October 15, 2008
Gotta Go? How to Manage the Overactive Female Bladder
Lennox Hoyte, MD, Associate Professor and Division Director, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of OB/GYN, USF College of Medicine, Medical Director, Urogynecology at Tampa General Hospital

Bladder control problems can affect women of all ages and are common after childbirth. Sometimes worsening with age, these problems can include leakage, persistent urges to urinate, and the need to urinate frequently. These problems can be embarrassing and life altering. Many therapies – both surgical and non-surgical – are available to treat these problems and help restore your quality of life. Join us to listen, laugh and learn how you can improve your quality of life.

October 22, 2008
Understanding Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage
Jim Mulcahy, WCFAAA’s SHINE Program (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)

Medicare “Part D” is a prescription drug program available to anyone on Medicare, but the coverage is optional, so if you want it, you must choose and sign up for a plan. The plans are run by insurance companies approved by Medicare and each plan has different benefits. Picking the right plan can help lower your prescription drug costs and help protect against higher costs in the future. It can also give you greater access to drugs that you can use to prevent complications of diseases and stay well. Open enrollment is November 15 – December 31, 2008. Join us and learn about how to choose the best plan for you before this year's deadline.

October 29, 2008
Prevention and Treatment for High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Laureen Mack, MBA, MSN, RN, BC, CV Nurse Specialist, Coordinator, Heart Failure Disease Management Program, Tampa General Hospital

It’s not uncommon to have high blood pressure and high cholesterol at the same time. Studies from a group of 51 million people in the United States with high blood pressure showed that 40% also had high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fat-like matter stored in your blood. If there’s too much cholesterol in your blood, it builds up in the walls of your arteries. In time, this buildup causes “hardening of the arteries” where arteries become smaller and blood flow to the heart and brain is slowed down or even blocked. Come and learn about the latest prevention and treatment methods so you can take control of your health before it controls you!

November 5, 2008
Understanding Your Advanced Directives Plan & Advanced Directives Consultation
Tampa General Hospital Palliative Care Education Team

If you are incapacitated how would a medical team know what your treatment wishes are? An advanced directive answers all these questions. Advanced directives are legal documents that let the hospital and your family know how you want your end-of-life decisions to be carried out. It addresses issues such as the use of breathing machines, resuscitation, tube feedings and organ and tissue donation. It also names a proxy to make
decisions for you. Join us to learn why these decisions are important to make now, before you need them. Then meet individually with one of our palliative care professionals to have your personal questions answered while completing your own advanced directive.

November 12, 2008
Nutrition As We Age
Katherine Butler RD/LD, Tampa General Hospital

Poor nutrition is implicated as a contributing factor in the leading causes of death: coronary heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and diseases of the liver and kidneys. As baby boomers enter mid-life in record numbers, more and more are becoming aware of the link between what they eat and their health and longevity. As we age, the nutrients we need to remain healthy change. Join us and learn how you can use our nutritional tips to your advantage.

November 19, 2008
Understanding and Treating Prostate Cancer
Matthew A. Fink, MD, Adult Hematology, Adult Medical Oncology, Gulfcoast Oncology Associates

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American men other than skin cancer, and is the third leading cause of cancer death in men. One in six men will get prostate cancer during his lifetime. However, in many cases prostate cancer can be treated successfully, especially when caught early. Join us to learn the risk factors for prostate cancer, signs of the disease, early detection screening methods, and diagnosis and treatment options.
 

The complete TGH Flyer with a list of seminars for the Fall Semester is available by clicking here for downloading or printing.
 

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