Acupuncture, Massage and Psychotherapy – By appointment, Mon-Fri, except holidays. Center for Integrative Medicine, Easton. Contact: 410-770-9400. Please note
CIM’s new location: Suite 300, 522 Cynwood Drive, Easton.
“Ask the Expert” Podcasts – Visit umshoreregional.org/ATE for podcasts of radio interviews with UM Shore Regional Health medical specialists on health topics of interest to you and your family, including: diabetes support services, childbirth and new parent education, men’s health, interventional radiology and stroke awareness.
Breast Cancer Support Programs – Transition to Wellness: Free workshops for breast cancer survivors and patients who are ending treatment; contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5866. Survivors Offering Support (SOS): Free program pairing women who have breast cancer with mentors who are breast cancer survivors. If you need support or would like to become a mentor, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5866.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings – Every Mon & Tues, 9am-12pm, Diagnostic & Imaging Center, Easton; every Tues & Fri, 11am-1pm, UM SMC at Dorchester, Main Lobby. (Excluding holidays).
Mid-Shore Stroke Support Group – Thurs, 10/1, 1-2:30pm, The Presbyterian Church, Easton. Information and support for stroke survivors, family and caregivers. Topic: Open Forum –“Writing My Stroke Story.” Stroke survivors and caretakers are welcome. Light refreshments served. Contact: 410-310-9280, [email protected].
Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Thurs, 10/1, 4-6pm, UM SMC at Easton. Comprehensive Breast Center Gallery Wall Opening — Exhibit will feature artwork of breast cancer survivors. Refreshments will be served. Pink Ribbon Tree Lighting(4:30pm, front circle). Contact: 410-820-9400.
Labor & Delivery Class – Sat, 10/3, 8:30am-3pm, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. An overview of pregnancy and birth; expectant mothers, spouses and birthing coaches are encouraged to attend. Free. Contact: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Carb Counting Class – Tues, 10/6, 1:30-3:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Overview of the most commonly-used method of meal planning for diabetics. Referral and advance registration required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Self-Management Class/Easton – Two sessions: Tues, 10/6-13-20, 9am-12pm; and Weds, 10/7-14-21, 1:30-4:30pm. UM SMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Medical information and strategies enabling patients to manage their diabetes for optimal wellness. Referral and advance registration required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Cancer Support Group/Easton – Tues, 10/6 & 10/20, 5-7pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for cancer patients at any stage — diagnosis, treatment, recovery
and survivorship. Contact: 443-254-5940.
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tues, 10/6 & 10/20, 10-11:30am, UM SMC at Easton, 5th floor meeting room. Led by lactation consultants expectant and new mothers and their children. Breastfeeding moms and children are welcome. Contact: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Diabetes Self-Management Class/Chestertown – Thurs, 10/8-15-22, 1-4pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Education Center. Medical information and strategies enabling patients to manage their diabetes for optimal wellness. Referral and advance registration required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group – Tues, 10/13, 6:30pm, Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health, Easton. Information and support for prostate cancer patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 410-820-6800, ext. 2300.
Diabetes Support Group/Denton – Wednesday 10/14, 6pm, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Denton. Led by Doris Allen, BSN, RN, CDE, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Contact: 410-479-2161.
Free Seminar: From a Woman’s Point of View – Nurturing Your Physical and Financial Wellbeing – Thurs, 10/15, 9:30–11:30am, Talbot Country Club Easton. Two topics: Measures Women Can Take to Prevent a Financial Crisis for Themselves and Their Families, presented by Diana Johnson, CEBS, CLU, ChFC, Avon-Dixon Agency, LLC and Elizabeth Spurry, CFP, CTFA, Tred Avon Family Wealth; and, Update: The Expanded Clark Comprehensive Breast Center and the Use of 3-D
Mammography, presented by Roberta Lilly, MD, MPH, FACS, Comprehensive Breast Center at UM Shore Regional Health. Light refreshments. Limited space; advance reservations required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5792 or [email protected].
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thurs, 10/15, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing and Rehab Center at Chestertown. Led by Stephanie Golebieski, RN. Contact: 410-778-4550.
New Mom, New Baby: Safety and CPR – Sat, 10/17, 9am-11:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Contact: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Safe Sitter® Class/Easton – Sat, 10/17, 9am-4:30pm, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, Health Education Center. Pediatric nurses teach babysitting basics, including first aid, CPR and more. Cost: $40 (scholarships available). Limited seating, advance registration required. Class details: www.safesitter.org. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5231.
Look Good … Feel Better – Mon, 10/19, 10am-12pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Free ACS program for women with cancer includes hair, skin and makeup tips, samples and a visit to the wig room. For more information, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5355.
Diabetes Self-Management Refresher Class – Mon, 10/19, 10am-12pm, UM Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, UM SMC at Easton. For those who have completed
diabetes education classes but want to take their self-care to the next level. Referral and advance registration required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Support Group/Easton – Mon, 10/19, 5:30pm, note new location: Talbot County Senior Center – Brookletts Place, Easton. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Prostate Cancer Support Group/Chestertown – Mon, 10/19, 7pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Conference Center. Information and support for prostate cancer patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Better Breathers Support Group – Tues, 10/20, 1pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Education Center. Information and support for persons with lung disease such as COPD, emphysema and asthma; family and caregivers welcome. Topic: Understanding your health care options – Palliative Care is a choice. Presenter: Maddie Steffens, RN. Contact: 410-778-3300, ext. 2222; please RSVP if possible.
Big Brother, Big Sister: Preparing Your Child for the Arrival of a New Baby – Sat, 10/24, 9-11am, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Contact: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Safe Sitter® Class/Chestertown – Sat, 10/24, 9am-4:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Education Center. For youth ages 11-13. Pediatric nurses teach babysitting basics, including first aid, CPR and more. Cost: $40 (scholarships available). Class details: www.safesitter.org. Limited seating, advance registration required. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Cancer Support Group/Chestertown – Mon, 10/26, 7pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Education Center. Information and support for cancer patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Stroke Support Group/Queenstown – Tues, 10/27, 12-2pm, UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown. Information and support for stroke survivors, family and caregivers. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5068.
Breast Cancer Support Group – Tues, 10/27, 6-7:30pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5411.
Diabetes Support Group/Chestertown – Tues, 10/27, 6:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Conference Center.
Diabetes Support Group/Dorchester – Weds, 10/28, 5:30pm, UM SMC at Dorchester, Board Room. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
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