ATLANTIC GENERAL ANNOUNCES EDUCATION CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 2020

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Faith-Based Partnership

Meeting via video call. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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. For information, contact: Gail Mansell at 410-641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org

Online Caregiver Support Group

Meeting via video call. 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

An informal gathering of people whose lives are directly or indirectly affected by the caregiving needs of another. The group provides peer acceptance and recognition for common concerns and is a wonderful opportunity to share in the wisdom, insight and humor of fellow caregivers. For information, contact Gail Mansell at 410-641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

AGH Diabetes Support Group 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Now meeting via conference call: Dial 978-990-5451, wait for voice command, then press 3753651.

Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital. The support group is open to the public and meets the first Wednesday of every month. Discussion and education related to Diabetes is provided at the meetings. For more information, contact the AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program at 410-208-9761.

Thursday, September 3, 2020

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.

Breast Cancer Support Group 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM

Meeting in-person outside, weather permitting. 1320 Belmont Avenue, Suite 402 Salisbury, MD. For survivors and current patients battling breast cancer. For further information call Women Supporting Women at 410-548-7880.

Monday, September 7, 2020

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

Now meeting via conference call: Dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, then press 944874.

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

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Parkinson’s Support Group 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Now meeting via video call. For individuals suffering from Parkinson's, as well as their caregivers. Group provides discussions and mutual support, as well as education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications, and developments in treatment. For more information, contact Kay Kinnikin at 410-641-4765 or kkinnikin@atlanticgeneral.org.

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Hope in Bloom Breast Health Virtual Conference 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Atlantic General Hospital in partnership with Susan G. Komen Maryland, Sussex and Kent Counties in Delaware will be hosting “Hope in Bloom” via video call (Zoom). This event is free to the community. The two-hour “Hope in Bloom” event will address early detection, treatment and survivorship with area experts. Manoj Jain, M.D., Radiation Oncologist from Atlantic General Hospital’s Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center, will be presenting on the latest in breast cancer treatment. Our keynote speaker will be Dawn Denton, R.N., who will share her experience of hope, health, and survivorship. Also speaking will be Katie Busacca, licensed and registered dietitian at Atlantic General and the Regional Cancer Care Center, who will discuss breast health and nutrition. Advance registration is required by September 8, 2020. Please call 410-641-9268 or email gblake@atlanticgeneral.org to register.

Monday, September 14, 2020

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

Now meeting via conference call: Dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, then press 944874.

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

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Breast Cancer Support Group 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Now meeting via video call. For survivors and current patients battling breast cancer. Call Women

Supporting Women at 410-548-7880.

Thursday, September 17, 2020

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.

Monday, September 21, 2020

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

Now meeting via conference call: Dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, then press 944874.

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

Monday, September 28, 2020

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

Now meeting via conference call: Dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, then press 944874.

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.

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 Falls 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.

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 or jak@macinc.org