Mark Your Calendar: April 21 – May 31, 2018

APRIL EVENTS

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

  • New Mom, New Baby: Safety & CPR, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, Health Education Center. All aspects of infant care and safety for new and expectant parents or caregivers. Free; register by phone: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
  • Safe Sitter, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, Education Center. Teaches youth life and safety skills for when they are home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. $45 per person (note: some scholarships are available); includes a workbook and backpack. Advance registration required; contact Chrissy Nelson, 410-778-3300, ext. 2175, chrissy.nelson@umm.edu

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25

  • Oral Care During & After Cancer Treatment, 3 p.m., Cancer Center, Easton. Presented by Amanda Ward, dental hygienist. RSVP: 410-820-6800.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26

  • Food Shopping for Health, 1-3 p.m., Redner’s Market, Redner’s Market, 17 Washington Avenue, Chestertown. RSVP: 410-778-7668 , ext. 2295. Tour led by Mary King, registered dietitian , UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28

  • Big Brother, Big Sister: Sibling Preparation, 9:30 to 11 a.m., UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, Health Education Center. For children ages 3-8. Adjusting to and caring for a new baby (bring a doll or stuffed toy for practice), includes a tour of the Birthing Center.  Free; register by phone, 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
  • National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Walgreens, Cambridge. Keeping medications when they are no longer needed, storing them improperly, and throwing them away in the trash or toilet can lead to drug abuse, unintentional poisoning, or environmental problems.  This event is an opportunity to drop off expired, unused and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications for safe disposal.

APRIL SCREENINGS AND SUPPORT GROUPS

ADDICTIONS/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

  • Bridge Clinic Support Group – Every Tuesday, 6-7:30pm, UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester. Free, confidential support group meeting for individuals who have been hospitalized for behavioral health reasons and could benefit from assistance with issues after discharge. Varied topics based on participants’ needs. Each participant may bring one family member. Info: 410-228-5511, ext. 2140.

CANCER

  • Breast Cancer – 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.
  • Cancer Support Group/Chestertown – Monday, 4/23, 7pm, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, Education Center. Information and support for patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Info: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.

CARDIOPULMONARY SCREENINGS

  • Free Blood Pressure Screenings/Easton & Cambridge – Easton: every Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am-12pm, Diagnostic & Imaging Center. Cambridge: every Tuesday & Friday, 11am-1pm, UM SMC at Dorchester, Main Lobby. (Excluding holidays.)

DIABETES

  • Diabetes Support Group/Chestertown – Tuesday, 4/24, 6:30pm Education Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown St. Led by Chrissy Nelson. Contact: 410-778-3300, ext. 2175.
  • Diabetes Support Group/ Cambridge – Wednesday, 4/25, 6pm Board Room, Shore Medical Center at Dorchester, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. Led by BK Eshete. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5138.

STROKE SUPPORT 

  • Queenstown Stroke Support Group – Tuesday, 4/24, 12-2pm, UM Shore Pavilion at Queenstown, suite 320. Nicole Leonard will provide updates on stroke care and recovery. All stroke survivors and/or caregivers and family members are welcome. Info: Nicole Leonard 410-822-1000 ext. 5068 or nleonard@umm.edu.

MAY EVENTS

  • Diabetes and You – Tuesdays, May 1-8-15, 6 to 8 p.m. , UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester, Board Room. Three-session educational program to help those with diabetes and their caregivers learn how to manage their disease for optimal wellness. Offered free of charge. To register, contact: Wynne Aroom, RN, CDE, 410-822-1000, ext. 5286.

 

 

 

MONDAY – THURSDAY, MAY 1-4

  • Open Enrollment Assistance  – Sessions are scheduled at UM Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown, Easton and Dorchester and at the Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown, Canvasback, the Diagnostic & Imaging Center and the Cancer Center. See HR News You Can Use in this edition of Compass for details.

SATURDAY, MAY 5

  • Preparing for Childbirth – Labor and Delivery, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Health Education Center. Free class for expectant parents and birthing partners; includes a tour of the newly renovated Birthing Center. Free; register by phone: 410-822-1000, ext. 5200.

TUESDAY, MAY 8

  • Dorchester Auxiliary Fashion Show & Tea, 12:15 p.m., Cambridge Women’s Club, 417 High Street (across from the Robin Hood Shop), Cambridge. Enjoy local models showing spring and summer fashions (both dressy and casual) as well as tea and other beverages, “finger foods”, raffles and door prizes. Clothing and accessories will be offered for sale during the event. Tickets: $5, on sale now at the hospital gift shop and The Robin Hood Shop; purchase by May 5.
  • Talk About It Tuesday: From Awareness to Action, 5:30 – 7 p. m., Old Trinity Church, Parish Hall, 1716 Taylors Island Road, Church Creek, MD. Learn tangible things that can be done to help prevent drug abuse in our community, please sign up!  It’s an opportunity to not just talk about opioid issues, but to move from awareness to action.  Dinner will be provided, but RSVPs are required. Sponsored by the Mid-Shore Opioid Misuse Prevention Program. Register online, https://talkaboutittuesday.eventbrite.com or contact Charlene Jones, 410-901-8162. 

