TO REGISTER FOR THESE EVENTS GO TO: www.aamcevents.com or call 443-481-5555.
HEALTH

DocsTalk

Burning Issue: Acid Reflux and Digestive Health
When: Thursday, November 15
Time: 6pm
Where: AAMC Health Sciences Pavilion, 7th Floor Doordan Institute
Featuring internationally renowned surgeon Adrian Park, M.D. learn about the many options available to treat acid reflux and digestive health disorders. Watch our live one-hour show docsTALK where AAMC’s experts address health topics you want to know about. Hosted by Briana Walton, M.D., and John Martin, M.D., each show features two special guest doctors and focuses on a major health issue. After each show, small group breakout sessions give you the opportunity to ask AAMC doctors any questions to get the answers you need for better health.
For more information and to register, go to AAMCdocsTalk.com or call 443-481-5555.

Smoking Cessation: Become Smoke-Free
When: Jan. 9 to Feb, 20
Time: 6 to 7:30pm
This seven-week program helps you break the habit. For individual counseling, call 443-481-5366 or 443-481-5367. Free (fee for out of Anne Arundel County).

CANCER

Moving Forward Support Group
When: Third Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:30-8pm
Where: Kent Island, Anne Arundel Diagnostics, Meet in Lobby, Chester Md. 21619
FREE
Moving Forward invites all breast cancer patients, their families and caregivers to attend an open forum group to discuss the impact of a breast cancer diagnosis. Support is offered through invited speakers as well as compassion and support from other people walking the breast cancer path. The group is facilitated by a licensed counselor and a registered nurse. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at Kent Island. No registration required. For additional information please contact The DeCesaris Patient and Family Support Program at 1-800-966-2619. Please contact if this is your first time attending. Register online at AAMCevents.com.

Lung Cancer Support Group
When: Fourth Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
FREE
Where: AAMC Donner Pavilion, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, Md. 21401
Monthly Lung Cancer Support Group provides ongoing emotional support and information to patients and families coping with a diagnosis of lung cancer. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. No registration required. For additional information please contact The DeCesaris Patient and Family Support Program at 1-800-966-2619. Please call if this is your first time attending. Register online at AAMCevents.com.
Maternity Tour
When: November 8,10,15,29; December 6,8,13,20
Time: CALL FOR TIMES, 443-481-5555
Where: Hospital Pavilion North Lobby
Description: Participants will tour all 3 floors of the Clatanoff Pavilion. They will learn about Family Centered Maternity Care, our visitor guidelines and birth practices. When available, participants will see one of our birthing suites and a mother-baby room. Although participants are shown the NICU area, they do not actually go in to the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care). The participants will visit the Mother-Baby unit and learn about the care they will receive after the baby is born as well as the security measures in place to ensure their safety. . For more information and to register, go to AAMCdocsTalk.com or call 443-481-5555.

Cesarean Birth Class
When: November 17
Time: 10-12:00pm
Where: Clatanoff Lobby (Junior League Room, meet in Clatanoff Lobby) 3rd Floor, 2001 Medical Parkway
Description: This class is designed for Expectant Mothers and Birth Partners who anticipate delivery by Cesarean Section. Class content includes: history of Cesarean birth, indications for scheduling a cesarean section, preoperative information, anesthesia, postoperative considerations, pain management, and breastfeeding considerations after a cesarean. A tour of the Clatanoff Pavilion is included. . For more information and to register, go to AAMCdocsTalk.com or call 443-481-5555.

Back to Work and Breastfeeding Support Group
Date: December 7, 2012
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Big Vanilla Pasadena, 26 Magothy Beach Rd., Pasadena, Md. 21122
Description: Facilitated by a Certified Lactation Consultant, discuss questions and concerns that are common to nursing moms who hav returned to work. Share your experiences and get new ideas on how to continue to work and breastfeed successfully. Group meets the first Friday of every month at the Big Vanilla in Pasadena. . For more information and to register, go toAAMCdocsTalk.com or call 443-481-5555.

Hypnobirthing
Date: November 8
Time: 6:30-8:45pm
Where: Doordan Institute, AAMC Health Sciences Pavilion, 7th Floor
Description: Taking the Birthing World by CALM. HypnoBirthing is a 5-week introduction to hypnotic techniques for birth. HypnoBirthing Practitioners are certified by Marie Mongan, the founder of HypnoBirthing. Participants learn: hypnotic rapport for birth companions, specific techniques of hypnotic anesthesia, the stages of labor and specific relaxation skills for each stage. Participants will receive extensive study materials specific to HypnoBirthing and should be committed to practicing the techniques between sessions. Participants are encouraged to visit the HypnoBirthing website (www.hypnobirthing.com) for more information about hypnosis and childbirth. Fee. . For more information and to register, go to AAMCdocsTalk.com or call 443-481-5555.
** Tour of the Clatanoff Pavilion is included

Refresher Birth Class
Date: November 17
Time: 1:00-5:00pm
Where: Clatanoff Lobby (Junior League Room, meet in Clatanoff Lobby) 3rd Floor, 2001 Medical Parkway
Description: This 4 hour class provides a review of labor and birth, birth technologies (including Cesarean Section), relaxation, and comfort measures for women who have previously experienced birth. Tips for helping older siblings adjust to the new baby are also provided. . For more information and to register, go to AAMCdocsTalk.com or call 443-481-5555.

Special Events and Workshops

Weight Loss Surgery
When: November 27 and December 11, 2012
Time: 6-7pm
Where: Doordan Institute, AAMC Health Sciences Pavilion, 7th Floor
Meet Alex Gandsas, M.D., and our bariatric team to get answers to your questions about gastric sleeve, lap band and gastric bypass surgery. Learn about diet and nutrition, health and fitness, and lifestyle modifications pre- and post-surgery. If you are 100 pounds overweight and other options have failed, join us to learn more. Register online at askAAMC.org/weightloss or call 443-924-2900. . For more information and to register, go to AAMCdocsTalk.com or call 443-481-5555.