The Loar Auxiliary contributed $10,000 to fund a completely renovated and fully equipped kitchen, complete with an indoor grill and cooking island in the Wellness Education Center.  In appreciation of their generosity, the Wellness Staff treated the members of the Loar Auxiliary to the first “Healthy Heart” Cooking Class and luncheon for the volunteers. “The low fat, heart healthy entrée and fat free chocolate cake received many rave reviews”, remarked Jeannie Miller, RN, GCMH Manager of the Hospital’s Health and Wellness Programs. “This was the first of many Healthy Cooking programs to be featured at the Wellness Education Center. We look forward to demonstrating how everyday meals can be made healthier with some minor recipe modifications.”

Pictured at the luncheon ar(l-r) front row, Jenna Wilt, Wellness Coordinator, Jeannie Miller, Manager of Health & Wellness Programs, Kathy Greaser, Director of Development and volunteers Elsie Hardesty, Betty Wolford, Betty Croston and Lollie Fridinger; Back Row Molly Hartung, Joan Browning, Phyllis Gank,  Lisa Malone, Carol Shiffy and Carole Ann Lovett.

“These two magazines are filled with useful information for the new mom’s and particularly the first time mothers,” remarked Charlene Bennett, nurse manager of the GCMH Family Centered Maternity Suite. “We are so very appreciative of the Loar Auxiliary volunteers. Their support of our new moms and infants has truly added an extra special level of caring to our patient care services.”

Pictured are left to right, back row, Joan Browning, Lisa Malone, Betty Croston, Carol Shiffy, Molly Hartung, Phyllis Gank and Charlene Bennett; front row, Elsie Hardesty and Betty Wolford.

Pictured (l-r) are Donald Battista, GCMH President/CEO, Reverend Menker and Reverend Donald Forrester, President of the Hospital’s Chaplaincy Program at the annual recognition luncheon.

The Chaplain of the Year award was instituted in 2006 and is awarded to Hospital Chaplains who have given generously of their time and provided exemplary service as volunteers in the Hospital’s Chaplaincy Program.  Reverend Menker joined the Hospital’s Chaplaincy Program in 1998 and served as a member of the Chaplains Executive Committee.

A plaque with the names of all honored Chaplains is located near the Chapel on the third floor of the Hospital. Today, the Garrett County Memorial Hospital Chaplaincy Program consists of 30 members representing most local denominations and continues to be backed by the Mountain Top Ministerium.

Safe Sitter is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 14 how to handle emergencies when caring for children.  The class will teach young adolescents safe and nurturing care and the rescue skills needed to respond appropriately to medical emergencies.  Students also learn tips for managing the business aspects of their babysitting job.  Class admission will be on a first come first serve basis.  You must pre-register to attend.  The class fee is $35.00 and includes workbook and Safe Sitter Certification Card.

For more information or to register for one of the classes, call 301-533-4WEL (4935) or 301-533-4366

Do you know how to screen a babysitting job to decide when to accept or refuse? What if the child got a nose bleed?

Participants must be at least 11 years of age. Safe Sitter is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls how to handle emergencies when caring for children.

Class fee: $35 per student

Call 301-533-4041 to register

Sponsored by the Garrett County Memorial Hospital Wellness Department

We will combine types of music and workouts to achieve this goal. All workouts can be tailored to your fitness level. Warning: You will sweat!

Classes are held every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Wellness Education Center.

Classes are $8 per class of 8 classes for $40.

The Wellness Education Center is a division of Garrett County Memorial Hospital located on Pythian Avenue (first road on Memorial Drive past the hospital).

301-533-4WEL (4935)

Located on Pythian Avenue in Oakland, the Wellness Education Center offers programs and screenings aimed at helping everyone improve their health and well-being through their daily activities and life-style changes. The facility offers a blend of traditional fitness with preventive care, health assessments and health improvement classes. Programs include weight management, exercise, educational workshops and screenings. Additional information and program schedule is available by calling the Wellness Education Center at 301-533-4WEL (4935).

Pictured (L-R) back row, Rodney Glotfelty, Garrett County Health Officer, Senator George Edwards, Donald Battista, President/CEO of Garrett County Memorial Hospital, and Delegate Wendell Beitzel; second row, Bev Rasel, GCMH Wellness Coordinator, Jeannie Miller, RN, GCMH Manager of Health & Wellness Programs, Kathy Greaser, GCMH Director of Development; front row Jenna Wilt, GCMH Wellness Coordinator.

“In this class you will learn the skills to rescue infants, children and adults during cardiac, respiratory and choking emergencies,” explained Jeannie Miller, RN. Fee for the class is $70.00 and includes a CPR Manual and 2-year Certification Card.

For more information please call 301-533-4WEL (4935) or 301-533-4295.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 8 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 p.m. in the Garrett County Memorial Hospital Board Room. Look Good…Feel Better is a free, national public service program dedicated to teaching women and teen-age 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 free and each participant receives a make up 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 Bev Rasel at (301) 533-4366.

Sponsored by the Jacquelyn Shirer Circle of Planned Gifts Committee of the Garrett County Memorial Hospital Foundation, the seminar will be held Wednesday, May 8 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Mary Browning Senior Center.

Topics that will be emphasized at the seminar will include: how to control what will happen to one’s property after death; how to make it easier for heirs; and how to provide for your loved ones and special interests.

Because space is limited, persons interested in attending the seminar are encouraged to make reservations by calling 301-533-4041 or email jlucas@gcmh.com.