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May 21, 2013 · 3:12 pm

Peninsula Regional Medical Center Offers Free Women’s Heart Screenings in Somerset

Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute will be offering free Women’s Heart Program screening assessments on the Wagner Wellness Van at the Family Dollar located at 12175 Elm Street in Princess Anne on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Appointments are required.

The Women’s Heart Program offers cholesterol and HDL test, ankle/brachial index, resting 12 lead EKG, coronary risk profile, body fat measurement, body mass index, waist to hip ratio, blood pressure and pulse oximetry testing, a review of current medications, ankle brachial index, a risk factor analysis, exercise and nutrition suggestions and a follow-up care plan.

Women choosing to participate must not currently be under the care of a cardiologist or have a known history of heart disease. To learn more about the Women’s Heart Program, qualification requirements or to set up an appointment, please call 410-543-7026.

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May 13, 2013 · 12:16 pm

Coastal Cardiovascular Checks Coming to Ocean Pines

The Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center will be sponsoring its free Coastal Cardiovascular Checks on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The heart and vascular health screenings will be performed by Peninsula Regional medical professionals inside the Wagner Wellness Van, which will be parked in at the Ocean Pines Food Lion Shopping Plaza. Screening sessions are open to men and women over the age of 18 and are available on a first-come 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.

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April 30, 2013 · 12:19 pm

Stroke Support Event Highlights One of Delmarva’s Major Health Dangers

More than 7 million people in the United States today have survived a stroke. But life can often change afterward. The effects of these brain attacks create challenges with processes once taken for granted — anything from movement to speech to memory.
May is National Stroke Month, and Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury is highlighting the issue by hosting a special Stroke Support Group event that will bring together top specialists from the Medical Center to answer questions about stroke care and recovery. The event will be held on May 7, 2013 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Hallowell Conference Center at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Register by calling 410-912-7961.

Providing their expertise will be Jacek Malik, MD, Ph.D., Neurosurgeon; Jeffery Anderson, D.O, Physiatrist; Richard Bird, MD, Neurologist; Clark Willis, MD, Emergency Medicine; and Kevin Healy, PA, Hospitalist. Community members are invited to come meet other survivors of stroke and their caregivers, and to learn more about the resources that the support group can provide. To register for the event, call 410-912-7961.

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Stroke is a particularly serious health issue on Delmarva. The Stroke Team at Peninsula Regional treats on average nearly 40 patients with stroke symptoms every month, volumes that rival centers like Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and others in much larger, urban areas. The Primary Stroke Center at Peninsula Regional Medical Center is one of 17 hospitals in Maryland and the only hospital on the Eastern Shore to achieve and maintain the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for certification as a Primary Stroke Center since 2006. All stroke cases are directed to PRMC, because the state has deemed it the fastest and best equipped to handle this traumatic event.

And once patients have had a stroke, Peninsula Regional Medical Center has been finding ways to improve their life afterward. Many rehabilitation programs are available, and the Medical Center hosts the Stroke Support Group every month.
One crucial piece of information that panelist Dr. Bird hopes everyone will learn about strokes: “When you have symptoms, don’t wait for them to go away. Go straight to the emergency room. Time means brain. The longer treatment is delayed, the more difficult stroke symptoms are to treat.”
More than 30 percent of people on the Lower Shore have risk factors for stroke — but still many people don’t know when they are at risk, nor are they aware of the symptoms.

To spare yourself or a loved one from the most devastating effects a stroke can bring, learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke. Learn FAST:

F — Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A — Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S — Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does the speech sound slurred or strange?
T — Time: If you observe any of these signs, then it’s time to call 9-1-1.

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April 19, 2013 · 12:17 pm

May 2013 Classes and Events at PRMC

Many screenings and classes coming up – May is a great time to get healthy with Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

Thursday, May 2

ALS Clinic. Peninsula Regional Medical Center, 10:00 a.m. A multidisciplinary health care team provides expertise and tools for people with ALS, the first Thursday of every month. Appointments are required. Call 410-543-7069.

