ATLANTIC GENERAL ANNOUNCES EDUCATION CALENDAR FOR APRIL 2017

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2

Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. This group is open to the community and to AGH patients. For more information call Rob at 443-783-3529.

Monday, April 3, 2017

AGH Hypertension Clinic 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Apple Drug, Berlin, Md.

Free blood pressure screening and health information. Contact Dawn Denton at 410-641-9268.

AGH Hypertension Clinic 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Walgreens, Ocean Pines, Md.

Free blood pressure screening and health information. Contact Dawn Denton at 410-641-9268.

CPAP Mask Fitting - appointment necessary
Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center

Atlantic General Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center hosts a monthly 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 make an appointment, contact Robin Rohlfing at 410-641-9726.

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 support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy life-style. They meet weekly. For more information, contact Edna Berkey at 410-251-2083.

AGH Diabetes Support Group 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Berlin, MD

Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital. The support group is open to the public and meets the first Monday of every month. Speaker and education related to Diabetes is provided at the meetings. For more information contact the AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program at 410-641-9703.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

AGH Hypertension Clinic 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rite Aid, Selbyville, Del.

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

AGH Hypertension Clinic 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Walgreens, Clarksville, Del.

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

YOGA 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, Rotunda, Berlin, Md.

All levels welcome. Contact Georgette Rhoads at 410-641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org with any questions. Cost: $72 for 8 sessions, or $10 drop-in fee for first time.

Living Well: Chronic Disease Self-Management
Tuesdays 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Pocomoke Senior Center, 400 Walnut St. Suite B, Pocomoke, MD.

This is a FREE 6 - week interactive program for anyone who has a chronic condition which interfere with your life. A chronic condition is anything from high cholesterol, arthritis, digestive disorders to heart disease - basically anything that causes you to alter your life in any way. The program was developed by Stanford University and is an evidence based program. Topics covered include: better breathing, how to manage pain, stress and discouragement, improving communication with family and healthcare providers, eat and exercise for your health and much more. For more information contact Dawn at 410-641-9268.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

AGH Hypertension Clinic 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Rite Aid, Berlin, Md.

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

AGH Hypertension Clinic 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rite Aid, Ocean Pines, Md.

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

Tai Chi 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
James G. Barrett Medical Office Building Rotunda, Berlin, MD

New series designed to fight the winter “doldrums” and improve your energy!

Tai Chi with Qigong principles will be taught in the progressive, meditative exercise practice. All levels welcome. Contact Kim Reid with questions, 410-213-2822. Cost: $85 for 8 week series or $15 drop-in fee.

AGH Diabetes Support Group 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ocean Pines Library, Ocean Pines, Md.

Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital. The support group is open to the public and meets the first Wednesday of every month. Speaker and education related to Diabetes is provided at the meetings. For more information contact the AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program at 410-641-9703.

Overeaters Anonymous 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

Meeting the first Wednesday of each month, our group is a 12 step program, adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. We help anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem, whether it is weight gain, bulimia, anorexia, or if you are a parent of a child with one of these problems. There is no initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1.00 monthly. If you have any questions, contact Bett at 410-202-9078.

Sunday, April 9, 2017
Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2

Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. This group is open to the community and to AGH patients. For more information call Rob at 443-783-3529.

Monday, April 10, 2017

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 support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. They meet weekly. For more information, contact Edna Berkey at 410-251-2083.

Medical Monday – 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

A FREE Educational Session that occurs the second Monday of each month offering a different health topic each month. This month Dr. Tracey Rush from Healing Hands Chiropractic will be talking about “How Sitting is the New Smoking”. You will learn the long term detriments of sitting, proper sitting technique and stretches to help combat the effects of sitting. It will be held in the Ray Room, 124 N. Main St. in Berlin.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

YOGA 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, Rotunda, Berlin, Md.

All levels welcome. Contact Georgette Rhoads at 410-641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org with any questions. Cost: $72 for 8 sessions, or $10 drop-in fee for first time.

Parkinson’s Support Group 2:30 PM – 4:00 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 visit www.delmarvaparkinsonsalliance.org or call Mary Bohall at 410-641-3171.

NAMI Lower Shore Family Support Group 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2
This 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 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.

Living Well: Chronic Disease Self-Management
Tuesdays 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Pocomoke Senior Center, 400 Walnut St. Suite B, Pocomoke, MD.

This is a FREE 6 - week interactive program for anyone who has a chronic condition which interfere with your life. A chronic condition is anything from high cholesterol, arthritis, digestive disorders to heart disease - basically anything that causes you to alter your life in any way. The program was developed by Stanford University and is an evidence based program. Topics covered include: better breathing, how to manage pain, stress and discouragement, improving communication with family and healthcare providers, eat and exercise for your health and much more. For more information contact Dawn at 410-641-9268.

