ATLANTIC GENERAL ANNOUNCES EDUCATION CALENDAR FOR MAY 2021

Monday, May 3, 2021

T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

Now meeting both in-person (limit of 10 people) and via conference call. Reservations required for in-person; call Rose Campion at 443-880-8884. For call-in option, 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.

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

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

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

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

Now meeting via conference call: Dial 978-990-5451, wait for voice command, and 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, May 6, 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, May 10, 2021

T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

Now meeting both in-person (limit of 10 people) and via conference call. Reservations required for in-person; call Rose Campion at 443-880-8884. For call-in option, dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, and then press 944874. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle

Tuesday, May 11, 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.

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.

Saturday, May 15, 2021

Virtual Walk with a Doc 9:00 AM with Dr. Edwin Castaneda

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 Dr. Edwin Castaneda, who will discuss the importance of returning to your primary care provider. You can then walk wherever you and share your selfies on social media with the hashtag #walkedwithagh.

Monday, May 17, 2021

T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

Now meeting both in-person (limit of 10 people) and via conference call. Reservations required for in-person; call Rose Campion at 443-880-8884. For call-in option, dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, and then press 944874. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle.

Thursday, May 20, 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, May 24, 2021

T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

Now meeting both in-person (limit of 10 people) and via conference call. Reservations required for in-person; call Rose Campion at 443-880-8884. For call-in option, dial 605-472-5789, wait for voice command, and then press 944874. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM

Meeting in-person (limit of 10 people). The goal of the grief support group is to provide participants with hope for the future and skills to help find their way by providing a supportive and safe place, allowing members to share stories confidentially and to spend time with others who understand. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting Gail Mansell at 410-641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.

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