Health Calendar

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Thursday 14

MALL WALKERS, supervised walking with blood-pressure monitoring; parents are encouraged to bring children in strollers; sponsored by Southern Maryland Hospital Center. 8-9:30 a.m. weekdays, Centre at Forestville, Pennsylvania Avenue and Donnell Drive, Forestville. Register at the mall's Center Court. 301-877-5700.

SENIORS FITNESS CLASS, for 60 and older, exercise class and blood pressure screenings, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health Heart Center. 10:30-11:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Cora B. Wood Senior Center, 3601 Taylor St., Brentwood. 301-699-1238.

LIVER DISEASE TALK, a staff member from Holy Cross Hospital discusses liver diseases and tells how diet and nutrition play an important role in maintaining the organ that cleans the blood. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Langley Park Senior Center, 1500 Merrimac Dr., Hyattsville. Free. 301-408-4343 or TTY 301-408-4344.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, noon-6 p.m. weekdays in the hospital solarium, Southern Maryland Hospital Center, 7503 Surratts Rd., Clinton. 301-877-4563.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS,1 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 8710 Old Branch Ave., Clinton. 301-449-5758.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP, health-care professionals discuss how to handle the disease's stages, participants may share strategies on dealing with daily activities. 5-6 p.m. today and the second Thursday of each month, Southern Maryland Hospital Center, 7503 Surratts Rd., Clinton. 301-877-5700.

BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP,6 p.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Rd. 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.

REHABILITATION SHARING GROUP, for patients of stroke and other longtime illness. 6 p.m. today and the second Thursday of each month, Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Rd. 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.

CARDIO WORKOUT, for anyone seeking an intense workout focusing on increasing heart rate, toning muscles and boosting strength. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Ellen Linson Swimming Pool, 5211 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park. $6; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $8. 301-277-3717.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS,7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Rd. 301-497-8746.

ALS SUPPORT GROUP, an education-oriented group for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients, family members and friends, sponsored by the ALS Association. 7-9 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 7210 Race Track Rd., Bowie. 301-978-9855 or http://www.alsinfo.org.

ADDICTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT PROGRAM, for men with addiction to drugs or alcohol or a related mental health diagnosis, transportation assistance available, family members may receive help dealing with the patient. Program held three days a week, for four hours a day, Prince George's County Health Department, D. Leonard Dyer Regional Health Center, 9314 Piscataway Rd., Clinton. Free. 301-856-9400.

FITNESS ASSESSMENTS, for 13 and older, get help determining fitness levels and establishing appropriate exercise-training program, and receive baseline information to chart progress. By appointment, Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd., Landover. Basic fitness test, $15; deluxe fitness test, $25; 60 and older, basic and deluxe test, $15. Call 301-583-2550 to schedule appointment.

TRANS FATS LECTURE, for 60 and older, a representative from the National Institutes of Health Heart Center at Suburban Hospital discusses trans fats and why they are unhealthy. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 22, Cora B. Wood Senior Center, 3601 Taylor St., Brentwood. Free, reservations required by today. 301-699-1238 or TTY 301-445-4512.

Friday 15

SENIORS FITNESS AND SWIMMING, for county residents 60 and older, use of the fitness center equipment and pool. 8 a.m.-noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd., Landover. 301-583-2400 or TTY 301-583-2483.

SENIORS INDOOR GROUP WALKING, to improve overall health, make friends, manage weight and prevent disease. 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, Langley Park Senior Center, 1500 Merrimac Dr., Hyattsville. 301-408-4343.

SENIORS EXERCISE CLASS, for 55 and older, chair exercises, strength training and light cardiovascular activities. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays and Mondays, Langley Park Senior Center, 1500 Merrimac Dr., Hyattsville. 301-408-4343.

RECREATION FOR A HEALTHLY LIFESTYLE, for 60 and older, learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle using the latest medical news and opportunities, light refreshments served. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, through Aug. 29, Cora B. Wood Senior Center, 3601 Taylor St., Brentwood. 301-699-1238.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, for all ages. 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Christ Episcopal Church, 8710 Old Branch Ave., Clinton. 301-449-5758.

