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SUMMARY:Better Breathers Club
DTSTART:20260908T140000Z
DTEND:20260908T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:48194-1788861600-1788865200@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Lakeland Regional Health Kathleen Campus\, 2400 Kathleen Road\, L
 akeland\, FL\, 33810\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/better-breathers-club-3/2026-09-08/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tobacco Cessation
DTSTART:20260908T213000Z
DTEND:20260908T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:48186-1788888600-1788895800@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Hollis Cancer Center\, 3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd\, Lakeland\, FL 3
 3805\, Lakeland\, FL\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/tobacco-cessation/2026-09-08/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Bariatrics Pre-Op Class
DTSTART:20260912T150000Z
DTEND:20260912T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:52342-1789210800-1789214400@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Kathy Hunt Learning Center\, 2nd Floor (Pavilion)\, 1324 Lakeland
  Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/bariatrics-pre-op-class-6/2026-09-12/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Bariatrics Support Group
DTSTART:20260912T163000Z
DTEND:20260912T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:52331-1789216200-1789218000@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Kathy Hunt Learning Center\, 2nd Floor (Pavilion)\, 1324 Lakeland
  Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/bariatrics-support-group-6/2026-09-12/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pre-Operative Total Joint Class
DTSTART:20260915T183000Z
DTEND:20260915T193000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:49227-1789482600-1789486200@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Kathy Hunt Learning Center\, 2nd Floor (Pavilion)\, 1324 Lakeland
  Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/pre-operative-total-joint-class/2026-09-15
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2026 Polk Connections Resource Fair
DTSTART:20260924T130000Z
DTEND:20260924T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:50084-1790240400-1790251200@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children\, 1324 Lake
 land Hills Blvd\, Lakeland\, FL\, 33805
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/2026-polk-connections-resource-fair/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Men’s Health Spotlight: Prostate Cancer Awareness Panel
DTSTART:20260924T160000Z
DTEND:20260924T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T003255Z
UID:52563-1790251200-1790254800@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003255Z
LOCATION:Mulaney Auditorium\, 1324 Lakeland Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, 3
 3805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/mens-health-spotlight-prostate-cancer-awar
 eness-panel-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pre-Operative Total Joint Class
DTSTART:20261006T183000Z
DTEND:20261006T193000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:49228-1791297000-1791300600@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Kathy Hunt Learning Center\, 2nd Floor (Pavilion)\, 1324 Lakeland
  Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/pre-operative-total-joint-class/2026-10-06
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Bariatrics Pre-Op Class
DTSTART:20261010T150000Z
DTEND:20261010T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:52343-1791630000-1791633600@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Kathy Hunt Learning Center\, 2nd Floor (Pavilion)\, 1324 Lakeland
  Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/bariatrics-pre-op-class-6/2026-10-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Bariatrics Support Group
DTSTART:20261010T163000Z
DTEND:20261010T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:52332-1791635400-1791637200@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Kathy Hunt Learning Center\, 2nd Floor (Pavilion)\, 1324 Lakeland
  Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/bariatrics-support-group-6/2026-10-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Better Breathers Club
DTSTART:20261013T140000Z
DTEND:20261013T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:48195-1791885600-1791889200@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Lakeland Regional Health Kathleen Campus\, 2400 Kathleen Road\, L
 akeland\, FL\, 33810\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/better-breathers-club-3/2026-10-13/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tobacco Cessation
DTSTART:20261013T213000Z
DTEND:20261013T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:48187-1791912600-1791919800@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Hollis Cancer Center\, 3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd\, Lakeland\, FL 3
 3805\, Lakeland\, FL\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/tobacco-cessation/2026-10-13/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Balance for Life
DTSTART:20261013T221500Z
DTEND:20261013T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T003255Z
UID:52573-1791915300-1791919800@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003255Z
LOCATION:Fontaine Gills Family YMCA\, 2125 Sleepy Hill Road\, Lakeland\, F
 L\, 33810\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/balance-for-life/2026-10-13/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:GirlTalk
DTSTART:20261017T130000Z
DTEND:20261017T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T003255Z
UID:52567-1792227600-1792242000@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003255Z
LOCATION:Mulaney Auditorium\, 1324 Lakeland Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, 3
 3805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/girltalk/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Take Charge of Your Diabetes: Diabetes Outpatient Classes
DTSTART:20261020T170000Z
DTEND:20261020T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:50023-1792501200-1792504800@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Grasslands Campus\, 3030 Harden Boulevard\, Lakeland\, 33803\, Un
 ited States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/take-charge-of-your-diabetes-diabetes-outp
 atient-classes-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pre-Operative Total Joint Class
DTSTART:20261020T183000Z
