Screenings
Blood Pressure Screenings
Every Monday through Thursday, except holidays, 9:00am to noon, Diagnostic and Imaging Center, 10 Martin Court, Easton. FREE. Sponsored by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. No appointment needed. Please note time change.
Every Tuesday and Friday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. FREE. Sponsored by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary. No appointment needed.
Breast Cancer Screenings
Day and evening appointments available at Shore Regional Breast Center, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Open to uninsured or underinsured women, aged 20-39 and over 64, who meet income guidelines. Call 410-820-9400 to schedule an appointment.
Support Groups
Cancer Support Groups
Meetings held at Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. New members pre-register by calling 1-888-806-0756. FREE. Sponsored by The Wellness Community-Delmarva and Shore Regional Cancer Center.
Weekly Cancer Participant Group, Thursday, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Daytimers (for cancer patients only), 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:30 am to noon
Cancer Partners (for family and other caregivers), 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Monday, May 3, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Talbot Hospice House, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton. A resource for parents who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. FREE. For more information, contact Tina Basel, 410-463-9964.
Stroke Survivor Support Group
Thursday, May 6, 1:00 pm, Talbot Senior Center, 400 Brookletts Avenue, Easton. FREE. For more information, call 410- 822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5068.
Us Too Prostate Support Group
Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 pm, Board Room, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Presenter: Arif Hussain, MD, on clinical trials. FREE; includes buffet dinner. To register call, 410-820-6800, ext 2300.
Insulin Pump Support Group
Wednesday, May 19, 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. For anyone currently using an insulin pump and individuals who are interested in finding out more about insulin pump therapy. FREE. For more information, call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5757.
Diabetes Support Group
Wednesday, May 19, 7:00 pm, Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. For people with diabetes and the people who support them. FREE. For more information, call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5757.
Mended Hearts Support Group
Thursday, May 20, 5:30 pm, Memorial Hospital, Freeman Outpatient Center conference room, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Especially designed for those who have a history of heart disease. For more information, call 410-228-5511, ext. 8201 or 410-822-1000, ext. 5208.
Childbirth Education
All childbirth classes are held at Memorial Hospital, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FREE. Pre-register by calling 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5200.
Labor & Delivery
Saturday, May 1, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. This one-day class is an overview of pregnancy and birth. Spouses and birthing coaches are encouraged to attend.
New Mom, New Baby & Infant Safety
Saturday, May 15, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. This one-day class should be taken after the Labor & Delivery class. Mom will learn about post partum care, pain management, nutrition and more. Baby topics include feeding, circumcision, cord care, how to take temperatures and more.
Infant CPR
Monday, May 17, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Basic infant CPR class. This is not a certification course.
Big Brother & Big Sister
Saturday, May 29, 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Designed for children who need to learn the importance of being a big brother or sister, this class anticipates the arrival of the new baby. Children should bring their favorite doll or stuffed toy.
Classes
Diabetes Education Classes
Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Participants must have a referral from a healthcare provider and meet with a Joslin Diabetes Center diabetes educator prior to the start of the session. For information about schedules and cost, call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5757.
Mindful Eating
Tuesdays, May 4 through June 8, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Memorial Hospital, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. FEE: $70. To register, call the Center for Integrative Medicine 410-770-9400.
Carbohydrate Counting
Wednesday, May 5, 10:00 am to noon, Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Classes helps individuals with diabetes understand and monitor the carbohydrates in their diet. Fee: $35. For more information and to schedule a consultation with a diabetes educator, call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5757
Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids
Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 pm, Memorial Hospital, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Presented by Eva Smorzaniuk, MD, and Frank Brennan, MD. FREE. To register, call 1-866-202-0731
Look Good…Feel Better
Monday, May 17, 10:00 am to noon, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. The program helps women look their best as they are undergoing cancer treatment. FREE. To register, call 410-820-6800.
Creative Visualization & Positive Affirmation
Thursday, May 20 and May 27, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Center for Integrative Medicine, 607-B Dutchman’s Lane, Easton. Fee: $45. To register call, 410-770-9400.
Events
Everything is $6 Sale
Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. Tote bags, scarves, belts, umbrellas and watches. Sponsored by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary to benefit programs and services of the hospital.
Lenny Satchell Chemotherapy Suite Dedication
Tuesday, May 18, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. Tours and refreshments. RSVP by calling 410-822-1000, ext. 5222.