FEBRUARY
Ask the Expert
“Ask the Expert” Podcasts – To listen to informative interviews with UM SRH specialists on diabetes, childbirth and parent education, men’s health, women’s health, stroke awareness, interventional radiology, integrative medicine and urology, visit UMShoreRegional.org/ATE.
Alzheimer’s Support
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thursday, 2/18, 6-7:30pm, UM Shore Nursing & Rehab Center at Chestertown. Led by Stephanie Golebieski, assistant director of nursing, UM SN&R Center at Chestertown. Contact: 410-778-4550.
Find information about skilled nursing, inpatient rehab and respite care in Chestertown online at UMShoreRegional.org/about/facilities/rehabilitation.
Auxiliary Events
Winter Clearance and Bag Sale – Monday, 2/22-Wednesday, 2/24, Nearly New Shop, 320 High Street, Chestertown. During those dates, customers can shop the Winter Clearance Sale where all shop merchandise (excluding jewelry and tuxedos) will be 50% off. Thursday, 2/25-Saturday, 2/27, customers can shop the $5.00 bag sale – fill a shopping bag (provided by Nearly New) for just $5.00 (excluding jewelry and tuxedos). During both sales events, there will be no additional price markdowns, no lay-aways and no merchandise will be held. The Nearly New Shop is operated by the Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary. All sales conducted by the Auxiliary are for the benefit of equipment, programs, services and patient care at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. *Snow dates: 2/29-3/2 for Winter Clearance Sale; 3/3-3/5 for Bag Sale).
Buy Two, Get Three Free Sale – Monday, 2/22-Saturday, 2/27, The Bazaar at 121 Federal Street. During the sale, customers can buy two star-punched items at 50% off and get 3 free (equal or lower priced star punched items). The Bazaar is operated by the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton. All sales conducted by the Auxiliary are for the benefit of equipment, programs, services and patient care at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton.
$1 Sale – Monday, 2/29, The Bazaar at 121 Federal Street. Stop by for a selection of clothing items that will be marked down to $1.00. The Bazaar is operated by the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton. All sales conducted by the Auxiliary are for the benefit of equipment, programs, services and patient care at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton.
Books Are Fun Sale – Tuesday, 2/23, 10am-4pm and Wednesday, 2/24, 8am-2pm, UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester, Main Lobby. Books and gift items for the entire family. Sponsored by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary’s Hospitality Shop. All sales conducted by the Auxiliary are for the benefit of equipment, programs, services and patient care at UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester.
Breast Cancer Support
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.
Cancer Support
Cancer Support Group/Chestertown – Monday, 2/22, 7pm, UM SRH at Chestertown, Education Center. Information and support for patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Find more information about cancer treatment and support services online at UMShoreRegional.org/cancer_program.
Childbirth & New Parent Education
New Mom, New Baby: Safety & CPR –Saturday, 2/20, 9am-1:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Baby topics (feeding, taking the baby’s temperature, circumcision and core care); mother topics (postpartum care, handling emotions and stress, returning to work and birth control); and, safety topics (childproofing your home, immunizations, car seat safety, infant security, poisoning prevention and when to call the doctor). Includes tour of the Birthing Center. Register by phone, 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Big Brother, Big Sister: Sibling Preparation – Saturday, 2/27, 9:30-11am, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Designed for children ages 3-8, includes a tour of the Birthing Center and story time or video. Register by phone, 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Find more information about The Birthing Center’s programs and services at UMShoreRegional.org/birthing.
Diabetes Education and Support
Diabetes Self-Management Class/Chestertown – Thursday, 2/25, 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.
Diabetes Support Group/ Dorchester – Wednesday, 2/24, 5:30pm, Dorchester County YMCA, Cambridge. Information and support for diabetes patients and family members. Contact 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Support Group/Chestertown – Tuesday, 2/23, 6:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Conference Center. Information and support for diabetes patients and family members. Led by Chrissy Nelson, diabetes educator. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Find more information about diabetes treatment and support services at UMShoreRegional.org/programs/endocrinology.
Foundation Events
Save the Date…Shoot for the Stars Casino Night – Saturday, 4/9, 7-11pm, Garfield Center for the Arts, Chestertown. A fundraiser to benefit the patients and residents served by UM Shore Nursing & Rehabilitation featuring local “celebrity” croupiers and authentic gaming tables! Limited seating, reserve early. For more information visit UMShoreRegional.org/help/donate/chesterriver/shoot-for-the-stars, or call Deb Lauser: 410-810-5661
Integrative Medicine
Acupuncture, Massage, Psychotherapy and Reiki – By appointment, Mon-Fri, except holidays. Center for Integrative Medicine, Suite 300, 522 Cynwood Drive, Easton. For information about services, providers and scheduling, visit UMShoreRegional.org/programs/integrative/about, or call 410-770-9400.
Safe Sitter
Safe Sitter® Class – Saturday, 2/27, 9am-4:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Education Center. Pediatric nurses teach youth ages 11-13 the basics of babysitting, including the first aid, CPR and more. Cost: $40 (scholarships available). Limited seating, advance registration required. For more information or to register: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175
Screenings
Free Blood Pressure Screenings/Easton & Cambridge – Easton: every Monday & Tuesday, 9am-12pm, Diagnostic & Imaging Center. Cambridge: every Tuesda & Friday, 11am-1pm, UM SMC at Dorchester, Main Lobby. (Excluding holidays.)
Stroke Support
Queenstown Stroke Support Group – Tuesday, 2/23, 12pm, UM Shore Pavilion at Queenstown. Topic: Stroke Treatments, What You Need to Know. Presenter: Jessica Fluharty, Neuroscience specialist. Stroke survivors and family/caregivers welcome. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5068, jfluharty@umm.edu.
Find out more about stroke symptoms, treatment and recovery at UMShoreRegional.org/programs/stroke.
UMMS Medicare and Medicaid Plan Presentations
University of Maryland Health Advantage Plan Information Sessions – Three sessions, all open to the public: Thursday, 2/25, 10am-12pm, UM SMP at Queenstown; Friday, 2/26, 10am-12pm, UM SMC at Dorchester, 3rd floor conference room; and Friday, 2/26, 10am-12pm, UM SMC at Easton, HEC. UM health Advantage is an HMO and HMO SNP Plan with Medicare and Medicaid contracts. Available to anyone with moth Medical Assistance from the State of Maryland and Medicare. A sales professional will be on hand at these sessions to provide information and applications.
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