Health calendar: Nov. 7-14

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Telehealth Forum at Florida Tech

Florida Tech and the Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center are partnering to deliver a daylong forum on telehealth, the increasingly important practice that uses technology to provide a wide range of health care services including diagnosis, management and education. The Florida Telehealth Forum is set for Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Florida Tech’s Hartley Room. The one-day intensive event is designed to deliver insights and practical strategies for implementing telehealth services in a variety of settings. The Forum is ideal for healthcare professionals, administrators and students who want to learn more about how to develop or expand telehealth technologies to improve patient outcomes.

Professionals at the Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center (SETRC) will present the following topics: school-based telehealth programs; child and adolescent telehealth behavioral services; insurance reimbursement; ROI for your program; legal considerations; and successful grant writing strategies.

Based in Waycross, Georgia, and serving a region comprised of Georgia, Florida, Alabama and South Carolina, SETRC provides insight and direction regarding the advancement of telehealth and encourages collaboration among existing telehealth networks and programs. Its role is meant to be complementary to the activities of telemedicine programs in the Southeast, such as the autism telehealth program at Florida Tech’s Scott Center for Autism Treatment.

“SETRC and the Scott Center share a mission to foster the widespread application of educational and clinical support services through telehealth programs,” said Boyd Mark, the Scott Center’s director of telehealth.

The Scott Center’s Telehealth Program provides consultation and services through remote technology such as video conferencing, mobile phones, and internet portals. Telehealth offers the same benefits of meeting with your provider in their office, only now you can do it from your own home.

“The Scott Center for Autism Treatment is honored to participate in this event as part of our ongoing telehealth mission to provide autism treatment services to a wider audience nationwide,” said Lisa Steelman, dean of Florida Tech’s College of Psychology and Liberal Arts, under which the Scott Center operates.

Continuing Education Credits are available for eligible Forum participants.

Tickets are $49 for a full day and $29 for a half-day. Register and get more information, including an agenda, at www.TheScottCenter.org.

Rockledge Regional has 3D breast scans

Rockledge Regional Medical Center is offering patients the next generation of mammogram technology: an intricate, 3D scan that examines tissue like individual pages in a book. The GeniusTM 3D Mammography machine is a sophisticated tomography device that has the enhanced ability to detect potential areas of concern earlier and with more precision than ever before. The device has been in use at Rockledge Regional Medical Center since August.

“This new technology is similar to a CAT scan, as it allows the radiologist to examine the image of the breast tissue layer by layer,” said Michelle Hackett, lead mammographer at Rockledge Regional Medical Center, a member of the Steward Health Care family. “The new 3D scan reveals fine details that the older scans can overlook.”

In addition to zeroing in more effectively on abnormalities, the device also reduces false positives that would ordinarily require the patient to return for a second mammogram.

The new device scans in only four seconds.

“It also really provides enhanced detail and safety for women who have dense tissue, fibrocystic breasts that are hard to penetrate with the 2D machine,” Hackett said.

Upcoming

Free healthy legs screening. Vascular Vein Centers of Viera will be offering free leg screenings at our Viera/Melbourne location. These no-obligation preliminary screenings take just 15 minutes and are designed to assess your risk factors and find any obvious signs of venous disease. Heavy, achy, painful, swollen or discolored legs, with bulging veins are a medical issue that only gets worse, left untreated; know your risk! Free screenings are available from Oct. 24 to Nov. 15. To schedule an appointment, please call Vascular Vein Centers Viera at 321-704-8505.

Fundraiser garage sale. Come out and support two Cocoa Beach Nonprofit Organizations: Freedom 7 Senior Community and The Women's Club of Cocoa Beach. Come out and purchase a new found treasure, or rent a table from us and sell your own stuff. Inside the Cocoa Beach Country Club Auditorium, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Contact Judy at 321-783-9505 for more information.

Mega Senior Health Expo: Brevard Senior Expos will host the Mega Senior Health Expo on Wednesday, Nov.13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the  Melbourne Auditorium located at 625 East Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne. You'll find free health screening, valuable information on the best sources for  insurance options, how to make investments work for you, great travel opportunities, senior living options, social groups and clubs with lots of fun and recreational activities, health, nutrition, fitness and lifestyle products and services for Boomers and Seniors and much more. For more information, contact (321) 773-1454.

Cancer prevention lecture. Presented by United Way of Brevard on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. Held at Freedom 7 Senior Community Center located inside the Cocoa Beach Country Club. Free and open to the Public. Contact Judy at 321-783-95045 for more information. Drop in or RSVP.

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Ongoing

CoDependents Anonymous meetings. Two meetings per week (Sunday and Monday) from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday meetings take place at 230 E. Eau Gallie Blvd, Indian Harbour Beach, behind Bealls, in the small meeting room. Monday meetings take place at Church on the Rock, 4028 S. Babcock Street, Melbourne, across from Palm Bay High, in the meeting rooms on the northeast side through the sanctuary. CoDA meetings are designed to inspire cultivating loving and healthy relationships. Call Sandy for additional information (321) 258-2991.

The Compassionate Friends: The Space Coast Chapter meets at 6 p.m. every first Tuesday at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 525 Minuteman Causeway, Cocoa Beach and at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday at Courtyard by Marriott, 2101 West New Haven, Melbourne. The self-help organization is open to families who have experienced the death of a child, at any age, and from any cause. Call 321-610-7875.

