Acupuncture, Massage, Psychotherapy and Reiki – Offered by appointment, Mon-Fri, except holidays. Center for Integrative Medicine, Easton. Contact: 410-770-9400.
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).
Survivors Offering Support (SOS) – 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.
Transition to Wellness Workshops – Ongoing workshops for breast cancer survivors and patients who are ending treatment. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5866.
Gestational Diabetes Classes – Fri, 5/1 & 5/15, 10am-12pm, UM SMC at Easton,
UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Single-session class addressing care during pregnancy and what to expect afterward. Referral and advance registration required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Labor and Delivery Class – Sat, 5/2, 9am-3:30pm, UM SMC at Easton Health Education Center. Overview of pregnancy and birth for expectant mothers, spouses and birthing coaches. Free. Contact: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200
Traditional Reiki I Class: “Find Wellness Within You” – Sat, 5/2, 10am-5pm, Center for Integrative Medicine, Easton. Reiki promotes physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing, and does not interfere with conventional or alternative medical treatment. Instructor: Dana Limpert, CMT. Tuition: $170; offers CE hours for nurses. Advance registration required: 410-822-1000, ext. 5851.
Carb Counting Class – Tues, 5/5, 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 Support Group/Denton – Tues, 5/5, 6pm, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Topic: Diabetes Mobile Apps. Presenter: Doris Allen, CDE, UM SMC at Easton Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Contact: 410-479-2161.
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tues, 5/5 & 5/19, 10-11:30am, UM SMC at Easton, 5th floor meeting room. Led by lactation consultants for new and expectant mothers. Contact: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Cancer Patient Support Group/Easton – Tues, 5/5 & 5/19, 7pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for cancer patients at any stage of the cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 443-254-5940.
Diabetes Self-Management Class/Easton – Two sessions: Tues, 5/5-12-19, 9am-12pm; and Wednesdays, 5/6-13-20, 4:30-7:30pm. 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.
Mid Shore Stroke Support Group – Thurs, 5/7, 1-2:30pm, Presbyterian Church, Easton. Topic: Aphasia – How Speech Therapy Helps. Presenter: Diane Lorsong, MS, CCC\SLP, UM SRH Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services. Light refreshments. Contact: [email protected] or call 410-822-9962.
US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group – Tues, 5/12, 6:30pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Topic: New Treatments & Clinical Trials for Advanced Prostate Cancer. Presenter: Arif Hussain, MD, Research Oncologist at University of Maryland. Contact: 410-820-6800, ext. 2300.
Free Skin Cancer Screenings – Wed, 5/13, 5-8pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Underinsured and uninsured persons are encouraged to participate. Pre-registration is required; call 410-820-6800.
Diabetes Self-Management Class/Chestertown – Thurs, 5/14-21-28, 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.
Diabetes Open House – Fri, 5/15, 1-4pm, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, UM SMC at Easton. Meet and talk with staff
regarding diabetes diagnosis, treatment and management. From 2-3pm, mini-discussions led by diabetes educators will focus on pre-diabetes, carb counting, the benefits of physical activity, and insulin delivery devices. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5757.
Breastfeeding Class – Sat, 5/16, 9am-12:30pm, UM SMC at Easton Health Education Center. Led by lactation consultants for new and expectant mothers. Free. Contact: 410-822-1000; 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Diabetes Self-Management Refresher Class – Mon, 5/18, 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.
Look Good … Feel Better – Mon, 5/18, 10am-12pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Free ACS program for women with cancer includes hair, skin and make-up tips, samples and a visit to the wig room. For more information, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5355.
Diabetes Support Group/Easton – Mon, 5/18, 5:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Topic: Diabetes and Dental Health. A dental hygienist provides advice on how to keep the gums and teeth healthy. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext.5195.
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thurs, 5/21, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing and Rehab Center at Chestertown. Led by Stephanie Golebieski, RN. Contact: 410-778-4550.
Stroke Support Group/Queenstown – Tues, 5/26, 12-2pm., UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown. Topic: Avoiding Identity Theft. Presenter: Devon Hainey, SunTrust Bank. Bring lunch; light snacks provided. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5068.
Diabetes Support Group/Chestertown – Tues, 5/26, 6:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Conference Center. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
CARES Breast Cancer Support Group – Tues, 5/26, 6-7:30pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for breast cancer patients at any stage of the cancer journey – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5866.
UM Chester River Health Foundation 21st Annual Golf Tournament – Fri, 5/29, Chester River Yacht & Country Club.
For registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact: 410-810-5661 or foundation@
chesterriverhealth.org.
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