Garrett County Memorial Hospital and the American Cancer Society have set the schedule for sponsoring Look Good...Feel Better workshops for this year with the first one to be held on March 17th from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Hospital's Community Services Building. Look Good...Feel Better workshops are geared for individuals undergoing treatment for cancer. Future workshops have been scheduled for May 19th, August 18th, and October 20th. Look Good...Feel Better is a free, national public services program dedicated to teaching women and teenage cancer patients the techniques to help restore their appearance and self image, and how to deal with the sociological side of effects they experience during treatment. This workshop is conducted by volunteer cosmetologists and includes a 12-step skin and makeup program. Cosmetics for the program are provided free of charge courtesy of the American Cancer Society, The Cosmetics, Toiletry & Fragrance Association Foundation and the National Cosmetics Association. Demonstrations in the use of wigs, hats, and turbans are also given. This program is offered free and each participant receives a free makeup kit valued at $250. For those who cannot attend a workshop self help materials including a video and instructional booklet are available. To register or obtain more information contact Lisa Schad at (301) 533-4366.

Dr. F. Michael Gloth, a noted author and professor, will be among the guest speakers at the Garrett County Health Fair scheduled for Saturday, April 17th at the Wisp Resort in McHenry.

"If you found that getting older has made weight control and staying in shape much harder, then you won't want to miss Dr. Michael Gloth," explained Bob Stephens, STEPS Committee Chairman. "Dr. Michael Gloth, an expert in aging and nutrition, will speak about his new book Fit at Fifty and Beyond, which uses the science of aging and calorically kind scrumptious recipes by Master Chef Rudy Speckamp to provide you with a smarter and easier way to get back in shape and stay there!"

Dr. Gloth will sign copies of his book, Fit at Fifty and Beyond, which will be available for purchase following his presentation.

F. Michael Gloth, III, MD FACP, AGSF is currently the Corporate Medical Director for Mid-Atlantic Health Care located in Finksburg, Maryland. Dr. Gloth also holds a position as an Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

The Health Fair will offer a variety of guest speakers, free health screenings and informational displays. For more information about the Garrett County Health Fair call (301) 533-4178.

Members of the Steering Committee for the Garrett County Memorial Hospital Foundation's GALA proudly display a large check for $56,000, the net proceeds from the fundraising GALA held last November. Proceeds from the GALA were slated to help the Foundation meet its 2009 commitment to fund a series of equipment used in critical care situations. Pictured left to right are: Patti Battista, Jackie Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Barbara Frantz, and Judy Prather. "The GALA is held every other year and is very generously supported by the community. Plans are already underway for our next GALA which will be held in 2011," remarked Wayne Johnson, GALA Chairman. Committee members not available at the time of photo are: Don Battista, Jeanine Sisler, Frances Gnegy, Bea Crosco, Regina Gearhart, Jason Sweitzer, Elaine McDonald, Betsy Spiker, Linda Fike, Bill Grant, Dana McCauley, Sharon Markwood, and Kris Miller.