Senior Resource Fair - Friday, October 21

Free Senior Resource Fair
Friday, October 21, 2011
10 a.m. - noon
Madison Square Special Event Center
4035 Madison St.
New Port Richey, FL

Hosted by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis

More than 15 nonprofit and government agencies will provide numerous free services for seniors, including blood pressure checks, diabetes testing, hearing testing and bone density checks. Information also will be available on nutrition, prescription drug coverage, respite and Alzheimer's care needs, employment information, and veterans' services. For information, call (727) 773-2871.

Discount Medication

Everything costs more in today's economy.  Gas prices continue to skyrocket, grocery bills increase every week and the price of everything else is rising exponentially.  We need all the discounts we can get.

NeedyMeds is a non-profit organization founded in 1997 as a resource for people who need help with the cost of medicine. Their website that offers links to pharmaceutical assistance programs and also offers links to manufacturer's coupons for prescription and over-the-counter medications.  The free NeedyMeds drug discount card is free and offers up to a 75% discount on prescriptions with no financial, age, or residency restrictions.  Visit NeedyMeds.org for more information or to download the discount card.

Diabetes Alert Day - Free Lectures

FREE DIABETES LECTURES
Wednesday, March 30

Land O' Lakes Library
2818 Collier Parkway
Land O' Lakes, FL 34639

Join University Community Health's Diabetes & Endocrinology Institute for a free presentation about diabetes in recognition of the American Diabetes Association's Diabetes Alert Day.

Sessions will be led by Certified Diabetes Educators.  Free Diabetes Risk Tests will also be offered to participants.

Overview of Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes: Are You at Risk?

Find out who is at risk, how to prevent diabetes, and what Medicare and most insurances will cover if you have diabetes.
Presented by: Melina Rathbun, RN, CDE
10:00-10:45 a.m.

Supermarket Survival

Learn what to choose from at the supermarket with less sugar, fat, and less cost for the entire family and what to look for on labels.
Presented by: Jodee Meisenhelder, RD, CDE, PhD
11:00-11:45 a.m.

Refreshments will be provided.  Pre-registration is requested.  Please call (813) 929-1214 to register.

Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County, Inc.

Did you know that over 4,000 people were homeless in Pasco County on any given day in 2007?

If you or someone you know is homeless or is about to be homeless, the Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County has information for you. Find coalition members providing food, health services, homeless prevention services, housing, job assistance and legal services on their website. Click on the link below for more information.

Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County, Inc.

Drive-Thru Flu Shots

It's flu season again, and the Pasco County Health Department wants to make it a little more convenient to get your flu shot - you don't even have to get out of the car! The Drive-Thru Flu Shots will be available at the following locations:

Thursday, October 16 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Michael the Archangel Church
8014 State Road 52
Hudson, FL

Monday, October 20 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Centennial Middle School
38505 Centennial Road
Dade City, FL

Flu shots will cost $25, payable by cash or check. People with proof of straight Medicare or Medicare PPO coverage will get their shots for free. For more information, check out the Pasco County Health Department's flu webpage.