Shore Health System - January Calendar of Events

Submitted by Mary on Sat, 2011-12-17 21:00

January 2012 Events   

 

Screenings

Blood Pressure Screenings

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

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

Breast Cancer Screenings

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.

Support Groups         

Cancer Support Groups  

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

 

Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Monday, January 2, 7pm to 8:30 pm, Talbot Hospice House, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton. FREE. Call Tina Basel, 410-463-9964. 

 

Stroke Survivors Support Group

Thursday, January 5, 1pm, Talbot Senior Center, 400 Brookletts Avenue, Easton. FREE. Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5068.

 

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Tuesday, January 10, 6:30 pm, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton.  FREE. Call 410-820-6800, ext. 108.

 

Insulin Pump Support Group

Wednesday, January 18, 6:30 pm to 7pm, 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.

 

Diabetes Support Group 

Wednesday, January 18, 7pm, 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.  

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, January 7, 8:30am to 4:30pm. An overview of pregnancy and birth. Spouses and birthing coaches encouraged to attend.

 

 

Successful Breastfeeding

Saturday, January 14, 9am to 12:15 pm

 

Basic Infant CPR

Monday, January 16, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

 

 

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.

 

Low Carbohydrate Meal Planning

Wednesday, January 4, 10am. to 11am. 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  to register.

 

Welcome Cancer Patients

Thursday, January 12, 6pm to 7pm,  Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. Information and support for people newly diagnosed with cancer.  FREE. Call 410-820-6800, ext. 2257.

 

Safe Sitter Class

Saturdays, January 14 and January 21, 9am – 4pm, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Health Education Center.  Designed for children ages 11-13 years.  Teaches basics of babysitting, first aid and CPR.  Children must attend both sessions.  Cost:  $35.  For more information and to register, call  410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5231

 

Look Good…Feel Better

Monday, January 16, 10am to noon, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. This program helps women look their best as they undergo cancer treatment. FREE. Call 410-820-6800.

 

It’s Never Too Late To Prevent Diabetes 

Wednesday, January 18, 10am to 11am, 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.

 

Events

 

Linen Sale

Monday, January 30,  8am to 4pm. Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge.  Sponsored by the DGH Auxiliary to benefit programs and services of the hospital

 

Jewelry Sale

Wednesday, January 18 and Thursday, January 19,  7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Memorial Hospital, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton.   A selection of gold and silver jewelry, watches and more. Sponsored by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to benefit programs and services of the hospital.