Regularly Scheduled Activities:
| Somerset County |
| Group Name |
Location |
When |
Contact |
| Free Diabetes Clinic |
Somerset County Health Department |
8/15, 8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 11/7, 11/21,
12/5, 12/19. Clinics held from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. |
Call the Somerset Co. Health Dept.(443) 523-1760
|
| Diabetes Self Management Workshop |
Somerset County Health Department |
CALL |
Call the Somerset Co. Health
Dept.(443) 523-1760 |
| Smoking Cessation |
Somerset County Health Department |
Free stop smoking individual counseling session.
|
Call the Somerset Co. Health
Dept.(443) 523-1760 |
| McCready Health Foundation Support Group |
McCready Education Center |
11:00am Third Wednesday Each Month |
410-968-1200 |
| Wicomico County |
| Peninsula Regional Medical Center-
Day and evening classes for Diabetes Self-Management
Education |
The Peninsula Regional Diabetes Education
Program is a 5-week series of classes. Staff includes
nurses, dietitians, and Certified Diabetes Educators.
You
will set goals to improve your diabetes management and learn
strategies for a healthier lifestyle.
|
2010 Day Class Calendar, All Day Classes
held on Thursdays from
1-3:00 PM
September 30th-
October 28th, 2010
November 11th- December 16th, 2010
(Skip November 25th)
|
Please call 410-543-7061 for additional
registration information |
| Peninsula Regional Medical Center-
Day and Evening classes for Diabetes Self-Management
Education |
The Peninsula Regional Diabetes Education
Program is a 5-week series of classes. Staff includes
nurses, dietitians, and Certified Diabetes Educators.
You
will set goals to improve your diabetes management and learn
strategies for a healthier lifestyle.
|
Day Classes-
1:00-3:00pm, Thursdays; 5 weeks
August 18- September 15,
2011
September 29-October 27, 2011
November
10-December 15, 2011 (Skip the week of Thanksgiving)
Evening Classes- 6:30-8:30, Wednesdays; 5
weeks
August 17-September 14, 2011
September 28-
October 26, 2011
November 9- December 14, 2011 (Skip the
week of Thanksgiving)
|
Please call 410-543-7061 to register or
more information |
| Diabetes Self Management
Education |
Offered at Fruitland Apple Drug |
Apple Drug Classes:
Classes to be held:
August
10,17,24 from 1-4 or 5-8 pm ( 3-3hour classes)
September
7,14,28 from 1-4 or 5-8 pm
October 12.19,26 from 1-4 or
5-8 pm |
Sessions run a total of 3, 3 hour classes.
For more information or to register, call 410-749-8401 and
press option 5 |
| Worcester County |
| Free Diabetes Clinics 8:30-12noon |
Atlantic Health Center, Berlin |
2011: 8/4, 8/12, 9/1, 9/15, 9/29,
10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 12/8, 12/22 |
(410) 641-3340
|
| Monthly Diabetes Support Group: |
Snow Hill Library, |
3rd Wednesday of the month
1-2 pm, For more
information please call
|
410-632-0056 ext. 1102 |
| Diabetes Self Management Education
Classes |
Pocomoke Health Center |
Thursdays, 10-11:30am, July
7th-August 11th. Free
|
For more information or to
register, please call the Worcester County Health Department
at 410-632-1100. |
| Diabetes Self Management Education
Classes |
Snow Hill Health Center |
Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm, August
17th-September 21st. Free |
For more information or to register,
please call the Worcester County Health Department at
410-632-1100. |
| Group Smoking
Cessation Program: |
Berlin Health
Center, |
Tuesdays, 5-6pm, July 5th- September 20th For more information or to register,
please call |
410-632-0056 ext. 1102 |
| Group Smoking
Cessation Program: |
Snow Hill Health Department |
Thursdays, 5-6 pm, July
7th-September 22nd For more information or to register,
please call |
410-632-0056 |
| Group Smoking
Cessation Program: |
Atlantic General Hospital |
Tuesdays, 12noon-1pm, July
5th-September 20th For more information or to register,
please call |
410-632-0056 ext. 1102 |
St. Paul's Church
Monthly Diabetes
Support Group: |
Berlin |
1st Monday 6-7pm |
410-641-9703 |
|
*-Note
all schedules subject to change without notice. Please
contact nmber above to verify meeting times of schedule.
|
NEED HELP WITH DIABETES???
The Somerset County Health Department
and the
Atlantic Health Center are currently providing an
extensive program offering a variety of diabetes services. We
understand the importance of
diabetes management which is why we have
devised a team of healthcare professionals to help you on this
journey. These professionals can provide education and encouragement
to help you take better control of your health.
The following health care
professionals are available to provide the services described.
Diabetes Educator:
will teach you about the day to day care of your diabetes;
can help you with monitoring your blood sugar, healthy ways to cope
with diabetes, reduce your risks for diabetes related complications,
teach you about your specific medications, refer you to self
-management classes, and much more.
Registered Dietitian:
an expert in food and nutrition, the dietitian will help you find a
meal plan that works for you, can teach you about healthy food
preparation, reading food labels choosing healthier foods,
increasing your level of physical activity, and much more.
Clinician:
will look after your overall health as well as diabetes management;
help with your glucose testing, medications, answer any overall
health questions and concerns, and much more.
Both the Somerset County Health Department and the
Atlantic Health Center are holding FREE* diabetes
clinics with the purpose of providing additional help to people who
might be having some difficulty managing their diabetes. The
following is the information on each clinic and a contact number.
Clinic Locations
Somerset County Health Department
Call:
443-523-1760 (for schedule and appointment)
Atlantic Health Center
Call: 410-641-9703 (for schedule and
appointment)
Each appointment consists of:
-
FREE Glucometer and Strips for those who
qualify
-
Voucher for medications* (restrictions
apply)
-
A1C Finger-stick and Blood Glucose Test
-
Blood Pressure Screening
-
ADA Risk Assessment
-
Dietitian- Nutrition Consultation
-
Diabetes Educator Consultation
*Requirements:
Somerset or Worcester
Co. residents or employee; 18 years or older
You are not
alone when it comes to taking care of your diabetes. We are
here to be a part of your health care team to manage your
diabetes and take care of your health.
Remember
YOU are
the most important person on your team!
CALL US!
|
The
Somerset County Health
Department and the
Atlantic Health Center are
currently providing an extensive program
offering a variety of diabetes services. For
More Information on these diabetes services
including the times and locations Please
Click Here
Free Stop Smoking Program by
Somerset Health
Dept. For More Information
Click Here
Free Diabetes Self Management Classes by
Somerset County
Health Department call for details (443)523-1760
Diabetes Self Management Education classes
in Wicomico County for More
Info
Click Here
Ready To Quit Smoking For Good? Contact the
Wicomico County Health Department for more information
(410)546-5311
Free Quit Smoking Group
Smoking Cessation
Programs forming now sponsored by the
Worcester County Health Department
For More Info
Click
Here
Free Diabetes Self Management Education classes
by the
Worcester County Health Department
for More Info
Click Here
Lifestyle Balance- Learn how to eat healthier, be more
physically active, lose weight, and PREVENT Diabetes
by the
Worcester County Health Department
for More Info
Click
Here
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