JANUARY
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 and integrative medicine, visit umshoreregional.org/ATE.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thursday, 1/21, 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
Half-Price Sale – Friday, 1/15, Saturday, 1/16 and Monday, 1/18, Robin Hood Shop, 416 High Street, Cambridge. The Martin Luther King, Jr., features half-price items throughout the Shop; sale excludes jewelry case merchandise, Boutique items (yellow tags) and anything under 50 cents. Operated by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary, the Shop offers gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, fashion accessories and household items. Shop hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. For more information about the Robin Hood Shop or volunteer opportunities, call 410-228-6339. The Robin Hood Shop is operated by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary, which raises funds for University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Dorchester. All sales conducted by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary are for the benefit of the hospital’s equipment, programs, services and patient care. For shoppers’ convenience, the Robin Hood Shop now accepts credit and debit cards.
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.
Look Good … Feel Better – Monday, 1/18, 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
CARES Educational Series – Tuesday, 1/19, and 1/26, 3-5pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Free four-week program including these topics: Nutrition and Physical Activity – Why it’s Important to Cancer Recovery (1/12); Managing Health Issues Following Cancer Treatments (1/19); and Living Beyond Cancer – Facing the Unknown, Keeping Health Records (1/26). To register, contact: Margot Spies, 410-822-1000, ext. 5096.
Cancer Patient Support Group – Tuesday, 1/19, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 443-254-5940. Contact: 443-254-5940.
Prostate Cancer Support Group/Chestertown – Monday, 1/18, 7pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Conference Room. Information and support for patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Cancer Support Group/Chestertown – Monday, 1/25, 6:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Conference 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
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tuesday, 1/19, 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. 5700.
Breastfeeding Class – Saturday, 1/23, 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.
Find more information about The Birthing Center’s programs and services online at umshoreregional.org/ programs/birthing /services.
DIABETES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
Diabetes Self-Management Classes/Easton & Chestertown – Easton (two sessions): Tuesday, 1/19, 9am-12pm; and Wednesday, 1/20, 1:30-4:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Chestertown: Thursday, 1/14, 1/21 and 1/28, 1-4pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Education Center. Medical information and strategies enabling patients to manage their diabetes for optimal wellness. Referral and preregistration required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext.5195.
Diabetes Self-Management Refresher Class – Monday, 1/18, 10am-12pm, UM Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology, UM SMC at Easton. For those who have completed diabetes education classes but want to improve their self-care. Referral and preregistration required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Support Group/Easton — Monday, 1/18, 5:30pm, Talbot County Senior Center-Brookletts Place. Information and support for diabetes patients and family members. Led by Karen Hollis, diabetes educator. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Support Group/Dorchester – Wednesday, 1/20, 5:30pm, UM SMC at Dorchester Board Room. Information and support for diabetes patients and family members. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Support Group/Chestertown – Tuesdaym 1/26, 5:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown. Information and support for diabetes patients and family members. Led by Chrissy Nelson, diabetes educator. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175
Find information about diabetes treatment and support services online at umshoreregional.org/programs/endocrinology
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 ® Classes/Chestertown & Easton — Saturday, 1/16, 9am-4:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Education Center; Saturday, 1/23, 9am-4:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center Rooms A-B. 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: Chestertown class – 410-778-7668, ext. 2175; Easton class – 410-822-1000, ext. 5231.
SCREENINGS
Free Blood Pressure Screenings/Easton & Cambridge – Easton: every Monday & Tuesday, 9am-12pm, Diagnostic & Imaging Center. Cambridge: every Tuesday & Friday, 11am-1pm, UM SMC at Dorchester, Main Lobby. (Excluding holidays.)
STROKE SUPPORT
Queenstown Stroke Support Group – Tuesday, 1/26, 12-2pm, UM Shore Pavilion at Queenstown. Open Forum led by Jessica Fluharty, neuroscience specialist, UM SRH. Stroke survivors and family/caregivers welcome. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5068, jfluharty@umm.edu.
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