Atlantic General Announces Education Calendar for March 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sarah Yonker Communications Coordinator

Thursday, March 1
Guided Imagery and Chasing Away the Winter Blues
Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room #1; 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Each class will contain an overview of symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression and behavioral ways to diminish these symptoms and the experience of one or more guided imagery exercises. The cost is $20.00 for 4 classes or $8.00 per class. For more information contact Karen Shipman, LCSW-C 410-713-8126.

Saturday, March 3
Using Emotions to Relieve Stress
Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room #1; 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Join Life Coach Diane Armstrong, Queen of Plan Be, to learn how to navigate the gap between where you are and where you want to be. The class is $30.00. For more information or to register contact Diane at 410-251-7701 or diane@cultivatelife.com.

Monday, March 5
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.

Diabetes Support Group
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church; 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
For more information, contact Darby Schaub, AGH diabetes education coordinator, at 410-641-9703.

Tuesday, March 6
Free Hypertension Clinic & Health Education
Rite-Aid, Selbyville; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Yoga
Atlantic General Hospital
Cardiopulmonary Rehab Center; 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.

Tai Chi Principles and Practice with True’ly
Main Lobby Atlantic General Hospital; 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
The ancient Chinese form of Tai Chi Yang Style combines controlled movement, meditation and self-defense. Cost: $40.00 for 6 sessions or $8.00 per class for drop-ins. Call 410-749-2144 to pre-register.

Wednesday, March 7
Free Hypertension Clinics & Health Education
Rite-Aid, Berlin; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Rite-Aid, Ocean Pines; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Thursday, March 8
Celiac Support Group
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room #1; 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.

Guided Imagery and Chasing Away the Winter Blues
Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room #1; 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Each class will contain an overview of symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression and behavioral ways to diminish these symptoms and the experience of one or more guided imagery exercises. The cost is $20.00 for 4 classes or $8.00 per class. For more information contact Karen Shipman, LCSW-C 410-713-8126.

Diabetes Support Group
Ocean Pines Library; 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
For more information, contact Darby Schaub, AGH diabetes education coordinator, at 410-641-9703.

Friday, March 9
Doctor on Call
Tune in to 101.1 FM (WQMR); 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Gastroenterologist Lee Klepper, M.D. will chat will host Jack Gillen about colorectal cancer screening.

Tuesday, March 13
Yoga
Atlantic General Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehab Center; 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.

Tuesday, March 20
Yoga
Atlantic General Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehab Center; 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.

Tai Chi Principles and Practice with True’ly
Main Lobby Atlantic General Hospital; 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
The ancient Chinese form of Tai Chi Yang Style combines controlled movement, meditation and self-defense. Cost: $40.00 for 6 sessions or $8.00 per class for drop-ins. Call 410-749-2144 to pre-register.

Tuesday, March 27
Yoga
Atlantic General Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehab Center; 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.

Tai Chi Principles and Practice with True’ly
Main Lobby Atlantic General Hospital; 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
The ancient Chinese form of Tai Chi Yang Style combines controlled movement, meditation and self-defense. Cost: $40.00 for 6 sessions or $8.00 per class for drop-ins. Call 410-749-2144 to pre-register.

Saturday, March 31
Minority Health Symposium
Martha and Charles Fulton Senior Center, Ocean City; 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
A discussion of minority health services in Worcester County. Open to the public.