DTEND:20261020T193000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:49229-1792506600-1792510200@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Kathy Hunt Learning Center\, 2nd Floor (Pavilion)\, 1324 Lakeland
  Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/pre-operative-total-joint-class/2026-10-20
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Balance for Life
DTSTART:20261020T221500Z
DTEND:20261020T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T003255Z
UID:52575-1792520100-1792524600@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003255Z
LOCATION:Fontaine Gills Family YMCA\, 2125 Sleepy Hill Road\, Lakeland\, F
 L\, 33810\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/balance-for-life/2026-10-20/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Polk Strong Corporate Cup
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260829T003255Z
UID:52570-1792713600-1792886399@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003255Z
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/polkstrong/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Balance for Life
DTSTART:20261027T221500Z
DTEND:20261027T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T003255Z
UID:52576-1793124900-1793129400@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003255Z
LOCATION:Fontaine Gills Family YMCA\, 2125 Sleepy Hill Road\, Lakeland\, F
 L\, 33810\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/balance-for-life/2026-10-27/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tips for Dining Out and Celebrations: Diabetes Outpatient Classes
DTSTART:20261103T150000Z
DTEND:20261103T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:50009-1793700000-1793703600@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Kathy Hunt Learning Center\, 2nd Floor (Pavilion)\, 1324 Lakeland
  Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/tips-for-dining-out-and-celebrations-diabe
 tes-outpatient-classes/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pre-Operative Total Joint Class
DTSTART:20261103T193000Z
DTEND:20261103T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:49230-1793716200-1793719800@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Kathy Hunt Learning Center\, 2nd Floor (Pavilion)\, 1324 Lakeland
  Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/pre-operative-total-joint-class/2026-11-03
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Balance for Life
DTSTART:20261103T231500Z
DTEND:20261104T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T003255Z
UID:52577-1793729700-1793734200@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003255Z
LOCATION:Fontaine Gills Family YMCA\, 2125 Sleepy Hill Road\, Lakeland\, F
 L\, 33810\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/balance-for-life/2026-11-03/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Better Breathers Club
DTSTART:20261110T150000Z
DTEND:20261110T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:48196-1794304800-1794308400@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Lakeland Regional Health Kathleen Campus\, 2400 Kathleen Road\, L
 akeland\, FL\, 33810\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/better-breathers-club-3/2026-11-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tobacco Cessation
DTSTART:20261110T223000Z
DTEND:20261111T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:48188-1794331800-1794339000@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Hollis Cancer Center\, 3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd\, Lakeland\, FL 3
 3805\, Lakeland\, FL\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/tobacco-cessation/2026-11-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Balance for Life
DTSTART:20261110T231500Z
DTEND:20261111T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T003255Z
UID:52578-1794334500-1794339000@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003255Z
LOCATION:Fontaine Gills Family YMCA\, 2125 Sleepy Hill Road\, Lakeland\, F
 L\, 33810\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/balance-for-life/2026-11-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Bariatrics Pre-Op Class
DTSTART:20261114T160000Z
DTEND:20261114T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:52344-1794654000-1794657600@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Kathy Hunt Learning Center\, 2nd Floor (Pavilion)\, 1324 Lakeland
  Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/bariatrics-pre-op-class-6/2026-11-14/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Bariatrics Support Group
DTSTART:20261114T173000Z
DTEND:20261114T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:52333-1794659400-1794661200@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Kathy Hunt Learning Center\, 2nd Floor (Pavilion)\, 1324 Lakeland
  Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/bariatrics-support-group-6/2026-11-14/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pre-Operative Total Joint Class
DTSTART:20261117T193000Z
DTEND:20261117T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20260823T170832Z
UID:49231-1794925800-1794929400@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T170832Z
LOCATION:Kathy Hunt Learning Center\, 2nd Floor (Pavilion)\, 1324 Lakeland
  Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/pre-operative-total-joint-class/2026-11-17
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Balance for Life
DTSTART:20261117T231500Z
DTEND:20261118T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T003053Z
UID:52579-1794939300-1794943800@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003053Z
LOCATION:Fontaine Gills Family YMCA\, 2125 Sleepy Hill Road\, Lakeland\, F
 L\, 33810\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/balance-for-life/2026-11-17/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Pre-Operative Total Joint Class
DTSTART:20261201T193000Z
DTEND:20261201T203000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T063156Z
UID:49232-1796135400-1796139000@www.mylrh.org
CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:Not All Emergency Rooms Are the Same. Here's Why That Matters 
 for You and Your Family				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n	
 					\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n									Aug
 ust 12\, 2026 								\n				\n				\n				\n									Most of us don’t thin
 k about emergency care until we need it. But when something goes seriously
  wrong — whether it’s a sudden illness\, a fall\, or an accident — y
 ou head to the nearest ER. And in an emergency\, getting to any hospital f
 ast is almost always the right decision. But once you’re through the doo
 rs\, emergency care can look very different from one hospital to another. 
