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.
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
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 to accommodate customers after working hours.
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.
Breast Cancer Support Group – Tuesday, 5/24, 6-7:30pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5387.
Cancer Support Groups/Programs:
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.
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
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
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
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
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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