Tuesday, May 7

Stroke Support Group Panel Discussion. 1-3 p.m. Hallowell Conference Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. This special Stroke Support Group event will bring together top specialists from the Medical Center to answer questions about stroke care and recovery. Providing their expertise will be Jacek Malik, MD, Ph.D., neurosurgeon; Jeffery Anderson, D.O, physiatrist; Richard Bird, MD, neurologist; Clark Willis, MD, emergency medicine; and Kevin Healy, PA, hospitalist. Community members are invited to come meet other survivors of stroke and their caregivers, and to learn more about the resources that the support group can provide. Register by calling 410-912-7961 by April 26.

Breastfeeding Class. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury; 6-9 p.m. $35. Join Peninsula Regional educators to learn the basics of breastfeeding, proper positioning of baby, how to avoid common problems and how to pump and store milk. Support members are welcome. Pre-registration is required; call 410-543-7126, or register online in the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org.

Weight Management/Pre-Diabetes Program. 10:30 a.m. to noon. $50. Avery Hall Education Center CQI-2 Room, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. A Weight Management/Pre-Diabetes class session meets on three consecutive Tuesdays through May 21. The program has been designed to provide participants information on developing healthy eating habits and leading a more active lifestyle.  It is taught by registered dietitians and registered nurses of the PRMC Diabetes Education Program. To register, call 410-543-7061, or visit the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org.

Wednesday, May 8

Peripheral Artery Disease Screening. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Aboard the Wagner Wellness Van, in the Family Dollar parking lot at 12175 Elm Street, Princess Anne. The Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center sponsors free peripheral artery disease screenings for people 55 or older. The screening will be offered to individuals who exhibit at least three prominent risk factors or one symptom. Pre-registration is required. Call 410-543-7123 to find out if you qualify for the free vascular screenings and to schedule an appointment.

 Thursday, May 9

Vascular Screenings. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Peninsula Regional Medical Center Vascular Lab. Free screenings for people age 55 and older will include testing for carotid artery blockage, peripheral artery disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm.  The screening will be offered to individuals who exhibit at least three prominent risk factors or one symptom. Pre-registration is required. Call 410-543-7123 to find out if you qualify and to make an appointment.

Friday, May 10

ALS Support Group. 1-3 p.m. Free. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. This support group welcomes people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and their families to share experiences, education and encouragement. Call 410-543-7069 for information.

Monday, May 13

Diabetes Support Group. 7-8 p.m. Free. Avery Hall Education Center Auditorium, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Whether you, a family member or friend has diabetes, this support group, featuring presentations on how to manage and live with diabetes, can help. For information, call the Diabetes Education Program at Peninsula Regional at 410-543-7061.

Tuesday, May 14

Clinical Stroke Workshop. 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Hallowell Conference Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. $15. Clinicians review the latest data on treating and caring for stroke patients. Medical professionals are welcome to attend. Register: call 410-543-7126 option 2, or visit the Classes and Events section of peninsula.org to register online.

Kids and Teens Diabetes Support Group. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free Avery W. Hall Educational Center Auditorium, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. The topic this month will be “Daily Diabetes Duties: Covering All the Bases Like a Championship Team,” with speaker Regina Kundell, CRNP, BC-ADM of Peninsula Regional Endocrinology. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Call the Diabetes Education Program at Peninsula Regional Medical Center at 410-543-7061 to RSVP.

Monday, May 20

Insulin Pump Club. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. 7 to 8 p.m. Free. The PRMC Diabetes Education Program holds this free quarterly support program featuring educational information and experience sharing for anyone who uses or is interested in using an insulin pump. Call 410-543-7061 for information.

Tuesday, May 21

Prepared Childbirth Class. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. 6-9 p.m. $75. Meet other expectant parents at this interactive, four-week course (each Monday through June 11) 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. The fee is $75 for the mom to be and her coach. Pre-registration is required. Participants are asked to bring a blanket and two pillows to each class. Call 410-543-7126 or register online in the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org.

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April 18, 2013 · 9:44 am

Peninsula Regional Offers Free Clinical Breast Exams in May

Pamela Fleckenstein, MSN, CRNP-BC, program coordinator for Women's Wellness & Gynecology at PRMC, recently participated in free clinical breast screenings at healthFest. There's another chance for free clinical breast exams in May at PRMC.

