ASK THE EXPERT
“Ask the Expert” Podcasts – To listen to informative interviews with UM SRH specialists on diabetes, childbirth and parent education, men’s health, women’s health, stroke awareness and interventional radiology, visit umshoreregional.org/ATE.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thurs, 12/17, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing & Rehab Center at Chestertown. Led by Stephanie Golebieski, assistant director of nursing, UM SN&R Center at Chestertown. Contact: 410-778-4550.
Find information about skilled nursing, inpatient rehab and respite care in Chestertown online at umshoreregional.org/about/facilities/rehabilitation.
CANCER SUPPORT
Breast Cancer Support Programs – Transition to Wellness: Free workshops for breast cancer survivors and patients who are ending treatment. 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. Look Good … Feel Better: Mon, 12/15, 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. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5355.
Breast Cancer Support Group and Cancer Patient Support Group Holiday Program – Thurs, 12/3, 5-7pm,
Cancer Center, Easton. Topic: Managing Expenses, followed by a potluck dinner. (This event will take the place of the regularly scheduled meetings this month.) Contact: 410-820-6800.
US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group – Tuesday, 12/8, 6:30pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship.
Contact: 410-820-6800, ext. 2300.
Cancer & Prostate Cancer Support Groups – Mon, 12/21, 6:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Conference Center, Potluck Holiday Dinner. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Find more information about cancer treatment and support services online at umshoreregional.org/cancer-program.
CHILDBIRTH & NEW
PARENT EDUCATION
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tues, 12/1 & 15, 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. 5700.
Labor & Delivery Class – Sat, 12/5, 8:30am-3pm, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Overview of maternal reproductive health; signs, symptoms and stages of labor, including pain management; techniques for a successful birth experience; cesarean delivery; and recovery after the birth. Free; register by phone, 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
New Mom, New Baby: Safety and CPR – Sat, 12/12, 9-1:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Baby topics (feeding, taking the baby’s temperature, circumcision and cord care); mother topics (postpartum care, handling emotions and stress, returning to work and birth control); and, safety topics (childproofing your home, immunizations, car seat safety, infant security, poisoning prevention and when to call the doctor). Free; register by phone, 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Big Brother, Big Sister: Preparing for the Arrival of a New Baby – Designed to help parents with children ages 3-8 prepare them for their new sibling. Includes a tour of the Birthing Center. Free. Sat, 12/19, 9:30-11:00am, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Free; register by phone, 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Find more information about The Birthing Center’s programs and services online at umshoreregional.org/ programs/birthing /services.
DIABETES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
Carb Counting Class – Tues, 12/1, 1:30-3:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Overview of meal planning for diabetics. Referral and advance registration required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Support Group/Denton – Weds, 12/2, 6:30pm, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Denton. Led by Doris Allen, lead educator, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Contact: 410-479-2161.
Diabetes Self-Management Classes – Easton (two sessions): Tues, 12/1-8-15, 9am-12pm; and Weds, 12/2-9-16, 1:30-4:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Chestertown: Thurs, 12/3-10-17, 1-4pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Education Center. Medical information and strategies enabling
patients to manage their diabetes for optimal wellness. Referral and preregistration required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Self-Management Refresher Class – Mon, 12/21, 10am-12pm, UM Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology, UM SMC at Easton. For those who have completed diabetes education classes but want to improve their self-care. Referral and preregistration required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Support Group/Easton – Mon, 12/21 5:30pm, new location: Talbot County Senior Center-Brookletts Place. Led by diabetes educators Karen Hollis and Karen Canter. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Support Group/Cambridge – Thurs, 12/17, 5:30pm, UM SMC at Dorchester Board Room. Information and support for diabetes patients and family members. For location and other details, contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195 for location and other details.
Please note: The Diabetes Support Group in Chestertown will not meet in December. Find more information about diabetes treatment and support services online at umshoreregional.org/programs/endocrinology.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Acupuncture, Massage, Psychotherapy and Reiki – By appointment, Mon-Fri, except holidays. Center for Integrative Medicine, Easton. New location: Suite 300, 522 Cynwood Drive, Easton. For information about providers and services, visit umshoreregional.org/programs/integrative/about, or call 410-770-9400.
SCREENINGS
Free Blood Pressure Screenings – Easton: every Mon & Tues, 9am-12pm, Diagnostic & Imaging Center. Cambridge: every Tues & Fri, 11am-1pm, UM SMC at Dorchester, Main Lobby. (Excluding holidays).
STROKE SUPPORT
Mid-Shore Stroke Support Group – Thurs, 12/3, 1-2:30pm, Presbyterian Church, Easton. Information and support for stroke survivors, family and caregivers. Potluck Holiday Luncheon including “white elephant” gift exchange. Contact: 410-310-9280, [email protected].
Please note: The Queenstown Stroke Support Group will not meet
in December.
For more information, go here.
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