Broward Health North will be hosting its next Healthy Conversations program on Wednesday, March 27 at 9 a.m. in the conference center. The event will feature a lecture by Charles Toman, MD, orthopedic surgeon, on how to alleviate joint pain from osteoarthritis. In addition, we will be offering free preventive health screenings including glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure checks, posture tests, stroke risk assessments, and more. Stop by for a cup of coffee and a health check up! Continental breakfast will be provided. You can RSVP by calling (954) 759-7400 and select option 5. RSVP online at https://www.browardhealth.org/events/community-events/coffee-and-health-conversations-3-27-2019?type=Community%20Events&tid=ad23cb2e-19d6-4ea7-b177-3951c4045684
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation will present its “Joe DiMaggio American Icon Award” to James Patterson on Thursday, March 28, 6:30 p.m. at Diplomat Beach Resort, 3555 S. Ocean Dr, Hollywood. The award is given annually to those who represent the values for which the iconic Joe DiMaggio stood and whose contributions have influenced American society. Patterson is one of the world’s bestselling authors and a trusted storyteller. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (954) 265-3454.
The Business of Health Care will be held Friday, March 29 at the University of Miami. For more information and to register, go to bus.miami.edu/healthcare2019.
Broward Health North’s Trauma Department will be hosting a free Stop the Bleed class for the community on Saturday, March 30 at 9 a.m. in the hospital’s main conference center. Continental breakfast will be provided. You can RSVP by calling (954) 759-7400 and select option 5. RSVP online at https://www.browardhealth.org/events/community-events/stop-the-bleed-bhn-03-30-19?type=Community%20Events&tid=ad23cb2e-19d6-4ea7-b177-3951c4045684
FICPA presents the 2019 Health Care Industry Conference on April 25-26 at the Caribe Royale Resort Suites, Orlando. For more information, visit ficpa.org/hcc.
An ‘80s-themed Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Casino Night will be held Saturday, April 27 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm at Calder Casino, 21001 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens. The fundraiser will raise money to fund an MRI CinemaVision system at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. For more information or for tickets, visit www.jdchcasinonight.org, call (954) 265-6304, or email kcarbo@mhs.net.
Cleveland Clinic Florida is proud to host the 5th annual 5K Run/Walk to a Healthier Future on Sunday, April 28. The 5K will start and finish at Cleveland Clinic Florida’s main campus in Weston. Register online at www.clevelandclinicflorida.org/ccf5k.