May 2011 Events
Screenings
Blood Pressure Screenings
Every Monday through Thursday, 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.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Monday, May 2, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Talbot Hospice House, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton. FREE. Call Tina Basel, 410-463-9964.
Stroke Survivors Support Group
Thursday, May 5, 1:00 pm, Talbot Senior Center, 400 Brookletts Avenue, Easton. FREE. Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5068.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Tuesday, May 10, 6:30 pm, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. FREE. Call 410-820-6800, ext. 108.
Insulin Pump Support Group
Wednesday, May 18, 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm, 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, May 18, 7:00 pm, University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Presenter: Edward Hu, MD, “Eye Related Complications of Diabetes.” FREE. Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511 ext. 5757.
Gestational Diabetes Support Group
Monday, May 23, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 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, May 7, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. An overview of pregnancy and birth. Spouses and birthing coaches encouraged to attend.
New Mom, New Baby & Infant Safety
Saturday, May 14, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Learn about post partum care, pain management, nutrition and more.
Big Brother & Big Sister
Saturday, May 21, 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Designed to help children prepare for the arrival of a new baby.
Basic Infant CPR
Monday, May 23, 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.
Understanding Food Labels
Wednesday, May 4, 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, May 11, 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, May 12, 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, May 16, 10:00 am to noon, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. The program helps women look their best as they undergo cancer treatment. FREE. Call 410-820-6800.
Acupuncture and Massage for Individuals with Fibromyalgia or Migraines
Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 6:30 pm at the Center for Integrative Medicine, 607B Dutchman’s Lane, Easton. Stephanie Latham, LMT and Silvia Byerly, L.Ac will be discussing the benefits of acupuncture and massage for individuals with fibromyalgia or migraines. FREE. Call 410-770-9400 to register.
Events
Linen Sale
Wednesday, May 11, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. Sponsored by the DGH Auxiliary to benefit programs and services of the hospital .
Dorchester General Hospital Luau
Saturday, May 21, 6:30 pm, hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Michael Moran. Enjoy an island-style meal, dancing, silent and live auctions. The event will raise funds for a palliative care suite planned for DGH., Tickets: $150 per person. Call 410-228-5511, ext 5763.