Pamela Fleckenstein, MSN, CRNP-BC, program coordinator for Women’s Wellness and Gynecology at PRMC, recently participated in free clinical breast screenings at HealthFest. There’s another chance for free clinical breast exams in May at PRMC.

The Breast Center at Peninsula Regional’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute is offering one of the best gifts any woman will receive for Mother’s Day: the opportunity for a free clinical breast exam.
Early detection is the best way to make sure that women with breast cancer have the best possible treatment options and outlook. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancers found during screening exams are more likely to be smaller and still confined to the breast — important factors in predicting the prognosis of a woman with this disease.

So bring your mother, sister or best friend and join them for a clinical breast exam and education to perform self-breast exams. Speak to clinicians about your questions or concerns and have them answered, woman to woman.

There are two opportunities for the free exams: Thursday, May 9 and Thursday, May 16, from 3-6 p.m. each day. Screenings will be held at the Breast Center at Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. To register for a free clinical breast exam, call 410-543-7006.

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April 10, 2013 · 3:46 pm

Free Skin Cancer Screening at Peninsula Regional Medical Center

Don't forget your sunscreen this summer! And to make sure you're safe from skin cancer, sign up for a free skin cancer screening at PRMC.

Don’t forget your sunscreen this summer! And to make sure you’re safe from skin cancer, sign up for a free skin cancer screening at PRMC.

*UPDATE: Unfortunately, all of our screening appointments have been booked! The Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute is planning for more in November. If you have an immediate concern, please see your doctor – don’t wait. Take care of any suspicious moles or spots on your skin as promptly as you can – early detection can make a difference!*

Free skin cancer screenings will be held soon at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center to coincide with the national observance of Melanoma Monday and Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Appointments are required, and will be taken from April 15-19 from 8 a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment, call 410-543-7139. The dates of the screenings will be Monday, May 6 and Monday, May 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. each day.

The screenings are part of a national campaign to encourage early detection and teach prevention of skin cancer. More than 1 million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year. “The key to successful treatment of most types of skin cancer is early detection and treatment,” said Thomas M. DeMarco, MD, Medical Director of the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute. Current estimates are that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime and those rates are higher on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
The American Academy of Dermatology’s national detection and prevention program is in its 27th year and launches on May 6, which has been designated as Melanoma Monday to raise awareness of melanoma and urge Americans to regularly examine their skin for signs of this serious form of skin cancer and to protect themselves against damage from the sun with sunscreen daily. Skin self-examinations consist of periodically looking over your body for any changes in color, shape or texture of a mole, the development of a new mole or any other unusual changes in the skin. Any of these signs should be reported to a dermatologist right away.
“We want everyone to consider Melanoma Monday this first of a lifelong habit of examining their skin,” said dermatologist Luette Semmes, MD. “Melanoma Monday is like New Year’s Day for dermatologists. It’s a day we encourage everyone to start a new life-saving habit.”

A survey commissioned by the Academy showed that less than one-third of Americans currently examine their skin for signs of melanoma and more than half don’t know the signs of melanoma. Dermatologists want to change this because when treated in its earliest stages, melanoma can be cured. If not treated early, the disease can quickly spread to other parts of the body and be fatal.
A recent study published by the Mayo Clinic found that melanoma rates are eight times higher than they were 40 years ago in young women. One American dies from melanoma almost every hour and more than 75 percent of skin cancer deaths are from melanoma.
The free screenings will be held on the second floor of the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at PRMC. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 410-543-7139 during the week of April 15-19 from 8 a.m. to noon.

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March 22, 2013 · 9:30 am

PRMC Women’s Wellness Symposium Brings Health Information for ‘Real Women’ on Delmarva

Woman by Ocean with Arms Outstretched

Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Women’s Wellness Program is hosting “Real Women,” a free symposium that will bring the latest in health and wellness information to Delmarva women, on Thursday, April 11 from 5 to 8:15 p.m. “Real Women” will be held in the Hallowell Conference Center at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

The program will begin with registration and refreshments at 5:00 p.m. Speakers will start at 5:30 p.m., beginning with Dale G. Jafari, MSN, CRNP-F, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the field of women’s health. She will discuss the role of lifestyle and genes in health.

Autumn Romanowski, MA, ACSM,CES, Wellness Manager with the Cardiac Rehab Department at PRMC, will discuss women and heart disease.

