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).
Survivors Offering Support (SOS) – 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.
Transition to Wellness Workshops – Ongoing workshops for breast cancer survivors and breast cancer patients who are ending treatment. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5866.
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tues, 1/6 & 1/20, 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.
Carb Counting Class – Tues, 1/6, 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, 1/6, 6pm, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Denton. Topic: Setting Goals for the New Year. Led by Doris Allen, BSN, RN, CDE. Contact: 410-479-2161.
Gestational Diabetes Classes – Thurs, 1/8, 15, 22, 29, 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 – Thurs, 1/8-15-22, 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.
Labor and Delivery Class I, II, III – Sat, 1/10, 9am-3:30pm, UM SMC 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.
Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thurs, 1/15, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Chestertown, led by Stephanie Golebieski, RN. Contact: 410-778-4550.
Diabetes Self-Management Refresher Class – Mon, 1/19, 10am-12pm, UM 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, 1/19, 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.
Prostate Cancer Support Group – Mon, 1/19, 7pm, UM SMC at Chestertown, Conference Center. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Breastfeeding Class – Sat, 1/24, 9am-12:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Led by lactation consultants for new and expectant mothers. Free. Contact: 410-822-1000; 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Seminar: Estate & Income Tax Considerations for 2015 and Beyond – Sat, 1/24, 10am-12noon, UM SMC at Chestertown, Conference Center. Presenters: Eugenia Cooper Wootton, Esq., Partner, Rasin & Wootton, LLC and Sally Camp, The Fiduciary’s Friend, LLC. Light refreshments. Free. RSVP: 410-810-5661.
Safe Sitter Classes/Chestertown & Easton – Sat, 1/24, 9am-4:30pm, two sessions: UM SMC at Chestertown, Education Center; and UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center Rooms A-B. Taught by pediatric nurses, the Safe Sitter program teaches youth ages 11-13 the basics of babysitting, including the first aid, CPR and more. Cost: $40 (scholarships available). Advance registration required: Chestertown, 410-778-7668, ext. 2175; Easton, 410-822-1000, ext. 5231.
Cancer Support Group – Mon, 1/26, 7pm, UM SMC at Chestertown, Education Center. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Stroke Support Group/Queenstown – Tues, 1/27, 12-2pm, UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown. Support and information for stroke survivors and their families and caregivers regarding stroke recovery and caregiving. Bring a lunch; light snacks provided. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5068.
CARES Breast Cancer Support Group – Tues, 1/27, 6-7:30pm, Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5411.
Diabetes Support Group – Tues, 1/27, 6:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown, Conference Center. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
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