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UMMS Blood Drive| Free Weight Loss Surgery Seminars | University of Maryland Farmers' Market | African American Men's Conference | Women's Conference | Free Breast Cancer Screenings | Taking Control of IBD | Study Volunteers Needed | Wellness Classes and Lunch Time Lectures | Yoga Classes
All community events listed below are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Paca-Pratt Building
110 S. Paca St. - Lower Level
Baltimore, MD
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):
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.
For more information about the blood drive, please click here.
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.
Upcoming Seminars for June...
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Pikesville Hilton
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Greenbelt Hilton Garden Inn
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
UMMC Patient Resource Assembly Room - Rotunda Hall
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Baltimore Washington Medical Center - Dr. Constantine Padussis Conference Center, Third Floor
The Center for Weight Management & Wellness at University of Maryland offers a comprehensive surgical and medical approach to weight loss. Now is the moment to reserve your seat for this informative seminar, conducted by Dr. Mark Kligman or Dr. Emanuele Lo Menzo on the latest surgical approaches, nutrition, exercise, and complete aftercare programs.
For more information or to register for a seminar, please call 1-877-866-7348 or visit our seminar page.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Coppin State University, Talon Center
2500 W. North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21216
Saturday, June 16, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Morgan State University, Murphy Fine Arts Center
2201 Argonne Dr.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Registration is required, please go to www.cancerhealthforums.org or call 1-877-894-2862 to register. UMMC is a proud sponsor of this event that includes health screening in addition to the FREE health conference.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
New Psalmist Baptist Church
6020 Marian Dr.
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
Go to www.newpsalmist.org to register or call 410-945-3000 for more information. Adults: $45, Youth 11-17: $20. Registration fees include the conference and lunch. UMMS is a proud sponsor of this event and will offer health screening, and will present a few of the health related seminars.
Every Tuesday May 8 through November 22
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
University Plaza Unit block of South Paca Street
(Between Baltimore and Redwood streets, across from University of Maryland Medical Center)
Baltimore, MD
The University of Maryland Medical Center's Green Team is proud to announce the return of the University Farmers Market on May 8. This will be the third season for the market, which will take place in Plaza Park, across the street from the hospital's main entrance, along Paca Street. Local farmers will be selling fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan cheeses, eggs, poultry, baked goods, soups, sauces and much more. The market will be open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and will run weekly from May 8 through November 22.
For more information call 410-706-2352 or visit this page.
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).
May 29, 2012
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Best Western Catering and Conference Center
451 WMC Drive
Westminster, MD 21158
Free health seminars. Dinner or dessert and coffee will be served. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 1-800-492-5538.
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.
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