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, and palliative care, visit UMShoreRegional.org/ATE.
Ask the Expert Community Presentations – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has announced several dates in May for its Ask the Expert series offered throughout the region. Ask the Expert offers area residents access to the most current information on relevant health care topics.
Upcoming events are:
Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning
Tuesday, 5/17, Grasonville Senior Center, 4802 Main Street, Grasonville
Sharon Stagg, DNP, MPH, Nurse Practitioner, UM Shore Regional Health Palliative Care Program
Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes
Tuesday, 5/10, 3:30pm, Caroline County Public Library, 100 Market Street, Denton
Doris Allen, BSN, RN, CDE, Lead Diabetes Educator, UM Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology
Falls Prevention
– Wednesday, 5/11, 1pm, Cambridge MAC Center, 2540 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge
– Wednesday, 5/18, 2pm, The Talbot County Senior Center at Brookletts Place, 400 Brookletts Avenue, Easton
Kelly Marchetti, MSPT, Clinical Specialist, Shore Rehab at Cambridge
All events are free and open to the public, however, registration is requested. Attendees are asked to RSVP to Cathy Wright, 410-822-1000, ext. 5222, or email Cathy.Wright@umm.edu.
Alzheimer’s Support
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thursday, 5/19, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing & Rehab Center at Chestertown. Led by Stephanie Golebieski, ADON. Contact: 410-778-4550.
Auxiliary Events
Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary Luncheon and Robin Hood Fashion Show – Tuesday, 5/10, 12:30pm, Immanuel United Church of Christ, 5401 Whitehall Road, Cambridge. Auxiliary volunteers will model fashions donated to the Robin Hood Shop including clothing, handbags, jewelry and accessories. Items will be available for purchase. For additional information, contact the Robin Hood Shop at 410-228-6339.
Bazaar Bag Sale – Tuesday, 5/24, 10am-7pm, 121 Federal Street, Easton. Customers can fill a bag with shop merchandise for either $6 or $10. Bags will be provided by the Bazaar and can be filled with previously discounted clothing (punched tickets). Certain merchandise exclusions do apply; please see a shop volunteer for details. Operated by the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton, which raises funds for University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, The Bazaar is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. For more information about The Bazaar at 121 Federal Street or volunteer opportunities call 410-822-2031. All sales conducted by the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton are for the benefit of the hospital’s equipment, programs, services and patient care. *Please note the extended hours for this sale.
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.
Transition to Wellness – Free workshops for breast cancer survivors and patients who are ending treatment.
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, 5/16, 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 Groups/Programs:
Free Skin Screenings/Chestertown – Saturday, 5/7, 9am-12pm, Kent County Health Department, 125 Lynchburg Street, Chestertown. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Andrea Edwards, RN, at 410-778-7970
US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group– Tuesday, 5/10, 6:30pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Speaker: John Knud-Hansen, MD of UM Community Medical Group – Urology; Topic: Current PSA Recommendations and Prostate Cancer Q&A. Contact: 443-994-5792
Free Skin Screenings/Easton – Thursday, 5/19, 5-8pm, Easton Dermatology Associates, 403 Marvel Court, Easton. Pre-registration is required for this location; to schedule an appointment, call the Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health at 410-820-6800.
Cancer Patient Support Group – Thursday, 5/19, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 443-254-5940.
Breast Cancer Support Group – Tuesday, 5/24, 6-7:30pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5387.
Free Skin Screenings/Cambridge – Thursday, 6/23, 5:30-7:30pm, Dorchester County Health Department, 3 Cedar Street, Cambridge. Pre-registration is required for this location; to schedule an appointment, call the Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health at 410-820-6800.
Childbirth & New Parent Education
Labor & Delivery Class – Saturday, 5/7, 9am-3:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Overview of maternal reproductive health; signs, symptoms and stages of labor, including pain management; techniques for a successful birth experience; cesarean delivery; and recovery after the birth. Free; register by phone, 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tuesday, 5/17, 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, 9am-12:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Information about the benefits for you and your baby, and tips and techniques for successful breastfeeding. Contact: 410-822-1000 ,ext. 5231
Diabetes Education and Support
Diabetes Self- Management Class/Easton – Two sessions: Tuesday, 5/10 & 5/17, 9am-12pm; and Wednesday, 5/11 & 5/18 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 registrations required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext.5195.
