Monday, June 3, 2019
AGH Hypertension Clinic 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Apple Drug, 314 Franklin Ave # 600, Berlin, MD 21811
Free blood pressure screening and health information. For more information,
contact Michelle at 410-641-9268.
T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting
weight loss and healthy life-style. For more information, contact Rose
Campion 410-641-0157.
AGH Diabetes Support Group 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 405 Flower St, Berlin, MD 21811
Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital. The support group is open to the
public and meets the first Monday of every month. Speaker and education
related to Diabetes is provided at the meetings. For more information,
contact the AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program at 410-208-9761.
CPAP Mask Fitting – appointment necessary
Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center
Atlantic General Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center hosts
a mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to
their CPAP equipment. This is a completely FREE service, but requires
the patient to call ahead to set up an appointment. To schedule, contact
Robin Rohlfing at 410-641-9726.
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
AGH Hypertension Clinic 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rite Aid, 38169 Dupont Blvd, Selbyville, DE 19975
Free blood pressure screening and health information. For more information,
contact Michelle at 410-641-9268.
AGH Hypertension Clinic 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hockers Super Center, 34960 Atlantic Ave, Clarksville, DE 19970
Free blood pressure screening and health information. For more information,
contact Michelle at 410-641-9268.
Faith-Based Partnership 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center Conference Room
9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin MD 21811
Join the Faith Partnership: A cooperative effort for local Worship Centers
and Atlantic General Hospital & Health System to increase health awareness,
education, and healthy living incentives for our community members. They
meet monthly on the first Tuesday. Contact: Gail Mansell, 410-641-9725 or
gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org
YOGA 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, Rotunda, Berlin, Md.
All levels welcome. Contact Georgette Rhoads, 410-251-7574, gfrhoads@hotmail.com.
Cost: $10 drop-in fee.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
AGH Hypertension Clinic 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Rite Aid, 10119 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, MD 21811
Free blood pressure screening and health information. For more information,
contact Michelle at 410-641-9268.
AGH Hypertension Clinic 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Rite Aid, 11011 Manklin Creek Rd, Ocean Pines, MD 21811.
Free blood pressure screening and health information. For more information,
contact Michelle at 410-641-9268.
AGH Diabetes Support Group 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Rd, Berlin, MD 21811
Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital. The support group is open to the
public and meets the first Wednesday of every month. Speaker and education
related to Diabetes is provided at the meetings. For more information,
contact the AGH Diabetes Outpatient Education program at 410-208-9761.
Monday, June 10, 2019
Medical Monday – 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Meets at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services - Ray Room, 124
N. Main Street, Berlin, MD
A FREE Educational Session that occurs the second Monday of each month
offering a different health topic each month. June’s Topic is “Healthy
Eating for Stroke Prevention” with Katie Busacca, MS, RD, LDN, Registered
Dietitian with Atlantic General Hospital. Topics include: * learn signs,
symptoms and risk factors of a stroke, * learn what diet changes can be
made to reduce your risk, * sample 2 delicious recipes. Reservations are
requested but not required, call Michelle 410-641-9268 or visit
www.atlanticgeneral.org/MedicalMonday
T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting
weight loss and healthy life-style. For more information, contact Rose
Campion 410-641-0157.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
YOGA 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, Rotunda, Berlin, Md.
All levels welcome. Contact Georgette Rhoads, 410-251-7574, gfrhoads@hotmail.com.
Cost: $10 drop-in fee.
Parkinson’s Support Group 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Gull Creek Senior Living, 1 Meadow Street, Berlin, MD
For individuals suffering from Parkinson's. Group provides discussions
and mutual support, as well as education on exercise, nutrition, coping
techniques, medications, and developments in treatment. For more information visit
www.delmarvaparkinsonsalliance.org or call Kay Kinnikin 410-641-4765.
NAMI Lower Shore Family Support Group 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1
This monthly program offers shared wisdom and problem solving for family
members of individuals with mental illness. This support group model is
run by trained family members, and has been designed to help families
effectively cope with a family member with mental illness. There is no
registration or enrollment obligation necessary. The group is free. For
more information contact: Carole Spurrier, NAMI Lower Shore Representative,
at 410-208-4003 or carolespurrier@msn.com or Gail S. Mansell, AGH Director
of Supportive Care Services, at 410-641-9725 or
gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Walk with a Doc 9:00AM – 9:45 AM - meet at Town Hall, 10 William
Street, Berlin MD 21811
Educate. Exercise. Empower. Have fun and learn at this family and pet friendly
event. There is a short presentation by a doctor on a current health topic
followed by a walk at your own pace while you visit with others and have
conversation with the doc. For more information, contact Michelle at 410-641-9268.
Monday, June 17, 2019
T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting
weight loss and healthy life-style. For more information, contact Rose
Campion 410-641-0157.
