Acupuncture, Massage and Psychotherapy – By appointment, Mon-Fri, except holidays. Center for Integrative Medicine, Easton. Contact: 410-770-9400.
“Ask the Expert” Podcasts – Visit https://umshoreregional.org/news-and-events/ask-the-expert for podcasts of radio interviews with UM Shore Regional Health medical specialists on health topics of interest to you and your family.
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.
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).
Labor & Delivery Class – Sat, 8/1, 9:00am-3:30pm, 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.
“Ask the Expert” Interview: Women’s and Children’s Health Services/The Birthing Center – Tues, 8/4, 8:40am, 96.7 WCEI. Presenters: Ginny Bowers, Certified Nurse Midwife, and Stephanie Blades, RNC, LMT, CEIM, The Birthing Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton.
Carb Counting Class – Tues, 8/4, 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, 8/4, 6pm, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Denton. Led by Doris Allen, lead educator, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Contact: 410-479-2161.
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tues, 8/4 & 8/18, 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, 8/4 & 8/18, 5-7pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for cancer patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 443-254-5940.
Mid-Shore Stroke Support Group – Thurs, 8/6, 1-2:30pm, The Presbyterian Church, Easton. Topic: Why do I need to watch my diet after a stroke? Presenter: Katie Ewers, RD, LDN. Stroke survivors and caretakers are welcome. Light refreshments served. Contact: 410-310-9280, [email protected].
Gestational Diabetes Classes – Fri, 8/7 & Thurs, 8/20, 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.
Diabetes Self- Management Class/Easton – Two sessions: Tues, 8/11-18-25, 9am-12pm; and Weds, 8/12-19-26, 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.
Diabetes Self-Management Class/Chestertown – Thurs, 8/13-20-27, 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.
New Mom, New Baby: Safety and CPR – Sat, 8/15, 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 Self-Management Refresher Class – Mon, 8/17, 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, 8/17, 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 Support Group — Thurs, 8/21, 6-7:30pm, UMShore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Chestertown. Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementia and their caregivers and family members. Contact: Stephanie C. Golebieski, 410-778-4550, ext. 4665
Diabetes Support Group/Easton – Mon, 8/24, 5:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Contact: 410-822-1000,
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