Diabetes Self-Management Class/Chestertown – Tuesday, 5/10 & 5/17 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 Self-Management Refresher Class – Monday, 5/16, 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.
Diabetes Support Group/Easton — Monday, 5/16, 5:30pm, Talbot County Community Center Easton. Led by Karen Hollis, RD, LDN, CDE Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Gestational Diabetes Classes – Friday, 5/18, 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
American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure – Sunday, 5/22, 9am-3pm. The event takes place at Talbot County Community Center in Easton, MD. This is a cycling event to raise money for the American Diabetes Association. For more details, or to register to ride with Team Shore Regional Health contact Doris Allen, BSN, RN, CDE at 410-822-1000 ext. 5195
Diabetes Support Group/ Dorchester – Wednesday 5/26, 5:30, Dorchester County YMCA. Contact 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Support Group/Chestertown– Tuesday 5/31, 6:30pm, UM Shore Regional Health Chestertown. Led by Chrissy Nelson, BSN, RN, CDE. Contact 410-778-3300 ext. 2175
Foundation Events
8th Annual Prostate Cancer Tournament – Thursday, 5/12, 11am, River Marsh Golf Club at the Hyatt Regency, Cambridge. Participation in the 2016 Prostate Cancer Golf Tournament will provide support, in memory of David Whitby, to help advance healthcare excellence and improve outcomes for prostate cancer patients at the University of Maryland Shore Regional Cancer Center. Contact: 443-614-0774, gw21601@gmail.com. 443-614-0774.
2nd Annual NO BULL 5K RUN – Saturday, 5/14, Race day registration and bib pick-up will begin at 9:00 am, NO BULL 5K will start at 10am. This scenic 5k will take place through the beautiful vineyards at The Triple Creek Winery located in Cordova which is nestled on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The NO BULL 5k RUN will benefit the CARES Program offered at the UM Shore Regional Cancer Center and Talbot Ag. For more information and a link to register, please visit http://ummhfoundation.org/upcoming-events/
IRA Essentials Seminar: The Basics – Thursday, 5/19, 9:30-11:30am, Talbot Country Club in Easton. Guest presenters at the occasion will be Steve Ochse, CPA, chief financial officer and vice president of finance for Easton Utilities, and Deborah Walsworth, CPA, CFP, CPC, managing director and tax practice leader for CBIZ MHM, LLC & Mayer Hoffmann McCann, PC. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, pre-registration is required. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to register for the seminar, please contact Andrews at (410) 822-1000, ext. 5792 or by email at janet@umm.edu.
Chester River Health Foundation Golf Tournament – Friday, 6/3, Chester River Yacht & Country Club, Chestertown. Proceeds will provide support for high-priority patient care programs and equipment at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. Contact: 410-810-5661 or register at http://umshoreregional.org/help/donate/chesterriver/
2nd Annual UM Shore Regional Health Sporting Clays Classic – Saturday, 6/11, 8am, The Point at Pintail, Queenstown. Proceeds benefit Community Outreach program at UM Shore Regional Comprehensive Breast Center at Easton. $125/individual, $500/team of four. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5763 or www.ummhfoundation.org/upcoming-events/
Integrative Medicine
Acupuncture, Massage, Psychotherapy and Reiki – By appointment, Monday-Friday, 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 Chestertown — Saturday, 5/21, 9am-4:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Education Center. Pediatric nurses teach youth ages 11-13 the basics of babysitting, including first aid and more. Cost: $40 (scholarships available). Limited seating, advance registration required. For more information or to register: Chestertown class, 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
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
Mid-Shore Stroke Support Group – Thursday, 5/5, 12-2pm, Presbyterian Church, Easton. Topic: “Dancing after Stroke” Speaker: Jose Maldonado. Stroke survivors and family/caregivers welcome. Bring bagged lunch. Contact: 410-310-9280, midshorestroke@gmail.com.
Queenstown Stroke Support Group – Tuesday, 5/24, 12pm, UM Shore Pavilion at Queenstown. Topic: What I do to make myself happy?. Open forum. Stroke survivors and family/caregivers welcome. Bring bagged lunch. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5068, jfluharty@umm.edu.
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