Screenings
Blood Pressure Screenings
Every Monday through Thursday, except holidays, NEW TIME: 9:00 am to noon, Diagnostic and Imaging Center, 10 Martin Court, Easton. FREE. Sponsored by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. No appointment needed.
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 1-410-546-1200. FREE. Sponsored by The Wellness Community of 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.
Stroke Survivor Support Group
Thursday, July 1, 1:00 pm, Talbot Senior Center, 400 Brookletts Avenue, Easton. FREE. For more information, call 410- 822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5068.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Monday, July 12, 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.
Mended Hearts Support Group
Thursday, July 15, 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 I, II, III
Saturday, July 10, 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, July 24, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. This 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, July 26, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Basic infant CPR class. This is not a certification course.
Big Brother & Big Sister
Saturday, July 31, 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.
Carbohydrate Counting
Wednesday, July 7, 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
Mindfulness Mediation Class
Wednesday, July 7, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Memorial Hospital, Easton, Health Education Center, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Classes will meet monthly. Fee per session: $10. For more information , call t he Center for Integrative Medicine , 410-770-9400
Shore Kids Camp
Monday, July 12 through Thursday, July 15, 8:45 am to 4:00 pm, Calhoun MEBA Engineering School, 27050 St. Michaels Road, Easton. Open to children ages 7 to 12 with diabetes or asthma. Fee: $75; scholarships available. For more information and to register, call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5231.
Look Good…Feel Better
Monday, July 19, 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. To register, call 410-820-6800.