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Events
Classes
SPRING
Living
Healthy
Classes
Kidney
: Taking Care
of Your Kidneys
Wednesday, April
, – pm
This class is designed to
raise awareness about the
importance of kidney function
to your overall health.
Participants will learn how
the kidneys work, what can
cause kidney disease, how
kidney disease is detected,
and what you can do to keep
your kidneys healthy.
Free.
Hip and Knee Pain
›
Wednesdays, April , May
, June , and July ,
– : am
›
Thursdays, April , May
, and Aug.
, – : pm
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.
COPD
: Learn to
Breathe Easier
Tuesday, April , – : pm
Managing COPD is not easy.
Learn what you can do to
cope best and feel better. In
this class you will learn how
to improve daily function,
decrease flare-ups, use a
spacer and inhaler correctly,
and use exercise to improve
your ability to carry out
everyday activities.
CPR for the
Community
Heartsaver
(CPR and AED)
April , May and , June
and , July and , and
Aug. and , – pm
Open to the community.
Learn CPR, automated
external de brillator (AED)
use, relief of choking in
adults and children, infant
CPR and relief of choking, and
use of barrier devices for all
ages.
Fee.
Fitness
Choose from a large menu
of ongoing tness classes
or movement workshops.
Enjoy excellent instruction
at a reduced price—
surrounded by the comfort
of AAMC. To learn more, visit
askAAMC.org/Fitness
. You
can download a complete
schedule with class
descriptions.
Fee.
Spring into good health.
Join the health experts at AAMC for wellness classes and events that will
put you and your family on the road to lifelong health. Register at
AAMCevents.org
or call
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.
Living Well Series
Living Well With
Diabetes
April to May , : am–
noon or – : pm
This six-week workshop is
designed for people with
pre-diabetes or type or type
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
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-
.
Free.
Mayo Clinic Diet
Tuesdays, May to July
,
– : pm
Discover better health
through better weight
management. This -week
program puts you in charge
of reshaping your body and
your lifestyle by adopting
healthy habits and breaking
unhealthy ones. The program
is led by a registered
dietitian and cardiac rehab
specialist. The weekly
classes o er a motivational
group atmosphere that
is both supportive and
informative.
Fee.
Smart Woman
This informal health education
program for women provides
access to doctors and other
health experts during monthly
seminars in a fun networking
environment.
Free.
Hear, Speak and
See No Evil: Ear, Mouth
and Eye Health
Thursday, May , : – pm
Our experts will discuss these
common issues that can arise
as we age:
›
Hearing loss.
›
Cataracts and other eye
issues.
›
Oral health.
Free.
Smoking
Cessation
Become Smoke Free
April through June
June through July
– : pm
This seven-week program
helps you break the habit.
Free
for people who work or live in
Anne Arundel County; fee for
all others.
Individual Counseling
Get a treatment plan,
advice, encouragement, and
resources for breaking the
habit. Call
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.
Free
for people who work or
live in Anne Arundel County;
fee for all others.
Pathways Family Wellness Workshop
April to , May , June to , July , and Aug. to
A therapeutic and educational program for family members
of adults or teens with substance use disorders. The program
brings together family members for on-site group therapy,
educational sessions and personal growth. The program equips
family members with communication skills, relapse prevention
strategies and coping mechanisms for ongoing recovery. Full-
day and weekend sessions available. Call
- -
or visit
PathwaysProgram.org
.
Fee.