Health Calendar

Susan Guynn, The Frederick News-Post, Md.
·5 min read

Oct. 3—To have your nonprofit health and fitness events considered for the Health & Fitness calendar, submit it to the online calendar at fredericknewspost.com/calendar. Items for publication must be received at least 10 days prior to publication.

CLASSES/SEMINARS

Stress Busters: Learning to Live Above Stress — 7 p.m. Oct. 24, Common Market Co-op Community Room, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Stress can make our workplace one of calm and cool to crazy. We'll get you moving to assess your current stress load and five tips today to use and prevent long-term stress. $20-$40. 301-663-3416 or commonmarket.coop.

Introduction to Breathwork — 1 p.m. Nov. 18, Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Join Sheldon James Breath for a group breath workshop! Learn how to implement proper breathing patterns and habits, understand the benefits of breathwork and witness the health & vitality that breathwork will bring to your life. $20-$50. 301-663-3416 or commonmarket.coop.

MISCELLANEOUS

16th Annual Frederick Community Health Fair — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7, Frederick High School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick. Free medical screenings, food distribution, COVID-19 vaccinations, flu shots, family-friendly activities and more. Hosted by Frederick Health and Asian American Centre of Frederick. 917-213-5200 or communications@aacfmd.org.

Meet the Experts: Joint Replacement and Shoulder Surgery — 5 to 8 p.m., Oct. 11, Frederick Health Crestwood Conference Center, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Join our board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons Dr. Jennifer Cavanagh and Dr. Maish for this free discussion on orthopedic treatment options available at Frederick Health. Includes educational demonstrations, step-by-step guidance, and the option for you to ask question directly to the surgeons. Free. Register at frederickhealth.org/about/meet-the-expert.

Preventing Cancer: Financial Aid for Screenings — 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Walkersville Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Learn about Frederick County Health Department's Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program and Colorectal Cancer Screening Program. Discover how Team HOPE provides financial assistance with mammograms and clinical breast exams! 301-600-8200 or fcpl.org.

Frederick County Health Department Rabies Clinic — 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Brunswick Park, 655 E. Potomac St., Brunswick. Rain or shine, walk-in basis. Each vaccination is $10 and payable by cash or check only (no debit or credit cards). All dogs, cats and ferrets 12 weeks and older are welcome. 301-600-1717.

BLOOD DRIVES

Call 800-733-2767 or go to redcrossblood.org/make-donation to schedule appointments or to verify blood drive will be taking place. Call the Frederick American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, 141 Thomas Johnson Drive, to schedule appointments for blood, double red cells and apheresis donations. Schedule subject to change.

Oct. 7 — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7255 Ridge Road, Mount Airy

Oct. 7 — 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1125 St. Michaels Road, Mount Airy

Oct. 9 — 1:30 to 6 p.m., Smithsburg Fire Hall, North Main Street, Smithsburg

Oct. 12 — 2:30 to 8 p.m., Emmitsburg Vigilant Hose Activity Building, 17701 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings — No dues or fees. For times and locations, call 301-662-0544.

Cancer Support Group — 6:30 to 8 p.m., first and third Wednesday of the month, St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor Parish Center, 5843 Manor Woods Road, Frederick. Open to all who have or had cancer, are a caretaker, a loved one or are in any way affected by cancer. 301-641-4431 or dmf042945@yahoo.com.

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) 12-Step Meeting — 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Zion Lutheran Church, 107 W. Main St., Middletown. Contact Deb B. at dj10buck2@yahoo.com for entrance code and more information.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous — 9 a.m. Saturdays, Trinity United Methodist Church, 703 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A free Twelve Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. For more information or a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. and the world, call 781-932-6300 or locally at 757-506-4118. foodaddicts.org.

Friends in Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group — 1 p.m. third Wednesday of the month September through June, Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville. The Oct. 18 meeting will feature the Baker Rehab Brain and Balance Center. Their presentation will be on physical therapy benefits for people with Parkinson's Disease. The group will host discussion groups at the Nov. 15 meeting as part of the Caring and Sharing series. The annual holiday party will be on Dec. 20. The new year will begin with Dr. Liana Rosenthal from the Johns Hopkins University Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center on Jan. 17, 2024. Dr. Rosenthal is a nationally recognized expert on Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders. Amneal Pharma will do a presentation on the Parkinson's Drug Rytary at the Feb. 21, 2024, meeting. The Sharing and Caring March 20, 2024 will see a presentation from the Frederick Health Hospice regarding hospice and palliative care. The Sharing and Caring series will continue on April 17, 2024. Local movement disorder specialist Dr. Laura Brosbe will take questions at the May 15, 2024 meeting. Dr. Brosbe's presentations are always well received by the group. The group will finish up the year on June 19, 2024 with the popular end of year picnic. fifpdsg.org or John Nicodemus at 240-815-0080 or Mary Kraft at 301-703-1194.

Frederick Area Ostomy Support Group — 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 8 at Frederick Health Hospital, second floor classroom, 400 W. Seventh St., Frederick. 240-910-6201 or faosg.patrickmck@gmail.com.

Head, Neck and Mouth Cancer Support Group — 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Contact Judy Churco at 301-631-8159 for more information and meeting location.

Moms Helping Moms Peer Support Group — 6 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays, , via Zoom. For mothers who have lost a child to overdose, SUD or alcohol. Professionally supported by Frederick Health Hospice. 301-455-5378, 301-514-3546 or gsformoms@gmail.com.

NAMI Family and Friends Support Group — 7 to 8:30 p.m., first Thursday of the month. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1415 W. Seventh St., Frederick. To support family and friends of those with mental illness. 240-651-1865 or namifrederick.org.