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Atlantic General Announces Education Calendar for October 2007

Monday, October 1

Diabetes Support Group

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Berlin; 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Mimi Dean from Worcester County Prevention Office will be speaking on Diabetes and Exercise. For more information, contact Darby Schaub, AGH diabetes education coordinator, at 410-641-9703.

Free Hypertension Clinics & Health Education

Apple Discount Drugs, Berlin; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Happy Harry’s, Ocean Pines; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Tuesday, October 2
Free Hypertension Clinic & Health Education

Rite-Aid, Selbyville; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Happy Harry’s, Clarksville; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Yoga

Barrett Medical Office Building rotunda; 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

All are welcome from beginner to intermediate level students. Cost: $64 for eight weeks; $10 for first-time drop-ins. Contact Georgette Rhoads to pre-register at 410-641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org.

Wednesday, October 3 Free

Hypertension Clinics & Health Education

Rite-Aid, Berlin; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Rite-Aid, Ocean Pines; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Using Therapeutic Oils Essential for Health

Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room 1; 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Participants will understand the difference between therapeutic grade oils and synthetically created oils and how therapeutic grade oils benefit and encourage health, healing and wholeness, rather than create allergies and additional toxicity in our bodies and home environments. Cost is $10 per class or 5 classes for $40. For more information or to register, call Meeta at 410-632-2535 or 443-845-8066.

Diabetes Support Group

Ocean Pines Library; 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Steven Marcalus, RPH, of Coastal DrugMart Pharmacy, will discuss diabetes medications. For more information, contact Darby Schaub, AGH diabetes education coordinator, at 410-641-9703.

Thursday, October 4

Mandala Art for Personal Healing

Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room 1; 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Learn how to integrate an art form with psychology, philosophy and science to discover your innate gifts of creativity, spirituality, and wholeness common to all humankind. Cost is $15 per class. For more information or to register, call Meeta at 410-632-2535 or 443-845-8066.

Saturday, October 6

Free Community Prostate Screening

Atlantic General Health System’s Pocomoke Imaging & Specialist Center; 9 a.m.

– Atlantic General Hospital, the American Cancer Society and the University of Maryland Statewide Health Network will be offering free PSA testing and exams for those at risk for prostate cancer. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register or learn if you are at-risk, contact the American Cancer Society at 410-749-1624.

Sunday, October 7

Life’s Holy Face Unveiled in Journaling

Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room 1; 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

You are invited to a gentle and fun experience of identifying and using a unique process of self-inquiry to expand your awareness and understanding of who you really are. Learn the methods and freedoms of journaling. Cost is $15 per class or $50 for the 4-class series.

Tuesday, October 9

Yoga

Barrett Medical Office Building rotunda; 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

All are welcome from beginner to intermediate level students. Cost: $64 for eight weeks; $10 for first-time drop-ins. Contact Georgette Rhoads to pre-register at 410-641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org.

Wednesday, October 10

Using Therapeutic Oils Essential for Health

Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room 1; 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Participants will understand the difference between therapeutic grade oils and synthetically created oils and how therapeutic grade oils benefit and encourage health, healing and wholeness, rather than create allergies and additional toxicity in our bodies and home environments. Cost is $10 per class or 5 classes for $40. For more information or to register, call Meeta at 410-632-2535 or 443-845-8066.

Thursday, October 11

Celiac Support Group

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room #2; 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Support group for those with Celiac Disease and their friends and family. For more information, please contact Betty Bellarin at 410-603-0210.

Mandala Art for Personal Healing

Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room 1; 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Learn how to integrate an art form with psychology, philosophy and science to discover your innate gifts of creativity, spirituality, and wholeness common to all humankind. Cost is $15 per class. For more information or to register, call Meeta at 410-632-2535 or 443-845-8066.

Friday, October 12

Doctor on Call Tune in to 101.1 FM (WQMR); 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

A member of Atlantic General Hospital’s Medical Staff will chat with hosts Jack Gillen and Karen Bresnahan. Topic and guest TBA.

