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.
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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
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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
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