In “Diabetes and a Purple Coach Bag,” Regina Kundell, CRNP, BC-ADM, FACHE of Peninsula Regional Endocrinology will talk about living an active life with diabetes. She’ll be speaking from not just clinical expertise but also from her personal experience living with type 1 diabetes mellitus for over 35 years.

Pamela Fleckenstein, MSN, CRNP-BC, will conclude the evening with a talk about “Conventional Wisdom versus Evidence-Based Medicine.” Pam Fleckenstein, program coordinator for Women’s Wellness at Peninsula Regional and a GYN provider for Peninsula Regional Medical Group, has worked in the field of Women’s Health for more than 30 years.

A question-and-answer session will follow the presentations.

The event is free; register by calling Mary Jane Johnson at 410-912-2886 or emailing maryjane.johnson@peninsula.org, or visit the Classes and Events section of peninsula.org.

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March 21, 2013 · 10:35 am

Free Peripheral Artery Disease Screenings in Berlin and Ocean View

stethoscopeStaff from the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center will be hitting the road in April to offer free peripheral artery disease screenings for people 55 or older.

The screenings will take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. aboard the Wagner Wellness Van in the parking lot of Peninsula Regional’s Maintenance Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Preventive Cardiology Program office (in the Berlin Shopping Center located at the intersection of Routes 50 and 346 in Berlin, Maryland). Another screening session will be offered on Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Peninsula Regional’s Ocean View Family Medicine Office at 142 Atlantic Avenue in Millville, Delaware from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The free screenings will include testing for peripheral artery disease only.  The screening will be offered to individuals who exhibit at least three prominent risk factors or one symptom.  Those currently under a physician’s care for vascular or arterial health issues and those who have participated in this screening in the past are not eligible to participate.

Risk factors for vascular disease include smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, heart disease and a family history of vascular disease.  Symptoms include leg pain when walking, numbness in the leg or foot, stroke-like symptoms (numbness, weakness, dizziness and difficulties with speech or vision), a family history of aneurysm and unexplained abdominal or back pain.

Pre-registration is required. If you are 55 or older, please call the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at 410-543-7123 to find out if you qualify for the free vascular screenings and to schedule an appointment.

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March 20, 2013 · 12:04 pm

April Health Events & Classes at Peninsula Regional Medical Center

April is going to be a busy month at Peninsula Regional – check out some of these great events and classes! And don’t miss HealthFest on April 6.

Thursday, April 4
Ethics Conference. Hallowell Conference Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury; 5-9 p.m. $50 for general public, $40/PRMC and Salisbury University employees; $20 for full-time students and chaplains/clergy. This year’s Ethics Conference explores the topic of “Healthcare Reform: Nanny State or Responsible Stewardship?” The conference focuses on the sometimes conflicting values of individual autonomy and governmental responsibility for public health, particularly as it relates to the new health care law. How can all the players—patients, professionals and institutions — work together to create a healthier citizenry? Registration required by March 28. Call Debora Musser, 410-543-7157, or visit http://www.peninsula.org/ethicsconference.

ALS Clinic. Peninsula Regional Medical Center, 10:00 a.m. A multidisciplinary health care team provides expertise and tools for people with ALS, the first Thursday of every month. Appointments are required. Call 410-543-7069.

Saturday, April 6
HealthFest, An Event for All Ages. James M. Bennett High School, Salisbury. 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Free. Peninsula Regional Medical Center and the Wicomico County Board of Education offer a showcase of healthy exhibits and free health screenings to the public Registration is not required. Free blood glucose and cholesterol screenings will require a 12-hour fast. HealthFest will also Mega Heart, the world’s largest, inflatable walk-through heart exhibit; child safety seat checks; a fun walk for all ages; a free rock climbing wall; fire engine and ambulance tours; a health corner for kids; demonstrations of Zumba, chair aerobics and healthy cooking; and a hands-on exhibit of the daVinci Surgical System Robot. Nearly 50 additional exhibitors and vendors will also join HealthFest with valuable information on their services. For more information, a map and a complete list of screenings, visit http://www.peninsula.org/specialevents, or call 410-543-7137.

