910
- Stroke Support Group – Monday, March 18, 4 p.m., St. Anthony’s Hospital Franciscan Room, Ground Floor. Information: (727) 820-7888
- Weight Loss Surgery Support Group – Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, Ground Floor. Information: (727) 820-7910
- Multiple Sclerosis Support Group – Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m., St. Anthony’s Hospital Auditorium, Ground Floor. Information: (727) 820-7701
For more information, call the number listed with the group. Support groups and clinics are free to the public unless fee is noted.
LOCATION SITES
- St. Anthony’s Hospital, 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg
- St. Anthony’s Hospital Cancer Center, 1201 Fifth Ave. N, Suite 130, St. Petersburg
- St. Anthony’s Memory Disorders Center, 1201 Fifth Ave. N, Suite 309, St. Petersburg
- St. Anthony’s Resources Center, 500 Martin Luther King St. N, St. Petersburg
About St. Anthony’s Hospital
St. Anthony’s Hospital is a 393-bed hospital founded in 1931 as a ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany. St. Anthony’s has a rich history dedicated to improving the health of the community by providing high-quality, innovative and compassionate care. For more information on St. Anthony’s, call (727) 953-6993 or go to www.BayCare.org/SAH.