Throughout the year, Doctors Community Health System offers numerous screenings and support groups. Some of the upcoming events include:
Free Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Seminar
Fridays: March 22, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25 and November 22, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.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 Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Doctors Community Hospital
8116 Good Luck Road
Professional Office Building, Suite 110
Lanham, MD 20706
301-552-8524 | DCHweb.org/breast
Women who reside in Prince George’s County may qualify if they have a photo or picture ID, are ages 40 or older, are uninsured or underinsured or have a limited income. Appointment required.
Free Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Road
North Building, 4th Floor
Lanham, MD 20706
301-552-7705 | DCHweb.org/prevention
Colon or colorectal cancer is often preventable and curable. If you’re a Prince George’s County resident you may qualify for a no cost colonoscopy if you are ages 50 to 75, age 50 or younger with a family history of colorectal cancer, or uninsured or underinsured. Appointment required.
Free Breast Cancer Support Group
Third Tuesday of Each Month, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Road
North Building, 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 Cancer Prevention Workshop
Thursdays: March 21, April 18, May 16 and June 20, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Road
North Building, 4th Floor, Room 415
Lanham, MD 20706
301-552-7968 | DCHweb.org/prevention
Learn steps you can take to reduce the risk of cancer.
Free Diabetes Support Group
Third Monday of Each Month, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Road
North Building, 5th Floor, DSE Room
Lanham, MD 20706
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 Drop-In Grief Support Group
Second Monday of Each Month, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8118 Good Luck Road
Critical Care Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Lanham, MD 20706
301-808-5671
This group provides supportive listening, sharing and psycho-educational resources to grieving.
Freedom from Smoking Workshop
Free eight-week smoking cessation program offered in April, July and October.
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Road
North Building, 4th Floor
Lanham, MD 20706
301-552-5178 | DCHweb.org/prevention
Doctors Community Hospital’s Freedom from Smoking program is designed to help people during their journey toward smoke-free and healthier living. Registration is required.
Free Lymphedema and Chronic Swelling Support Group
July 18 at 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | April 18, October 17 and December 19 at 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Road
North Building, 5th Floor, DSE Room
Lanham, MD 20706
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 Post-Bariatric Surgery Support Group
Second Friday of Each Month, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Road
North Building, 5th Floor
Lanham, MD 20706
240-965-4405 | DCHweightloss.org
Meet other post-bariatric surgery patients while learning and sharing within a compassionate and professional environment.
Free Stroke Support Group
Second Wednesday of Each Month, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Bowie Senior Center
14900 Health Center Drive
Bowie, MD 20716
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
Tuesdays: March 26, May 28, September 24 and November 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Doctors Community Hospital
8100 Good Luck Road
North Building, 5th Floor, DSE Room
Lanham, MD 20706
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 Screenings on Mobile Health Clinic
Visit the Wellness on Wheels (WOW) mobile health clinic to receive free screenings (diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure) as well as medication reviews and education. For updated care locations, call 301-324-4968 or visit DCHweb.org/WOW. (Most times are 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
March 5 – Camp Springs Senior Activity Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD (9 a.m.–1 p.m.)
March 7 – Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center, 7120 Contee Road, Laurel, MD (9 a.m.–1 p.m.)
March 11 – Shoppes at New Carrollton, 7898 Riverdale Road, New Carrollton, MD
March 12 – Langley Park Senior Activity Center, 1500 Merrimac Road, Hyattsville, MD
March 13 – Beltway Plaza Mall, 6000 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD
March 14 – Hollywood Plaza Shopping Center, 9801 Rhode Island Avenue, College Park, MD
March 15 – Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union, 15201 Hall Road Bowie, MD
March 18 – Shoppes at New Carrollton, 7898 Riverdale Road, New Carrollton, MD
March 19 – John E. Howard Senior Activity Center, 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights, MD (9 a.m.–1 p.m.)
March 20 – Powder Mill Village Apartments, 3625 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, MD
March 21 – Harmony Hall, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD (10 a.m.–2 p.m.)
March 25 – St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, 410 Addison Road, South Capitol Heights, MD (10 a.m.–2 p.m.)
March 26 – Megamart Supermarket, 1101 University Blvd E, Takoma Park, MD (10 a.m.–3 p.m.)
March 27 –Shops at Iverson, 3737 Branch Avenue, Hillcrest Heights, MD
March 28 – City of Glenarden Nutrition Center James R. Cousins, Jr. Municipal Center, 8600 Glenarden Parkway, Glenarden, MD
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Doctors Community Health System is a network of medical and surgical services provided throughout Prince George’s County and in Anne Arundel County. At the heart of this network is its flagship – Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, Maryland. To complement the hospital’s high-quality and comprehensive services, the system has more than a dozen centers of care in Bowie, Camp Springs, Crofton, District Heights, Hyattsville, Lanham, Largo, Laurel, Riverdale and Temple Hills. Also, the hospital has been rated as a high-performing facility for heart failure by U.S. News & World Report in 2017-2018 and designated as a primary stroke center by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems. The system has experienced physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals who specialize in:
Ambulatory Surgery
Breast Health
Diabetes Care
Diabetes Education
Digestive Disease Care
Emergency Services
Imaging Services
Infusion Care
Orthopedic Services
Primary Care and Family Medicine
Radiation Oncology
Rehabilitation Program
Sleep Care
Surgical Services
Transitional Care
Wound Care
For more information, visit DCHweb.org or call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).
