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University of Maryland Farmers' Market

Tuesday, November 10 (and every Tuesday May through November 17)
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
University Plaza Unit block of South Paca Street
(Between Baltimore and Redwood steerts, across from University of Maryland Medical Center)
Baltimore, MD

Come out for the University Farmers’ Market from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the park across from the University of Maryland Medical Center. As part of its “green” initiative, the medical center has partnered with the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the local community to host the market, which will feature fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan cheeses, eggs, poultry, seafood, meat, baked goods and homemade ice cream. The market will run weekly on Tuesdays from May through October.

By hosting a farmers’ market, the University of Maryland Medical Center and its partners are helping to improve the availability of fresh, locally grown food to employees, patients, visitors and area residents and businesses.

The University of Maryland Medical Center is participating in the Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (MD H2E) initiative, which promotes environmental sustainability in health care and is coordinated through the University of Maryland School of Nursing

For more information call 410-706-2352 or visit this page.

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UMMS Blood Drive

Tuesday, November 17
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
University of Maryland Medical Center
22 S. Greene Street
Baltimore, MD

On Tuesday, November 17, the University of Maryland Medical System will be hosting a community blood drive. All donors are welcome. Anyone who brings a friend along to donate will get an added treat. The drive will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the medical center.

Other upcoming dates and locations:

University of Maryland Medical Center
1st floor hallway near Gudelsky Information Desk
22 S. Greene St.
Baltimore, MD

November 17

Paca Pratt Building
110. S. Paca Street
Baltimore, MD

December 17

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call 1-800-492-5538.

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"All About MS" Seminars

Saturday, November 7
8 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
110 S. Eutaw Street
Baltimore, MD

The Maryland Center for Multiple Sclerosis and the National MS Society are proud to present a series of eight Saturday morning programs dealing with both the treatment and management of Multiple Sclerosis. These programs are collectively titled "All About MS."

All programs will be held at the Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. Registration will take place between 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Programs will take place between 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. A continental breakfast will be provided and parking is FREE!

For more information, please click here.

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Straight Talk About ED
A Seminar on Male Health and Erectile Dysfunction

Wednesday, November 4
Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.
Sheraton Baltimore North
Owens Amphitheater
903 Dulaney Valley Road
Towson, Maryland

Today, there are many new treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED). Some offer a temporary solution, while others, including a minimally-invasive procedure, provide a more permanent way to resolve the problem. The goal of this seminar, presented by Andrew Kramer, M.D. of the Division of Urology, is to provide those individuals in attendance with the information needed to find the solution that's most satisfying to them and their partners.

All individuals concerned about ED are invited to attend a seminar that will focus on what ED really is, what causes ED and the wide range of treatment options available, ranging from new medications to the latest revolutionary techniques in penile implants. This seminar will give those who attend the opportunity to speak with someone who has gone through what they may currently be experiencing, and who has found a solution for his ED.

The seminar is free to attend, and will last approximately one hour. For more information, please click here.

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Third Annual Huntington Disease Research Symposium

Saturday, November 21
Conference: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Workshop: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency
Baltimore, MD

Help find answers and pave the way for new treatment options by participating in the Third Annual Huntington Disease Clinical Research Symposium. The conference will focus on the future of stem cell research in finding a cure for HD and will feature keynote speakers on the development, regulation, and implications of research for the HD community.

After the conference, please stay for "Help Us Find the Answers: A Clinical Research Workshop for the HD Community." This workshop will focus on the importance of clinical research in the development of new treatments to make a difference in HD and will feature speakers who have led research studies and individuals who have participated in studies sharing their personal experiences. There will also be several open panel discussions covering topics such as the importance of clinical research participation, the projected number of participants needed in the next five years, and the activities carried out during clinical research studies.

Everyone is welcome to attend! Lunch will be provided, but registration is required. Pre-registration is free, and ends on November 9, 2009. Registration will cost $25 and will be available on site.

For more information, please visit the Huntington Study Group.

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Free Breast Cancer Screenings

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:

UniversityCare at Edmondson Village, 4538 Edmondson Avenue
UniversityCare at Waxter Center, 1000 Cathedral Street

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 make an appointment for a free screening, city residents can call 410-328-4673 (HOPE).

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Living Well With Diabetes

Fourth Tuesday of each month
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Joslin Diabetes Center
6th Floor, North Hospital
University of Maryland Medical Center
22 S. Greene Street
Baltimore, MD

"On the Road to Living Well with Diabetes" is an educational class for the prevention of complications for people with diabetes.

For more information call 410-328-6584.

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Study Volunteers Needed

E.Y.E. Project Study

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is conducting a study to help protect the vision of African Americans 65 years and older. If you have not had a recent dilated exam, consider joining the E.Y.E. Project study.

For more information call the E.Y.E Project at 410-328-2338.

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 410-328-6175 or 410-328-7583

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.

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Wellness Classes and Lunch Time Lectures

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:

Storks Nest Prenatal Education--All classes run from 10:30 a.m -12:30 p.m. every Friday. Please contact Stork's Nest at 410-328-2944 for information and registration.
Childbirth Education, Infant CPR, and Infant Care--Please contact the Childbirth Education office at 410-328-2944 for class information and registration.
Smoking Cessation --American Lung Association's Freedom from Smoking--Free weekly class for 8 weeks on Tuesdays from 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. Call 410-328-9355 to register. You don't have to quit the first day! The next class begins January 8th. The class is free, and includes an ALA educational packet. Stop by the Patient Resource Center to find out how you can kick the habit.
Spine/Orthopaedics Pre-Op Class--Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Patient Resource Center. For more information call Cindy Fox or Pauline Esoga at 410-328-5360.
Food Safety: It's in Your Hands--Weekly on Mondays at 10 a.m. in the 9 Gudelsky Conference Room, near the BMT unit entrance. For any Cancer Center patients, families or caregivers. To register, contact Hadas at 410-328-5462.
Seated Massage--Fridays, 12 noon - 3 p.m. $18 for a 15-minute seated massage, call Patient Resource center to schedule an appointment.

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.

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Yoga Classes

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 410-274-7079 or e-mail btarantino@compmed.umm.edu.

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This page was last updated on: November 4, 2009.

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