AGH Announces January Community Calendar

ATLANTIC GENERAL ANNOUNCES EDUCATION CALENDAR FOR JANUARY 2021

Monday, January 4, 2021

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.

AGH Diabetes Support Group 6:00 PM -7:00 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 Monday 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.

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

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.

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

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, January 7, 2021

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, January 11, 2021

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, January 12, 2021

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, January 14, 2021

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.

Saturday, January 16, 2021

Virtual Walk with a Doc 9:00 AM with Craig Mullen, CRNP: “Is it the Flu or COVID?”

Educate. Exercise. Empower. Join us for our virtual Walk with a Doc at 9:00 AM on the Atlantic General Hospital Facebook page, where there will be a short presentation by Craig Mullen, CRNP on the topic of the flu versus COVID. You can then walk wherever you and share your selfies on social media with the hashtag #walkedwithagh.

Monday, January 18, 2021

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, January 18-22, 2021

Strong Bones Virtual Workshop on Facebook

During the week of January 18-22, Atlantic General will be hosting a Strong Bones Virtual Workshop with a series of engaging and educational posts on the Atlantic General Hospital Facebook page. Our providers will be presenting on a number of osteoporosis-related topics including prevention, diagnosis, nutrition and treatment and more. Visit www.facebook.com/atlanticgeneralhospital to view these videos.

Thursday, January 21, 2021

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

Meeting via video call. For survivors and current patients battling breast cancer. Please call 410-548-7880 or email Mentor@womensupportingwomen.org for Zoom meeting ID and the passcode.

Monday, January 25, 2021

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

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.

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 through the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, Atlantic General’s main facility in Berlin, Md., combines the warmth of personalized attention with the reassurance of medical expertise and advanced technology. The not-for-profit hospital provides quality specialty care in oncology, medical and surgical weight loss, orthopedics, and women’s diagnostics among other services. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, cares for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.

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