 Emergency departments vary in the specialists\, technology\, resources\, a
 nd advanced services they have available. 								\n				\n				\n					\n			
 	\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					What Sets an Emergency Department Apart
 ?				\n				\n				\n				\n									What matters most during a medical emerg
 ency isn’t just what you see when you walk through the doors. It’s wha
 t happens behind the scenes: the specialists available around the clock\, 
 the equipment and technology that is readily available\, and whether a hos
 pital has met rigorous\, independently verified standards for specific kin
 ds of emergencies. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																					
 									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n				
 					That’s where designations like a Level I Trauma Center\, Comprehens
 ive Stroke Center\, and specialized emergency departments come in. They re
 present years of investment in people\, technology\, and resources to ensu
 re patients in our community receive the most specialized level of care. 	
 							\n				\n				\n				\n					LRH is a Level I Trauma Center – the Hig
 hest Level Available				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma centers are de
 signated based on the resources\, specialists\, and capabilities they have
  available 24/7. A Level I Trauma Center is the highest level of trauma ca
 re available\, equipped to care for both adult and pediatric patients with
  the most complex injuries. Lakeland Regional Health is Polk County’s on
 ly Level I Trauma Center. For patients and families\, that means: Immediat
 e access to specialists. Trauma surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surg
 eons\, and other specialists for adults and pediatric patients are availab
 le 24/7 to respond immediately.Advanced operating rooms designed for emerg
 encies. Hybrid operating rooms combine surgery and advanced imaging in one
  space\, allowing surgeons to diagnose and treat patients without moving t
 hem.Advanced imaging capabilities. Biplane interventional suites and high-
 field MRI scanners provide highly detailed images to help physicians diagn
 ose injuries and provide precise treatment.A commitment to prevention and 
 education. LRH works to prevent traumatic injuries through community educa
 tion\, training\, and ongoing research that advances trauma care.								\
 n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n				“The most significant impact of bei
 ng a Level I Trauma Center\, is the ability to keep families together duri
 ng a traumatic event\,” said Dr. Timothy Regan\, President\, Lakeland Re
 gional Health Medical Center and Chief Medical Officer\, Lakeland Regional
  Health. “We are equipped to provide advanced\, multidisciplinary trauma
  care for patients of all ages\, 24/7\, while ensuring comprehensive and t
 imely support when it matters most. Families no longer need to leave the c
 ounty to be near their loved ones during recovery.”			 \n					\n						\n
 				\n				\n				\n					A Comprehensive Stroke Center\, Right Here at Home	
 			\n				\n				\n				\n									Just as with trauma care\, every minute ma
 tters when someone is experiencing a stroke. Not every hospital has the ad
 vanced capabilities and specialists needed to provide the highest level of
  stroke care. Lakeland Regional Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has
  earned the highest level of stroke certification available. It brings tog
 ether specialized physicians\, advanced technology\, and coordinated care 
 to treat patients experiencing strokes and other complex neurological emer
 gencies. Patients benefit from: Around-the-clock availability of stroke sp
 ecialistsAdvanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Advanced imaging 
 and interventional technologies support the rapid diagnosis and treatment 
 of complex neurovascular conditions.Coordinated care from diagnosis throug
 h recovery. Specialists from neurology\, neurosurgery\, radiology\, and re
 habilitation work together to provide seamless care through every stage of
  treatment.Specialized stroke rehabilitation. Patients who need intensive 
 rehabilitation after a stroke have access to the Bannasch Institute for Ad
 vanced Rehabilitation Medicine\, Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program where a multidisciplinary team helps patients
  regain strength\, independence\, and function.Nationally recognized care.
