Acupuncture, Massage and Psychotherapy – By appointment, Mon-Fri, except holidays. Center for Integrative Medicine, Easton. Contact: 410-770-9400.
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).
Breast Cancer Support Programs – Transition to Wellness : Free workshops for breast cancer survivors and patients who are ending treatment. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5866. 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.
Mid-Shore Stroke Support Group – Thurs, 7/2, 1-2:30pm, The Presbyterian Church, Easton. Topic: Remembering My Stroke. Stroke survivors and caretakers are invited to share stroke memories and lessons learned. Light refreshments served. Contact: 410-822-9962, [email protected].
“Ask the Expert” Interview: Getting Help with Diabetes – Tues, 7/7, 8:40am, 96.7 WCEI. Topic: How education and support groups promote optimal health for adults coping with diabetes. Guest experts: Doris Allen and Chrissy Nelson, diabetes educators for UM Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology at UM Shore Regional Health. Podcast of interview will be available at umshoreregional.org for the remainder of July.
Diabetes Support Group/Denton – Tues, 7/7, 6pm, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Denton. Led by Doris Allen, BSN, RN, CDE, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Contact: 410-479-2161.
Carb Counting Class – Tues, 7/7, 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.
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tues, 7/7 & 7/21, 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.
Cancer Support Group/Easton – Tues, 7/7 & 7/21, 5-7pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for cancer patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 443-254-5940.
Diabetes Self-Management Class/Easton – Two, three-week sessions: Tues, 7/7-14-21,
9am-12pm; and Weds, 7/8-15-22, 4:30-7:30pm. UM SMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology 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.
Diabetes Self-Management Class/ Chestertown – Thurs, 7/9-16-23, 1-4pm,UM SMC at Chestertown Education Center. Three session class providing medical information and strategies enabling patients to manage their diabetes for optimal wellness. Referral and advance registration required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Claws for a Cause Crab Feast –Thurs, 7/9, 6-9pm, Fisherman’s Crab Deck, Grasonville. Proceeds to benefit UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown. Ticket prices: $90 in advance; $100 at door. Contact: 822-1000, ext. 5915, [email protected].
Gestational Diabetes Classes – Fri, 7/10 & 7/24, 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.
Labor and Delivery Class – Sat, 7/11, 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. Contact: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thurs, 7/16, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing and Rehab Center at Chestertown. Led by Stephanie Golebieski, RN. Contact: 410-778-4550.
Look Good … Feel Better – Mon, 7/20, 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. For more information, call
410-822-1000, ext. 5355.
Diabetes Self-Management Refresher Class – Mon, 7/20, 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 and advance registration required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Seminar: Financial Planning for Elder Care – Tues, 7/21, 6-8pm, Centreville UM Church, Centreville. Funding concepts and insurance products for financing eldercare explained in a non-sales environment.
Presenters: Ann Goodman, Partner, Parker Counts Melton & Goodman, PC; and Billy Weber, Owner, Billy D. Weber & Associates. Presented free of charge by the UM Memorial Hospital Foundation. RSVP: 410-822-1000, ext. 5792, [email protected].
Breastfeeding Class – Sat, 7/25, 9am-12:30pm, UM SMC at Easton Health Education Center. Led by lactation consultants for new and expectant mothers. Free. Contact: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Cancer Patient Support Group/Chestertown – Mon, 7/27, 7 pm, UM SMC at Chestertown, Education Center. Information and support for cancer patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Stroke Support Group/Queenstown – Tues, 7/28, 12-2pm, UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown. Presenter: Mike Campbell, Acupuncturist. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5068.
CARES Breast Cancer Support Group – Tues, 7/28, 6-8pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for breast cancer patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Topic: Lymphedema; Presenter: Jen Pierson, Occupational Therapist and Lymphedema Specialist. Contact:
410-822-1000, ext. 5411.
Diabetes Support Group Annual Summer Picnic/Chestertown – Tues, 7/28, 6pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Cafeteria. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
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