TO REGISTER FOR THESE EVENTS GO TO: www.aamcevents.com or call 443-481-5555.
Special Events and Workshops

e-Waste Recycling
When: Jan. 12
Time: 8am-12pm
Location: Annapolis Exchange Parkway, off of Jennifer Road (across from AAMC)
Description: Ditch the landfill and recycle your electronics instead! AAMC is hosting a FREE e-cycling event. E-cycling conserves natural resources, supports your local community and helps create jobs. Drop off your old electronics and help make our community a greener place.

Blood Drive
In Partnership with Delegate Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk, Delegate Aruna Miller and Anne Arundel Medical Center
When: January 18
Location: Lowe House of Delegates Office Building
6 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Check-In Room 153; Photo ID Required)
Collection by: Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Blood Donor Center
Register online at: www.mysignup.com/mdstate
Please RSVP to reserve your appointment time
Parking Information
Parking is very limited in Downtown Annapolis.
Visitor Parking is available for $5 at the Navy Stadium: 550 Taylor Ave. Annapolis, Md. 21401
Please bring exact change to ride the shuttle. For more information: http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/37mun/annapolis/html/mapgovbldg.htm

HEALTH
DocsTalk
Smart Women: Wise Choices for Lifelong Health
When: Jan 24
Time: 6pm
FREE
Description: Take time out for you! Join docsTALKs hosts Briana Walton, M.D., and John Martin, M.D., for a special women’s health discussion as we launch our new program Smart Women. As busy caretakers, women often neglect their own health while caring for their families and loved ones. It’s important to take care of yourself so listen to our expert panelists Chasheryl Leslie, M.D., OB/GYN, and Suzanne Niemela, M.D., Internal Medicine, tackle key health issues for women.
Hot topics include: health screenings, hormonal imbalances, fibroids, delayed fertility, pelvic floor disorders
For more information and to register, go to AAMCdocsTalk.com or call 443-481-5555.

Hip and Knee Pain? How to Get Relief
Date: Jan. 16
Time: 10am-11am
Where: Pasadena Senior Center, 4103 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122
Description: A free class designed for people who need help managing their joint pain. This one-hour program covers basics of arthritis and options to get relief from pain. Taught by one of the program coordinators from AAMC’s Joint Center, a national role model for excellence in joint replacement. During the small group session, participants have plenty of time to ask questions and get answers to their questions. As part of the session, appointments with AAMC joint surgeons can also be arranged.

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).

Diabetes Education Classes
When: Jan.31
Time: 10am-12pm or 5:30pm-8pm
Every Thursday of the month
Please call for pre-registration – 443-481-5380. Fee-Insurance/private pay.

Annapolis Stroke Club
When: Jan.15
Time: 6-7pm
Description: The Stroke Club is a support group for stroke survivors, their families and caregivers. There is no charge to attend. Members will gather monthly for educational programs and social activities. Meeting topics will include stroke related education, such as stress management and medication management. Topics will vary each month.
For more information, please contact Laurie Neely, physical therapist, at neelylaurie@gmail.com or Jennifer Irving, speech-language pathologist, at jirving@aahs.org or by phone: 443-481-6872

CANCER
Moving Forward Support Group
When: First Wednesday 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.

Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
When: First Wednesday of each month
Time: 6-7pm
FREE
Where: AAMC Donner Pavilion, 2001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, Md. 21401
Monthly Head & Neck Cancer Support Group provides ongoing emotional support and information to patients and families coping with a diagnosis of head & neck cancer. Meets the first Wednesday of each month. No registration required.
For additional information please contact Amy Tissiere, LCSW-C, (443)481-5830 or Jackie Shanahan, RN, (443)481-5801. Please call if this is your first time attending.

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 atAAMCevents.com.

BIRTH, BABIES AND CHILDREN
Breastfeeding Support Group
When: Jan. 10
Time: 9-11am
Where: AAMC Sajak Pavilion, 2nd floor, 2002 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, Md. 21401
FREE. Breastfeeding mothers are welcome to this gathering held the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Group is led by a Certified Lactation Consultant. Discussion topics vary and are frequently determined by the participants. Program is very informal and welcoming to breastfeeding mothers regardless of experience or degree of commitment. Bring the baby! Grandmothers and care providers are also welcome. Register online at AAMCevents.com.

Maternity Tour
When: Jan. 3,10,12,17,24,31
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.

Back to Work and Breastfeeding Support Group
Date: Jan. 4
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 to AAMCdocsTalk.com or call 443-481-5555.