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NEWS AND EVENTS MORE W YEARAYS TO LE We off -ROU ARN, and er add ND! itio clas ma ryla ses a nal scr l een l ye ndg clic a i “Sc k “Com enera r! Go ngs to ree mu l.org nin ni an gs and ty,” th d Cla en sse s.” SUPPORT GROUP DIALYSIS SUPPORT GROUP Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Behavioral Health Center at Maryland General Hospital 821 N. Eutaw St., Suite 413 Call 410-462-5767. PRENATAL AND CHILDBIRTH PROGRAMS Diabetes Screenings According to the American Diabetes Association, early detection and intervention can help increase control of diabetes and reduce life-threatening complications such as cardiovascular disease. PRENATAL AND CHILDBIRTH CLASSES Maryland General Hospital 827 Linden Ave. Taught by our nurse-midwives. For dates and times or to register, call 410-225-8991. Screenings are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Community Health Education Center (CHEC) at 821 N. Eutaw St., Suite 107. For dates, times and locations, call 410-225-2000. Maryland General Hospital offers a variety of health screenings and educational classes at the hospital and at locations throughout the community. PHOTO BY THINKSTOCK SCREENINGS AND TESTS BLOOD PRESSURE, CHOLESTEROL, DIABETES AND PROSTATE SCREENINGS Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CHEC 821 N. Eutaw St., Suite 107 CHEC also provides free screenings at health fairs and community-sponsored events throughout Baltimore. For dates, times and locations, call 410-225-2000. PREGNANCY TESTS Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CHEC 821 N. Eutaw St., Suite 107 Call 410-225-2000. EYE SCREENING PROGRAM Screenings for glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, cataracts, retinal eye diseases and diseases of the eyelids. Ages 55 and older. For dates, times and locations, call 410-225-8223. VASCULAR SCREENINGS For dates, times and locations, call 410-225-8144. RAPID HIV TESTING IHV Clinic 827 Linden Ave. Call 410-225-8369 for an appointment.  Download a volunteer application at marylandgeneral.org/community/auxiliary. GREAT EXPECTATIONS Learn about your journey into motherhood, tour our Obstetrics Center and meet our staff. Refreshments and a baby gift are included. For dates, times and locations, call 410-225-2000. BLOOD DRIVES GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE April 3, June 5, Aug. 7, Oct. 2 and Dec. 4 Maryland General Hospital, Gatch Auditorium 827 Linden Ave. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 410-225-8235 for more information. marylandgeneral.org | Spring 2013 15 http://www.marylandgeneral.org http://www.marylandgeneral.org/Community/auxiliary.aspx http://www.marylandgeneral.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - MGH - Spring 2013

Maryland's Health Matters - MGH - Spring 2013
Contents
A Healthy Start
Hope and Healing
The Breath of Life
At a Glance
News and Events

Maryland's Health Matters - MGH - Spring 2013