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ATLANTIC GENERAL ANNOUNCES EDUCATION CALENDAR FOR July 2019

Monday, July 1, 2019

AGH Hypertension Clinic 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Apple Drug, 314 Franklin Ave # 600, Berlin, MD 21811

Free blood pressure screening and health information. For more information, contact Michelle at 410-641-9268.

T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy life-style. For more information, contact Rose Campion 410-641-0157.

CPAP Mask Fitting – appointment necessary

Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center

Atlantic General Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center hosts a mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. This is a completely FREE service, but requires the patient to call ahead to set up an appointment. To schedule, contact Robin Rohlfing at 410-641-9726.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

AGH Hypertension Clinic 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Rite Aid, 38169 Dupont Blvd, Selbyville, DE 19975

Free blood pressure screening and health information. For more information, contact Michelle at 410-641-9268.

AGH Hypertension Clinic 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Hockers Super Center, 34960 Atlantic Ave, Clarksville, DE 19970

Free blood pressure screening and health information. For more information, contact Michelle at 410-641-9268.

Faith-Based Partnership 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center Conference Room

9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin MD 21811

Join the Faith Partnership: A cooperative effort for local Worship Centers and Atlantic General Hospital & Health System to increase health awareness, education, and healthy living incentives for our community members. They meet monthly on the first Tuesday. Contact: Gail Mansell, 410-641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org

YOGA 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM

James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, Rotunda, Berlin, Md.

All levels welcome. Contact Georgette Rhoads, 410-251-7574, gfrhoads@hotmail.com. Cost: $10 drop-in fee.

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

AGH Hypertension Clinic 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, MD 21811

Free blood pressure screening and health information. For more information, contact Michelle at 410-641-9268.

AGH Hypertension Clinic 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Rd, Ocean Pines, MD 21811.

Free blood pressure screening and health information. For more information, contact Michelle at 410-641-9268.

Monday, July 8, 2019

Medical Monday – 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Meets at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services - Ray Room, 124 N. Main Street, Berlin, MD

A FREE Educational Session that occurs the second Monday of each month offering a different health topic each month. July’s Topic is “Non-Operative Orthopaedics” with Daniel Pascucci, D.O. of Atlantic Orthopaedics. Topics include *Upper Extremity, *Lower Extremity, *Spine, and *Open Forum. Reservations are requested but not required, call Michelle 410-641-9268 or visit www.atlanticgeneral.org/MedicalMonday

T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy life-style. For more information, contact Rose Campion 410-641-0157.

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

YOGA 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM

James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, Rotunda, Berlin, Md.

All levels welcome. Contact Georgette Rhoads, 410-251-7574, gfrhoads@hotmail.com. Cost: $10 drop-in fee.

Parkinson’s Support Group 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Gull Creek Senior Living, 1 Meadow Street, Berlin, MD

For individuals suffering from Parkinson's. Group provides discussions and mutual support, as well as education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications, and developments in treatment. For more information visitwww.delmarvaparkinsonsalliance.org or call Kay Kinnikin 410-641-4765.

NAMI Lower Shore Family Support Group 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM 
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1 
This monthly program offers shared wisdom and problem solving for family members of individuals with mental illness. This support group model is run by trained family members, and has been designed to help families effectively cope with a family member with mental illness. There is no registration or enrollment obligation necessary. The group is free. For more information contact: Carole Spurrier, NAMI Lower Shore Representative, at 410-208-4003 or carolespurrier@msn.com or Gail S. Mansell, AGH Director of Supportive Care Services, at 410-641-9725 orgmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.

Monday, July 15, 2019

T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy life-style. For more information, contact Rose Campion 410-641-0157.

CPAP Mask Fitting – appointment necessary

Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center

Atlantic General Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center hosts a mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. This is a completely FREE service, but requires the patient to call ahead to set up an appointment. To schedule, contact Robin Rohlfing at 410-641-9726.

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

YOGA 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM

James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, Rotunda, Berlin, Md.

All levels welcome. Contact Georgette Rhoads, 410-251-7574, gfrhoads@hotmail.com. Cost: $10 drop-in fee.

