Atlantic General Announces Education Calendar for April 2024
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T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169
Mondays | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Contact Rose Campion at (410) 641-0157 for more information.
Bariatric Support Groups
Online Zoom Call
1st and 2nd Wednesday of the month – Non-Surgical patients
3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month – Surgical patients
Please contact the Atlantic General Bariatric Center for more information: 410-641-9568.
Ocean City Community Health Fair
Tuesday, April 2 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Roland E. Powell Convention Center – 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City
Atlantic General Hospital, the Town of Ocean City, and Ocean City AARP Chapter #1917 are co-sponsoring a free health fair for the community. The event includes various free health screenings, health education and guest speakers. For more information, contact Alyce Marzola at 410-641-9268 or amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org.
Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, April 3 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center
Atlantic General Hospital is pleased to announce its new Caregiver Support Group. This monthly support group, facilitated by Atlantic General Hospital Palliative Social Worker Nicole Fry, LBSW, is a safe place for families, partners and other caregivers who share similar challenges and rewards of providing care for adults who have a serious illness. For more information, contact Nicole at nfry@atlanticgeneral.org or 410-641-2626.
Diabetes Support Group
Wednesday, April 3 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Berlin Library
The group provides discussion and education on the topic of diabetes. Contact Patti Yocubik at 410-641-4217 or pyocubik@atlanticgeneral.org for more information.
CPAP Mask Fitting
Thursday, April 4 | Appointment Only
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.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Tuesday, April 9 | 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Atlantic General Neurology | 314 Franklin Avenue Suite 104, Berlin, MD
For individuals living with Parkinson's disease, as well as their caregivers. Group provides discussions and mutual support, along with education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications, and developments in treatment. To reserve, contact Kay Kinnikin at 410-641-4765 or kkinnikin@atlanticgeneral.org.
Stroke Support Group
Wednesday, April 17 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Atlantic General Neurology | 314 Franklin Avenue Suite 104, Berlin, MD
For stroke survivors, family and friends. Please contact (410) 641-4765 or bglime@atlanticgeneral.org for more information.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Wednesday, April 17 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center
For survivors and current patients battling breast cancer. Please call Women Supporting Women at (410) 548-7880 for more information.
CPAP Mask Fitting
Thursday, April 18 | Appointment Only
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.
Walk with a Doc
Saturday, April 20 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Southgate Pond, Ocean Pines
Educate. Exercise. Empower. Join us for our monthly Walk with a Doc! An Atlantic General representative will give a brief discussion about a health topic of their expertise, then will lead the group for a walk around the park’s trail. What’s more, the first 10 participants to arrive will receive $10 Wal-Mart gift cards! For more information, contact Alyce Marzola at 410-641-9268 or amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org.
Grief Support Group
Wednesday, April 24 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1
The goal of the support group is to provide participants with hope for the future. Please contact Gail Mansell at (410) 641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org for more information.
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