October Events Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital PBMC Community Drive Thru Flu Clinic Monday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 15 Anchor Drive, Rockport Pen Bay Medical Center is offering weekly drive-thru flu clinics in October. Clinics are open to insured adults; participants are asked to bring their insurance cards to the clinic. Self-pay will not be accepted. High dose flu shots will be offered as stock availability permits. No appointment necessary. Weather permitting.
Breastfeeding Support Group Tuesdays, October 5 - 26, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Virtual meeting This informal group provides interaction as well as individual assistance when needed. Women wanting more information about breastfeeding are also welcome. Facilitated by a lactation consultant from OB/GYN. Please call 301-8337 for more information. This group is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. After you are registered, shortly before the class starts you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in the class. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Tuesday, October 5, 6:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting The Alzheimer’s Support Group provides information and support to area residents who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Currently the group is meeting via Zoom. Free. Those interested in participating should contact Cheri R. Blouin, LSW at 301-6237 or at cblouin@pbmc.org for the meeting details.
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Events: October
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
WCGH Community Drive Thru Flu Clinic Wednesday, October 6, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 125 Northport Avenue, Belfast Waldo County General Hospital is offering weekly drive-thru flu clinics in October. Clinics are open to insured adults; participants are asked to bring their insurance cards to the clinic. Self-pay will not be accepted. High dose flu shots will be offered as stock availability permits. No appointment necessary. Weather permitting. Take a Break with Guided Meditation Wednesdays, October 6 - 27, noon to 12:30 p.m. Virtual class Making time in your day to recharge can be as simple as tuning in for as much of this short meditation break as you can. The class will begin with a 15 to 20 minute guided meditation, followed by five minutes of silent meditation and a brief time for reflections and questions. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. Saturday Flu Clinic for PBMC Patients Saturday, October 9, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 15 Anchor Drive, Rockport Pen Bay Family Medicine, Pen Bay Internal Medicine and Pen Bay Pediatrics are offering Saturday flu clinics for their current patients. All insurances and self-pay will be accepted. Flu shot pricing for selfpay is $35 for regular flu shots and $54 for high dose flu shots. Appointments are required. Please call 301-5900 to schedule an appointment with Pen Bay Family Medicine, 301-5800 to schedule an appointment with Pen Bay Internal Medicine, or 301-5600 to schedule an appointment with Pen Bay Pediatrics. PBMC Community Drive Thru Flu Clinic Monday, October 11, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 15 Anchor Drive, Rockport Pen Bay Medical Center is offering weekly drive-thru flu clinics in October. Clinics are open to insured adults; participants are asked to bring their insurance cards to the clinic. Self-pay will not be accepted. High dose flu shots will be offered as stock availability permits. No appointment necessary. Weather permitting.
better. together.
Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.
Events: October
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
WCGH Community Drive Thru Flu Clinic Wednesday, October 13, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 125 Northport Avenue, Belfast Waldo County General Hospital is offering weekly drive-thru flu clinics in October. Clinics are open to insured adults; participants are asked to bring their insurance cards to the clinic. Self-pay will not be accepted. High dose flu shots will be offered as stock availability permits. No appointment necessary. Weather permitting. Postpartum Support Group Thursdays, October 14 & 28, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Virtual meeting This support group was created by a group of women and moms, who have gone through challenging postpartum experiences themselves and/or have been educated on them. We offer a safe place for new and pregnant mothers and families to talk, listen, get support and gain education on postpartum experiences. This is a free group for moms, moms-to-be and family members who want to connect with others. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. For more information, please call 505-4140. Free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. PBMC Community Drive Thru Flu Clinic Monday, October 18, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 15 Anchor Drive, Rockport Pen Bay Medical Center is offering weekly drive-thru flu clinics in October. Clinics are open to insured adults; participants are asked to bring their insurance cards to the clinic. Self-pay will not be accepted. High dose flu shots will be offered as stock availability permits. No appointment necessary. Weather permitting. Eating Better on a Budget Mondays, October 18 - November 8, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Virtual class Join SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators from Knox and Waldo counties for this free four-week class that will give you the skills to shop, cook and eat healthy foods while stretching your SNAP dollars and staying within your grocery budget. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please call 301-3950 or visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com to register.
Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.
Events: October
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Concussion Support Group Tuesday, October 19, noon to 1:00 p.m. Virtual meeting Healing from a brain injury takes a long time. Join facilitator Moriah Grant, OTD, OTR/L, for this informative and interactive support group where you can share your struggles with concussion; learn more about concussions, treatment and outcomes; and connect with others who have had similar experiences. Pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please email mgrant@wcgh.org to register. Alzheimer's Disease Support Group Tuesday, October 19, 3:00 p.m. Virtual meeting The Alzheimer’s Support Group provides information and support to area residents who have loved ones coping with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Currently the group is meeting via Zoom. Free. Those interested in participating should contact Cheri R. Blouin, LSW at 301-6237 or at cblouin@pbmc.org for the meeting details.
WCGH Community Drive Thru Flu Clinic Wednesday, October 20, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 125 Northport Avenue, Belfast Waldo County General Hospital is offering weekly drive-thru flu clinics in October. Clinics are open to insured adults; participants are asked to bring their insurance cards to the clinic. Self-pay will not be accepted. High dose flu shots will be offered as stock availability permits. No appointment necessary. Weather permitting. Naloxone Training Thursday, October 21, noon to 1:00 p.m. Virtual meeting Naloxone is a life-saving medication that is used to counter the effects od drugs like heroin and prescription narcotics. Join providers from Pen Bay Medical Center to learn how to use naloxone to save the life of anyone who is experiencing an opioid overdose. This training is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain access to virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.
better. together.
Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.
Events: October
Pen Bay Medical Center & Waldo County General Hospital
Saturday Flu Clinic for PBMC Patients Saturday, October 23, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 15 Anchor Drive, Rockport Pen Bay Family Medicine, Pen Bay Internal Medicine and Pen Bay Pediatrics are offering Saturday flu clinics for their current patients. All insurances and self-pay will be accepted. Flu shot pricing for selfpay is $35 for regular flu shots and $54 for high dose flu shots. Appointments are required. Please call 301-5900 to schedule an appointment with Pen Bay Family Medicine, 301-5800 to schedule an appointment with Pen Bay Internal Medicine, or 301-5600 to schedule an appointment with Pen Bay Pediatrics. PBMC Community Drive Thru Flu Clinic Monday, October 25, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 15 Anchor Drive, Rockport Pen Bay Medical Center is offering weekly drive-thru flu clinics in October. Clinics are open to insured adults; participants are asked to bring their insurance cards to the clinic. Self-pay will not be accepted. High dose flu shots will be offered as stock availability permits. No appointment necessary. Weather permitting. Advance Care Planning Workshop Tuesday, October 26, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Virtual class Join trained advance care planning facilitator Vikki Webster for this online workshop where you will begin the process of filling out your advance directive. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register. WCGH Community Drive Thru Flu Clinic Wednesday, October 27, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 125 Northport Avenue, Belfast Waldo County General Hospital is offering weekly drive-thru flu clinics in October. Clinics are open to insured adults; participants are asked to bring their insurance cards to the clinic. Self-pay will not be accepted. High dose flu shots will be offered as stock availability permits. No appointment necessary. Weather permitting.
Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.