FEBRUARY EVENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10
- 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.
- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
- Can Carbohydrates Hurt You?, 9 to 10 a.m., Conference Center, UM SMC at Chestertown. Presented by Mary King, RD. RSVP to Cardiac Rehab at 410-778-3300 ext. 2222 or sherrie.hill@umm.edu
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
- Yoga for a Healthy Heart – Yes, Really!, 2 to 3 p.m. Conference Center, UM SMC at Chestertown. Presented by Fletcher Johnson from River Warrior Yoga, RSVP to Cardiac Rehab at 410-778-3300 ext. 2222 or sherrie.hill@umm.edu
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16
- Using the Herbs and Spices from Your Pantry for a Healthy Heart, 2 to 3 p.m., Conference Center, UM SMC at Chestertown. Presented by Krista Lamoreaux from Herbal Alchemy. RSVP to Cardiac Rehab at 410-778-3300 ext. 2222 or sherrie.hill@umm.edu
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
- Big Brother, Big Sister: Sibling Preparation, 9:30 a.m. 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.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24
- 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
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
- Women and Heart Health – Interactive Roundtable Discussion, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Conference Center, UM SMC at Chestertown. Presenters include: Julia Belanger, MD, family practice physician; Chrissy Nelson, RN, certified diabetes nurse educator; and Sherrie Hill, RN, cardiac rehabilitation nurse. RSVP to Cardiac Rehab at 410-778-3300 ext. 2222 or sherrie.hill@umm.edu
TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27-28
- Dorchester Auxiliary Sale: Collective Goods, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., UM SMC at Dorchester Lobby.
FEBRUARY 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 – MEETINGS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE due to restricted visitor policy as a result of flu.
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/Easton – Thursdays, 2/1 and 2/15, 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, 2/13, 6:30pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Pathologist Reinhard Sahmel, MD, will discuss “Introduction to the Pathology of Prostate Cancer – Today and Tomorrow.” Info: call Sharon Richter, RN, 443-994-5792
Look Good, Feel Better – Monday, 2/19, 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.
Cancer Support Group/Chestertown – Monday, 2/26, 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.
Breast Cancer Support Group – Tuesday, 2/27, 6-7:30pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Info: 410-822-1000, ext. 5387.
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, 2/7, 5pm, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 S. 5th Avenue. Led by Doris Allen, CRNP, CDE. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Support Group/Easton — Monday, 2/12, 5:30pm, Talbot County Senior Center, 400 Brookletts Avenue. Led by Karen Hollis RD, CDE. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5757.
Diabetes Support Group/Chestertown – Tuesday, 2/27, 6:30pm, Education Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown St. Led by Chrissy Nelson, BSN, RN, CDE. Contact: 410-778-3300, ext. 2175.
Diabetes Support Group/Cambridge – Wednesday, 2 /28, 6pm, Board Room, Shore Medical Center at Dorchester, 300 Byrn Street. Led by Wynne Aroom MSN, RN, CDE. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5286.
STROKE SUPPORT
Mid-Shore Stroke Support Group – Thurs, 2/1, 12-2pm, UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Easton, 500 Cadmus Lane, Easton. Devon Hainey, assistant vice president, SunTrust Bank,, will present “ID Protection and Fraud.” 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 – Tues, 2/20, 12-2pm, UM Shore Pavilion at Queenstown, suite 320. Miranda Messineo, Queen Anne’s Family YMCA, will present “Exercise After Stroke.” All stroke survivors and/or caregivers and family members are welcome. Info: Nicole Leonard 410-822-1000 ext. 5068 or nleonard@umm.edu.
MARCH EVENTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 1
Chester River Auxiliary Sale: Lancaster Linens – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conference Center, UM SMC at Chestertown
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 8-9
Easton Auxiliary Sale: Uniforms – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., HEC, UM SMC at Easton
MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH – EVENTS PROGRAM
UM SRH Food and Nutrition Services invites you to “Go Further with Food” by offering a series of special events:
In the Hospital Cafeterias:
Food and Nutrition Services will celebrate National Nutrition Month by featuring special National Nutrition Month entrées for sale in the cafeterias of all three hospitals. Also be sure to take advantage of these special offerings:
- Tuesday, March 6: Healthy snacks and handouts will be provided to all nursing units
- Tuesday, March 13: Fruit and vegetable tastings will be offered in the cafeterias
“Food Shopping for Health” — Fun, free grocery store tours that teach how to shop and plan meals for optimal health. Open to the public.
- Tuesday, March 13, 1:30 p.m., Giant Foods, 8223 Elliott Rd, Easton. RSVP: 410-822-1000, ext. 5188. Tour led by Karen Hollis, registered diabetes educator, UM Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology.
- Wednesday, March 21, 1 p.m., 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
- Wednesday, March 21, 1 p.m., Walmart, 2775 Dorchester Square, Cambridge, RSVP: 410-822-1000, ext. 5351. Tour led by Katie Ewers, nutrition associate manager, Food and Nutrition Services, UM Shore Regional Health
Nutrition Seminars
- Friday, March 23, 10 am-12 pm, “Learn about Diabetes and Nutrition,” presented by BK Eshete and Karen Hollis. diabetes educators, UM Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology, The Food Pantry at Delmarva Community Services, 1000 Goodwill Avenue, Cambridge. Pre-registration required, call Brenda Fields, 410-901-2991, ext.18.
- Wednesday, March 28, 2 p.m. “The ‘Mind Diet’ and Healthy Weight Loss,” presented by Mary King, registered dietitian, Conference Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 410-778-7668 , ext. 2295.
- Thursday, March 29, 12 p.m., “Harvesting Healthy Choices,” free seminar with food sampling presented by Kelly Jackson from Emily’s Produce of Cambridge, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Board Room. RSVP: 410-822-1000, ext. 5351.