Monday, April 8
Diabetes Support Group. 7-8 p.m. Free. Avery Hall Education Center Auditorium, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Whether you, a family member or friend has diabetes, this support group, featuring presentations on how to manage and live with diabetes, can help. Amy Krause of Blind Industries and Services of Maryland will speak this month. For information, call the Diabetes Education Program at Peninsula Regional at 410-543-7061.

Tuesday, April 9
Grandparenting Class. Avery W. Hall Educational Center Auditorium, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury; 1-4 p.m. $20. Grandparents can play an important role in supporting a new family. Learn how to combine the value of life experience with updated information on supporting new parents. This evidence-based class will help grandparents learn what is new about infant safety, car seats and how to form a great relationship with a new grandchild. To register, call 410-543-7126, or visit the Classes and Events section of http://www.peninsula.org.

Prepared Childbirth Class. 6-9 p.m. $75. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Meet other expectant parents at this interactive, four-week 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. Pre-registration is required. Participants are asked to bring a blanket and two pillows to each class. Call 410-543-7126 or register online in the Classes and Events section of http://www.peninsula.org.

Wednesday, April 10
Friends and Family CPR Class. 4 to 7 p.m. $40. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. This 3-hour non-certification course is designed for anyone who wants to learn CPR rescue skills but does not require a CPR course completion card. It will teach rescuers how to perform CPR on adults and children and how to help an adult or child who is choking. To register and pay online, visit http://www.peninsula.org. For more information, call 410-543-7126.

Thursday April 11
‘Real Women’ Women’s Symposium. Hallowell Conference Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, 5-8:30 p.m. Free. The annual Real Women health symposium will include speakers discussing genetics, women’s heart health, diabetes and evidence-based practice versus conventional wisdom. The goal is to deepen the understanding of the connection of inherent beauty to health and wellbeing and enable women to live healthy productive lives for the benefit of all. A question-and-answer session with panelists will also be featured. To register, call the PRMC Women’s Wellness & Gynecology Services office at 410-912-2886 or 1-800-543-7780, extension 2886, or email maryjane.johnson@peninsula.org.

Friday, April 12
ALS Support Group. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. This support group welcomes people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and their families to share experiences, education and encouragement. Call 410-543-7069 for information.

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 April 13 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 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. The fee is $75 for the mom to be and her coach. Pre-registration is required. Participants are asked to bring a blanket and two pillows to each class. Call 410-543-7126 or register online in the Classes and Events section of http://www.peninsula.org.

Monday, April 22
Newborn Care Class. 6 to 9 p.m. $40. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. A must for first-time parents, this class reviews survival skills for the first six weeks home with baby. Topics include diapering, bathing, sleeping, calming a fussy baby and more. Dad or another support person is encouraged to attend along with mom. Pre-registration is required; call 410-543-7126, or visit the Classes and Events section of http://www.peninsula.org.

Thursday, April 25
‘Living With Diabetes — Making It a Bit Easier.’ 6-8 p.m. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. PRMC and its Diabetes Education Program invite anyone interested in learning more about living with diabetes to attend a free education event featuring an educational presentation and exhibits from companies involved in diabetes care and services. Regina Kundell, CRNP, BC-ADM, of Peninsula Regional Endocrinology in Salisbury will discuss how to live well while tackling the day to day challenges of diabetes. The program begins at 6 p.m. with vendor displays until 7 p.m. Kundell’s presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Registration is required; please call the Diabetes Education Program at 410-543-7061.

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March 15, 2013 · 10:48 am

PRMC Offers Free Health Screenings at Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy

Peninsula Regional staff members offer health education at the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy.

Peninsula Regional staff members offer health education at the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy.

Hundreds of patients are being provided with dental services at the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy.

Hundreds of patients are being provided with dental services at the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy.

A Peninsula Regional staff member performs a blood pressure check at the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy on Friday, March 15.

A Peninsula Regional staff member performs a blood pressure check at the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy on Friday, March 15.

Peninsula Regional Medical Center is pleased to offer free health screenings as a complementary service to the free dental clinic that’s taking place today and Saturday at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center – the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy. It is an amazing event in its scope - more than 100 million people in the United States are without dental insurance, thousands on the Eastern Shore. Thanks to the health professionals donating their time and services for this great event!

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