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The University of Maryland Medical System has launched a series of free educational programs for transplant patients, which includes liver, kidney, pancreas, heart and lung transplant patients.
These monthly programs will feature speakers and presentations on topics of interest to transplant and potential transplant patients. There will be time for questions, discussion and meeting other patients at the end of each program, and a light dinner will be served as well.
Anyone who is waiting for or has received a kidney, liver, pancreas, heart or lung transplant may attend.
| 1 | September 15 | "Research in Transplantation" Drs. Cooper, Hararian, Iacono & staff; & A. Moore, RN J. Sullivan, Research and Recipient Advocate |
| 2 | October 20 | "Holistic Approaches to Health" Bonnie Tarantino, MFA, Director of Yoga Programs Kernan's Center for Integrative Medicine Specialist |
| 3 | November 17 | "Nutrition" Christine Dobmeier, RD and Laura Laski, RD |
| 4 | December 15 | "No Session" |
| 5 | January 19 | "Mental Health (Demo of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?)" Dr. Falayi or Ehrenreich |
| 6 | February 16 | "Side Effects of Transplant Medications" UMMC Pharmacist |
| 7 | March 16 | "History of Transplantation" Transplant Surgeons |
| 8 | April 20 | "Physical Fitness" UMMC Physical Therapist |
| 9 | May 18 | "Patients Speak" Patient Panel |
| When: | The 3rd Tuesday of the month from 5 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. |
| Where: | Weinberg Building's Patient Resource Center or Learning Center 22 South Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201 1st Floor of the main hospital Directions |
| Parking: | Discount parking is available at the Plaza Garage on Redwood Street. |
| Cost: | This is a FREE event for registered participants and 1 guest. |
Seating is limited. A telephone RSVP must be received one week before session date. To register by telephone, please call one of the following social workers:
| Jane Gerber, MSW | 410-328-5621 |
| Zendy Williams, MSW | 410-328-1562 |
| Chelsea Quinn, MSW | 410-328-5008 |
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