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Tai Chi 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
James G. Barrett Medical Office Building Rotunda, Berlin, MD

New series designed to incorporate Qigong shibashi an 18 form posture which is effective to fight the symptoms of arthritis and prevent falls!

Tai Chi with Qigong principles will be taught in the progressive, meditative exercise practice. All levels welcome. Contact Kim Reid with questions, 410-213-2822. Cost: $85 for 8 week series or $15 drop-in fee.

Sunday, April 16, 2017
Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2

Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. This group is open to the community and to AGH patients. For more information call Rob at 443-783-3529.

Monday, April 17, 2017

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 support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. They meet weekly. For more information, contact Edna Berkey at 410-251-2083.

CPAP Mask Fitting - appointment necessary
Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center

Atlantic General Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center hosts a monthly 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 make an appointment, contact Robin Rohlfing at 410-641-9726.

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Alzheimer’s Support Group 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Berlin, Md.

Support group for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. The group meets the third Tuesday of the month and is open to the community. For more information contact Heather Cormack 410-641-4400 x6123, or Kenneth Lewis 410-208-1701 or 410-430-4818.

YOGA 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, Rotunda, Berlin, Md.

All levels welcome. Contact Georgette Rhoads at 410-641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org with any questions. Cost: $72 for 8 sessions, or $10 drop-in fee for first time.

Living Well: Chronic Disease Self-Management
Tuesdays 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Pocomoke Senior Center, 400 Walnut St. Suite B, Pocomoke, MD.

This is a FREE 6 - week interactive program for anyone who has a chronic condition which interfere with your life. A chronic condition is anything from high cholesterol, arthritis, digestive disorders to heart disease - basically anything that causes you to alter your life in any way. The program was developed by Stanford University and is an evidence based program. Topics covered include: better breathing, how to manage pain, stress and discouragement, improving communication with family and healthcare providers, eat and exercise for your health and much more. For more information contact Dawn at 410-641-9268.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

AGH Hypertension Clinic 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Walgreens, Bethany Beach, Del.

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

AGH Hypertension Clinic 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Walgreens, Selbyville, Del.

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

Breast Cancer Support Group 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Atlantic Health Center Conference Room, 9714 Healthway Dr.

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.

Tai Chi 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
James G. Barrett Medical Office Building Rotunda, Berlin, MD

New series designed to incorporate Qigong shibashi an 18 form posture which is effective to fight the symptoms of arthritis and prevent falls!

Tai Chi with Qigong principles will be taught in the progressive, meditative exercise practice. All levels welcome. Contact Kim Reid with questions, 410-213-2822. Cost: $85 for 8 week series or $15 drop-in fee.

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2

Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. This group is open to the community and to AGH patients. For more information call Rob at 443-783-3529

Monday, April 24, 2017

T.O.P.S. of Berlin - Group #169 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy life-style. They meet weekly. For more information, contact Edna Berkey at 410-251-2083.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

YOGA 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, Rotunda, Berlin, Md.

All levels welcome. Contact Georgette Rhoads at 410-641-9734 or grhoads@atlanticgeneral.org with any questions. Cost: $72 for 8 sessions, or $10 drop-in fee for first time.

Living Well: Chronic Disease Self-Management
Tuesdays 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Pocomoke Senior Center, 400 Walnut St. Suite B, Pocomoke, MD.

This is a FREE 6 - week interactive program for anyone who has a chronic condition which interfere with your life. A chronic condition is anything from high cholesterol, arthritis, digestive disorders to heart disease - basically anything that causes you to alter your life in any way. The program was developed by Stanford University and is an evidence based program. Topics covered include: better breathing, how to manage pain, stress and discouragement, improving communication with family and healthcare providers, eat and exercise for your health and much more. For more information contact Dawn at 410-641-9268.

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Tai Chi 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

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

New series designed to incorporate Qigong shibashi an 18 form posture which is effective to fight the symptoms of arthritis and prevent falls!

Tai Chi with Qigong principles will be taught in the progressive, meditative exercise practice. All levels welcome. Contact Kim Reid with questions, 410-213-2822. Cost: $85 for 8 week series or $15 drop-in fee.

Bereavement Support Group 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

We gather the fourth Wednesday of every month. Pre-registration is not necessary. For further information, please contact Pastoral Care Services at 410-641-9725 or email gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.

Thursday, April 27, 2017

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, 410-641-9243, 443-614-5720, or awaples@atlanticgeneral.org

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2

Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. This group is open to the community and to AGH patients. For more information call Rob at 443-783-3529

About Atlantic General Hospital
Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset (Md.) and Sussex (Del.) counties since May 1993. Built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Berlin, Md., combines old-fashioned personal attention with the latest in technology and services. It provides quality specialty care such as weight loss surgery, orthopedics, outpatient infusion and chemotherapy for individuals with cancer or blood/autoimmune disorders, and a comprehensive women’s diagnostic center. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, care for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.