ATLANTIC GENERAL ANNOUNCES EDUCATION CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 2024

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

1^st and 2^nd Wednesday of the month – Non-Surgical patients

3^rd and 4^th Wednesday of the month – Surgical patients

Please contact the Atlantic General Bariatric Center for more information: 410-641-9568.

Diabetes Support Group

Wednesday, October 2| 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, October 3 | 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.

Caregiver Support Group

Monday, October 7 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center

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 any type of serious illness. For more information, contact Nicole at nfry@atlanticgeneral.org or 410-641-2626.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Tuesday, October 8 | 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Atlantic General Neurology | 9714 Healthway Drive, 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.

Pocomoke Health Fair

Saturday, October 12 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Bethany United Methodist Church | 205 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD

Free screenings including carotid artery, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose (fasting required), bone density and more. For more information, contact Alyce Marzola at 410-641-9268 or amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org.

Breast Cancer Support Group

Wednesday, October 16 | 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, October 17 | 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, October 19 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Southgate Pond, Ocean Pines

Educate. Exercise. Empower. Join us for this month’s Walk with a Doc! An Atlantic General representative will speak on a topic of their expertise, and 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, October 23 | 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.

Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

As a service to the community, Atlantic General Hospital/Health System is again providing community flu vaccination for individuals age 13 and older. AGHRx RediScripts Pharmacy will be onsite to provide COVID-19 vaccines (billable to insurance) to those age 12 and older. Clinic dates are subject to change. For updates on the Atlantic General Hospital Community Flu & COVID- 19 Vaccine Clinics, including new clinic dates, please visit www.agh.care/flu.

• Oct 2, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  Stevenson United Methodist Church
  123 N. Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811

• Oct 3, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company
  1410 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851

• Oct 4, 2024 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  Ocean Pines Community Center
  235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21811

• Oct 5, 2024 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  Gudelsky Family Medical Center (Drive-Thru)
  10614 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines, MD 21811

• October 12, 2024 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  Bethany United Methodist Church
  205 Market St, Pocomoke City, MD 21851

• Oct 19, 2024 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  Gudelsky Family Medical Center (Drive-Thru)
  10614 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines, MD 21811

• Oct 26, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Department
  4718 Snow Hill Rd, Snow Hill, MD 21863