It’s the hottest vitamin topic of 2011: Vitamin D. Learn about the newest research, how to determine your required daily amount, and the roles of diet, supplements, and the sun in obtaining the optimal level for your body. This class will give specific advice on needs based on your individual age, gender, and health.

Vitamin D Update

August 24, 6-7:30pm

Civista Medical Center, Ground Floor Classroom A

Free. Registration required.

Please call 1.888.332.4847 or Click Here to register.

Dr. Erica Contreras, M.D.

You’re invited to meet Dr. Barry Aron, M.D., Obstetrician, and our new physician, Dr. Erica Contreras, M.D., at our open house on August 24^th from 6 to 8 pm. Our experienced practitioners offer a wealth of knowledge in a caring atmosphere, and we look forward to meeting you!

La Plata OB/GYN Associates Open House

August 24, 6-8 pm

605 E. Charles Street

La Plata, MD 20646

Please call 301.609.4415 to RSVP.

Dr. Barry Aron, M.D.

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the State of Maryland and Charles County. On Tuesday, August 16^th at 7 pm, the Civista Health Cancer Program will present a community education forum with a panel of experts in prostate cancer screening, detection and treatment.

Panel experts include:

• Dr. Kausha Patel, Chairperson of the Pathology Department & Lab Director at Civista
• Dr. Krishan Mathur, Oncologist and Hematologist, Cambridge Oncology Center
• Dr. Boris Naydich, Radiation Oncologist, Chesapeake Regional Cancer Center
• Dr. Vladimir Kakitelashvili, La Plata Urology Center, LLC
• Shirley Hancock, RN, CCDOH, Prostate and Colorectal Cancer Program

They will discus the newest options, latest technologies, and screening recommendations. The program is free to the public but registration is requested.  Light refreshments will be provided. The Civista Health Cancer Program is approved by the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer as a Community Hospital Cancer Program.

Prostate Cancer Forum

Tuesday, August 16^th 7pm

Legend’s Club, Regency Furniture Stadium, Waldorf

Free. Registration requested.

Please call 1.888.332.4847 for more information.

Civista is proud to present “Pitching for Prostate Health” Prostate Cancer Awareness Night at the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball Game on Friday, August 12^th at 7 pm. Come enjoy the game and receive education on the benefits of early detection and screening information at the same time. Go to somdbluecrabs.com for more information.

“Pitching for Prostate Health” Prostate Cancer Awareness Night

Friday, August 12^th at 7:05 pm

Regency Furniture Stadium, Waldorf

The Civista Health Foundation is proud to partner with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball team, participating in several promotional and charitable events at Regency Furniture Stadium.

Coming up in August, Civista Health is proud to present “Pitching for Prostate Health” Prostate Cancer Awareness Night at the Blue Crabs Baseball Game on Friday, August 12th, at 7:05 pm. Come enjoy the game and receive education on the benefits of early detection and screening information at the same time. For more information visit somdbluecrabs.com.

And, while we’re talking baseball, how would you like to put a healthy spin on all of your favorite ballpark foods? We have recipes for healthy versions of your ballgame favorites, like cheese steak sandwiches, grilled turkey burgers, chili dogs, and caramel popcorn. Please visit our Healthy eCooking Channel for more delicious and health-smart recipes!

Dr. Adam Ellison, M.D.

Dr. Adam Ellison, M.D., of Capital Area Orthopedic Associates, will present a lecture on common disorders of the shoulder on Wednesday, July 27.

Dr. Ellison will discuss rotator cuff disease, arthritis, dislocations, and frozen shoulders, among other topics.

Wednesday, July 27; 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Civista Medical Center, Classroom B, La Plata

Pre-registration required. Free.

Dr. Barry Aron, M.D.

Is there a baby in your future? Dr. Barry Aron, M.D., obstetrician on staff at Civista Medical Center, will present a lecture on what to expect before you’re expecting.

We’ll cover smart nutrition prior and during pregnancy, and tips on planning for baby. A tour of Civista’s birthing center will be available after the lecture, and you’ll be able to meet our new physician, Dr. Erica Contreras, M.D.

Thinking of Having a Baby?

Wednesday, July 27; 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Civista Medical Center, 1 North, La Plata

Pre-registration required. Free.

Civista Health is proud to present Paint the Park Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Night at Regency Furniture Stadium. Come and celebrate with the Pink Ladies and Sisters at Heart and enjoy a great baseball game.

And you can bid on pink player jerseys at the after-game auction—proceeds go to support breast cancer awareness in Charles County.

So please join us on Friday, July 15 at 7:05 pm at Regency Furniture Stadium, and make sure to stay for after-game fireworks! For more information visit somdbluecrabs.com.

Announcing We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition), a program that encourages healthy weight for children. Parents have the power to help their kids maintain a healthy weight, and the We Can! Program will show you how. We Can! is a nation-wide interactive program designed to help children 8 to 13 years of age and their families make healthier choices about diet and exercise.

The We Can! Summer Session will run July 7^th through  July 28^th at Milton Somers Middle School Community Center. Learn ways to increase children’s physical activity, encourage healthy eating, and get tips on meal preparation from industry experts including a pediatrician, dietitian, and exercise physiologist.

The program is free, but pre-registration is required. A medical release form is also required. Space is limited. To register, call 1.888.332.4847 or e-mail Brenda.Rosier@Civista.org.

The We Can! Program is a joint presentation of the Charles County Department of Community Services, the Charles County Department of Health, and Civista Health.

The Maryland Motor Vehicle Association launched the Emergency Contact Information program last week, making it easier for law enforcement officials to notify emergency contacts when a patient is injured and unable to communicate.

The program, which is supported by the Maryland Hospital Association, is open to anyone with a valid Maryland driver’s license or identification card.

Maryland residents can voluntarily submit up to three emergency contacts online, or via MVA Kiosks at all MVA offices, to be stored electronically on a person’s driving record.

“The more people who register, the more useful this information will be to law enforcement agencies in the event of an emergency,” said MVA Administrator John Kuo.

Click here to learn more about the Emergency Contact Information program.