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Free Health Resources Provided by
Doctors Community Hospital

Lanham, MD - Throughout the year, Doctors Community Hospital offers numerous lectures, screenings and support groups.  They are designed to help people maintain and improve their overall health. Some of the upcoming events include:
Free Pink Ribbon Rally
Friday, October 6, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8116 Good Luck Road
Emergency Department Garage (top level)
Lanham, MD
301-552-8524 | DCHweb.org/breast
Join us as we raise breast cancer care awareness and motivate women to take charge of their overall health.   We will provide mammograms for women ages 40 and older who are insured and uninsured.  Also, we will offer clinical breast exams, bra fittings, ask-a-doctor sessions, screenings (blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol), food demonstrations and lots more.
Free Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Lecture
Mondays: October 2, November 6 and December 4, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8116 Good Luck Rd.
Professional Office Bldg., Suite 210
Lanham, MD
240-965-4405 | DCHweightloss.org
Attend this free lecture presented by Dr. Hitesh Amin, medical director, Bariatric and Weight Loss Center. If you are at least 30 pounds overweight, learn whether weight loss surgery is right for you.  Registration required.
Free Post-Bariatric Surgery Support Group
Fridays: October 13, November 10 and December 8, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Rd.
North Building, 5th Floor
Lanham, MD
240-965-4405 | DCHweightloss.org
Meet other post-bariatric surgery patients while learning and sharing within a compassionate and professional environment.
Free Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Rd.
North Building, 4th Floor
Lanham, MD
301-552-7705 | DCHweb.org/prevention
Colon or colorectal cancer is often preventable and curable.  If you're a Prince George's County resident, learn whether you qualify for a free colonoscopy.  Appointment required.
Free Breast Cancer Support Group
Third Tuesday of Each Month, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Rd.
North Bldg., 4th Floor, Room 415
Lanham, MD 20706
240-542-3034 | DCHweb.org/breast
Join women who are newly diagnosed with or are recovering from breast cancer.
Free Breast Cancer-Male Caregiver Support Group
Third Tuesday of Each Month, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Rd.
North Bldg. 5th Floor, DSE Room
Lanham, MD
301-552-8673 | DCHweb.org/breast
Join men who develop friendships while learning about breast cancer and coping techniques to support loved ones.
Free Diabetes Support Group
Third Monday of Each Month, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Rd.
North Bldg., 5th Floor, DSE Room
Lanham, MD
301-552-8661 | DCHdiabetes.org
Join people who have diabetes as well as their families during engaging and interactive discussions about coping with this disease.
Free Lymphedema and Chronic Swelling Support Group
Thursday: October 19, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday: December 18, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Rd.
North Building, 5th Floor, DSE Room
Lanham, MD
301-552-8144 | DCHrehab.org
Join people who have lymphedema as they share their experiences while learning about the latest treatment and management options.
Free Stroke Support Group
Second Wednesday of Each Month, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Bowie Senior Center
14900 Health Center Drive
Bowie, MD
301-552-8114 | DCHrehab.org
Join stroke survivors and caregivers to explore resources as well as learn about stroke prevention, healthy lifestyles and empowerment strategies.
Free WomenHeart Support Group
Tuesday: November 28, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Road
North Building, 5th Floor, DSE Room
Lanham, MD
301-552-8058 | DCHrehab.org
Join heart disease experts who provide educational information to women while encouraging them to make well-educated and heart-healthy decisions.
Free Drop-In Grief Support Group
Second Monday of Each Month, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
Critical Care Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Lanham, MD
301-808-5671
This group provides supportive listening, sharing and psycho-educational resources to grieving.

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Doctors Community Hospital<http://www.dchweb.org/> is a premier medical and surgical hospital located in Lanham, Maryland.  With a mission of being dedicated to passionately caring for the health of patients and the community, the hospital has provided high-quality as well as comprehensive health care to residents of Prince George's County and the region since 1975.

A 212 available bed facility, Doctors Community Hospital has a wide range of specialty programs and services.

  *   Bariatric and Weight Loss Center<http://www.dchweightloss.org/>

  *   Cardiology Services and Outpatient Vascular Studies<http://www.dchweb.org/specialties-services/rehabilitation-services/comprehensive-programs/cardiac-rehabilitation-program>
  *   Center for Comprehensive Breast Care<http://www.dchweb.org/breast>
  *   Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine<http://www.dchwound.org/>
  *   Comprehensive Orthopedic Program<http://www.dchweb.org/ortho>
  *   Digestive Disease Center<http://www.dchweb.org/specialties-services/digestive-disease-center>
  *   Diabetes<http://www.dchdiabetes.org/> Care
  *   Doctors Regional Cancer Center<http://www.dchweb.org/DRCC>
  *   Emergency Services<http://www.dchweb.org/emergency>
  *   Infusion Center<http://www.dchweb.org/specialties-services/infusion-center>
  *   Primary Care<http://www.dchweb.org/primarycare>
  *   Rehabilitation Services<http://www.dchrehab.org/>
  *   Sleep Center<http://www.dchsleep.org/>
  *   Vascular Health Program<http://www.dchweb.org/vascular>

For more information, please visit DCHweb.org<http://www.DCHweb.org> or call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).

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