ATLANTIC GENERAL ANNOUNCES EDUCATION CALENDAR FOR MAY 2024

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 Bariatric Center for more information: 410-641-9568.

Caregiver Support Group

Wednesday, May 1 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center

This monthly support group, facilitated by Atlantic General Hospital Palliative Social Worker Nicole Fry, LBSW, is a safe place for families, partners and other caregivers who share similar challenges and rewards of providing care for adults who have a serious illness. For more information, contact Nicole at nfry@atlanticgeneral.org or 410-641-2626.

Diabetes Support Group

Wednesday, May 1 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Ocean Pines Library

The group provides discussion and education on the topic of diabetes. Contact Patti Yocubik at 410-641-4217 or pyocubik@atlanticgeneral.org for more information.

CPAP Mask Fitting

Thursday, May 2 | 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.

Berlin Spring Walk

Saturday, May 4 | 9:00 a.m.

Stephen Decatur Park

Atlantic General representatives will be on-site to provide blood pressure screenings. For more information, contact Alyce Marzola at 410-641-9268 or amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org.

FREE Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Event

Saturday, May 11 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Atlantic General Women’s Health – West Ocean City

This event, intended for women ages 25 to 65, will take place at Atlantic General Women’s Health in West Ocean City, and includes pelvic and manual breast exams provided by board certified family medicine physician Dr. Margo Gill, health education and mammograms for those who qualify. Refreshments will be provided and all who are interested are strongly encouraged to attend. Advance registration is required by May 3. To register, please call 410-629-6313.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Tuesday, May 14 | 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Atlantic General Neurology | 314 Franklin Avenue Suite 104, Berlin, 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.

Stroke Support Group

Wednesday, May 15 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Atlantic General Neurology | 314 Franklin Avenue Suite 104, Berlin, MD

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

Coast Health and Wellness Fair

Wednesday, May 15 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Worcester County Recreation Center

Atlantic General representatives will be on-site to provide blood pressure screenings. For more information, contact Alyce Marzola at 410-641-9268 or amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org.

Breast Cancer Support Group

Wednesday, May 15 | 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.

CPAP Mask Fitting

Thursday, May 16 | 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.

Walk with a Doc

Saturday, May 18 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Southgate Pond, Ocean Pines

Educate. Exercise. Empower. Join us for our monthly Walk with a Doc! An Atlantic General representative will give a brief discussion about a health topic of their expertise, then will lead the group for a walk around the park’s trail. What’s more, the first 10 participants to arrive will receive $10 Wal-Mart gift cards! For more information, contact Alyce Marzola at 410-641-9268 or amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org.

Grief Support Group

Wednesday, May 22 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 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.