Maryland's Health Matters - Upper Chesapeake - Winter 2014 - (Page 14)

NEWS AND EVENTS HEALTH 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. CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENINGS ■ UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Wednesdays, Feb. 12, March 12 and April 9, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. ■ UM Harford Memorial Hospital Wednesdays, Feb. 19, March 19, April 16, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Screening is $25 per participant; cash or check only. To schedule an appointment, call HealthLink. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS (Educational materials also provided) ■ Harford Mall in Bel Air Thursdays, Feb. 6, March 6 and April 3 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ Walmart in Abingdon Saturdays, Feb. 8, March 8 and April 12 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■ Senior Centers, 10 a.m. to noon * Aberdeen: Thursdays, Feb. 6, March 6 and April 3 * Edgewood: Mondays, Feb. 3, March 3 and April 7 * Fallston: Wednesdays, Feb. 12, March 12 and April 9 * Havre de Grace: Wednesdays, Feb. 26, March 26 and April 23 * Highland: Mondays, Feb. 10, March 10 and April 14 * McFaul: Wednesdays, Feb. 5, March 5 and April 2 MAKE A DATE FOR BETTER HEALTH! Find schedule information for these and more events, screenings and support groups online at uchs.org/ calendar, or call HealthLink at 800-515-0044. 14 MARYLAND'S HEALTH MATTERS Saturday, May 3, 8 a.m. 3rd annual Adam Thompson 5K Run/Walk Harford Community College (HCC) Proceeds from this event will beneﬁt the Adam Thompson Memorial Nursing Scholarship at HCC and the Adam Thompson Memorial Education Scholarship at UM UCH. Both scholarships support students of the Nursing Program at HCC. Call 443-412-2449 for more information. 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 assessments for $20 (Cash or check) ■ UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Parking Lot M Fourth Tuesdays, Feb. 25, March 25 and April 22, 4 to 7 p.m. EDUCATIONAL CLASSES ■ ■ ■ ■ AARP Driver Safety Program CPR Health Care Provider Cardiac Rehabilitation Pulmonary Rehabilitation FAMILY BIRTHPLACE 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 uchs.org/calendar 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 ■ Newborn Baby Care Class ■ Prepared Childbirth Classes ■ Sibling Class/Sitter Safety GAIN'S ANNUAL CAREGIVER AND SENIOR RESOURCE CONFERENCE "Lightening the Load of Caregiving" Saturday, April 5, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Chenowith Center in Fallston. Visit harfordgain.com for more information. DINING WITH DOCS COLORECTAL CANCER: WHY AREN'T YOU GETTING SCREENED? Join us to learn the latest facts on colorectal cancer, presented by Weitong Mu, MD. Tuesday, March 11, 5:30 p.m. UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Chesapeake Conference Room Dinner and lecture $5. Registration required by calling HealthLink. SHIFTING GEARS TOWARD OLDER DRIVER SAFETY CarFit is a new educational program in Harford County designed to help older adults assess their safety behind the wheel. Learn important tips on staying independent and safe. Thursday, April 10, 5:30 p.m. UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Chesapeake Conference Room Dinner and lecture $5. Registration required by calling HealthLink.  Call HealthLink at 800-515-0044 for information and registration. Or visit http://www.harfordgain.com http://www.uchs.org/calendar http://www.uchs.org/calendar http://www.uchs.org/calendar

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - Upper Chesapeake - Winter 2014

Maryland's Health Matters - Upper Chesapeake - Winter 2014
Contents
A Healthy Start
From the Sidelines
A Better Chance at Beating Cancer
Back on the Beat
At a Glance
News and Events

Maryland's Health Matters - Upper Chesapeake - Winter 2014