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Heart Saver CPR/AED
March 3, April 7 & 25, May 5, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and on March 22 & May 17, 8 a.m. to Noon, Health Connections.
Designed by American Heart Association, Heart Saver will teach lay rescuers CPR, how to use an AED and foreign object airway obstruction removal for adults, children and infants. Fee. |
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Safe Sitter Heart Saver CPR
On April 5, Heart Saver CPR for the Safe Sitter program will be presented from 8 a.m. to noon.
Specially designed for our Safe Sitter graduates. This class teaches American Heart Saver CPR with AED. |
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Reflexology
March 7, April 4 & May 2, 2 to 5 p.m., Health Connections.
Enjoy a relaxing reflexology session! Call to make your appointment. Fee. |
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Seated Massage
March 14, April 11 & May 9, 2 to 5 p.m., Health Connections.
Start your weekend with a relaxing seated massage. Call to make your twenty-minute massage appointment. Fee. |
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Simple Steps to Permanent Weight Loss
Ten week course Wednesdays, April 2 through May 7 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.,
Health Connections.
This ten-week weight management program includes a personalized nutrition plan and body composition analysis. As a bonus, any participant who accomplishes his or her individual weight loss goals will be refunded $50 of the course fee! |
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Smoke Free for Life
Eight-week classes beginning March 19 and May 13,
6 to 7 p.m. and on April 5, 10 to 11 a.m., SMC Health Department.
Presented in cooperation with the St. Mary’s Health Department, Smoke Free for Life covers details on tobacco products, secondhand smoke and how to quit! |
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Taiji Qigong
Eight week class: April 8 through May 27, 5 to 6 p.m., Health Connections.
Instructor Russell Therrian will teach traditional Chinese exercise for overall health, stress management and improved vitality. Fee. |
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Yoga
Ten-week classes; March 27 through May 29; Offered from 4 to 5 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., Health Connections.
Start at your level of ability and experience, the relaxing benefits of yoga with gentle movement. Class taught by Dr. Bhasker Jhaveri. Fee.
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Keeping Current: Diabetes Education
Learning to live well with diabetes is a life long process. The Diabetes Educators at St. Mary’s Hospital invite past participants of the Diabetes Education Program to a free follow-up class on “Healthy Habits: Good Carbs, Better Carbs. Simple Carbohydrate Counting.” Space is limited. Please call for class dates and times and to register.
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Diabetes Self-Management
Take the mystery out of diabetic meal planning, monitoring, treatment options and day to day coping with diabetes. Self-management classes are available during day and evening hours as well as Saturday classes. For more information, please call 301-475-6019. |
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Parents-To-Be
St. Mary’s Hospital offers the following in-depth series of classes on becoming a parent. All classes free to parents who plan to deliver their child at SMH. These classes fill quickly. Offered monthly:
- New Baby Care Workshop
- Breastfeeding
- Childbirth
- Infant CPR
- New Brothers and Sisters
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Breastfeeding Moms
Each Wednesday, 10 a.m. to Noon, Health Connections.
If you are a new mom who could use the support of other nursing mothers, attend this free support group facilitated by Lactation Consultants. |
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Infant Massage
Three-week series starting March 25 and again on May 2,
10 a.m. to Noon, Health Connections.
This program is designed to teach parents to calm children through massage and is especially helpful for babies with colic. Infants must be at least three weeks old. Call to register. Fee.
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Building Baby’s Brain
March 24 & May 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Health Connections.
Learn how the brain develops during the first three years of life and how to be ready for each stage of development. This course explores how parents can maximize their child’s intellectual and emotional potential. |
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Movin’ Moms
Thursdays beginning on March 6, 10 to 11 a.m.,
Health Connections.
