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Atlantic General Announces Education Calendar for November 2023

Atlantic General Announces Education Calendar for November 2023

T.O.P.S. of Berlin – Group #169

Mondays | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Contact Rose Campion at (410) 641-0157 for more information.

Bariatric Support Groups

Online Zoom Call

1st and 2nd Wednesday of the month – Non-Surgical patients

3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month – Surgical patients

Please contact the Atlantic General Bariatric Center for more information: 410-641-9568.

Diabetes Support Group

Wednesday, November 1 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Ocean Pines Library

The group provides discussion and education on the topic of diabetes. Contact Darlene Jameson at 410-208-9761 or djameson@atlanticgeneral.org for more information.

CPAP Mask Fitting

Thursday, November 2 | Appointment Only

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.

Diabetes Education

Wednesday, November 8 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Pocomoke Library

Education on the topic of diabetes focusing on long term complications, prevention, screening and foot/wound care. Contact Alyce Marzola at amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org for more information.

Men’s Health Discussion with G.W. Smith, PA-C

Thursday, November 9 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Ocean Pines Community Center – East Room

Discussion on men’s health issues, latest treatments, screening and answers to common questions. G.W. will also go over diet and exercise myths and facts. Everything you will need to know to stay healthy and active as you age.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Tuesday, November 14 | 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Atlantic General Neurology Office | 314 Franklin Avenue Suite 104, Berlin, MD

For individuals living with Parkinson's disease, as well as their caregivers. Group provides discussions and mutual support, along with education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications, and developments in treatment. To reserve, contact Kay Kinnikin at 410-641-4765 or kkinnikin@atlanticgeneral.org.

Stroke Support Group

Wednesday, November 15 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Atlantic General Neurology Office | 314 Franklin Avenue Suite 104, Berlin, MD

For stroke survivors, family and friends. Please contact (410) 641-4765 or bglime@atlanticgeneral.org for more information.

Breast Cancer Support Group

Wednesday, November 15 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center

For survivors and current patients battling breast cancer. Please call Women Supporting Women at (410) 548-7880 for more information.

CPAP Mask Fitting

Thursday, November 16 | Appointment Only

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.

Walk with a Doc

Saturday, November 18 | 9:00 a.m.

South Gate Park, Ocean Pines

Educate. Exercise. Empower. Join us for our monthly Walk with a Doc! This month’s speaker is Dr. M. Sean Hooker of Atlantic General Orthopedic Surgery, who will discuss joint health and joint replacement surgery. Contact Alyce Marzola at amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org for more information.

Grief Support Group

Wednesday, November 22 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1

The goal of the support group is to provide participants with hope for the future. Please contact Gail Mansell at (410) 641-9725 or gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org for more information.

Joint Health Seminar with Dr. M. Sean Hooker

Tuesday, November 28 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Ocean Pines Community Center – East Room

Dr. Hooker of Atlantic General Orthopedic Surgery will discuss the latest techniques in joint replacement surgery to include the use of Mako SmartRobotics™. He will answer your questions and give you the most up to date information on joint health.