Shore Health System August 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.

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, August 4, 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, August 1, 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, August 9, 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, August 6, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. An overview of pregnancy and birth. Spouses and birthing coaches encouraged to attend.

Successful Breastfeeding
Saturday, August 20, 9:00 am to 12:15 pm.

Basic Infant CPR
Monday, August 22, 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.

Secrets to Successful Carb Counting
Wednesday, August 3, from 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, August 17, 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, August 11, 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, August 15, 10:00 am 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.

Events
Uniform Sale
Thursday, August 11 and Friday, August 12, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Memorial Hospital, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. A variety of uniforms and shoes at discounted prices. Sponsored by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to benefit programs and services of the hospital.

Uniform Sale
Tuesday, August 16, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Dorchester General Hospital, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. A variety of uniforms and shoes at discounted prices. Sponsored by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary to benefit programs and services of the hospital

SHS Golf Invitational
Monday, September 19, 11:30 am single shotgun start, Talbot Country Club. Catered lunch, beverages and snacks on the course followed by awards ceremony and reception. Cost: $1500 per foursome. Tournament benefits Shore Regional Cancer Center. Register by calling the 410-822-1000, ext. 5915.