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The public is invited to attend the following seminars and classes hosted by Venice Regional Bayfront Health. To learn more about any of these free seminars and classes, visit VeniceRegional.com or call 855-876-2362. Space is limited and advance registration is required. 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 2 Eating Heart Healthy Cardiac Diet Class Cardiac Rehab Department at Venice Regional Bayfront Health 540 The Rialto, Venice Heart healthy nutrition tastes great! Learn ways to make healthier choices in the kitchen and maybe add a little spice to your life. Taught by a clinical dietitian/nutritionist. Free class. RSVP by calling 855-876-2362 or register online by visiting veniceregional.com and clicking on ‘Events.’ 5 p.m. – 6 p.m., Monday, May 7 Bariatric Surgical Services Informational Seminar Lion’s Club Room at the Venice HealthPark 1289 Jacaranda Blvd., Venice Presented by Joseph Chebli, M.D., FACS, FASMBS Learn about medical, bariatric and surgical options, selection criteria and detailed program information from the area’s only Surgeon of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Free seminar and no program fee! RSVP by calling 855-876-2362. To learn more, visit VeniceRegionalWeightLoss.com. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 8 Medically Managed Weight Loss Seminar Medical Program Director: Liliana Gutierrez, M.D., Internal Medicine 1370 E. Venice Avenue, Suite 205 Find out how our physician-supervised non-surgical program can assist you in your journey to successful weight loss. Free seminar. RSVP by calling 855-876-2362 or register online by visiting veniceregional.com and clicking on ‘Events.’ 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 9 How to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease Cardiac Rehab Department at Venice Regional Bayfront Health 540 The Rialto, Venice Learn about the function of the heart and how you can lower your risk of heart disease. Taught by a Cardiac Rehab nurse. Free class. RSVP by calling 855-876-2362 or register online by visiting veniceregional.com and clicking on ‘Events.’ 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 15 Bariatric Surgical Services Informational Seminar 1370 E. Venice Avenue, Suite 205 Presented by Joseph Chebli, M.D., FACS, FASMBS Learn about medical, bariatric and surgical options, selection criteria and detailed program information from the area’s only Surgeon of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Free seminar and no program fee! RSVP by calling 855-876-2362. Learn more online at VeniceRegionalWeightLoss.com. 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 16 Coping with Stress Cardiac Rehab Department at Venice Regional Bayfront Health 540 The Rialto, Venice Learn fun, easy and simple tips on how to alleviate the stress in your life. Taught by a Cardiac Rehab nurse. Free class. RSVP by calling 855-876-2362 or register online by visiting veniceregional.com and clicking on ‘Events.’ 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 23 Medically Managed Weight Loss Seminar Medical Program Director: Liliana Gutierrez, M.D., Internal Medicine 1370 E. Venice Avenue, Suite 205 Find out how our physician-supervised non-surgical program can assist you in your journey to successful weight loss. Free seminar. RSVP by calling 855-876-2362 or register online by visiting veniceregional.com and clicking on ‘Events.’ About Venice Regional Bayfront Health Venice Regional Bayfront Health is a 312-bed, acute care hospital providing a comprehensive array of health care services to the greater Venice area. Venice Regional, and its affiliated Gulf Coast Medical Group clinics, provide high quality health care that is accessible to residents and visitors across Central and South Sarasota County. The hospital’s services include cardiac, stroke, orthopedic, metabolic, open-heart and advanced surgery, wound care, women’s care and interventional radiology. Venice Regional is nationally recognized through awards, certifications and accreditations in multiple service areas, including Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers Gold Seal of Approval® by The Joint Commission for seven consecutive years; American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for both Stroke and Heart Failure; U.S. News & World Report 2016-2017 Best Hospital in Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Hip Replacement and Knee Replacement; Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence accreditation by Surgical Review Corporation and the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program; Blue Distinction Center+ for Bariatric Surgery Designation by Florida Blue; and Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. Venice Regional is one of only three in Florida among 52 hospitals with lowest readmission rates for patients treated for pneumonia, according to a report by Becker’s Hospital Review based on CMS Hospital Compare data. Additionally, Venice Regional had the lowest readmission rate in South Florida for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with a Drug-Eluting Stent between 2013-2016, according to Dexur. ###