January 2014
Monday, January 6 from 7 to 9 p.m.
¨ Family
Support Group for families and caregivers of those with mental illness. The
group provides a caring atmosphere to share experiences and learn important
coping skills. (Dr. Constantine Padussis Conference Center, 301 Hospital Drive,
third floor). Reservations are not requested. For more information, call
410-553-8070.
Tuesday, January 7
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, January
8
¨ 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.
¨ 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, January 16 (9 to 10 a.m.)
and Tuesday, January 28 (2 to 3 p.m.)
Monday, January 13
¨ Beginning
Yoga, Beginning Yoga/Pilates Combination, Fitness Fusion, Pilates, Prenatal
Yoga and Yoga classes are offered. The cost is $50 for a 10-week session, and
preregistration is required. For more information and to register online, visit
mybwmc.org/exercise.
Tuesday, January 14 from 10 to 11:30
a.m.
¨ Yoga for Stroke Patients - An eight-week class for stroke survivors
(Leo and Lysbeth Courtney Conference Center, 301 Hospital Drive, eighth floor).
The cost is $40 and is due at the time of registration. Session ends on
Tuesday, March 4. For more information, call 410-787-4367.
Wednesday, January 15
¨
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.
Thursday, January
16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
¨
UM Baltimore Washington Medical
Center physician Dr. Bridgette Provost hosts “Your Thyroid: What is the
Over-Under?” an informative talk that examines the thyroid gland and its
influence on the body. Symptoms and treatments for both over active and under active
thyroid will also be discussed. (Dr. Constantine Padussis Conference Center, 301 Hospital
Drive, third floor). Pre-registration is requested by calling 410-787-4367.
Friday, January 17
from 8 a.m.
¨
Mills Milers 13th Anniversary
at Arundel Mills Mall - celebration of UM BWMC’s mall walking program. Walkers
are encouraged to bring a friend that is interested in signing up to walk. For
more information, call 410-787-4367.
Wednesday, January 22
¨ 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.
¨
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.
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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