Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center offers a variety of support groups and educational programs. The programs listed on this page are held at the Medical Center and are provided at no charge or for a minimal fee. For more information about the Medical Center’s community education programs, call 410-550-1360 (unless otherwise noted).
Support Groups
Burn Support Group
The burn survivor support group provides emotional support to both inpatient and discharged survivors, covering topics such as scarring, anger management, returning to work and how to respond to intrusive questions or staring.
Day: Every Tuesday
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Fee: Free
For more information, call 410-550-0754.
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Lap Duodenal Switch and Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy Support Group
This is an ideal forum for those who have had gastric bypass surgery or for those considering the surgery. This support group is offered two times per month.
Day: Second Thursday of every month or third Thursday of every month
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Fee: Free
For more information, call 410-550-0409.
Inch by Inch: Stroke Support Group
This monthly meeting provides education and support to stroke survivors and their families.
Day: Third Thursday of every month
Time: Time varies
Fee: Free
For more information, call 410-550-7793.
A Joint Effort: Joint Replacement Education
This session introduces you to the health care team who will answer your questions about hip or knee replacement surgery. You will learn about anesthesia, strength-building diets, exercise programs, pain management and much more. Our goal is to help you prepare for a smooth surgery and hospital stay.
For more information, call 410-550-1103.
Laparascopic Banding Support Group
This is an ideal forum for those who have had a lap banding surgery or for those who are considering this surgery.
Day: First Thursday of every month
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.
Fee: Free
For more information, call 410-550-0409.
Seeds of Hope Bereavement Support Group
Seeds of Hope is a welcoming environment that offers education and support about dealing with grief and loss.
Day: First Tuesday of every month
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
For more information, call 410-550-0291.
Educational Programs
Maternity Care Classes
Johns Hopkins Bayview offers a variety of educational classes for parents and siblings. For more information or to register, call 410-550-BABY.
Childbirth Preparation
This six-week 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.
Day: Mondays
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $65; registration is required
Sibling Class
Through activities, videos and a tour of the newborn nursery, children ages three to eight learn the important and special part they play in being a big brother or sister.
Day: One Saturday per month
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $15 per child; registration is required
Breastfeeding Class
This course prepares mothers to successfully breastfeed their newborn babies. Topics include the benefits of breastfeeding, normal newborn behaviors, pumping and storing breast milk, and how medication or contraceptives affect breastfeeding.
Day: Second Tuesday of every month
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $30; registration is required
