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University of Maryland Farmers' Market

Tuesday, July 7 (and every Tuesday May through October)
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 its 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, July 28
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
University of Maryland Medical Center
1st floor hallway near Gudelsky Information Desk
22 S. Greene St.
Baltimore, MD

On Tuesday, July 28, 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 Paca Pratt building.

Other upcoming dates and locations:

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

July 28
September 22
November 17

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

August 27
October 22
December 17

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

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Miles That Matter: The Pikesville 5K

Sunday, July 12
8 a.m.
Woodholme Center
1829 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208

Proceeds from this race benefit the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center and the Pikesville Chamber of Commerce.. Enjoy a morning of pre-race warm up, t-shirt give-aways, raffle prizes, awards for first place finishers of various age categories, and a delicious post-race breakfast.

Register at www.Pikesville5k.com or call Lauren Madow at 410-328-3637.

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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
(get directions)
22 S. Greene St.
Baltimore, MD

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: July 2, 2009.

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