Tuesday, October 16

Caring for the Caregiver Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room #1; 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Are you the point person for a loved one with serious health challenges? Join this drop-in group discussion for support and ways to manage your stress. Cost $30 per session. To register or for more information, call certified life coach Diane Armstrong at 410-251-7701.

Yoga

Barrett Medical Office Building rotunda; 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

All are welcome from beginner to intermediate level students. Cost: $64 for eight weeks; $10 for first-time drop-ins. Contact Georgette Rhoads to pre-register at 410-641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org.

Living Well: Take Charge of Your Health Class #1

Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room 1; 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

A chronic disease self-management class. This 6-week workshop teaches how to better manage your condition or disease. It is for anyone who has a chronic condition or cares for someone with a chronic condition, which may be anything from heart disease or diabetes to back pain or headaches. The workshop is free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. For more information or to register, call Robin at 410-957-6550.

Wednesday, October 17

Free Hypertension Clinics & Health Education

Happy Harry’s, Bethany Beach, Del.; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Happy Harry’s, Fenwick, Del.; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Using Therapeutic Oils Essential for Health

Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room 1; 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Participants will understand the difference between therapeutic grade oils and synthetically created oils and how therapeutic grade oils benefit and encourage health, healing and wholeness, rather than create allergies and additional toxicity in our bodies and home environments. Cost is $10 per class or 5 classes for $40. For more information or to register, call Meeta at 410-632-2535 or 443-845-8066.

Thursday, October 18

Mandala Art for Personal Healing

Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room 1; 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Learn how to integrate an art form with psychology, philosophy and science to discover your innate gifts of creativity, spirituality, and wholeness common to all humankind. Cost is $15 per class. For more information or to register, call Meeta at 410-632-2535 or 443-845-8066.

Sunday, October 21

Life’s Holy Face Unveiled in Journaling

Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room 1; 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

You are invited to a gentle and fun experience of identifying and using a unique process of self-inquiry to expand your awareness and understanding of who you really are. Learn the methods and freedoms of journaling. Cost is $15 per class or $50 for the 4-class series.

Tuesday, October 23

Living Well: Take Charge of Your Health Class #2

Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room 1; 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

A chronic disease self-management class. This 6-week workshop teaches how to better manage your condition or disease. It is for anyone who has a chronic condition or cares for someone with a chronic condition, which may be anything from heart disease or diabetes to back pain or headaches. The workshop is free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. For more information or to register, call Robin at 410-957-6550.

Yoga

Barrett Medical Office Building rotunda; 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

All are welcome from beginner to intermediate level students. Cost: $64 for eight weeks; $10 for first-time drop-ins. Contact Georgette Rhoads to pre-register at 410-641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org.

Wednesday, October 24
Using Therapeutic Oils Essential for Health

Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room 1; 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Participants will understand the difference between therapeutic grade oils and synthetically created oils and how therapeutic grade oils benefit and encourage health, healing and wholeness, rather than create allergies and additional toxicity in our bodies and home environments. Cost is $10 per class or 5 classes for $40. For more information or to register, call Meeta at 410-632-2535 or 443-845-8066.


Thursday, October 25

Mandala Art for Personal Healing

Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room 1; 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Learn how to integrate an art form with psychology, philosophy and science to discover your innate gifts of creativity, spirituality, and wholeness common to all humankind. Cost is $15 per class. For more information or to register, call Meeta at 410-632-2535 or 443-845-8066.

Tuesday, October 30

Living Well: Take Charge of Your Health Class #3

Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room 1; 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

A chronic disease self-management class. This 6-week workshop teaches how to better manage your condition or disease. It is for anyone who has a chronic condition or cares for someone with a chronic condition, which may be anything from heart disease or diabetes to back pain or headaches. The workshop is free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. For more information or to register, call Robin at 410-957-6550.

Yoga

Barrett Medical Office Building rotunda; 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

All are welcome from beginner to intermediate level students. Cost: $64 for eight weeks; $10 for first-time drop-ins. Contact Georgette Rhoads to pre-register at 410-641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org.