UM Shore Health Calendar May 1-6

Free Blood Pressure Screenings/
Cambridge and Easton – Mondays,
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9am-12 noon,
Diagnostic & Imaging Center, 10 Martin
Court, Easton; Tuesday and Fridays, 11am-
1pm, UMSMC at Dorchester, Main Lobby.
Recurring event (except holidays).

“In the Bag” Sale – Thursday, May 1,
UMSMC at Dorchester; and Friday, May 2,
UMSMC at Easton, Health Education Center.
Featuring handbags and accessories.

Better Breathers Support Group –
Thursday, May 1, 12:30–2pm, UMSMC
at Chestertown, Education Center. Dawn
Hartsock, RRT, will discuss the optimal use
of inhalers and nebulizer treatments. Free.
Questions/ RSVP: 410-810-5666.

Midshore Stroke Support Group –
Thursday, May 1, 1-2:30pm, Presbyterian
Church, Easton. Guest presentation by
stroke survivor Jose Maldonado on the
role of music and dance in the lives of
people with physical limitations.
RSVP: 410-822-1000, ext. 5068.

Gestational Diabetes – Thursdays,
May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10am-12noon,
UMSMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology
Center. Single-session class
addressing care during pregnancy and
what to expect afterward. Referral required.
Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.

CARES Cancer Patient Support Group
– Thursdays, May 1 & 15, 5-7pm, Cancer
Center, 509 Idlewild Ave. Free. Contact:
443-254-5940.

Labor & Delivery I, II & III – Saturday,
May 3, 8:30am-3pm, UMSMC at Easton,
Health Education Center. Overview of
pregnancy and birth for expectant mothers,
spouses and birthing coaches. Free.
Contact: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511,
ext. 5200.

Safe Sitter Class/Chestertown –
Saturday, May 3, 9am-4:30pm, UMSMC
at Chestertown, Education Center. Teaches
youth ages 11-13 the basics of babysitting,
including basic first aid, CPR, etc.
Taught by pediatric nurses. Cost: $40
(scholarships available). Registration:
410-778-7668, ext. 2175.

“From a Woman’s Pont of View:
Nurturing Your Financial and Physical
Well-Being” – Saturday, May 3,
10am-noon, UMSMC at Chestertown,
Conference Center. Free seminar. RSVP
required: 410-810-5681.

Breastfeeding Support Group –
Tuesday, May 6, 10-11:30am, UMSMC
at Easton, Requard Social Center. Free.
Contact: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511,
ext. 5200.

Carb Counting Class – Tuesday,
May 6, 10am-12noon. UMSMC at Easton,
UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center.
Overview of the most commonly-used
method of meal planning for diabetics.
Referral required; contact: 410-822-1000,
ext. 5195.

Diabetes Support Group/Denton –
Tuesday, May 6, 6pm, St. Luke’s UM
Church, 100 Fifth Street. Free. Contact:
410-479-2161.

Diabetes Self-Management/Easton –
Two sessions: Tuesdays, May 6, 13 & 20,
9am-12noon; Wednesdays, May 7, 14 &
21, 1:30-4:30pm. UMSMC at Easton, UM
Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Medical
information and strategies enabling patients
to manage their diabetes for optimal
wellness. Referral required; contact: 410-
822-1000, ext.5195