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NEWS AND EVENTS

EXERCISE CLASSES
For details, visit
mybwmc.org/healthy.
YOGA, PILATES, TAI CHI AND
BARRE FUSION CLASSES
A variety of 10-week classes
for adults of all ages and
abilities. Cost: $60.
PRENATAL YOGA
Ten-week classes open to all
trimesters. Physician consent
is required. Cost: $60.
THERAPEUTIC YOGA
FOR CANCER
Free weekly therapeutic yoga
classes for cancer patients
and their caregivers. No prior
yoga experience required. To
register, call 410-302-7663.
YOGA FOR
STROKE PATIENTS
Class designed for stroke
survivors who have completed
rehabilitation, regardless of
level or ability. Physician
consent is required. Cost: $60.

SUPPORT GROUPS
No reservations are needed.
For more information, visit
mybwmc.org/healthy.
BREASTFEEDING
SUPPORT GROUP
Meets at 2 p.m. the second and
fourth Wednesday of each
month. At 301 Hospital Drive,
third floor. For more information, call 410-595-1782.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Meets at 5:30 p.m. the third
Wednesday of each month.
At 300 Hospital Drive, Suite
223. For more information,
call 410-787-4940.
MENTAL HEALTH
SUPPORT GROUP
Meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth
Wednesday of each month.
At 301 Hospital Drive, second
floor. For more information,
call 410-553-8070.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meets at 6 p.m. the last
Thursday of each month.
At 301 Hospital Drive, third
floor. For more information,
call 410-787-4578.

BW E L L S E M I N A R S E R I E S

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Meets at 6 p.m. the second
Tuesday of each month. At
301 Hospital Drive, third floor.
For more information, call
410-787-4138.
TYPE 1 DIABETES
SUPPORT GROUP
Meets at 6 p.m. the fourth
Wednesday of each month.
At 300 Hospital Drive, Suite
223. For more information,
call 410-787-4940.

CLASSES FOR PARENTS
& GROWING FAMILIES
To view class descriptions,
dates and times and to register,
visit mybwmc.org/healthy.
Childbirth Express/
Refresher Class
Comfort Techniques
for Natural Birth
Essentials of Breastfeeding
One-Day Childbirth Class
Newborn Care Workshop
Preparing to Be
a Big Brother/Big Sister
Pumping: Make It Work
PASCAL WOMEN'S
CENTER TOUR
Helps families get acquainted
with UM BWMC. Tour the
center and learn about the
high quality care and services
for growing families.
STORK'S NEST
Program for expecting mothers
that helps prevent premature
births, low birth-weight babies
and infant mortality. Classes are
offered in English and Spanish
and are available to teenagers.
This is an incentive-based program that provides participants
with baby care and nursery
items. To register, please call
410-787-4366.

visit mybwmc.org/healthy or call 410-553-8103.

An Apple, a Carrot, Some
Protein a Day: Unwrapping
Nutrition Myths and Facts
We all know proper nutrition
is the key ingredient in maintaining a long and healthy life. But
chronic diseases such as diabetes
and obesity are on the rise, and
a major reason why is our diets.
UM BWMC physician Florence
Jaffa, DO, and outpatient dietitian
Amanda Markie, RDN, will discuss
how certain food groups affect
the body and how microorganisms such as probiotics are

Florence Jaffa, DO,
primary care and family
medicine, University of
Maryland Community
Medical Group

beneficial. They will also compare different worldwide diets to
those commonly consumed by
Americans and detail the pros
and cons of each. An interactive
presentation on how to properly
read a nutrition label will also be
featured, and a question-andanswer session will follow.

Amanda Markie, RDN,
outpatient dietitian,
UM BWMC

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14
Leo and Lysbeth Courtney
Conference Center, eighth floor
UM BWMC, 301 Hospital Drive

REGISTER TODAY!
Visit mybwmc.org/healthy or call 410-787-4367
to register for this seminar.

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