April seminar and class schedule at Santa Rosa Medical Center

anta Rosa Medical Center’s monthly “Dinner with the Doc” and “Lunch & Learn” educational seminars will continue in April with a focus on hearing loss and aquatic therapy.

•           Dinner with the Doc will be held on Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m. Sabrina Kaestle, AuD, an audiologist with The Hearing Doctor in Milton will present “Recognizing Hearing Loss.” Dr. Kaestle’s presentation will focus on tips for recognizing hearing loss in yourself and others and will include an overview of hearing aid options available today. She will also answer any specific questions attendees have about hearing loss.

•           Lunch & Learn will be held on Thursday, April 16 at 11:30 am. Tammy Passmore from Santa Rosa Medical Center’s Physical Therapy department will present “Health Benefits of Aquatic Therapy.” Ms. Passmore’s presentation will educate attendees on the benefits of aquatic therapy both as a method of physician-prescribed physical therapy and as part of a regular exercise program. She will offer information on what’s specifically available to patients and members of the community at our hospital and answer questions.

Both seminars will be held in the Locklin Education Building at the Santa Rosa Medical Center campus on Berryhill Road and will include a healthy meal. The seminars are free, but registration is required. Please call the RSVP line at 626-5060 or visit www.srmcfl.com/register to reserve your seat.

Additionally, Santa Rosa Medical Center will hold the following community health classes during April:

•           OB Orientation Tour

Tour our hospital and birthing suites in preparation for your new baby! Free.

Sunday, April 19 from 3 pm to 4 pm

Santa Rosa Medical Center 3rd Floor, Labor & Delivery Wing

Register online at www.srmcfl.com or call 626-5049.

•           AARP Safe Driver Class

Presented by AARP and taught by driver safety educator from AARP. $15 for members, $20 for non-members

Monday, April 20 from 8 am to 3 pm

Santa Rosa Medical Center Locklin Education Building, Classroom B

Call 626-5060 to register.

•           Kidney Smart Class

Kidney disease education taught by clinical educators from DaVita. Free.

Thursday, April 23 at 2 pm

Santa Rosa Medical Center Locklin Education Building, Classroom A

Visit www.kidneysmart.org/class or call 343-4951 to register.

•           Diabetes Education Program

Helping patients learn to live with diabetes. This class provides comprehensive education by a certified diabetes educator. Free.

Thursday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Santa Rosa Medical Center Locklin Education Building, Classroom B

Visit www.srmcfl.com/diabetes or call 626-5196 to register.

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: April seminar and class schedule at Santa Rosa Medical Center