February 2015 Events Calendar
Screenings, Classes, Support Groups, and Events
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.
Presentation: Women and Heart Disease – Mon, 2/2, Talbot County Senior Center, 10-11am. Presenter: Sally Worm, RN, CCRP, Program Manager, Cardio-pulmonary Fitness and Wellness, UM Shore Regional Health. Worm will discuss the symptoms of heart disease in women and how to cope if diagnosed. Contact: 410-822-2869.
Quit Smoking with Acupuncture – Two 4-week sessions, each meeting twice a week, 2/2-2/26: Mon & Thurs, 1-2:30pm and Tues & Thurs, 5-6:30pm, Center for Integrative Medicine, Easton. Based on Acu Detox, a five-point ear acupuncture treatment proven effective in supporting addiction recovery. Program leader: Marie Nuthall, L.Ac, M.Ac. For cost/registration, contact 410-770-9400, [email protected].
Carb Counting Class –Tues, 2/3, 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, 2/3, 6pm, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Denton. Topic: Setting Goals for the New Year, led by Doris Allen, BSN, RN, CDE, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Contact: 410-479-2161.
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tues, 2/3 & 2/17, 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.
CARES Cancer Patient Support Group – Tues, 2/3 & 2/17, 5-7pm, Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. Contact: 443-254-5940.
Diabetes Self-Management Class – Two sessions: Tues, 2/3-10-17, 9:00am-12pm; Weds, 2/ 4-11-18, 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.
Mid Shore Stroke Support Group –Thurs, 2/5, 1-2:30pm, The Presbyterian Church, Easton. Topic: How to Avoid Identity Theft. Presenter: Devon Hainey, Assistant VP and Manager, Suntrust Bank in Easton. Open to stroke survivors, their caregivers and other interested parties. Light refreshments served. Contact: 410-822-9962, [email protected].
Gestational Diabetes Classes – Thurs, 2/5, 12, 19, 26, 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 I, II, III – Sat, 2/7, 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.
Breast Cancer Support Group – Sat, 2/7, 10am-12pm, Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. Topic: Changes in Body and Sexuality after Breast Cancer Treatment. Presenters: Loretta Ehrler, RN and Patty Plaskon, LCSW-C. Contact: 410-820-6800.
US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group – Tues, 2/10, 6:30pm, Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. Contact: 410-820-6800, ext. 2300.
Presentation: Women and Heart Disease – Fri, 2/13, 12-1:30pm, UM SMC at Easton Board Room and video-conferenced live to UM SMC at Chestertown Conference Center and UM SMC at Dorchester, 3rd floor Conference Room. Presenter: John Condit, DO, of Chesapeake Cardiology. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5805.
Diabetes Self-Management Refresher Class – Mon, 2/16, 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 – Wed, 2/18, 5:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thurs, 2/19, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at Chestertown. Led by Stephanie Golebieski, RN. Contact: 410-778-4550.
New Mom, New Baby: Safety and CPR – Sat, 2/21, 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.
Stroke Support Group/Queenstown – Tues, 2/24, 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.
Big Brother, Big Sister: Sibling Preparation – Sat, 2/28, 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.
Low Salties Support Group – Date & time TBA, Shore Wound Care, Easton. Meetings feature presentations by physicians, nutritionists and other professionals on strategies for enjoying a healthy, low-sodium diet. Contact: 410-820-6500.
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