Atlantic General Announces Education Calendar for September 2007

Tuesday, September 4

Free Hypertension Clinic & Health Education

Rite-Aid, Selbyville; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Happy Harry’s, Clarksville; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Wednesday, September 5

Free Hypertension Clinics & Health Education

Rite-Aid, Berlin; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Rite-Aid, Ocean Pines; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Thursday, September 6

Living Well: Take Charge of Your Health Class #1

Family Connections, Pocomoke; 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

A chronic disease self-management class. This 6-week workshop teaches how to better manage your condition or disease. It is for anyone who has a chronic condition or cares for someone with a chronic condition, which may be anything from heart disease or diabetes to back pain or headaches. The workshop is free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. For more information or to register, call Dawn at 410-641-9268.

Friday, September 7

Living Well: Take Charge of Your Health Class #6

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room #1; 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

A chronic disease self-management class. This 6-week workshop teaches how to better manage your condition or disease. It is for anyone who has a chronic condition or cares for someone with a chronic condition, which may be anything from heart disease or diabetes to back pain or headaches. The workshop is free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. For more information or to register, call Dawn at 410-641-9268.

Monday, September 10

Free Hypertension Clinics & Health Education

Apple Discount Drugs, Berlin; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Happy Harry’s, Ocean Pines; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Thursday, September 13

Celiac Support Group

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room #2;

7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Support group for those with Celiac Disease and their friends and family. For more information, please contact Betty Bellarin at 410-603-0210.

Living Well: Take Charge of Your Health Class #2

Family Connections, Pocomoke; 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

A chronic disease self-management class. This 6-week workshop teaches how to better manage your condition or disease. It is for anyone who has a chronic condition or cares for someone with a chronic condition, which may be anything from heart disease or diabetes to back pain or headaches. The workshop is free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. For more information or to register, call Dawn at 410-641-9268.

Friday, September 14

Doctor on Call Tune in to 101.1 FM (WQMR); 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Dr. Kertrisa McWhite, surgical breast oncologist at the Women’s Diagnostic Center, will chat with hosts Jack Gillen and Karen Bresnehan.

Tuesday, September 18

Caring for the Caregiver

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room #1; 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Are you the point person for a loved one with serious health challenges? Join this drop-in group discussion for support and ways to manage your stress. Cost $30 per session. To register or for more information, call certified life coach Diane Armstrong at 410-251-7701.

Wednesday, September 19

Free Hypertension Clinics & Health Education

Happy Harry’s, Bethany Beach, Del.; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Happy Harry’s, Fenwick, Del.; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Thursday, September 20
Living Well: Take Charge of Your Health Class #3
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room #1; 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
A chronic disease self-management class. This 6-week workshop teaches how to better manage your condition or disease. It is for anyone who has a chronic condition or cares for someone with a chronic condition, which may be anything from heart disease or diabetes to back pain or headaches. The workshop is free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. For more information or to register, call Dawn at 410-641-9268.

Thursday, September 27
Living Well: Take Charge of Your Health Class #4
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room #1; 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
A chronic disease self-management class. This 6-week workshop teaches how to better manage your condition or disease. It is for anyone who has a chronic condition or cares for someone with a chronic condition, which may be anything from heart disease or diabetes to back pain or headaches. The workshop is free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. For more information or to register, call Dawn at 410-641-9268.

Saturday, September 29

Reiki Information Course

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room #1; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

A free information and Q&A session on the practice of Reiki. For more information call Valerie Mann at 410-546-3801 or email her at vjmann@comcast.net.