Atlantic General Announces Education Calendar for October 2022

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.

Bariatric Support Groups

Online Zoom Call

1^st and 2^nd Wednesday of the month – Non-Surgical patients

3^rd and 4^th Wednesday of the month – Surgical patients

Please contact the Atlantic General Bariatrics Center for more information: (410)-641-9568.

Diabetes Support Group

Wednesday, October 5 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Ocean Pines Library

The group provides discussion, education, and a speaker on the topic of diabetes. Contact Darlene Jameson at 410-208-9761 or djameson@atlanticgeneral.org for more information.

CPAP Mask Fitting

Thursday, October 6 | 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.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Tuesday, October 11 | 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.

Walk with a Doc

Saturday, October 15 | 9:00 a.m.

Location TBD

Educate. Exercise. Empower. Join us for our monthly Walk with a Doc! An Atlantic General health professional will hold a brief discussion about an important health topic, then lead the group for a morning walk. The first 10 participants to arrive will receive Wal-Mart gift cards.

Breast Cancer Support Group

Wednesday, October 19 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center

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

Stroke Support Group

Wednesday, October 19 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Atlantic General Neurology Office

For stroke survivors, family and friends. Please contact (410) 641-4765 or bglime@atlanticgeneral.org for more information.

CPAP Mask Fitting

Thursday, October 20 | 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 26 | 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.

Community Flu Vaccine Clinics

• Wednesday, October 5 | 9 a.m. – 12p.m.

Worcester County Government Office, Snow Hill, MD

• Friday, October 7 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Ocean Pines Community Center, Ocean Pines, MD (drive-up)

• Saturday, October 15 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, Berlin, MD (drive-up)

• Wednesday, October 26 | 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Stevenson United Methodist Church, Berlin, MD