Johns Hopkins Bayview offers a variety of educational programs and screenings. The programs listed below are provided at no charge, unless otherwise noted.
In-Person Seminars
Weight Loss Surgery Information Sessions
Join the staff and surgeons of the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery to learn more about the surgical weight loss options we offer and how to navigate the insurance approval process.
Sessions are held in Baltimore, Annapolis, Columbia and the Washington, DC metro area. To register for the next session in your area, visit www.hopkinsbayview.org/bariatrics/infosession.
Oh! My Aching Back: Evaluating and Treating Back and Leg Pain
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor. Join Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon, Dr. Ali Baaj, for a free interactive seminar.
January 19
6 p.m.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Register online
or call 410-550-KNOW
Handle with Care: Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Common Hand Conditions
Don’t ignore the symptoms of these common culprits of hand numbness. Johns Hopkins plastic and reconstructive surgeons Scott Lifchez, M.D. and Jaimie Shores M.D., discuss diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger and other common hand conditions. Minimally invasive approaches to surgery will be discussed.
March 15
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
Register online
or call 877-546-1009
Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: What Should I Be Doing?
Join Dr. Gordon Tomaselli, Johns Hopkins Chief of Cardiology and President of the American Heart Association, as he discusses the important steps you can take to reduce your risk factors for heart disease--including how to make healthier choices, and how to identify key warning signs.
March 20
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
Register online
or call 877-546-1009
Battle of the Bulge – Common Hernias and Their Treatment
Join Johns Hopkins minimally invasive surgeon, Hien Nguyen, M.D., for an in-depth description of common types of hernias (inguinal, incisional, hiatal, umbilical, ventral, and sports hernias), what causes them, how they are repaired, when to have surgery for a hernia, and how to prevent them. Minimally invasive advances in surgery will be described.
March 28
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Sheraton Baltimore North
Register online
or call 877-546-1009
Screenings
Varicose Vein Screening
Do you have painful varicose veins? Varicose veins are not always a cosmetic issue. If left untreated, they can result in more serious problems. However, there is a solution. The VNUS® Closure® procedure is a clinically proven and minimally invasive outpatient procedure that treats varicose veins and their underlying cause, venous reflux.
Join Johns Hopkins vascular surgeon Jennifer Heller, M.D., FACS, to learn more about varicose veins, the VNUS® Closure® procedure and other available treatment options at a free screening.
January 10, 2012
5-7 p.m.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
January 24, 2012
5-7 p.m.
Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)
March 13, 2012
5:30-8 p.m.
Pikesville Library (1301 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD, 21208)
April 3, 2012
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Johns Hopkins at Kent Island
May 1, 2012
5-8 p.m.
Catonsville Library (1100 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD, 21228)
Participants should wear loose-fitting clothing.
Register online or call 410-550-VEIN (8346).
Are You at Risk for Vascular Disease?
For patients 55 and older with cardiovascular risk factors, known cardiovascular disease or a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Vascular Clinic
Cost: $40 per screening
To register, call 410-550-0413.
Patient Information Sessions
Breastfeeding Class
Learn the benefits of breastfeeding, behaviors of a normal newborn, how to pump and store breast milk, and how medications and contraceptives affect breastfeeding.
One Sunday per month
1 to 3 p.m.
Cost: $30
For a complete schedule or to register, call 410-550-BABY.
Childbirth Preparation
This course provides expectant mothers and their labor coaches in-depth instruction on labor, delivery, pain control and other topics related to the birth experience. Classes are led by a certified childbirth educator.
One Saturday and Sunday per month
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $65
For a complete schedule or to register, call 410-550-BABY.
Labor & Delivery Tours
Familiarize yourself with the place you'll be delivering your baby, meet labor & delivery staff and have your questions about the labor & delivery experience answered.
One Saturday per month
2 to 3 p.m.
Cost: free
For a complete schedule or to register, call 410-550-BABY.
A variety of educational programs and support groups also are available at the Medical Center for little or no cost. Click here to view a complete list.
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