A fun way to get back into shape and spend some quality time with your new baby! We combine cardiovascular activity with strength training to encourage a healthy lifestyle for new moms. Participants should be at least six weeks postpartum. Come to class with your baby, a stroller, and a towel or yoga mat. Doctor’s release is required to participate. Register now! Fee. |
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Child Passenger Safety Seat Check
March 10, April 14 & May 12, 4 to 7 p.m., Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Co. 38; March 13, April 10 & May 8, 4 to 7 p.m., Leonardtown Rescue Squad.
Certified Passenger Safety Technicians will inspect and teach parents how to properly install car seats. Presented in cooperation with the St. Mary’s Highway Safety Team. Free service is by appointment only. |
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Communicating with Adolescents
April 28, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Health Connections.
If you are the parent of a 9-13 year old, now is the time to learn step-by-step strategies to motivate changes in behavior while safely increasing your child’s independence. Call to register. |
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Safe Sitter
One day course: March 15 and again on April 26, 8:45 a.m. to
4 p.m., Health Connections.
SMH offers this program to teach young people basic first aid, care for a choking child and common sense babysitting tips. Call early to register for this popular class. Fee. |
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Second and fourth Sunday of each month, 2 to 3 p.m. Lobby.
Is there a baby in your future? Come tour our Women’s Health & Family Birthing Center. Registration is not required.
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Health Connections Outreach Center
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Blood Pressure Checks
9 a.m. to Noon. Every first Friday of the month at St. Mary’s Medical Center at Charlotte Hall. Every second Friday of the month in the lobby of St. Mary’s Hospital.
These checks are always available on the Health Connections Outreach Center van. |
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Senior Gold Card Club
March 6, April 3 & May 1, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Health Connections.
Enjoy a light lunch and a presentation on staying active and healthy. In March, you’ll learn how to be prepared for tax day. In April, we’ll cover the facts about Alzheimer’s disease and in May, you’ll discover how to watch for signs of a stroke. |
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AARP Driver Safety Program
April 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Health Connections.
Join other mature drivers to review defensive driving techniques and strategies for dealing with age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction times. Fee paid to AARP instructor.
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Pregnancy & Infant Loss
March 21, April 18 & May 16, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., OPIS.
If you have experienced a miscarriage or infant loss, you are not alone. Join this group to help deal with your loss. |
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Special Diets Group
March 6, April 3 & May 1, 7 to 9 p.m., SMH Classroom.
Are you a celiac who wants to meet others eating a gluten-free diet? Do you suffer from food allergies? If so, come join a wonderful group who navigate the world of special diets. |
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Simple Steps Support Group
March 3, April 7 & May 5, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Health Connections.
For participants in the Simple Steps to Permanent Weight Loss class.
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Ostomy Support Group
April 6, 2 to 4 p.m., Chesapeake Potomac Home Health.
Created specifically for patients and family members of patients who have colostomies, ileostomies and urostomies. To register for this free support group, please call the CPHHA office at 1-800-656-4343 or Amber Fowler at 301-274-9000 Ext. 227.
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Good Grief Support Group
March 18, April 15 & May 20, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Hospice of St. Mary’s in Leonardtown.
Learn positive coping skills for dealing with the loss of a loved one. |
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Cancer Support Group
March 5 & 19, April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m.,
Multipurpose Room.
SMH and the American Cancer Society offer a free support group for cancer patients, their family and friends. The group is facilitated by employees from the Outpatient Infusion Service (OPIS) and Case Management Departments. |
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Cancer Awareness Day
April 12, 9 a.m. to Noon, Ambulatory Surgery.
Join us for this day of cancer awareness and receive free screenings for prostate, breast and skin cancer. Dr. Kelly Fritz, Dr. Joyce Neal and Dr. Krisha Jayaraman will be on hand to provide screenings and answer your questions. Call 301-475-6019 to register. |
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Look Good, Feel Better
March 12, April 9 & May 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., OPIS.
SMH partners with the National Cosmetology Association and the American Cancer Society for this free program for cancer patients in any stage of diagnosis or treatment. This seminar helps women cancer patients improve their appearance and self-image by learning hands-on beauty techniques to overcome side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Call 301-475-6070 to register. |
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