  For the second consecutive year\, Lakeland Regional Health has received t
 he American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gol
 d Plus quality achievement award for providing timely\, evidence-based str
 oke care.								\n				\n				\n				\n					Specialized Emergency Care Beyon
 d Trauma and Stroke				\n				\n				\n				\n									Trauma and stroke care
  are only part of the story. Lakeland Regional Health’s specialized emer
 gency services extend further than most people realize. 								\n				\n		
 		\n				\n					Children’s Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n		
 							LRH is home to Polk County’s only dedicated Children’s Emergenc
 y Department\, where physicians and nurses specialize in caring for infant
 s\, children\, and adolescents in an environment designed to make them com
 fortable. Through our partnership with Nemours Children’s Health\, pedia
 tric patients also have access to a network of pediatric specialists when 
 additional care is needed. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Obstetrics Eme
 rgency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For expectant and new mo
 thers\, the Obstetrics Emergency Department (OBED) is dedicated exclusivel
 y to pregnant and postpartum patients. Led by OB/GYN physicians\, the OBED
  provides rapid evaluation and expert treatment for pregnancy and childbir
 th concerns when every moment matters. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Ch
 est Pain Center				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is the only hospital i
 n Polk County to earn the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain Ce
 nter Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation\, recognizing excell
 ence in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks. 								\n				
 \n				\n				\n					ECMO				\n				\n				\n				\n									LRH is home to Pol
 k County’s only ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine\, a l
 ife-saving technology that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outsid
 e the body to allow the heart and lungs to rest following heart or lung fa
 ilure or heart surgery. For critically ill patients\, ECMO can provide lif
 esaving support while the body heals. 								\n				\n				\n				\n					Fre
 estanding Emergency Department				\n				\n				\n				\n									For familie
 s in South Lakeland\, the Freestanding Emergency Department provides 24/7 
 access close to home. Patients receive the same high-quality emergency car
 e as at the main Medical Center\, and if a higher level of trauma care is 
 needed\, they are quickly transported to the Medical Center just minutes a
 way. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n					
 	\n				\n					Care That Continues Beyond the Emergency Department				\n			
 	\n				\n				\n									Emergency care doesn’t end once a patient has be
 en stabilized. When additional treatment or rehabilitation is needed\, LRH
  brings together specialists across the health system to continue care wit
 hout the need for transfers. 								\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n			
 			\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n			
 			\n				\n					The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative Medicine				\n		
 		\n				\n				\n									Home to Polk County’s only CARF-accredited inpa
 tient rehabilitation program\, The Bannasch Institute for Rehabilitative M
 edicine supports recovery long after an emergency ends. The Bannasch Insti
 tute provides specialized rehabilitation for patients recovering from stro
 ke\, brain and spinal cord injuries\, orthopedic surgery\, and other compl
 ex conditions. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n
 			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n
 			\n						\n				\n					The Bottom Line				\n				\n				\n				\n									Kn
 owing where to go for care when an emergency happens can help you and your
  family feel more prepared when every second counts. From specialized trau
 ma and stroke care to dedicated emergency departments and advanced special
 ty programs\, Lakeland Regional Health is prepared to care for you and you
 r family when you need it most. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				
 \n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Know Before You Need It				\n				
 \n				\n				\n									If this is a medical emergency\, call 911.  							
 	\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Emergency Services
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T063156Z
LOCATION:Kathy Hunt Learning Center\, 2nd Floor (Pavilion)\, 1324 Lakeland
  Hills Boulevard\, Lakeland\, Florida\, 33805\, United States
URL:https://www.mylrh.org/event/pre-operative-total-joint-class/2026-12-01
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:Lakeland Regional Health
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mylrh.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR