Atlantic General Announces Education Calendar for October 2021

T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169

Mondays | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Contact Rose Campion at (410) 641-0157 for more information

Faith-Based Partnership

Tuesday, October 5 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Online Zoom Call & John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center

A cooperative effort between local worship centers and AGH to increase health awareness, education and healthy living incentives in our community. The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am - 11:00 am via video chat (Zoom). Contact Gail Mansell at 410-641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org for more information.

Diabetes Support Group

Wednesday, October 6 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Ocean Pines Library & Online Zoom Call

The group provides discussion, education, and a speaker on the topic of diabetes. For more information or to request the link to the Zoom option, please contact Darlene Jameson at 410-208-9761 or djameson@atlanticgeneral.org for more information

CPAP Mask Fitting

Thursday, October 7 | Appointment Only

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.

Flu Shot Clinics

As a service to our community, Atlantic General Hospital/Health System is again providing community flu vaccinations. We will be hosting our annual clinics for ages 13 and older. For more information, contact Atlantic General Hospital at (410) 641-9358 or visit agh.care/flu.

Upcoming flu shot clinic dates and locations:

Wednesday, October 6 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Pocomoke Firehouse, 1410 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD

Thursday, October 7 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Holy Savior Catholic Church, 1705 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, MD

Saturday, October 9 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Atlantic General Hospital Main Campus, James G. Barrett Medical Office Building (drive-thru)

Saturday, October 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Atlantic General Hospital Main Campus, James G. Barrett Medical Office Building (drive-thru)

Parkinson’s Support Group

Tuesday, October 12 | 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Stansell House, 1500 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD

For individuals living with Parkinson's disease, as well as their caregivers. Group provides discussions and mutual support, along with education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications, and developments in treatment. To reserve, contact Kay Kinnikin at 410-641-4765 or kkinnikin@atlanticgeneral.org.

Virtual Walk with a Doc

Saturday, October 16 | 9:00 a.m.

Atlantic General Hospital’s Facebook Page

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 one of our providers. You can then walk your favorite route, and share your selfies on social media with the hashtag #walkedwithagh. For more information, contact Tina Simmons at tsimmons@atlanticgeneral.org.

Breast Cancer Support Group

Wednesday, October 20 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, Atlantic General Hospital

For survivors and current patients battling breast cancer. For more information, please call Women Supporting Women at (410) 548-7880.

CPAP Mask Fitting

Thursday, October 21 | Appointment Only

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.

Grief Support Group

Wednesday, October 27 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

The goal of the support group is to provide participants with hope for the future. Please contact Gail Mansell at (410) 641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org for more information.

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