Monday, February 3 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, February 4
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, February
5
¨ 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 Friday, February 14 (9 to 10 a.m.)
and Monday, February 24 (2 to 3 p.m.)
Wednesday,
February 12
¨ 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.
Friday, February 14 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
¨ American
Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by UM BWMC. To schedule an appointment to make
a life-saving donation, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or UM BWMC’s Marketing and
Communications department at 410-787-4367.
Saturday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m.
¨
Heartbeat for Health at the Severna Park
Community Center. This free event will feature health screenings including
cholesterol, blood pressure, bone density and educational presentations.
Participants will also have a chance to view demonstrations by area dance
studios and learn various dance styles. Reservations are not requested. For
more information, call 410-787-4367.
Thursday, February 20 from 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.
Wednesday,
February 26
- 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.
- 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.
- 6:30 to 8 p.m. UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center vascular surgeon Dr. Justin Nelms hosts “Go With the Flow: Maintaining Your Vascular Health” an informative talk discussing conditions such as carotid artery disease and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) that affect arteries and veins. Prevention and treatment options to help maintain an active lifestyle will also be highlighted. (Leo & Lysbeth Courtney Conference Center, 301 Hospital Drive, eighth floor). Pre-registration is requested by calling 410-787-4367.
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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