Education Events for July 2020 Announced

ATLANTIC GENERAL ANNOUNCES EDUCATION CALENDAR FOR JULY 2020

Thursday, July 2, 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, July 6, 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 at 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 AGH Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services at 410-208-9761.

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Faith-Based Partnership 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Meeting via video call. 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, July 8, 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 AGH Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services at 410-208-9761.

Monday, July 13, 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 at 410-641-0157.

Tuesday, July 14, 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, call Genie Blake at 410-641-9268 or gblake@atlanticgeneral.org

Thursday, July 16, 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, July 20, 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 at 410-641-0157.

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Online Caregiver Support Group

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

This is an informal gathering of people whose lives are 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.

Monday, July 27, 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 at 410-641-0157.

Workshops on Chronic Disease and Diabetes Self-Management are available from MAC in the following formats:

• Zoom meetings
• Individual phone counseling
• Phone conferencing with 2 – 4 participants at a time

For information, contact Jill Kenney at 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 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.
 

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