Acupuncture, Massage and Psychotherapy – 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).
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.
Carb Counting Class – Tues, 6/2, 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, 6/2, 6pm, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Denton. Topic: Healthy Summer Snacking. Led by Doris Allen, BSN, CDE, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Contact: 410-479-2161.
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tues, 6/2 & 6/16, 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 Support Group/Easton – Tues, 6/2 & 6/16, 5-7pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for cancer patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 443-254-5940.
Diabetes Self-Management Class/Easton – Two sessions: Tues, 6/2-9-16, 9am-12pm; and Weds, 6/3-10-17, 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 registrations required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Mid-Shore Stroke Support Group – Thurs, 6/4, 1-2:30pm, The Presbyterian Church, Easton. Topic: Vision Problems After a Stroke. Presenter:Jennifer Kungle, OD, Center for Vision Development.Open to stroke survivors and their caregivers; light refreshments served. Contact: 410-822-9962, [email protected].
Gestational Diabetes Classes – Fri, 6/5 & 6/19, 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, 6/6, 8:30am-3pm, UM SMC at Easton Health Education Center. An overview of pregnancy and birth; expectant mothers, spouses and birthing coaches encouraged to attend. Free. Contact: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group – Tues, 6/9, 6:30pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Topic: Common Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment. Presenter: Christopher Parry, DO, of Shore Comprehensive Urology. Contact: 410-820-6800, ext. 2300.
Diabetes Self-Management Class/Chestertown – Thurs, 6/11-18-25, 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 Self-Management Refresher Class – Mon, 6/15, 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, 6/15, 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.
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thurs, 6/18, 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, 6/20, 9am-1:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Learn about post-partum care, pain management, nutrition and more. Free. Registration: 410-822-1000, ext. 5200.
Diabetes Support Group/Easton – Mon, 6/22, 5:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Topic: Summer Safety with Diabetes. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Wills, Probate & Estate Planning: What You Need to Know/Denton & Easton – Mon, 6/22, 6-8pm, Caroline County Health Department, Denton; and Tues, 6/23, 6-8pm, St. Mark’s Methodist Church, Easton. Presenters: Charles Capute, Patrick Fitzgerald and JoRhea Wright, Ewing, Dietz, Fountain & Kehoe, P.A. Free, but advance registration required: 410-822-1000, ext. 5792, [email protected].
Cancer Patient Support Group/ Chestertown – Mon, 6/22, 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.
CARES Breast Cancer Support Group – Tues, 6/23, 6-8pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for breast cancer patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Topic: Hot Flashes. Presenter: Robin Ford, MS, RN. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5411.
Safe Sitter Class – Fri, 6/26, 9am-4:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown, Education Center. Teaches youth ages 11-13 the basics of babysitting, including basic first aid, CPR and much more. Cost: $40 per child (scholarships available). Space is limited; to register, call 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Stroke Support Group/Queenstown – Fri, 6/26, 12-2pm, UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown. Topic:Exercise after Stroke. Presenter: John Murphy, Certified Physical Trainer. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5068.
Big Brother, Big Sister: Sibling Preparation – Sat, 6/27, 9:30-11am, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Learn how to prepare your children for the arrival of a new baby. Free. Registration: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Support Group/Chestertown – Tues, 6/30, 6:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Conference Center. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
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