Acupuncture, Massage and Psychotherapy – By appointment, Mon-Fri, except holidays. Center for Integrative Medicine, Easton. Contact: 410-770-9400. Please note CIM’s new location: Suite 300, 522 Cynwood Drive, Easton.
“Ask the Expert” Podcasts – Visit https://umshoreregional.org/news-and-events/ask-the-expert for podcasts of radio interviews with UM Shore Regional Health medical specialists on health topics of interest to you and your family.
Breast Cancer Support Programs – 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.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings – Every Mon & Tues, 9am -12pm, Diagnostic & Imaging Center, Easton; every Tues & Fri, 11am-1pm, UM SMC at Dorchester, Main Lobby. (Excluding holidays).
Carb Counting Class – Tues, 9/1, 1:30-3:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Overview of the most commonly-used method of meal planning for diabetics. Referral and advance registration required. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Cancer Support Group/Easton – Tues, 9/1 & 9/15, 5-7pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for cancer patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and
survivorship. Contact: 443-254-5940.
Breastfeeding Support Group – Tues, 9/1 & 9/15, 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. 5200.
Mid-Shore Stroke Support Group – Thurs, 9/3, 1-2:30pm, The Presbyterian Church, Easton. Topic: Learning to Dance after a Stroke. Presenter: Jose Maldonaldo, motivational speaker. Stroke survivors and caretakers are welcome. Light refreshments served. Contact: 410-310-9280, [email protected].
Gestational Diabetes Classes – Fri, 9/4 & 9/18, 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.
Labor and Delivery Class – Sat, 9/5, 8:30am-3pm, UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. An overview of pregnancy and birth; expectant mothers, spouses and birthing coaches are encouraged to attend. Free. Contact: 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Diabetes Self-Management Class/Easton – Two sessions: Tues, 9/8-15-22, 9am-12pm; and Weds, 9/9-16-23, 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 Support Group/Denton – Tues, 9/8, 6pm, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Denton. Led by Doris Allen, BSN, RN, CDE, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Contact: 410-479-2161.
US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group – Tues, 9/8, 6:30pm, Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health, Easton. Speaker: Robin Ford, MS, RN, OCN, Radiation Oncology. Contact: 410-820-6800, ext. 2300.
Second Annual “Scoop Scoot” – Sun, 9/13, Thompson Park (Washington & Dover Streets), Easton. A family event celebrating September as National Recovery Month. An “ice cream crawl” featuring several area ice cream purveyors, live music, face painting and other activities along with information about resources for recovery from drug and alcohol abuse. Tickets: $3 per person, paid on arrival, covers ice cream scoops from each location on the crawl.
Gratitude for Recovery Dinner – Weds, 9/16, 5:30-8pm, Elks Lodge, 502 Dutchman’s Lane. First annual dinner event celebrating September as National Recovery Month. Keynote speaker Keith Mills, WBAL sportscaster, will share his journey of recovery. Tickets: $20 per person, purchase online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gratitude-for-recovery-dinner-tickets-17208816032. If you need assistance, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5452.
Alzheimer’s /Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thurs, 9/17, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing and Rehab Center at Chestertown. Led by Stephanie Golebieski, RN. Contact: 410-778-4550.
Safe Sitter Class/Chestertown – Sat, 9/19, 9am-4:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Education Center. For youth ages 11-13. Pediatric nurses teach babysitting basics, including first aid, CPR and more. Cost: $40 (scholarships available). Limited seating, advance registration required. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Breastfeeding Class – Sat, 9/19, 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.
Look Good … Feel Better – Mon, 9/21, 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. For more information, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5355.
Diabetes Self-Management Refresher Class – Mon, 9/21, 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.
UM Shore Regional Health Golf Invitational – Mon, 9/21, 11:30 am, Talbot Country Club. Sponsored by UM Memorial Hospital Foundation; proceeds to support purchase of operating room equipment for UM SMC at Easton. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5763, [email protected].
Diabetes Support Group/Easton – Mon, 9/21, 5:30pm, UM SMC at Easton, UM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Prostate Cancer Support Group/Chestertown – Mon, 9/21, 7pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Conference Center. Information and support for prostate cancer patients at any stage of their journey – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Stroke Support Group/Queenstown – Tues, 9/22, 12-2pm, UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown. Guest Speaker: Dr. Kungle, Center for Vision Development. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5068.
Breast Cancer Support Group – Tues, 9/22, 6-7:30pm, UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown, 3rd floor conference room (this meeting only). Topic: Bone Health for Cancer Survivors. Presenter: Sharon Richter, BSN, RN, CCRC, OCN. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5411.
Seminar: Fine-Tuning Your Retirement – Thurs, 9/24, 6-8pm, UM SMC at Easton Health Education Center. Presenters: Steve Ochse, Easton Utilities, and Jim Malena, Morgan Stanley. Sponsored free of charge by UM Memorial Hospital Foundation. Register in advance to guarantee your seat. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5792, [email protected].
Cancer Patient Support Group/Chestertown – Mon, 9/28, 7pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Education Center Information and support for cancer patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Contact: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Diabetes Support Group/Chestertown – Tues, 9/29, 6:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown Conference Center.
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