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NEWS AND EVENTS BW E L L S E M I N A R S E R I E S FREE WORKSHOPS AND HEALTH FAIRS BLOOD DRIVES 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and Friday, Dec. 16. Give the lifesaving gift of blood by participating in an American Red Cross blood drive at UM BWMC. Visit redcrossblood.org to review donor eligibility guidelines. To schedule an appointment to donate, call 410-553-8103. LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER A workshop designed for women dealing with hair loss and/ or skin changes from cancer treatment. Classes are taught by licensed beauty professionals and are open to all women undergoing cancer treatment. For dates or to register, call 800-227-2345. Finding Hope: The Underlying Causes of Mental Health Disorders A n estimated 26 percent of Americans ages 18 and older suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. This trans- lates to nearly 58 million people. Our mental health experts will host a free seminar to explore depression and other mental health disorders, including bipolar disorder, anxiety and addiction. Symptoms, causes and treatment options will be discussed and a question-and-answer session will follow. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m., in the Leo and Lysbeth Courtney Conference Center, on Sandeep Sidana, MD Kurt Haspert, CRNP the eighth floor of UM BWMC, 301 Hospital Drive. REGISTER TODAY! To preregister for this free lecture, call 410-787-4367, or visit mybwmc.org/ mentalhealth2016. 18 MARYLAND'S HEALTH MATTERS LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES This six-week self-management workshop series is for adults diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes. For dates or to register, call 410-222-4366. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Free community health fair for the entire family offering health screenings, education and flu shots. At St. Bernadette Parish, 801 Stevenson Road, Severn. For more information, call 410-553-8103. SUPPORT GROUPS For more information, visit mybwmc.org/support-groups. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Meets at 5 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month. This self-care skills class and group discussion offers information and support for cancer patients and their families. At 305 Hospital Drive, First Floor Conference Room. MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month. The program covers a variety of mental health topics such as depression, anxiety, addictions and bipolar disorder. At 301 Hospital Drive, Second Floor, PHP Room A. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Open to stroke survivors, high-risk stroke candidates and anyone interested in learning more about stroke recovery and prevention. At 301 Hospital Drive, Third Floor, Dr. Constantine Padussis Conference Center. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month. The support group is open to all people with diabetes and their family members or caregivers. At 300 Hospital Drive, Suite 223. TYPE 1 DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Meets at 6 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month. Adults with type 1 diabetes and their family members come together to share ideas, stories and concerns about living with type 1 diabetes. At 300 Hospital Drive, Suite 223. For more information about our programs and events, http://www.redcrossblood.org http://www.mybwmc.org/support-groups http://www.mybwmc.org/mentalhealth2016 http://www.mybwmc.org/mentalhealth2016

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