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Howard County General Hospital Offers Wellness Classes
Classes are held at the HCGH Wellness Center (10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, Md.) unless otherwise listed.
COLUMBIA, Md.—Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine (HCGH) will offer a wide range of wellness classes. These classes are held at the HCGH Wellness Center (10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, Md.) unless otherwise listed. Online advanced registration at www.hcgh.org is advised for all programs. For more information about the hospital’s ongoing wellness programs, call 410-740-7601.
Prediabetes
Our certified diabetes educator will teach you how to make changes to prevent/delay actual diabetes. 1/14, 7–8:30 p.m. $15.
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Prenatal Exercise
Taught by a certified instructor. Physician permission required. Eight-week session, Wednesdays, 3/9–4/27, 6–7 p.m. $88/eight sessions.
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The Mall Milers
Walk-for-health program at The Mall in Columbia. Blood pressure screenings on the second Tuesday of the month. Free.
Medicare 101
Learn about Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and Prescription Drug coverage (Part D). Presented by the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, Howard County Office on Aging. 12/10, 10-11:30 a.m. Free.
Essentials in Babysitting
Learn to manage children, create a safe environment and apply basic emergency techniques. 3/12 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $50.
AARP Driver Safety
Classroom refresher for ages 50+. 3/14, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. $15/AARP members, $20/others.
Medicare 102
Learn about Medicare Health Plans (Part C) and Medicare Supplement Policies. Presented by the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, Howard County Office on Aging. 12/16, 10–11:30 a.m. Free.
Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED
Learn skills to clear an airway obstruction, perform CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Earn two-year American Heart Association completion card (not a health care provider course). 12/3, 12/15, 1/11, 1/21, 2/3 or 2/16, 5:30–9 p.m. $55.
Looking to Lose Weight in 2016?
Our certified nutritionist and registered dietitian will discuss physiology and health challenges that affect your weight. 1/12, 7–8:30 p.m. Free.
Kitchen Wisdom
Sample food and learn to spice up healthy meals with herbs and spices. 1/14, 7:30–8 p.m. Free.
Using Medicare’s Plan Finder
Learn how to use the ‘Plan Finder’ tool on the medicare.gov website to compare and review the Medicare Prescription Drug Plans available to you. Presented by the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, Howard County Office on Aging. 3/29, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.
Fitness Fun for Seniors
Individuals age 60 and older exercise at their own pace. Includes stretching and low-impact exercise. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-week session beginning 1/11, 9:30–10:30 a.m. $64.
Smoke-Free Lungs
Education and support for those wanting to quit or who have quit. Attend on or all classes. 1/4, 2/10, and/or 2/16, 5:30–9 p.m. Free.
Home Sweet Home
Children (8-12) and their parents learn ways for children to stay at home alone. 3/12, 9–11 a.m. Free.
Kids Self Defense
Children (8-12) Learn basic safety awareness and age-appropriate self-defense techniques. 4/9, 9–11 a.m. Free.
About Howard County General Hospital
Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine is a not-for-profit health care provider with 266 licensed beds located in Columbia, Maryland. A comprehensive, acute-care medical center, Howard County General offers a full range of services, from neonatal care and oncology to outpatient treatment and critical care.
The hospital has a professional staff of more than 900 physicians and allied health professionals, representing more than 90 specialties and subspecialties; a workforce of more than 1,800 individuals and over 300 volunteers.
