Shore Health System July 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, July 7, 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, July 11, 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, July 12, 6:30 pm, Shore Regional Cancer Center, 509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton. FREE. Call 410-820-6800, ext. 108.

Better Breathers
Tuesday, July 19, 5:30 pm. Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Board Room. FREE. Speaker: . Peter Whitesell, MD, on sleep apnea. Call 410-822-1000, ext. 5208 or 410-228-5511, ext. 8201 to register.

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, July 9, 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 23, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Learn about post partum care, pain management, nutrition and more.

Big Brother & Big Sister
Saturday, July 16, 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Designed to help children prepare for the arrival of a new baby.

Basic Infant CPR
Monday, July 25, 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.

It’s Never Too Late To Prevent Diabetes
Wednesday, July 13, 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, July 14, 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, July 18, 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.

Shore Kids Camp
Monday, July 18 through Thursday, July 21, 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. Cost: $75; scholarships available. For more information and to register, call 410-822-1000 or 410-228-5511, ext. 5231.