CPAP Mask Fitting – appointment necessary
Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center
Atlantic General Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center hosts
a mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to
their CPAP equipment. This is a completely FREE service, but requires
the patient to call ahead to set up an appointment. To schedule, contact
Robin Rohlfing at 410-641-9726.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
YOGA 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, Rotunda, Berlin, Md.
All levels welcome. Contact Georgette Rhoads, 410-251-7574, gfrhoads@hotmail.com.
Cost: $10 drop-in fee.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
AGH Hypertension Clinic 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hockers Grocery Store, 695 Bethany Loop, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Free blood pressure screening and health information. For more information,
contact Michelle at 410-641-9268.
Breast Cancer Support Group 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center Conference Room, 9707 Healthway Drive,
Berlin MD 21811
Women Supporting Women/AGH Support group for women and men who are battling
breast cancer (current patients and survivors). Lunch is provided. RSVP
to Women Supporting Women office, 410-548-7880.
Monday, June 24, 2019
Medical Monday in Delaware 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Aquacare Conference Room – 38069 Town Center Dr., Unit 15, Millville, DE
FREE and open to the public. June’s Topic is “Healthy Eating
for Stroke Prevention” with Katie Busacca, MS, RD, LDN, Registered
Dietitian with Atlantic General Hospital. Topics include: * learn signs,
symptoms and risk factors of a stroke, * learn what diet changes can be
made to reduce your risk, * sample 2 delicious recipes. Reservations are
requested but not required, call Michelle 410-641-9268 or visit
www.atlanticgeneral.org/MedicalMonday
T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting
weight loss and healthy life-style. For more information, contact Rose
Campion 410-641-0157.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
YOGA 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
James G. Barrett Medical Office Building, Rotunda, Berlin, Md.
All levels welcome. Contact Georgette Rhoads, 410-251-7574, gfrhoads@hotmail.com.
Cost: $10 drop-in fee.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Grief Support Group- Life After Loss 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (CANCELLED)
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1
A supportive and a safe place, allowing members to share stories confidentially,
and spend time with others who understand. There are no sign-ins and no
special advanced requirements to attend. Contact: Gail Mansell, 410-641-9725 or
gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Stroke Support Group 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Atlantic General Hospital Conference Room #1
Atlantic General Hospital Stroke Center has established a stroke support
group to provide a community based environment for stroke victims/survivors
and caregivers on a monthly basis. We will provide physical and emotional
support in a social setting for survivors and caregivers to share their
personal experiences and challenges. Coping strategies will also be discussed
during these interactions. For more information contact Anne Waples, 443-614-5720, or
awaples@atlanticgeneral.org
Free Wellness Workshops available in your area
Living Healthy with Hypertension For people with high blood pressure who want to learn how to better manage
the condition. This is a free 1-time 2 ½ hour workshop.
Living Well Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop Do you have pain that lasts more than 3-6 months, varies in intensity,
affects one or more areas, has no common cure and creates chronic stress?
If you answered yes to 2 or more of these symptoms, you will benefit from
this workshop. It will give you tools to help you lead a life where your
symptoms are better managed. This free 6 week interactive workshop will
help you better manage your life with chronic pain.
Living Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Learn how to deal with the symptoms and challenges of living with a chronic
condition to help you live a better life. This free 6 week interactive
workshop will help you manage things like fatigue, frustrations, medication
management and depression that often accompany living with a chronic condition.
Living Well with Diabetes Workshop Free 6 week workshop to learn how to deal with the symptoms of diabetes
such as fatigue, pain, high and low blood sugar, stress and emotional
issues such as depression, anger, fear and frustration.
Stepping on Fall prevention workshop This is a free 7-week interactive program proven to improve the participant’s
risk of falls. It includes balance and strength exercises as well as strategies
to reduce fall risks in the home and when out in the community.
Living Well: Cancer Thriving and Surviving This workshop teaches individuals in recovery, those dealing with cancer
treatment, and caregivers the various ways to live and thrive. You’ll
learn how to manage your sleep and fatigue, enhance the mind-body connection,
deal with your various emotions, regain fitness levels during and after
the treatment, manage pain and healthy eating, and improve decision-making.
If you would like to register for one of these workshops in your area or
if you would like more information about bringing any of the workshops
to your business or group, contact Jill at MAC; 410-742-0505 ext. 159.
About Atlantic General Hospital
Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the
residents of Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset (Md.) and Sussex (Del.) counties
since May 1993. Built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated
community, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Berlin, Md.,
combines old-fashioned personal attention with the latest in technology
and services. It provides quality specialty care such as weight loss surgery,
orthopedics, outpatient infusion and chemotherapy for individuals with
cancer or blood/autoimmune disorders, and a comprehensive women’s
diagnostic center. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more
than 40 primary care providers and specialists, care for residents and
visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General
Hospital, visit
www.atlanticgeneral.org.
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