October 2016 Community Newsletter

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UM BWMC's Free Community Health Fair Set for October 15   

UM BWMC and St. Bernadette Parish will offer a free community health fair with screenings, education and flu shots for ages three and older on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Screenings and health offerings include CPR demos, sleep apnea tests, blood pressure screenings, bone density screenings and more. The health fair will take place in the church hall at St. Bernadette Parish, located at 801 Stevenson Road in Severn. For more information, please call 410-553-8103. 
Look Good, Feel Better Meets October 17 

UM BWMC's Look Good, Feel Better program will take place on Monday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Tate Cancer Center, first floor conference room located at 305 Hospital Drive. The free program is offered by the American Cancer Society in collaboration with the Personal Care Products Council and UM BWMC and is for women dealing with hair loss and/or skin changes from cancer treatment. Classes are taught by licensed beauty professionals (cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians) and are open to all women undergoing cancer treatment. During this workshop you will learn specific techniques to help make the most of your appearance while undergoing treatment. Pre-registration is requested by calling 1-800-227-2345.  
Growing Family? Explore UM BWMC's Childbirth Education Classes 

Whether you are having your first child or welcoming baby number five, UM BWMC offers a variety of childbirth education classes that can benefit mom, dad and siblings. Taught by trained staff members from UM BWMC's Pascal Women's Center, class topics and ranges are designed for those who are experienced with baby or for individuals who want to learn the basics in caring for baby. Fees for the classes do apply. For more information or to register, please visit our website.
Stork's Nest Classes Offered at UM BWMC 

The care you choose for you and your baby while pregnant is vital to having a healthy outcome. UM BWMC has partnered with the Anne Arundel County Department of Health, the March of Dimes, Maryland chapter and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Rho Eta Zeta chapter to offer Stork's Nest. The goal of the program is to prevent premature births, low birth weight babies and infant mortality.
Stork's Nest offers eight, hour-long education classes held at the Pascal Women's Center at UM BWMC. Class topics include the importance of prenatal care, what to expect during labor and delivery, breastfeeding, basic infant care and safe sleeping. Any pregnant woman in Anne Arundel County is eligible to participate, but the program's emphasis is on engaging pregnant women who do not receive regular prenatal care and are at an elevated risk for having a low birth weight baby or premature birth - potential causes of infant mortality. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish, and are also available for teenagers. To register, please call 410-787-4366.
For more information, contact the Community Outreach Department at 410-553-8103.
News & Events
UM BWMC Hosts American Red Cross Blood Drive Oct. 21

       
UM BWMC is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, October 21 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Dr. Constantine Padussis Conference Center. To give blood, donors must be healthy, at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood in the last 56 days or donated double red cells in the last 112 days. To give, you can register online or call 410-553-8103.        
Monthly Support Groups at UM BWMC

       
 
UM BWMC offers a variety of support groups to help patients, families and community members manage health conditions in a supportive group setting. These are ongoing educational series that are free of charge and open to anyone who is interested, along with their family members or loved ones. To learn more about the support groups click here.  
View UM BWMC's Calendar of Events

       
 
Stay informed and up-to-date by visiting our  monthly events calendar. Our calendar provides a complete listing of health-related seminars, screenings, classes and events taking place at UM BWMC throughout the month and year. 
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