CLASSES
Labor & Delivery — Saturday, January 4, 8:30am-3pm, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. An overview of pregnancy and birth. Spouses and birthing coaches encouraged to attend. FREE. Call 410-822-1000 or410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Breastfeeding — Saturday, January 11, 9am-12:15pm. Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. Led by UM Shore Regional Health Lactation Consultants. New and expectant mothers encouraged to attend. FREE. Call410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Safe Sitter Class — Saturday, January 11, 9am-4pm, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center A & B, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. 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 410-822-1000, ext. 5231.
Diabetes Self-Management Class — Two sessions: Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 9am-12 noon; and Wednesdays, January 8, 15, and 22, 1:30- 4:30pm. UM Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Outpatient Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. Class provides detailed medical information and day-to-day strategies that enable patients to manage their diabetes for optimal wellness. To register, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5757.
Chronic Pain Self Management Program — Thursdays, January 16-February 20, 1-3:30pm, Pain Management Center, Outpatient Cen Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. A six-week, life-changing experience for adults experiencing the fatigue and frustration of chronic pain from illness or injury. FREE. Pre-registration is required; contact Barbara V. Jarrell, 410-310-2331.
Alleviate Stress with Acupuncture and Massage — Monday, January 27, 6:30pm, UM Shore Regional Health Center for Integrative Medicine, 607-B Dutchman’s Lane, Easton. Learn from practitioners Stephanie Latham, LMT, and Silvia Byerly, L.Ac., how massage therapy and acupuncture can help you reduce stress and feel better. FREE. Space limited; please RSVP by calling the Center, 410-770-9400.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Breastfeeding Support Group — Tuesday, January 7, 10-11:30am, Requard Meeting Room (5th floor), UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. Led by UM Shore Regional Health Lactation Consultants. Expectant and new mothers welcome. Call 410-822-1000, ext. 5700 for information.
Mid-Shore Stroke Support Group — Thursday, January 9, 1pm, Presbyterian Church, 617 N. Washington Street, Easton. Open to the public, the meeting will feature separate open-forum discussions, one for survivors and one for caregivers; light refreshments for all. Individual counseling prior to the meeting is available by advance arrangement. For information, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5068.
Low Salties Support Group — Wednesday, January 15, 4-6 p.m. Shore Wound Care, 503A Dutchman’s Lane, Easton. For more information, call 410-820-6500.
Prostate Cancer Support Group — Monday, January 20, 7pm, Conference Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. For information, call Chrissy Nelson, RN, CDE,410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
.Bariatric Support Group — Saturday, January 25, 10-11am, Education Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. Guest speaker TBA. For information, call Mary King, RD, LD, CDE, 410-778-3300, ext. 2295.
Cancer Support Group — Monday, January 27, 7pm, Education Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. For information, call Chrissy Nelson, RN, CDE, 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Diabetes Support Group in Chestertown — Tuesday, January 28, 6:30pm, Conference Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. For information, call Chrissy Nelson, RN, CDE, 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Diabetes Support Group in Easton — Tuesday, January 28, 5:30pm, UM Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Outpatient Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. Guest speaker will be Dave Tuthill, owner of Hearthstone Fitness and Health in Easton, telling the story of his life-changing journey to gain control over his Type 2 Diabetes. For more information or to RSVP, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5757.
EVENTS
Robin Hood Shop Book Sale — Thursday, January 9-Friday, January 31, 416 High Street, Cambridge. Mondays—Fridays, 9am-4pm and Saturdays, 10am- 2pm. The Robin Hood Shop is operated by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary to raise funds for programs and services at UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester. For more information, call 410-228-6339.
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