JUNE 2018 EVENTS CALENDAR – UM SHORE REGIONAL HEALTH
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
• Caregiver’s Coffee – Saturday, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Cancer Center, Easton. Open to family members, friends and others providing care and support for a patient dealing with a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Topics of discussion include financial concerns, community resources, stress management, self-care and much more. RSVP: Patty Plaskon, 410-820-6800, ext. 5361.
• Safe Sitter Class/Easton, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., UM SMC at Easton, Health Education Center. Taught by pediatric nurses, the Safe Sitter program teaches youth ages 11-13 the basics of babysitting, including first aid, CPR and more. The cost is $45 (scholarships available). Due to limited seating, advance registration is required. Registration: Michelle Emrick, 410-822-1000, ext. 5451.
TUESDAY, JUNE 12
• US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group – 6:30 p.m., Cancer Center, Easton. Presenter: Andrew Riggin, MD, UM Community Medical Group – Urology. Open to men with prostate cancer and their partners. RSVP to Sharon Richter, 443-994-5792.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13
• Presentation: Sleep Disturbance – How to Deal with this Common Cancer Side Effect, 4 p.m., Cancer Center, Easton. When is it fatigue and when is it lack of quality or amount of sleep? And, what can be done about it? Sleep disturbances are important to treat as they can worsen cancer fatigue and “chemo brain.” Presenters: Michele Williams, nurse practitioner, UM CMG-Pulmonology and Patty Plaskon, PhD, OSW-C. RSVP: 410-820-6800
MONDAY, JUNE 18
• Look Good, Feel Better -10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Cancer Center, Easton. Hair, skin and nail rehab before, during after chemotherapy. Presented by Kim Hardesty, ACS Volunteer Beauty Consultant. RSVP to Teri Dulin, 410-820-6800.
• Workshop on Wills and Understanding the Probate Process, 6 to8 p.m., Queen Anne’s County Library, 121 S. Commerce Street, Centreville, Md. Guest presenters: Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. and JoRhea Nagel-Wright, Esq. Free admission, limited seating, RSVP required. Contact Janet Andrews, 410-822-1000, ext. 5792, janet@umm.edu.
TUESDAY, JUNE 19
• Workshop on Wills and Understanding the Probate Process, 6 to 8 p.m., Nick Rajacich Education Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton Md. Guest presenters: Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. and JRhea Nagel-Wright, Esq. Free admission, limited seating, RSVP required. Contact Janet Andrews, 410-822-1000, ext. 5792, janet@umm.edu.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20
• Presentation: Anyone Else Need to go to the Ladies Room? 6 p.m., Cancer Center, Easton. Q & A discussion presented by AquaCare pelvic floor specialist, Jane Franczak, PT, MSPT, WCS Addressing urinary issues that occur as women age as well as those related to hormonal treatment and chemotherapy (frequency, urgency, leakage, or pelvic discomfort). Call 410-820-6800 to RSVP.
• Cancer Support Group/Chestertown – Monday, June 28, 7 p.m., UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, Education Center. Information and support for patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Info: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22
• Safe Sitter Class, 9am to 3:30pm, UM SMC at Chestertown, Education Center. Taught by pediatric nurses, the Safe Sitter program teaches youth ages 11-13 the basics of babysitting, including first aid, CPR and more. The cost is $45 (scholarships available). Due to limited seating, advance registration is required. Registration: Chrissy Nelson, 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.