Maryland’s Health Matters - Upper Chesapeake - Spring 2018 - 14

NEWS AND EVENTS

Spring Wellness
Unless designated otherwise, all events are FREE. Call 800-515-0044 to register if a number is not provided below.

TAKE ACTION,
GET SCREENED
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, May 10,
June 14, July 12
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Walmart in Abingdon
Saturdays, May 12,
June 9, July 14
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MEDICAL MOBILE VAN
HEALTH SCREENINGS
Free blood pressure,
body composition, sleep
apnea and osteoporosis
screenings; cholesterol and
A1C screenings for $10; and
full cardiac risk assessment
for $20. (Cash or check.)
Harford Mall, Macy's
parking lot, May 22,
June 26, July 24
4 to 7 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS
TEDDY BEAR CLINIC
A unique opportunity for
parents and kids to see
the Pediatric Emergency
Department at UM Upper
Chesapeake Medical Center.
We'll "treat" your child's

information and to register,
call 443-643-3763.
May 10, 11 a.m. at UM Upper
Chesapeake Medical Center

FAMILY BIRTHPLACE
teddy bear, and the kids
can participate in some
fun-filled and educational
good health activities.
May 19, 9 to 11 a.m.
HEART CLUB
Interested in learning
more about heart disease
and how to live a healthier
lifestyle? Join experts
from our Heart and
Vascular Institute for
the Heart Club's spring
meeting. For more

SENATOR
BOB HOOPER
HOUSE REGATTA
Saturday, June 16
Next to the historic Concord Point
Lighthouse in Havre de Grace
5 p.m. Sponsor party
6 p.m. Shore event begins
Proceeds benefit the Senator Bob
Hooper House.
For more information,
visit uchfoundation.org.

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/
healthy 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
Maternity Unit Tour
Newborn Baby Care Class
Prenatal Breastfeeding
Prepared Childbirth Classes
Sibling Class
Sitter Safety

SUPPORT GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous
Amputees
Behavioral Health
Diabetes
Food Addicts in Recovery
Heart Club
Lupus
Mighty Strong
MS Support
Overeaters Anonymous
Perinatal Bereavement
Stroke Club
Weight-Loss Surgery
CANCER LIFENET
SUPPORT
Visit umuch.org/healthy
for a full schedule or call
866-393-4355 for information.

MARYLAND'S HEALTH MATTERS

http://www.umuch.org/healthy http://www.umuch.org/healthy http://www.uchfoundation.org http://www.umuch.org/healthy

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