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The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 4, 2009

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ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS: The Alzheimer's Awareness Tour will stop at Hyatt Place Tampa, 11408 N. 30{+t}{+h} St., Tampa, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. See an episode of the documentary "The Alzheimer's Project," listen to a panel discussion about Alzheimer's disease and have an opportunity to create a personalized DVD. For reservations, call (310) 374-8434 or send an e-mail to info@newleafevents.com. For information, visit www.alzjointhefight .com.

GOOD POSTURE: Nature's Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, will present a program on the importance of good posture at 7 p.m. Thursday. Call (727) 443-6703.

TEAM IN TRAINING: Informational meetings for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Suncoast Chapter event will take place at several locations in the area Thursday through July 23. For information, call (813) 963-6461 or (941) 445-4341.

MEMORY TRAINING: Morton Plant Mease Health Care will begin a five-week Memory Training Class on Friday at Arden Courts Alzheimer's Assisted Living Facility, 300 Highland Ave., N.E., Largo. Classes will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Fridays through Aug. 7. Program is for all ages and is not intended for those with any form of dementia. Cost $25. Call (727) 462-7500.

HEALTH AND HOOPS: Moffitt Cancer Center and Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries will present Health Disparities and HOOPS from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 11 at University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22{+n}{+d} St., Tampa. Activities include free health screenings, medical information, library sign-ups, instructional basketball drills and basketball competitions. Call (813) 745-6618 or send an e-mail to Nikki.Ross@Moffitt.org.

DIABETES FORUM: Savannah Court of Brandon, 824 N. Parsons Ave., Brandon, will present a program on diabetes at 2 p.m. July 13. Topics will include signs, symptoms, new medications and management through diet. Call (813) 643-6767.

HEALTH AND STRESS: Nature's Food Patch Market and Cafe, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, will present a free workshop on health and stress at 6 p.m. July 13. Topics will include symptoms and causes of stress and how stress affects health. Call (727) 443-6703.

SAFE SITTERS: Morton Plant Mease Health Care and the Safe Sitter Organization will offer a Baby Sitter Training course for young babysitters (at least age 11) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 15 at the Sarah Walker Women's Center on the campus of Morton Plant Hospital, 300 Pinellas St., Clearwater. Topics include handling choking, behavior management and contacting EMS. Bring lunch and a drink. Cost $50. Call (727) 462-7500.

AUTISM SCREENING: Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay, 3717 Turman Loop, Suite 102, Wesley Chapel, in partnership with the USF Silver Child Development Center, will offer free autism spectrum disorder screenings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 for children ages 18 months to 11 years old. Free childcare available. Call (813) 265-0210.

BREAST CANCER RECONSTRUCTION: Learn about the reconstruction technique, the DIEP Flap, from 2 to 4 p.m. July 24 at the Renaissance Hotel/International Plaza, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa. For reservations call, (352) 336-6038 or visit www.florida diep.com.

HIKING EVENTS: There are plenty of opportunities to join others for hiking. To learn more, visit www.suncoast .floridatrail.org.

MASTER SWIMMERS: Tampa Bay Aquatics Masters has openings for fitness and competitive swimmers and triathletes. The group swims at a complex near downtown Tampa. For information please visit www.tampa swim.com or send an e-mail to arnp1961@aol.com.

Send your health events information to Vickie Beck at vbeck1@tampa bay.rr.com. Information must be received two weeks before publication date.

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