Check out the classes and events we have lined up for the upcoming month!
Tuesday, June 5
Stroke Support Group. Free. 1-3 p.m. Hallowell Conference Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Valet parking is available at the Frank B. Hanna Outpatient Entrance. Join others who have had a stroke, and their caregivers, for education and conversation. Register by calling 410-677-6660.
Friday, June 8
ALS Support Group. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and their families gather to share experiences, education and encouragement. Call 410-543-7069 for information.
Wednesday, June 13
Better Breathers Club. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Free. Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. A monthly support group for adults who suffer from asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer and other respiratory problems. Call 410-543-7268 for more information or to register for a meeting.
Coastal Cardiovascular Checks. Free. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wagner Wellness Van, Ocean Pines Food Lion Shopping Plaza. The Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center will be sponsoring its free Coastal Cardiovascular Checks, performed by Peninsula Regional medical professionals inside the Wagner Wellness Van. Screening sessions are open to men and women over the age of 18 and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The screening will include blood pressure, grip strength, body mass index and body fat measurements. No pre-registration is required. For more information on the free Coastal Cardiovascular Check, please call the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute’s Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Preventive Cardiology Department at 410-543-7026.
Friday, June 15
Safe Sitter Class. 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $50. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Safe Sitter is a medically accurate one-day course that teaches young men and women ages 11-14 how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. Maryland law states that you must be 13 years of age to babysit. Safe Sitters learn basic life-saving techniques, safety precautions to prevent accidents, how and when to summon help, and tips on basic child care. Visit the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org or call 410- 543-7126 for information on how to register.
Wednesday, June 20
Newborn Care. $40. 6-9 p.m. Avery W. Hall Educational Center Room CQI-2, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. This 3-hour class focuses on survival skills for the first six weeks home with baby. Topics include diapering, bathing, sleeping, calming a fussy baby, becoming a new family, and much more. Dad or another support person is encouraged to attend with Mom. Pre-registration is required; call 410-543-7126, or visit the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org.
Thursday, June 21
Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED. $135. 8 a.m – 3:30 p.m. Avery W. Hall Educational Center Auditorium, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. An American Heart Association course offered through the Medical Center’s Education Department, this 7-hour certification course teaches basic first aid, CPR (adult, infant, and child), and AED skills and is designed to meet OSHA requirements. This course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in first aid/CPR/AED to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements. To register, call 410-543-7126, or visit the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org.
Friday, June 22
Prepared Childbirth Class. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury; 6-9:30 p.m. $75. This weekend express series also meets June 23 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A boxed meal is provided Firday night and Saturday. Meet other expectant parents at this interactive, two-day course that includes information about prenatal care, labor and delivery, post-partum care and infant safety. Classes should be taken during the sixth to eighth month of pregnancy. Participants are asked to bring a blanket and two pillows to each class. Pre-registration is required; call 410-543-7126 or register online in the Classes and Events section of http://www.peninsula.org.
Wednesday, June 27
Breastfeeding Class. 6 to 9 p.m. $35. Avery W. Hall Education Center Auditorium, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Learn the basics of breastfeeding, proper positioning of baby, how to avoid common problems, and how to pump and store milk. Mothers are encouraged to bring support members with them. Pre-registration is required; call 410-543-7126, or visit the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org.
Friday, June 29
Safe Sitter Class. 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $50. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Safe Sitter is a medically accurate one-day course that teaches young men and women ages 11-14 how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. Maryland law states that you must be 13 years of age to babysit. Safe Sitters learn basic life-saving techniques, safety precautions to prevent accidents, how and when to summon help, and tips on basic child care. Visit the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org or call 410- 543-7126 for information on how to register.