SATURDAY, MAY 19

  • Breastfeeding Your Baby, 9 a.m. to 12:15 pm, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, Health Education Center. Tips and techniques for breastfeeding and pumping. Free; register by phone: 410-822-1000, ext. 5200.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23

  • Chronic Lung Disease: What Is It? How Do We Treat It? 2 to 3:30 p.m., UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, Conference Center. Free seminar presented by Dr. Fernando DeLeon, pulmonologist and Philomena Leon, respiratory therapist. Includes refreshments. RSVP: 410-810-5666, sherrie.hill@umm.edu

SATURDAY, MAY 12

  • Caregiver’s Coffee, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. Open to family members, friends and others providing care and support for a patient dealing with a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Topics of discussion include financial concerns, community resources, stress management, self-care and much more. RSVP: Patty Plaskon, 410-820-6800, ext. 5361.
  • Introduction to the YMCA LIVESTRONG Program, 4 p.m., Eastern Shore Conservation Center, 114 S. Washington St., Easton. Presentation by Barbara Jarrell, personal trainer, on the benefits of the LIVESTRONG program for patients in recovery from a cancer diagnosis. Open to patients and their loved ones. RSVP: Patty Plaskon, 410-820-6800, ext. 5361.

MONDAY, MAY 21

  • Prosthesis and Fittings Showcase for Breast Cancer Patients, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Clarke Comprehensive Breast Center, Easton. Presenter: Lisa Lawson. Call for an appointment: 410-820-9400.

TUESDAY, MAY 22

  • “In the Bag” Sale, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, Health Education Center, Come and browse through hundreds of brand-name purses, wallets, luggage and other bags of every shape, size and color, priced to sell quickly. Sponsored by the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton to benefit patient care.

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, MAY 29-30

  • $6 Sale, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester, Main Lobby. Sale offers include hundreds of items — jewelry, scarves, socks, hats, kids’ items, purses and more — all priced at just $6. Sponsored by the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton to benefit patient care.

MAY SCREENINGS AND SUPPORT GROUPS

ADDICTIONS/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

  • Bridge Clinic Support Group – Every Tuesday, 6-7:30pm, UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester. Free, confidential support group meeting for individuals who have been hospitalized for behavioral health reasons and could benefit from assistance with issues after discharge. Varied topics based on participants’ needs. Each participant may bring one family member. Info: 410-228-5511, ext. 2140.

BREASTFEEDING

  • Breastfeeding Support Group – Tuesdays, 5/1 and 5/15, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Birthing Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton.

CANCER

  • Breast Cancer Support -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.
  • Cancer Support Group/Easton – Thursdays, 5/3 and 5/17, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Info: 443-254-5940.
  • US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group – Tuesday, 5/8, 6:30pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Q. and A. Session with Urologist Christopher Parry, MD.  Info: call Sharon Richter, RN, 443-994-5792.
  • NEW GROUP! Cancer Caregivers’ Coffee – Saturday, 5/3, 9-10:20 a.m., Cancer Center, Easton. Discussion of varied issues and challenges facing individuals and families assisting patients with cancer. Contact: Patty Plaskon, 410-820-6800, ext. 5361.
  • Cancer Support Group/Chestertown – Monday, 5/28, 7pm, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, Education Center. Information and support for patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Info: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.

CARDIOPULMONARY SCREENINGS

  • Free Blood Pressure Screenings/Easton & Cambridge – Easton: every Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am-12pm, Diagnostic & Imaging Center. Cambridge: every Tuesday & Friday, 11am-1pm, UM SMC at Dorchester, Main Lobby. (Excluding holidays.)

DIABETES

  • Diabetes Support Group/Denton – Wednesday, 5/2, 5 p.m., St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 S. 5th Avenue, Denton.  Led by Doris Tate. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
  • Diabetes Support Group/Easton — Monday, 5/14, 5:30 p.m., Talbot County Senior Center, 400 Brookletts Ave., Easton. Led by Karen Canter. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5757.
  • Diabetes Support Group/Cambridge – Wednesday, 5/23, 6 p.m., Board Room, Shore Medical Center at Dorchester, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. Led by Wynne Aroom. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5138.
  • Diabetes Support Group/Chestertown – Tuesday, 5/29, 6:30 p.m., Education Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown St. Led by Chrissy Nelson. Contact: 410-778-3300, ext. 2175.

STROKE SUPPORT

  • Mid-Shore Stroke Support Group – Thursday, 5/3, 12-2pm, UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Easton, 500 Cadmus Lane, Easton. All stroke survivors and/or caregivers and family members are welcome. Info: Nicole Leonard 410-822-1000, ext. 5068 or nleonard@umm.edu.
  • Queenstown Stroke Support Group – Tuesday, 5/22, 12-2pm, UM Shore Pavilion at Queenstown, suite 320.  All stroke survivors and/or caregivers and family members are welcome. Info: Nicole Leonard 410-822-1000 ext. 5068 or nleonard@umm.edu.