November 2013
Tuesday, November 5
from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
¨
Survivorship: Living With and Beyond
Cancer – meets to discuss information and support for cancer patients and their
families (The Aiello Breast Center, 203 Hospital Drive, Suite B100). For any
type of cancer. Reservations are not requested. For more information, call
410-553-8152.
Wednesday, November
6
¨ 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Healthy Living: Nutrition and
Exercise - A diabetes educator leads a one-hour class discussion and offers
suggestions on how to make simple nutrition and exercise changes to help
achieve weight loss, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and prevent diabetes.
The cost of the class is $25 (cash or check accepted) and reservations are
requested. To register or for more information, call 410-787-4940. This class
will also be offered on Thursday, November 14 (9 to 10 a.m.) and Tuesday,
November 26 (2 to 3 p.m.)
¨ 5:30 to 8 p.m. - UM BWMC offers a free
CPR Anytime® community class at 301 Hospital Drive in the Dr.
Constantine Padussis Conference Center. Learn basic CPR, AED skills and choking
relief. Adult skills class is offered at 5:30 p.m., followed by infant
skills at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is requested by calling 410-787-4367.
Tuesday, November 12
¨ 6 to 8 p.m. - The Stroke Support Group meets to
discuss stroke recovery and prevention in the Dr. Constantine Padussis
Conference Center (301 Hospital Drive, third floor). For more information, call
410-787-4732.
¨ 6:30 p.m.
- UM BWMC surgeon Dr. Galen Ohnmacht hosts “Lung Cancer: Are You at Risk,” an
informative talk that discusses the importance of screenings, early detection
and latest treatment options. (Leo and Lysbeth Courtney Conference Center, 301 Hospital
Drive, eighth floor). Pre-registration is requested by calling 410-787-4367.
Wednesday, November 13
¨ 8:30
a.m. to noon - Free blood pressure screening at Harundale Presbyterian
Church (Eastway and Guilford Road in Glen Burnie). Reservations are not
requested.
¨ 2
to 3 p.m. - Lactation support group open to all pregnant women and
mothers (301 Hospital Drive, 3 South Classroom). Reservations are not requested
and children are welcome. For more information please call 410-595-1782.
Wednesday,
November 20
¨ 5:30
to 7 p.m. - Diabetes Support Group meets to discuss current issues
regarding diabetes management (Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at UM BWMC,
300 Hospital Drive, Suite 223). Reservations are not requested. For more
information, call 410-787-4940.
¨
6 to 8 p.m.
- The University of Maryland Center for Weight Management and Wellness offers a
free weight loss education seminar. Registration is required by calling
410-328-8940. For more information about the University of Maryland Center for
Weight Management and Wellness, visit www.umm.edu/weightloss.
¨
6
to 8 p.m. - Mental Health Support Group for community members and
families seeking information on psychiatric issues. Meetings are held in Room A
of the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) located on the second floor of UM
BWMC. Reservations are not requested. For more information, call 410-553-8070.
Wednesday, November 27
¨ 8:30
a.m. to noon - Free blood pressure screening at Harundale Presbyterian
Church (Eastway and Guilford Road in Glen Burnie). Reservations are not
requested.
¨ 2 to 3 p.m.
- Lactation support group open to all
pregnant women and mothers (301 Hospital Drive, 3 South Classroom).
Reservations are not requested and children are welcome. For more information
please call 410-595-1782.
For more information, contact the
Community Outreach Department at
410-787-4367 or visit the medical
center’s Web site at mybwmc.org.
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