If chronic pain is impacting your quality of life, you’re not alone. Up to 90 percent of all Americans will suffer some form of chronic pain during their lifetime. The good news is that advances in medicine and technology continue to provide new, less invasive and non-surgical techniques to manage and treat painful conditions. To learn more, join Sarasota Memorial's board-certified pain medicine physicians for a FREE community presentation, 10 a.m.-noon (registration at 9:30 a.m.), Saturday, Nov. 8, at Sarasota Memorial's Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd., ½ mile west of I-75 off Clark Road, Sarasota. For more information or to RSVP, please call (941) 917-7777 or register online.
Community Health Calendar
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Nov. 11, 10:00-11 a.m.: 
Get Heart Smart
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death in the U.S. today – it also is one of the most preventable. Our advanced 18-test assessment provides you with a proven way
to assess and reduce your risk before the disease results in warning signs or symptoms. For an appointment or to learn more about Sarasota Memorial's new Cardiovascular Disease Assessment Center, call (941) 917-6969. No physician referral is necessary. Or join us for a free educational presentation, 6-7 p.m. Nov. 19, at Sarasota Memorial's Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd., ½ mile west of I-75 off Clark Road, Sarasota. For more information about this event or to RSVP, please call (941) 917-7777 or register online.
Complements of Parkinson Disease
If you or a loved one have Parkinson disease, don't miss this FREE community education event featuring physicians and health care providers discussing the latest complementary therapies that promote a better quality of life for people affected by Parkinson's. The program will take place 10 a.m.-noon (registration at 9:30 a.m.) Saturday, Dec. 6, at Sarasota Memorial's Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd., ½ mile west of I-75 off Clark Road, Sarasota. A complimentary breakfast will be provided. Following the program, join us for a reception and tour of the new Neuro Challenge Parkinson Center at the Institute. For more information or to RSVP, please call (941) 917-7777 or register online.
Co-presented by Sarasota Memorial, this free community education event features Ken Doka, Ph.D., international author and speaker, discussing cultural differences that can affect end-of-life care. The event will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, 8:30-11:30 a.m., in Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s first floor auditorium, 1700 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 3 CEUs/CMEs are available ($15 fee) for qualified professionals. Call (941) 917-1779 for information or reservations.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: How Do We Cope?
Co-presented by Sarasota Memorial's Bayside Center, Mental Health Community Centers Inc. and the Isermann Foundation, this free community education event will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (complimentary lunch), in Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s first floor auditorium, 1700 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 4 CEU/CMEs will be available ($20 fee) for qualified professionals. For information or reservations, call (941) 953-3477.
Caregiving: The Challenges, The Rewards
Caregiving can be stressful, overwhelming, heartbreaking, and downright difficult. However, for many caregivers there are extraordinary rewards. Co-presented by Sarasota Memorial, this FREE community forum will explore ways caregivers meet the day-to-day challenges of caregiving. Professionals will provide important information about resources available to assist caregivers in meeting the responsibilities of care, while community caregivers will offer personal insights into how they cope with, and succeed in meeting the challenges of care. The event will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, in Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s first floor auditorium, 1700 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Complimentary lunch will be provided. 4 CEU/CMEs will be available ($20 fee) for qualified professionals. Call (941) 556-3268 for information or reservations.
Drive-Through Flu Shots
Visit Sarasota Memorial’s Drive-Through Vaccination Station … or one of neighborhood care centers for your flu and pneumonia vaccinations (through Nov. 26 while supplies last).
Drive-through flu vaccines are available every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s south garage, corner of Arlington and Hillview streets.
Vaccinations also are available at the following locations:
- Institute for Advanced Medicine (lobby), 5880 Rand Blvd., ½ mile west of I-75 off Clark Road
Mondays & Fridays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-5 p.m. - Sarasota Memorial Community Medical Clinic, hospital first floor, 1700 S. Tamiami Trail
Thursdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. - Waldemere Medical Plaza, 1920 Waldemere St., Suite #405
Wednesdays & Fridays 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m. - Sarasota Memorial Care Center at Blackburn Point (Room # 204), 929 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m. - Ultracare Endocrine and Diabetes Consultants, 389 Commercial Ct. Suite A, Venice
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. - Sarasota Memorial Care Center at University Parkway, 5350 University Parkway (corner of University Parkway and Honore)
Wednesdays & Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $30 per vaccine (flu or pneumonia). Original Medicare plans accepted (you must bring your Medicare card). Others must pay cash and seek reimbursement from their insurance company. Coverage varies, so please check with your insurance provider for limitations. For information, call Sarasota Memorial’s HealthLine at 917-7777.
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