At Brandon Regional, we’re committed to living up to our role as a healthcare educator for the community in which much of our own staff lives, too. Through a number of onsite classes, community events and our online library of health-related information, we’re doing what we can to provide you helpful, easy-to-use medical resources, and we want to make sure that you’re aware of them.

• Community Seminars
  The hospital offers a variety of free, informative seminars on a broad range of topics including surgical weight loss, innovative robotic surgery , heart-healthy nutrition and  diabetes self-management . In fact, just this Wednesday, January 13, a class is being held on “Nutrition for Cancer Prevention and Nutrition during Cancer Treatment” from 2:30-3:30pm. Call (813) 653-1065 to register. Check out the monthly calendar of community education events here. (http://brandonhospital.com/CustomPage.asp?guidCustomContentID={6ADFDA62-47C1-4FCF-974E-724470C9AC09}#/?i=1)
• Baby Suites Classes.
  For those expecting, we have a continuous program of classes being offered at our Education Center located in Oakfield Medical Plaza, directly across the street from the hospital. In fact, a new Prepared Birth Class begins a 4-week run starting Monday, February 1 and is held every Monday through February 22. This class covers the signs and stages of labor, breathing and relaxation skills for expectant moms. It also reviews the importance of a labor coach, and one adult coach or main support person is invited to join the expectant mom in the class which runs from 6 to 8:30pm. Some classes are free while others have a nominal charge, but registration is required. For more information or to register, call (813) 653-1065. For a listing of all currently scheduled Baby Suites Classes including Newborn Care, Gestational Diabetes and others, visit its web page. (http://brandonhospital.com/CustomPage.asp?guidCustomContentID={761FB179-3297-4CEF-93C0-66754D89D232})
  
• h2U Events
  Our h2U program meets throughout the month for various exercise and social events, including its monthly meeting, Mall Walk meet-ups, Girls’ Night Out and other senior fitness outings. Check the chapter’s current calendar for further information on upcoming events or meetings. (http://brandonhospital.com/CustomPage.asp?guidCustomContentID={8440CC76-4272-45D1-AA8A-34C788D70558}#/?i=1). To learn more about h2u, go here. (http://brandonhospital.com/CustomPage.asp?guidCustomContentID={782465CD-3FA1-4813-8120-7E992AB19A6E})
  
• Online Health Library
  Have you visited our website lately? We’ve got a comprehensive library of information available including a look at conditions from A-Z, various treatments, procedures and medications and numerous health guides. There’s also access to the latest cancer date, interactive assessment tools, medical dictionaries, and a section of the library devoted to natural health and alternative medicine. Click here to check out our robust online health library. (http://brandonhospital.com/CustomPage.asp?guidCustomContentID=6778348D-7BD7-472A-8898-D3F115F881F9).

 Helpful information is just a few miles down the road or possibly even a click away, but we do remind you that it is provided as a reference. Be sure to schedule an appointment with your doctor for proper consultation and diagnosis.