AL-ANON, for families and friends of recovering alcoholics. 7 p.m. Fridays and Sundays, Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Rd.. 301-497-7914.

Saturday 16

NUTRITION INFORMATION, for 13 and older, a nutritionist helps participants develop healthy eating habits. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd., Landover. Call for fee information. 301-583-2400.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS,9:30 a.m., Prince George's Hospital Center, 3001 Hospital Dr., Cheverly. 301-618-3858.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP, for families of patients receiving mental health services; family support and individual meetings. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Rd. 301-497-8746.

Sunday 17

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS,7 p.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Rd. 301-497-7914.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING, for all ages. 8:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 8710 Old Branch Ave., Clinton. 301-449-5758.

Monday 18

COUNTRY LINE DANCING, for people 60 and older who want an aerobic activity that also promotes flexibility; singles welcome, no experience necessary. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Cora B. Wood Senior Center, 3601 Taylor St., Brentwood. Free. 301-699-1238.

NAR-ANON SUPPORT GROUP, for friends and families of drug addicts and substance abusers. 7 p.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Rd. 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.

NUTRITION INFORMATION, for age 13 and older, nutritionist Hattie Freeman helps participants develop healthy eating habits. 6-8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd., Landover. Call for fee information. 301-583-2400.

Tuesday 19

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP,10:30 a.m., Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Rd. 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.

ORGAN RECITAL, Samuel Springer performs. 12:10 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. Suggested donation, $5. 202-347-2635, Ext. 18.

FREEDOM FROM SMOKING, staff members from the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Department offer an eight-week program designed by the American Lung Association. 6-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 7, Southern Maryland Hospital Center, 7503 Surratts Rd., Clinton. Fee, $60; possibly reimbursable by your insurance company. 301-877-7370.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, certified women's health specialist Mary Lingebach leads discussions on all aspects of breast cancer, including mammography, biopsy and chemotherapy. 7-9 p.m., and the third Tuesday of each month. Room 417, Education Center, Doctors Community Hospital, 8118 Good Luck Rd., Lanham. 301-552-8209.

PERINATAL LOSS SELF-HELP GROUP, for parents who have lost a child because of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or neonatal death. 7-9 p.m., and the third Tuesday of each month, Southern Maryland Hospital Center, 7503 Surratts Rd., Clinton. Registration required. Call 301-877-4374 and leave a message.

Wednesday 20

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, for age 45 and older. 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Christ Episcopal Church, 8710 Old Branch Ave., Clinton. 301-449-5758.

FUTURE EVENTS

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, for families, loved ones and friends who have recently lost a spouse, life partner or other loved one, sponsored by Capital Hospice. 10-11:30 a.m. the first and third Thursday of each month, meet in the Critical Care Conference Room, Doctors Community Hospital, 8118 Good Luck Rd., Lanham. For information, call Scott Berger, 301-883-0866.

LAUREL ARTHRITIS EXERCISE PROGRAM,"PACE" (People with Arthritis Can Exercise), a seven-week group program encouraging peer interaction and socialization, offered by Laurel Regional Hospital and the Metropolitan Washington Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, participants must be able to walk independently, with a device or transfer to a straight chair from a wheelchair. 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, starting next Thursday, through Oct. 9, Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Rd. $25 per person or $3 per class. 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.

FIT-N-FUN AEROBICS, fitness instructor Judy Cocchiaro leads a four-week session that combines aerobics, step aerobics, kickboxing and weights for a total body workout; babysitting service available to registered participants. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Aug. 25 through Sept. 19, Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd. Four-week session, $30; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $40; babysitting service, $16. Drop-in fee, $3; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $4. 301-397-2208.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLASS,11 a.m.-noon, the second and fourth Mondays of each month, Southern Maryland Hospital Center, 7503 Surratts Rd., Clinton. 301-877-4558.

HEMATOLOGY SUPPORT GROUP, for persons with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma or another blood cancer and their family members. 6:30-8 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month in the DSE conference room on the fifth floor of the Medical Office Building, Doctors Community Hospital, 8118 Good Luck Rd., Lanham. 703-960-1100, Ext. 231.

-- Compiled by GERRI MARMER

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