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All community events listed below are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
For more information, please call 1-800-492-5538 and ask for the Community Health and Education Department.
June 4 & 5, 2013
University of Maryland Medical Center
Gudelsky Lobby, 1st Floor
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
June 27, 2013
Paca Pratt Building, Lower Level
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Upcoming blood drives will also be held on the following dates:
University of Maryland Medical Center (First Floor, Gudelsky Lobby):
Paca-Pratt Building (110 South Paca Street):
To schedule your appointment, please click here.
All donors are welcome; you don't have to be a Medical Center employee to do your part there is a need for all types of blood 365 days of the year, and you can give blood once every 56 days.
Through the American Red Cross Sickle Cell Donor Program, your blood donation could also help a Sickle Cell patient. To find out how, click here.
April 3, 2013
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Paca Pratt Building
110 South Paca St.
Baltimore, MD
UMMC Employees: Join us for a free Open House on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 1:00 pm. This will be hosted by a Weight Watchers leader who has successfully lost weight with Weight Watchers. Engage in fun activities, learn about the proven Weight Watchers approach, the new monthly pass and how you can attend At Work meetings.
The program is available by purchasing a monthly pass for $39.95 per month. The monthly pass system allows members to attend meetings at work at UMMC or near their home. You do not need to wait for a session to begin, you can join at any time. All Weight Watchers at Work meetings are scheduled in the lower level of the Paca Pratt building from 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm on Wednesdays. Weigh in begins at 12:45 pm prior to the meeting.
Registration is available at the following site: https//wellness.weightwatchers.com
April 23, 2013
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Frederick Conference Center
5400 Holiday Drive
Frederick, MD
The University of Maryland Medical Center's Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program invites you to a discussion about the latest therapies, research and treatments for Crohn's and colitis. Our goal is to empower patients with information so that they may confidently work with their physician team in making decisions about their care. Dinner will be served.
Registration is required and space is limited. Call 1-800-492-5538 to register.
Every Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
UniversityCare Family Health Centers
Baltimore, Maryland
Two UniversityCare family health centers in West Baltimore are offering free breast cancer screening as part of the Baltimore City Cancer Program, an early-detection effort for uninsured, low-income city residents. UniversityCare officials urge eligible women to take advantage of the free clinical breast exams and mammograms.
The free screenings are available every Monday through Friday at two UniversityCare family health centers in West Baltimore:
The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center also offers free mammograms, breast exams and pap tests to women who reside in Baltimore City, who are 40 years of age and older and have no health insurance.
To enroll in the Baltimore City Cancer Program, city residents can call 410-328-4673 (HOPE).
Do you have Cardiovascular Disease and High Cholesterol?
The University of Maryland Division of Cardiology is conducting a new research study, "AIM-HIGH." AIM-HIGH is a clinical trial that will test two different medications to treat high cholesterol. Volunteers will be compensated for their time.
For more information call 410-706-1693
Herbal Drug Study
The National Institutes of Health is sponsoring a trial of a natural treatment for enlarged prostates, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. The trial, called CAMUS, will test Saw Palmetto in men who have BPH. Office visits and study medications will be provided to patients at no cost. There is no financial incentive provided for participating in this study. If you are interested, contact The University of Maryland Prostate Center at 410-328-7742.
University of Maryland Medical Center's Patient Resource Center
22 S. Greene St.
Baltimore, MD
(get directions)
The University of Maryland Medical Center's Patient Resource Center is offering a variety of classes and lectures including:
For more information or to register for any of the classes (except for Storks Nest), please contact the Patient Resource Center at 410-328-WELL (9355). All sessions are free unless noted.
Thursday Nights
4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Kernan Hospital
2200 Kernan Drive
Baltimore, MD
Kernan classes are held in the cottage, the classroom behind the mansion, connected to the greenhouse. Be sure to arrive 10 minutes before class to register, wear loose comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga matt or big beach towel.
For information, reservations and price information, call Bonnie Tarantino at 410-448-6595 or e-mail btarantino@compmed.umm.edu.
April 18, 2013
10:00am-2:00pm
Forest Park Senior Center
4801 Liberty Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21207
April 25, 2013
9am-noon
2400 Round Road
Baltimore, MD 21225
April 30, 2013
10:00am-3:00pm
3814 Edmondson Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21229
Dr Wallace Johnson
May 1, 2013
12:30-1:00pm
Ivy Support Center
3515 Dolfield Ave .
Baltimore, MD 21215
Lunch & Learn
May 10, 2013
11:30-1:30
Sheraton Annapolis Hotel
173 Jennifer Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
Pre-register by calling 1-800-492-5538
Every Tuesday starting May 14
10:00am-2:00pm
University Park Plaza
Baltimore, MD 21201
May 15, 2013
Noon-2:00pm
School of Nursing Lawn
655 W. Lombard St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
May 16, 2013
7:30am-3:00pm
Calvin Rodwell Elementary School
3501 Hillsdale Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21207
May 22, 2013
6:30pm-8:30pm
Doubletree by Hilton
1726 Reisterstown Rd.
Pikesville, MD 21208
Pre-register by calling 1-800-492-5538
May 29, 2013
10:00am-2:00pm
Patterson Park
Baltimore, MD 21224
June 1, 2013
8:00am-12:00pm
St Mary's Park
Paca and Druid Park Ave.
June 7, 2013
10:00am-3:00pm
University Park Plaza
Baltimore, MD 21201
June 22, 2013
Time TBD
6020 Marian Dr.
Baltimore, MD 21215
June 26, 2013
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