Divorce Recovery Workshop: Support group to heal from the breakup of a relationship. Meets Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 2800 W. Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne. Call 321-431-4065 or visit divorceandrecovery.org.

Fit PALS Running Club: Starts at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne. Open to individuals with Autism and their families. Enter from the Parkway entrance. No fees. Water and Gatorade will be available. Call 321-768-6800.

Florida KidCare: KidCare offers low-cost or free health insurance for children. Call 888-540-5437 or visit www.floridakidcare.org.

Leukemia/Lymphoma support group: The group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at Holmes Regional Medical Center in the oncology conference room, 1350 S. Hickory St., Melbourne. Light refreshments served. Call 321-725-4500, ext. 3987.

The Mended Hearts support group: Chapter 264, meets from noon to 2 p.m. every 4th Saturday of the month at Holmes Regional Medical Center, 1350 S. Hickory St, Melbourne, in the Oncology Conference Room. Light refreshments will be served. Survivors, caregivers and friends are all welcome.

Parkinson's Support Groups:

• South Brevard Support Group, 4th Thursday, The Fountains, 4451 Stack Blvd., Palm Bay 1:30 to 4 p.m. Call (321) 622-5845.

• Central Brevard Support Group, 2nd Monday from 2 to 4 p.m., Central Brevard Public Library, 308 Forest Ave., Cocoa. Call (808) 896-9640

• North Brevard Support Group, 3rd Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m., Heritage Hall, Parish Health Village West, 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. Call (321) 268-6800

• IRCC Support Group at One Senior Place, 1st Monday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd., Viera. Call (321) 751-6771

• Rock Steady Boxing at Advance Fitness. MWF 2176 Sarno Rd., Melbourne. Call (321) 693-9246.

• Rock Steady Boxing at Unlimited Kickboxing, MWF 55 Goodwin Dr., Merritt Island. Call (321) 368-9307 or (321) 720-4167.

Seated Yoga Class. Every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Held at Freedom 7 Senior Community Center, located in the Cocoa Beach Country Club. Cost is $2 and drop in participants welcome. Check out our website for more classes. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Call 321-783-9505 for more information.

Seeking medical equipment: The Sunflower House, part of Aging Matters in Brevard, is accepting medical equipment for its medical equipment bank. Walkers with seats, transport chairs, wheelchairs and shower chairs are needed. The bank loans equipment to those ages 60 and older and to their caregivers of individuals ages 60 and older and in need. The Sunflower House is inside the Merritt Square Mall, 777 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island. For an appointment, drop-off or pick-up, call 321-452-4341.

Special Needs Fitness Classes: The 30 minute class begins at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Studio321 Fitness & Dance, 1260 Malabar Road S.E., Palm Bay. Cost is $5 per class. Call 321-722-5685 or visit studio321- fitness.com.

Strength and Balance Class: Beginners welcome, chair assist if needed. Work on core strength, flexibility and balance. Fun Class, we provide all equipment. $2 per class. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 am at Freedom 7 Senior Community Center located inside the Cocoa Beach Country Club. Drop in, call for more information 321-783-9505.

Stress management: Learn how to deal with grief, divorce, recovery and more at the Stress Management Center, 49 S. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. The center focuses on massage treatment for those suffering with loss, due to death, divorce, illness or injury, and more. Call 321-783-5592.

Stroke-Heart Survivors Group: Begins at 2 pm. Tuesday at 921 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. Admission is free. To register, visit www.parrishhealthcare.com/events.

Tai Chi: The free class is taught by Dr. Mendoza at 12:15 p.m. Thursday at Merritt Island Public Library, 1195 N. Courtenay Parkway. Call 321-986-8812. 

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Weight loss support group meets at various times and locations:

• 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1053 Pinetree Drive, Indian Harbour Beach. Weigh-in is from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Cost is $5 per month and $32 for yearly dues. First visit is free. Call 321-773-6936.

• Chapter 0043 will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at First Christian Church, 2010 S. Babcock St., Melbourne FL 32901. Weigh-in starts at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $5 a month with a $32 yearly fee. The first visit is free. For more information, call 321-259-4919.

• Chapter FL 164 will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Knights of Columbus Hall, 2150 Dairy Road, Melbourne. Weigh-in begins at 9 a.m. Cost is $5 per month and $32 for yearly dues. Call (321) 265-0104 or visit www.tops.org. 

• Meeting begins at 10 a.m. Thursdays at Faith Baptist Church, 341 Emerson Drive. N.W., Palm Bay. Cost is $6 per month plus $32 yearly fee. First visit is free. Call 321-676-8596.

• Chapter FL 10066 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Mary’s Catholic School, Room 109, 1152 S. Seminole Dr. Rockledge. Weigh-in begins at 6:30 p.m., with a meeting from 7-8 p.m. Cost is $4 per month and $32 for yearly dues. Call Nancy at 321-632-6371 or visit www.tops.org.

• Chapter FL 0875 meets on Wednesdays at Rockledge Sr. Center on Florida Ave. at 10:30 a.m. to weigh-in and meeting from 11 a.m. to noon. $4 per month and $32 a year for dues.

• Meets at 10 a.m. Fridays at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 1255 Knox McRae Drive, Titusville. Weigh-in from 8 to 9:40 a.m. Cost is $5 per month and $32 for yearly dues. Call 321-863-8952 or email slatz32500@gmail.com. 

Water aerobics: Classes begin at 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 827 Firestone St., Palm Bay. $5 per class. Registration required. Call 321-725-6743.