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Community Outreach
Community Education
Programs
Classes and Seminars
Screening and Health Services
Diabetes Education
Maternal Child Health Education
Programs
Breast Feeding
For women breast feeding newborns and infants.
LRH: For more information call 301-497-7979 or 410-792-2270 ext. 77979.
PGHC: Monthly meeting held every third Saturday. For more information call 301-618-3455.
Childbirth Education
LRH: For more information call 301-497-7979 or 410-792-2270 ext. 77979.
PGHC: For location, registration and for information call 301-618-3275.
Introduction to Tai-Chi/Stress Reduction
PGHC: Classes held the second Tuesday of each month. Must have a minimum of two participants. For more information call 301-618-2490.
Tour of Labor and Delivery
Tour of the hospital's labor and delivery units.
LRH: To register for your tour or for more information call 301-497-7977 or 410-792-2271 ext. 77977.
PGHC: Held the second Sunday of each month in the Auditorium at 1:30 p.m. For more information call 301-618-3200.
Classes and Seminars
Arthritis
LRH: People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) an ongoing exercise program. Fee charged. For more information call 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.
Arthritis and Total Joint Replacement Seminars
LRH: Includes a tour of the Operating Room, explanation of joint replacement surgery, display of various artificial joints and question and answer session. Free of charge. For more information call 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.
Babysitters
A program for adolescents that teaches safety including appropriate toys, calling for emergency help, basic first aid and handling infants.
BHC: An interactive two-day program for adolescents aged 11-15. Held at least six times per year. Call 301-809-2035 for more information.
LRH: Held twice a year. For more information call 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.
CPR
These courses are taught in accordance with the American Heart Association standards and are geared toward the general public. Fee charged.
BHC: Heart Saver and Pediatric Basic Life Support classes offered. Call 301-809-2035 for more information.
LRH: Classes for Basic Life Support and Pediatric Basic Life Support. For more information call 301-497-7917 or 410-792-2270 ext. 77917.
Sleep Disorders
A neurologist discusses all forms of sleep disorders in this seminar including insomnia, apnea, snoring and narcolepsy. Free of charge.
LRH: For more information call 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.
Smoke Cessation
LRH: Held twice a year, the program teaches cessation and various management strategies as well as dealing with weight control and stress management. For more information call 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636. Student Group Tours
BHC: Held throughout the year to acquaint adolescents with emergency room and ambulatory surgery environments. For more information contact 301-809-2035.
Screening and Health Services
Alcohol Screening
LRH: Held in the spring. Free of charge. For more information call 1-800-435-5550.
Anxiety Screening
LRH: Held in the spring. Free of charge. For more information call 1-800-435-5550.
Blood Pressure Screening
BHC: Available anytime during regular hours of operation. Also offered at the Bowie Senior Center several times a month. Free of charge. For more information call 301-809-2035.
LRH: For Senior Citizens. Held twice a month at the hospital. Free of charge. For more information call 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.
Bowie Health Center's Annual Health Fair
Held the third Saturday of September. Provides over 20 free health screenings and consultations, plus refreshments and a variety of fun activities for the whole family. Call 301-809-2035 for more information.
Depression Screening
LRH: Held in the fall. Free of charge. For more information call 1-800-435-5550.
Flu Shots
BHC: Offered in conjunction with the Prince George's County Health Department. Free of charge. For more information call 301-809-2035.
LRH: For Senior citizens and individuals at risk. Held in the fall. Free of charge. For more information call 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.
Prostate Screening
LRH: Held in the fall. Free of charge. For more information call 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.
Laurel Regional Hospital's Annual Health Fair
Provides screenings, health information and activities for the community. Held in the spring. Free of charge. For more information call 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.
Community Health Fairs
Provide glucose, cholesterol and lung function screenings. Held throughout the year at various locations.v BHC: For more information call 301-809-2035.
LRH: For more information call 301-497-7914 or 410-792-7636.
Diabetes Education
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to many serious health problems. Our facilities offer a wide variety of diabetes education sessions to help you live a long healthy and happy life.
LRH: Offers One-On-One Self Management Training, Medical Nutrition Therapy and an Out-Patient Diabetes Educational Program. Each class is conducted by a registered nurse specially trained in Diabetes Education. The cost of the sessions are covered by most insurance companies. For more information contact 301-617-8636 or 410-792-2270 ext. 78636.
PGHC: Classes include Assessment and Introduction to Behavior Change, Core Diabetes Education, Carbohydrate Change, Core Diabetes and Monitoring, Stress management and more. Classes are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays, including evenings. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 301-618-6555.
Maternal Child Health Education
The birth of a child is one of life's special moments. Our facilities, want to do everything possible to make this experience everything possible you want it to be.
LRH: Offers a six week, prepared childbirth class, breast feeding course, tours of the labor and delivery unit and an infant CPR course. For more information contact 301-497-7979 or 410-792-2270 ext. 77979.
PGHC: Offers a prepared childbirth class, breast feeding course, tours of the Labor and Delivery unit, and an infant CPR course. For more information contact 301-618-3275.
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