Shore Health June Events Calendar

Free Blood Pressure Screenings/Cambridge and
Easton – Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9am-
12pm, Diagnostic & Imaging Center, 10 Martin Court,
Easton; Tuesday and Fridays, 11am-1pm, UM SMC at
Dorchester, Main Lobby. Recurring event (except holidays).
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tuesday, June 3,
10-11:30am, UM SMC at Easton, Requard Social Center.
Led by UM Shore Regional Health lactation consultants.
New and expectant mothers encouraged to attend. Free.
Call 410-822-1000, ext. 5200.
Carb Counting Class – Tuesday, June 3, 1:30-
3:30pm, UM Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology in
UM SMC at Easton. Overview of the most commonlyused
method of meal planning for diabetics. Referral
required. Regarding cost/insurance coverage and
registration, contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Gestational Diabetes Class –Thursdays, June 5,
12, 19 and 26, UM Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology
in UM SMC at Easton. Single-session class addressing
care during pregnancy and what to expect afterward.
Referral required. Regarding cost/insurance coverage
and registration, call: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Self-Management Training/Easton –
Two sessions: Tuesdays, June 3, 10 and 17, 9am-12pm;
and Wednesdays June 4, 11 and 18, 1:30-4:30pm. UM
Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology in UM SMC at
Easton. Medical information and strategies enabling
patients to manage their diabetes for optimal wellness.
Referral required. Regarding cost/insurance coverage
and registration, call: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Support Group of Caroline County –
Tuesday, June 3, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church,
Denton. Led by Doris Allen, RN, CDE, lead diabetes
educator for UM Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology
at UM Shore Regional Health. Contact: 410-479-2161.
Mid Shore Stroke Support Group – Thursday, June
5, 1-2:30pm, Presbyterian Church, 617 N. Washington
Street, Easton. Guest Speaker: Childlene Brooks, Activity
Director, Talbot County Senior Center. Topic: Senior
Center programs, services and trips, with elaboration on
matters of interest to stroke survivors and their caregivers.
Light refreshments; free, but RSVP requested. Contact:
410-822-1000, ext. 5068 or [email protected].
When Bad Things Happen: An Introduction to
EMDR in Treating PTSD – Thursday, June 5, 6pm,
Center for Integrative Medicine, 607-B Dutchmans
Lane, Easton. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization
and Reprocessing) is a widely-researched treatment that
decreases or eliminates the symptoms of post-traumatic
stress. It is recognized as an effective treatment for PTSD
by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and The
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In this seminar,
Richard Gibson, LCSW-C, who specializes in psychological
trauma and is certified in EMDR, will explain how
EMDR works. Free, space is limited; advance registration
required by calling 410-770-9400.
Labor & Delivery Class – Saturday, June 7, 8:30am
– 3pm, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center.
An overview of pregnancy and birth; expectant mothers,
spouses and birthing coaches encouraged to attend. Free.
Call 410-822-1000, ext. 5200.
Navigating the New Health Insurance Landscape/
Easton and Queenstown – Monday, June
9, 1-4 pm, UM SMC at Easton Emergency Department
Lobby and UM Queen Anne’s Emergency Center Lobby.
Hope Clark, health benefits navigator for Talbot County,
and Regina Carpenter, health benefits assister for Queen
Anne’s County, will be on hand to talk with the public
about Maryland Health Connection enrollment for
affordable health insurance, especially those eligible for
Medicaid, those who have a qualifying life event (such
as changing jobs, marriage and other life changes) that
enables them to make adjustments to their coverage, and
those planning to sign up during the next open enrollment,
which begins November 15, 2014. Free; attendees
will be accommodated on a first-come, first served.
Recovery Message Training – Thursday, June 12,
two sessions: 2-4:30pm and 5-7:30pm, UM SMC at
Easton, Health Education Center. This training teaches
participants how to share the story of recovery (from drug
and/or alcohol addiction) to promote advocacy; and share
without violating self-help group traditions; promote
recovery through media and to advance public policy.
Free but advance registration required. E-mail full name
and contact number to: [email protected].
Big Brother, Big Sister: Sibling Preparation
– Saturday, June 14, 9:30-11am, UM SMC at Easton,
Health Education Center. Designed to help parents prepare
their children for the arrival of a new baby. Free.
Registration: 410-822-1000, ext. 5200.
Better Breathers Support Group – Tuesday,
June 17, 12:30-2pm, UM SMC at Chestertown, Education
Center. Open to anyone interested in better lung health.
Topic: “Getting the Whole Picture;” including diet, doctors
appointments, and respiratory care equipment. Guest
speakers : Pam Roath, RCP, and Bryan Job, Home
MediService Inc. Lunch provided. RSVP required by
June 12: 410-810-5666 or [email protected].
Film Screening/Chestertown: “The Anonymous
People” – Tuesday, June 17, Emmanuel Episcopal
Church, Chestertown, 6:30pm. This documentary film
highlighting the 23 million Americans in long-term recovery
is a clarion call for a new and enlightened awareness
of the promise of recovery from alcohol and other drug
abuse and addiction, and for a new and better approach to
addressing the suffering caused by addiction. Admission
is free but due to limited seating, advance ticketing is
recommended via www.eventbrite.com. Questions may be
directed to [email protected].
New Mom, New Baby: Safety and CPR –
Saturday, June 21, 9am-1:30pm, UM SMC at Easton,
Health Education Center. Learn about post-partum care,
pain management, nutrition and more. Free.
Call 410-822-1000, ext. 5200.
Safe Sitter Class/Chestertown – Friday, June 20,
9am-4:30pm, UM SMC 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.
Diabetes Self-Management Refresher Class
– June 23, 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 required.
Regarding cost/insurance coverage and registration, call
410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Cancer Support Group/Chestertown – Monday,
June 23, 7pm, UM SMC at Chestertown, Education
Center. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Diabetes Support Group/Chestertown – Tuesday,
June 24, 6:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown, Conference
Center. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Low Salties Support Group – Wednesday, June 25,
4-6pm, Shore Wound Care, 503-A Dutchmans Lane.
Information and support for individuals whose health status
warrants maintaining a low-salt diet. Contact: 410-820-6500.
Please note : The Prostate Support Group in Chestertown and
the Diabetes Support Group in Easton will not meet during the
summer but will resume September.