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NEWS AND EVENTS SCREENINGS Screenings can help doctors find diseases early, when they are easier to treat. Getting screening tests is one of the most important things you can do for your health. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS (Educational materials also provided) ■ Harford Mall in Bel Air Thursdays, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ Walmart in Abingdon Saturdays, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MEDICAL MOBILE VAN HEALTH SCREENINGS Free blood pressure, body composition and sleep apnea screenings; cholesterol screenings for $10; osteoporosis screenings for $15; and full cardiac risk assessment for $20. (Cash or check) ■ UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Parking Lot M Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, Dec. 27 4 to 7 p.m. FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES BENEFITING CANCER LIFENET AT THE KAUFMAN CANCER CENTER ■ Cruise for a Cause Motorcycle Ride: Saturday, Sept. 24, Havre de Grace American Legion Post 47. Ride begins: 11 a.m. Post-ride celebration: noon-4 p.m. ■ Biennial Starnight Gala: Saturday, Oct. 1, Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. Black-tie. Sponsorships available. ■ Paint the Town Pink: Community events, partnerships and fundraising activities supporting cancer care, right here in our community. October, monthlong and countywide. ■ Volunteer Services Association Crab Feast: Friday, Oct. 14, The Richlin Ballroom GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT! ■ Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus: Saturday, Nov. 26, Main Street Tower Restaurant in Bel Air. ■ The CCA Festival of Trees: Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26-27, Bel Air Reckord Armory. For more information and to pledge your support, visit uchfoundation.org or call 443-643-3460. SPECIAL EVENTS FAMILY BIRTHPLACE 9TH ANNUAL CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH SEMINAR Oct. 3, 5 p.m., Bel Air/Harford Rooms, UM UCMC. Free screenings and expert information on preventing and managing cardiovascular disease. Call 800-515-0044 to register. Family Birthplace services don't end after the hospital stay is over. Follow-up home care visits, breastfeeding consultation, and support and parenting seminars are offered. Lactation experts are available to help moms with breastfeeding. Visit umuch.org/events for full details on these offerings, or call 800-515-0044 to register. ■ Car Seat Safety Checks ■ Childbirth Refresher ■ Expectant Parent Classes ■ Infant CPR/Infant Safety 7TH ANNUAL DIABETES FAIR Nov. 10, 3:30-5:30 p.m., UM UCMC. Learn how to thrive despite diabetes. Call 443-643-3200 for more information. GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT Nov. 17 Quitting tobacco, even for one day, helps you take the first step to a healthier life. Need help? Call the Kaufman Cancer Center at 866-393-4355 or the Harford County Health Department at 410-612-1781. WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY INFORMATION SESSIONS UM Harford Memorial Hospital Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m. UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, Dec. 27, 5:30 p.m. Union Hospital Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20, 5 p.m. ■ Maternity Unit Tour ■ Newborn Baby Care Class ■ Prenatal Breastfeeding ■ Prepared Childbirth Classes ■ Sibling Class ■ Sitter Safety SUPPORT GROUPS DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m., UM UCMC, Pavilion II, Suite 510 Call 443-643-3200 for information. CANCER LIFENET SUPPORT Visit umuch.org/cancersupport for a full schedule or call 866-393-4355 for information. For info on other support groups (listed below), call 800-515-0044. ■ Alcoholics Anonymous ■ Amputees ■ Behavioral Health ■ Food Addicts in Recovery ■ Heart Club ■ Lupus ■ Mighty Strong MS Support ■ Ostomy Support ■ Overeaters Anonymous ■ Perinatal Bereavement ■ Stroke Club ■ Weight Loss Surgery MAKE A DATE FOR BETTER HEALTH! Find schedule information for these and more events, screenings and support groups online at umuch.org/events. Act Today and Stop Diabetes Tomorrow: a FREE Diabetes Prevention Symposium Diabetes can wreak havoc on your health, and the number of cases being diagnosed in the U.S. is growing rapidly! The good news is that you can stop it. Join us for a free diabetes prevention symposium; hear from the experts, participate in interactive workshops and learn how to stop diabetes in its tracks. Health screenings and light refreshments will be provided. Saturday, Dec. 3 * 8 a.m. to noon UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Registration is required by calling HealthLink at 800-515-0044. October is breast cancer awareness month. Call 443-843-PINK to make a mammogram appointment. umuch.org | Fall 2016 19 http://www.umuch.org/cancersupport http://www.uchfoundation.org http://www.umuch.org/events http://www.umuch.org/events http://www.umuch.org

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