Time out for health:
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
.
JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL
Diabetes Self-
Management
Education Classes
Call
443-481-5380
to learn
more.
Fee
(covered by some
insurance plans).
Workshop: Living Well
With Diabetes
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Feb. 4 through March 11,
9:30am–noon
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Feb. 5 through March 12,
6–8:30pm
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April 15 through May 20,
9:30am–noon
This six-week workshop is
designed for people with pre-
diabetes or type 1 or type 2
diabetes. Participants will learn
about complications associated
with diabetes as well as how
to manage blood sugar and
understand the relationship
between food and blood-sugar
levels. Learn how to read
nutrition labels, deal with stress
and improve communication
with doctors. To register, call
410-222-4366
.
Free.
Fitness—Weekly
Classes and Special
Workshops
Join our thriving Energize
movement. Enjoy excellent
instruction at a reduced price—
surrounded by the comfort of
AAMC. Choose from a large
menu of ongoing fitness classes
or movement workshops. To
learn more, visit
AAMCevents.org
and click on “Fitness.” You can
download a complete schedule
with class descriptions.
Fee.
Heartsaver (CPR)
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Jan. 22, Feb. 12 and 26,
March 12 and 26, and
April 10 and 23, 6–9pm
Open to the community.
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.
Aches and Pains
Hip and Knee Pain?
How to Get Relief
Learn what’s causing the cracking
and grinding in your joints as well
as ways to treat the pain. The small
group class is a great way to get
your questions answered.
Free.
Find Support
When you’re facing a
medical challenge, having
a good support system
can mean the world.
AAMC offers a variety of
support groups for people
with heart disease,
Alzheimer’s disease,
diabetes, food addiction,
postpartum depression,
and many more.
Most support groups are free and held in the AAMC Doordan
Institute. Call
443-481-5555
or visit
AAMCevents.org
for a
complete list of groups available to you.
Heart and Vascular
Dare to CARE Educational
Session: Understanding
Heart and Vascular Disease
Feb. 10, 6pm
During this interactive health
talk by a cardiovascular
specialist, you’ll learn about
your health risk, how the heart
and vein systems work, and
how to improve your chances
of living longer by getting
regular checkups. You’ll also
get insights about vascular
screening options.
Free.
Smoking Cessation
Become Smoke-Free
Feb. 26 through April 9 or May 1
through June 5, 6–7:30pm
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This seven-week program
helps you break the habit. For
individual counseling, call
443-481-5366
.
Free
(fee for
people from outside of Anne
Arundel County).
Diabetes
Diabetes Education
Make an appointment with a
diabetes educator if you need
coaching on better managing
your condition. Physician
referral needed. Call
443-
481-5380
to learn more.
Fee.
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Register at
AAMCevents.org
or call
443-481-5555
, unless otherwise noted in class description.
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