Shore Health June 2011 Events

Submitted by Mary on Sun, 2011-04-24 22:54

June 2011 Events   

 Screenings

Blood Pressure Screenings

Every Monday through Wednesday, except holidays, 9:00 am to noon, Diagnostic and Imaging Center, 10 Martin Court, Easton. FREE.

Every Tuesday and Friday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. FREE.

Breast Cancer Screenings

Day and evening appointments. Shore Regional Breast Center, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Open to uninsured or underinsured women, ages 20-39 and over 64 who meet income guidelines, and Medicare patients of any age. Call 410-820-9400.

 

Skin Cancer Screenings

 

Tuesday, June 21, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Talbot County Health Department , 100 S. Hanson Avenue, Easton  FREE. Appointment required. Call 410-822-1000, ext. 5101.

Support Groups         

Cancer Support Groups  

Day and evening meetings for patients and family members, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. Call 1-410-546-1200. 

 

Stroke Survivors Support Group

Thursday, June 2, 1:00 pm, Talbot Senior Center, 400 Brookletts Avenue, Easton. FREE. Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5068.

 

Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Monday, June 6, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Talbot Hospice House, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton. FREE. Call Tina Basel, 410-463-9964. 

 

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Tuesday, June 14, 6:30 pm, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. FREE. Call 410-820-6800, ext. 108.

 

Childbirth Education

Memorial Hospital, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE.  Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.

 

Labor & Delivery I, II, II

Saturday, June 4, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. An overview of pregnancy and birth. Spouses and birthing coaches encouraged to attend.

 

Successful Breastfeeding

Saturday, June 18, 9:00 am to 12:15 pm.

 

Basic Infant CPR

Monday, June 20, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

 

Classes

 

Diabetes Education

University of Maryland  Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. A fun and informative educational series to learn about diabetes. For more information about dates, times and cost, call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5757.

 

Local, Home-grown, Organic and Natural Foods: What’s the difference? 

Wednesday, June 1, 10:00 am to 11:00 am, University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Memorial Hospital,  219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE. Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5757.

 

It’s Never Too Late To Prevent Diabetes 

Wednesday, June 8, 10:00 am to 11:00 am, University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE. Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5757.

 

Welcome Cancer Patients

Thursday, June 9, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm,  Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. Information and support for people newly diagnosed with cancer.  FREE. Call 410-820-6800, ext. 2257.

 

Look Good…Feel Better

Monday, June 20, 10:00 am to noon, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. The program helps women look their best as they undergo cancer treatment. FREE. Call 410-820-6800.

 

Finding Joy in Difficult Times

Tuesday, June 28, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Center for Integrative Medicine, 607- B Dutchman’s Lane. Cost:  $15 per session. Call  410-770-9400.

 

Shore Kids Camp 

Monday, July 18 through Thursday, July 21, 8:45 am to 4:00 pm, Calhoun MEBA Engineering School, 27050 St. Michaels Road, Easton. Open to children ages 7 to 12 with diabetes or asthma. Cost: $75; scholarships available. For more information and to register, call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5231. 

 

Events

 

Bag Sale

Wednesday, June 22,  7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Memorial Hospital, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, Easton. Featuring name brand hand bags, totes, wallets and luggage up to 70% off retail prices.  Sponsored by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to benefit programs and services of the hospital.