Acupuncture, Massage, Psychotherapy and Reiki – Offered by appointment, Mon-Fri, except holidays. Center for Integrative Medicine, 607 B Dutchman’s Lane, 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. (Except 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.
Carb Counting Class – Tues, 3/3, 1:30-3:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinoogy 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, 3/3, 6pm, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Denton. Led by Doris Allen, BSN, RN, CDE, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Contact: 410-479-2161.
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tues, 3/3 & 3/17, 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
Labor and Delivery Class I, II, III – Sat, 3/7, 9am-3:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Overview of pregnancy and birth for expectant mothers, spouses and birthing coaches. Contact: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Quit Smoking with Acupuncture – Mon & Thurs, 3/9 – 4/2, 12-1pm, UM SMC at Chestertown. Eight-session program based on Acu Detox, a five-point ear acupuncture treatment proven effective in supporting addiction recovery. Led by Marie Nuthall, L.Ac, M.Ac. Cost/registration: 410-770-9400,
[email protected].
Colon Cancer Symposium – Wed, 3/11, 7-8:30pm, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, Health Education Center. Michael Fisher, MD, of Digestive Health Associates, will provide an overview of colon cancer and the value of colonoscopy for early detection; Christine Allen, RD, CSO, LDN, clinical dietitian, will offer dietary suggestions for colon cancer prevention. Attendance is free.
Diabetes Self-Management Class – Thurs, 3/12-19-26, 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.
Safe Sitter Class – Sat, 3/14, 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). Limited seating, advance registration required. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Diabetes Self-Management Refresher Class – Mon, 3/16, 10am-12pm, UM 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.
Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thurs, 3/19, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Chestertown. Led by Stephanie Golebieski, RN. Contact: 410-778-4550.
Breastfeeding Class – Sat, 3/21, 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.
Cancer Support Group – Mon, 3/23, 7pm, UM SMC at Chestertown, Education Center. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Breast Cancer Support Group – Tues, 3/24, 10am-12pm, Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. Information and support for breast cancer patients at any stage of their journey – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5411. Contact: 410-820-6800.
Stroke Support Group – Tues, 3/24, 12-2pm, UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown. Support and information for stroke survivors, families and caregivers regarding stroke recovery and caregiving. Bring lunch; light snacks provided. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5068.
Ask a Dietitian: In Person or by Phone – Wed, 3/25, 9:30am-3:30pm, Kent County Public Library, Chestertown. Dietitians will be on site to discuss your concerns one-on-one and provide helpful nutrition information relative to diabetes, gastric problems, high cholesterol, weight reduction, bariatric surgery, special diets (vegetarian, gluten free, etc). Stop by or call in: 410-490-3128.
Diabetes Support Group/Chestertown –Tues, 3/31, 6:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Conference Center. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
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