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.
Mid Shore Stroke Support Group – Thurs, 4/2, 1-2:30pm, Presbyterian Church, Easton. Topic: Exercise after a Stroke. Presenter: Barbara Jarrell, personal trainer & group fitness instructor. Open to stroke survivors, caregivers and interested parties. Light refreshments served. Contact: 410-822-9962, [email protected].
Labor and Delivery Class I, II, III – Sat, 4/4, 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.
Carb Counting Class – Tues, 4/7, 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, 4/7, 6pm, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Denton. Topic: Diabetes and Hearing Loss, led by Doris Allen, BSN, RN, CDE. Contact: 410-479-2161.
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tues, 4/7 & 4/21, 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.
Diabetes Self-Management Class/Easton – Two sessions: Tues, 4/7-14-21, 9am-12pm; Weds, 4/8-15-22, 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.
CARES Cancer Patient Support Group/Easton – Tues, 4/7 & 4/21, 5-7pm, Cancer Center. Contact: 443-254-5940.
Diabetes Self-Management Class/Chestertown – Thurs, 4/9-16-23, 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.
Gestational Diabetes Classes – Fri, 4/10 & 4/24, 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.
Seminar: The Importance of Advance Directives and the MOLST – Sat, 4/11, 10am-12pm, UM SMC at Easton Health Education Center. Sponsored by the UM Memorial Hospital Foundation. To register,
call 410-822-1000, ext. 5792, or e-mail [email protected].
Quit Smoking with Acupuncture – Mon & Thurs, 4/13-5/7, 12-1pm, Center for Integrative Medicine, Easton. Four-week (8 sessions) tobacco cessation class based on Acu Detox, a five-point ear acupuncture treatment supporting addiction recovery. Led by Marie Nuthall, L.Ac, M.Ac. For cost/registration: 410-770-9400, [email protected].
Live on WCTR 1530AM: What You Need to Know About Advanced Directives and MOLST – Mon, 4/13, 1pm. Tune in to hear UM Shore Regional Palliative Care team members Sharon Stagg, DNP and Kim Fogle, MSW, discuss how to make and document important health care decisions.
US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group – Tues, 4/14, 6:30pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Contact: 410-820-6800, ext. 2300.
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thurs, 4/16, 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 & CPR – Sat, 4/18, 9am-1:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Learn about post-partum care, pain management, nutrition and more. Free. To register, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5200.
Safe Sitter Class –1st session: Sat, 4/25, 9am-4:30pm, UM SMC at Easton. 2nd session: Sat, 4/25, 9am-4:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown. For youth ages 11-13. Pediatric nurses teach babysitting basics, including first aid, CPR, etc. Cost: $40; scholarships available. Pre-registration required: Easton class, 410-822-1000, ext. 5231; Chestertown class, 410-770-7668, ext. 2175.
Diabetes Self-Management Refresher Class – Mon, 4/20, 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, 4/20, 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, 4/20, 5:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Topic: Getting Active and Preventing Diabetes. Presenter: Steven Stubbs, Dorchester YMCA. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Big Brother, Big Sister: Sibling Preparation – Sat, 4/25, 9:30-11am, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Designed to help parents prepare their children for the arrival of a new baby. Free. Registration: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Cancer Support Group/Chestertown – Mon, 4/27, 7pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Education Center. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Breast Cancer Support Group – Tues, 4/28, 10am-12pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Provides information and support to breast cancer patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recover and survivorship. Contact: 410-820-6800.
Stroke Support Group/Queenstown – Tues, 4/28, 12-2pm, UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown. Support and information for stroke survivors and their families and caregivers regarding stroke recovery and caregiving. Bring lunch; light snacks provided. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5068.
Diabetes Support Group/Chestertown – Tues, 4/28, 6:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Conference Center. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.