Community Calendar

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital holds Better Breathers Club meetings on Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the Nursing Conference Room. This free support group is open to anyone affected by a chronic lung disease including relatives and caregivers. 2019 Dates: January 8 April 9 July 9 October 8 Chronic lung diseases make it difficult [.. Read the full article ..]

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital hosts a four-session diabetes educational program, The Diabetes Connection, several times throughout the year. Pre-registration is required. As a person with diabetes, Nanticoke can help teach you the self-care skills needed to keep you on track. Our four-session diabetic program includes weekly education sessions in a group setting. One family member or significant other [.. Read the full article ..]

Get practical advice and share insights with others going through a similar breast cancer experience. Meets the second Thursday of every month at the Ocean Pines location of the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute. Location: Richard A Henson Cancer Institute Ocean Pines, 11105 Cathage Rd., Berlin MD 21811 Fees: Free 410-912-6939

Nanticoke Rehabilitation Services hosts lymphedema support groups on the second Monday of each month at the Nanticoke Training Center from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. This free support group is open to anyone affected by lymphedema including patients, caregivers, and relatives. Meetings will consist of a lecture by health care professionals and medical equipment providers [.. Read the full article ..]

The Better Breathers Club is a free support group for adults with chronic lung disease. Monthly meetings offer support and education for individuals with asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, and other respiratory problems. Family members and caregivers are also welcome to attend. The group meets in the Respiratory Classroom, Room #2615, 2nd floor of [.. Read the full article ..]

People with kidney disease or other renal issues meet to learn and encourage others every third Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. at MAC Inc., 909 Progress Drive, Salisbury. Free. Info: 410-543-7239. Location: MAC Inc., 909 Progress Dr., Salisbury MD Fees: Free 410-543-7239

Get practical advice and insight from others going through a cancer experience. Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute Ocean Pines location. Free. Location: Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute Ocean Pines, 11105 Cathage Rd., Berlin MD21811 Fees: Free 410-912-6939

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital holds heart failure support groups the 4th Thursday every 3 months from noon to 2:00 pm in the Nursing Conference Room. This free support group is designed for individuals with heart failure, as well as their families and caregivers to share stories, tips and tricks with others with this disease. Nanticoke also [.. Read the full article ..]

Gentle exercises that help people with cancer regain and retain strength and flexibility. Free. Held in the Ocean Pines Health Pavilion, Building 1, every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Class size is limited so please call to register: 410-912-6939. Location: Delmarva Health Pavilion Ocean Pines, 11101 Cathage Rd., Berlin MD 21811 Fees: Free 410-912-6939

Learn how to best live with heart disease in this peer-to-peer group for heart patients, family members and caregivers. It meets the fourth Monday of the month, with breaks in the summer and in December. Location: Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center Fees: Free Contact: 410-543-7284