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.

The Wellness Education Center is located on Pythian Avenue, (first road on Memorial Drive past the Hospital). The workshop is for individuals undergoing treatment for cancer. 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. Volunteer cosmetologists help with the workshop that includes a 12-step skin and makeup program. Cosmetics for the program are 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. The program is free and each participant receives a free 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 or the Wellness Education Center at 301-533-4WEL (4935).

“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.

“Garrett County Memorial Hospital is proud to assist the Living Legacy Foundation in raising awareness of the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation,” explained Reba Rush, GCMH Director of Quality/Risk Management. “In Maryland alone, more than 2,200 residents are waiting for a life saving organ transplant. Garrett County Memorial Hospital has raised the donor flag for the month of April in recognition of Donate Life Month, and will continue to raise the flag with each donor.”

With more than two million Marylanders already making the decision to designate themselves as organ, eye and tissue donors, either through the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration or the Maryland Donor Registry at www.donatelifemaryland.org, this statewide initiative encourages others to make the decision to be a donor.

The Community Wellness Blood Screening will be offered every Wednesday in May from 6am-9am (May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)

***NEW LOCATION – Wellness Education Center, located on Pythian Avenue (first road on Memorial Drive past the hospital)

Cost of screening is $65.00 optional PSA testing is an additional $30.00

Appointments are required – call 301-533-4041

The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be at Garrett County Memorial Hospital on Friday, May 24, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the hospital's Community Service Building

To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Walk-ins are welcome!

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

301-533-4WELL (4935)

The exercises will focus on strength, balance, stability, and flexibility.

Starting April 24th classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellness Education Center

Classes are $8 per class or 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)

301-533-4WELL (4935)