Screenings
Blood Pressure Screenings
Every Monday through Wednesday, except holidays, 9am to noon, Diagnostic and Imaging Center, 10 Martin Court, Easton. FREE.
Every Tuesday and Friday, 11am to 1pm, Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. FREE.
Breast Cancer Screenings
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 410-546-1200.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Monday, January 2, 7pm to 8:30 pm, Talbot Hospice House, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton. FREE. Call Tina Basel, 410-463-9964.
Stroke Survivors Support Group
Thursday, January 5, 1pm, Talbot Senior Center, 400 Brookletts Avenue, Easton. FREE. Call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5068.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Tuesday, January 10, 6:30 pm, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. FREE. Call 410-820-6800, ext. 108.
Insulin Pump Support Group
Wednesday, January 18, 6:30 pm to 7pm, 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, January 18, 7pm, 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, January 7, 8:30am to 4:30pm. An overview of pregnancy and birth. Spouses and birthing coaches encouraged to attend.
Successful Breastfeeding
Saturday, January 14, 9am to 12:15 pm
Basic Infant CPR
Monday, January 16, 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
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.
Low Carbohydrate Meal Planning
Wednesday, January 4, 10am. to 11am. 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 to register.
Welcome Cancer Patients
Thursday, January 12, 6pm to 7pm, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. Information and support for people newly diagnosed with cancer. FREE. Call 410-820-6800, ext. 2257.
Safe Sitter Class
Saturdays, January 14 and January 21, 9am – 4pm, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Health Education Center. Designed for children ages 11-13 years. Teaches basics of babysitting, first aid and CPR. Children must attend both sessions. Cost: $35. For more information and to register, call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5231
Look Good…Feel Better
Monday, January 16, 10am 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.
It’s Never Too Late To Prevent Diabetes
Wednesday, January 18, 10am to 11am, 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.
Events
Linen Sale
Monday, January 30, 8am to 4pm. Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. Sponsored by the DGH Auxiliary to benefit programs and services of the hospital
Jewelry Sale
Wednesday, January 18 and Thursday, January 19, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Memorial Hospital, Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. A selection of gold and silver jewelry, watches and more. Sponsored by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to benefit programs and services of the hospital.