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

AGH Hypertension Clinic 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Hockers Grocery Store, 695 Bethany Loop, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Free blood pressure screening and health information. For more information, contact Michelle at 410-641-9268.

Breast Cancer Support Group 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center Conference Room, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin MD 21811

Women Supporting Women/AGH Support group for women and men who are battling breast cancer (current patients and survivors). Lunch is provided. RSVP to Women Supporting Women office, 410-548-7880.

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Walk with a Doc 9:00AM – 9:45 AM - meet at Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin MD 21811

Educate. Exercise. Empower. Have fun and learn at this family and pet friendly event. There is a short presentation by a doctor on a current health topic followed by a walk at your own pace while you visit with others and have conversation with the doc. For more information, contact Michelle at 410-641-9268.

Monday, July 22, 2019

Medical Monday in Delaware 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Aquacare Conference Room – 38069 Town Center Dr., Unit 15, Millville, DE

FREE and open to the public. July’s Topic is “Non-Operative Orthopaedics” with Daniel Pascucci, D.O. of Atlantic Orthopaedics. Topics include *Upper Extremity, *Lower Extremity, *Spine, and *Open Forum. Reservations are requested but not required, call Michelle 410-641-9268 or visit www.atlanticgeneral.org/MedicalMonday

T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy life-style. For more information, contact Rose Campion 410-641-0157.

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

YOGA 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM

James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, Rotunda, Berlin, Md.

All levels welcome. Contact Georgette Rhoads, 410-251-7574, gfrhoads@hotmail.com. Cost: $10 drop-in fee.

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Stroke Support Group 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room #1 
Atlantic General Hospital Stroke Center has established a stroke support group to provide a community based environment for stroke victims/survivors and caregivers on a monthly basis. We will provide physical and emotional support in a social setting for survivors and caregivers to share their personal experiences and challenges. Coping strategies will also be discussed during these interactions. For more information contact Anne Waples, 443-614-5720, orawaples@atlanticgeneral.org

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

YOGA 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM

James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, Rotunda, Berlin, Md.

All levels welcome. Contact Georgette Rhoads, 410-251-7574, gfrhoads@hotmail.com. Cost: $10 drop-in fee.

Free Wellness Workshops available in your area

NEW! Building Better Caregivers - Free 6 week workshop - Valuable training for caregivers experiencing behavior issues by their care partner or they are experiencing high levels of stress - caregivers of those with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), dementia such as Alzheimer’s, and any other conditions that affect memory. Classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their caregiving tasks and maintain a fulfilling life.

Living Healthy with Hypertension For people with high blood pressure who want to learn how to better manage the condition. This is a free 1-time 2 ½ hour workshop.

Living Well Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop Do you have pain that lasts more than 3-6 months, varies in intensity, affects one or more areas, has no common cure and creates chronic stress? If you answered yes to 2 or more of these symptoms, you will benefit from this workshop. It will give you tools to help you lead a life where your symptoms are better managed. This free 6 week interactive workshop will help you better manage your life with chronic pain.

Living Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Learn how to deal with the symptoms and challenges of living with a chronic condition to help you live a better life. This free 6 week interactive workshop will help you manage things like fatigue, frustrations, medication management and depression that often accompany living with a chronic condition.

Living Well with Diabetes Workshop Free 6 week workshop to learn how to deal with the symptoms of diabetes such as fatigue, pain, high and low blood sugar, stress and emotional issues such as depression, anger, fear and frustration.

Stepping on Fall prevention workshop This is a free 7-week interactive program proven to improve the participant’s risk of falls. It includes balance and strength exercises as well as strategies to reduce fall risks in the home and when out in the community.

Living Well: Cancer Thriving and Surviving This workshop teaches individuals in recovery, those dealing with cancer treatment, and caregivers the various ways to live and thrive. You’ll learn how to manage your sleep and fatigue, enhance the mind-body connection, deal with your various emotions, regain fitness levels during and after the treatment, manage pain and healthy eating, and improve decision-making.

If you would like to register for one of these workshops in your area or if you would like more information about bringing any of the workshops to your business or group, contact Jill at MAC; 410-742-0505 ext. 159.