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Register at
AAMCevents.org
or call
443-481-5555
, unless otherwise noted in class description.
Living
Healthier
Aches and Pains
Hip and Knee Pain?
How to Get Relief
Dates and times vary
Learn what’s causing the
cracking and grinding in your
joints as well as ways to treat the
pain. This small group class is a
great way to get your questions
answered. Locations include
Annapolis, Bowie, Kent Island,
Odenton, and Pasadena.
Free.
The Top 10 Things
to Do for Arthritis
June 13, Aug. 8, 11am
Includes discussion about
diet, exercise, injections,
medications, and surgery.
Free.
Key:
FEE:
Some classes include a fee to pay for instructors,
teaching guides, and other expenses. Fees are noted when
you register or make an individual appointment.
FREE:
AAMC offers many free programs to benefit our
community. These educational programs are part of
our ongoing mission to improve your health.
LOCATION:
Most classes are held at AAMC. When you
register, the location will be noted online, and you should
receive a confirmation email explaining where to go.
REGISTER:
Unless otherwise noted, you can register for
classes online or call the number listed.
Time out for health:
Health and wellness
programs put you and your family on the road to
lifelong health. To start living healthier today,
register at
AAMCevents.org
or call
443-481-5555
.
We’ve made it easier than ever to find classes at AAMC. Our online
calendar of events is searchable, includes a shopping cart (just
like online retailers), and allows you to register at any time—day or
night. Check it out at
AAMCevents.org
.
MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST
Live
Learn
Cancer
Support Groups
Moving Forward
First Wednesday of each
month, 6:30pm
For breast cancer patients
and their families and
caregivers.
Free.
Transition to Wellness
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Last Monday of each month,
6:30pm, AAMC Breast Center
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First Wednesday of each
month, 6:30pm, AAMC Health
Services, Kent Island
For breast cancer patients
completing cancer treatment,
providing a “jumpstart to
survivorship.” Provides coping
tools, a checklist for healthy
living and more.
Free.
Head and Neck
Cancer Support Group
First Wednesday of each
month, 6pm
For patients and families coping
with head and neck cancer.
Free.
Lung Cancer
Support Group
Fourth Tuesday of each
month, 6:30pm
Provides ongoing emotional
support and information to
patients and families coping
with lung cancer.
Free.
Diabetes
Diabetes Education
Make an appointment with a
diabetes educator if you need
coaching to better manage your
condition. Physician referral
needed. Call
443-481-5380
to
learn more.
Fee.
Diabetes
Self-Management
Education Classes
Call
443-481-5380
to learn
more.
Fee
(covered by
some insurance plans).
Diabetes Support Group
Provides community and support
for adults with diabetes.
Free.
Healthy Aging
Food for Thought
Second Tuesday of each
month, 5pm
Includes dinner.
Free.
Upcoming topics:
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Intimacy After 60, featuring
Kay Hoskey, M.D.,
June 12
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Document Road Map, featuring
Barbara Eilersten,
July 10
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Ask a Dermatologist, featuring
Erin Brimhall, CRNP,
Aug. 14
Annapolis Mallwalkers
Third Thursday of each month,
7:30–10am, food court
Free blood pressure
screening.
Free.
Heart and Vascular
Dare to C.A.R.E.
This ongoing screening and
educational program has helped
almost 50,000 community
members learn more about their
risks for vascular disease and
has saved lives. If you are age
60 or over or have other risks,
we invite you to learn more
about screenings available
at our Annapolis, Bowie and
Kent Island locations. Call
410-573-9483
.
Free.
Heartsaver
(CPR for the Community)
May 24, June 6, June 28, July 12,
July 26, Aug. 8, Aug. 23, Sept. 5
Learn cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR), automated
external defibrillator (AED) use,
relief of choking in adults and
children, infant CPR and relief
of choking, and use of barrier
devices for all ages.
Fee.
Blood Donations
To find a mobile blood
drive near you, go to
AAMCevents.org
. Or
you can visit us in our
donor center in the
Wayson Pavilion on
our main campus.
Call
443-481-4215
for more information.