Southern Maryland Hospital Center has long been the leader in community service, providing residents with the most comprehensive range of outreach, screenings, and educational support of any other area hospital. Please check the listings below to see how we could help to improve your life, or possibly even save it. You can also visit our Hospital Events Calendar for a calendar view of events.
Screenings and Tests
Free Blood Pressure Screenings Monday - Wednesday, noon to 6:00 p.m.; Thursday, noon to 8:00 p.m.; Friday, noon to 3 p.m. in the SMHC Solarium.
Health Express Van (HEV) Available most weekdays and select Saturdays Provides screenings year-round for blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol, and FREE screenings for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). HEV may be booked for events. (301) 877-5700.
Cardiac Risk Assessments Basic Cardiac Risk Screening performed by the HEV in various locations. Includes cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose test ($5), and blood pressure check (FREE). (301) 877-5700.
Cardiology Services Performs EKG/Stress Tests/Holter Monitors/Echocardiograms (inpatient and outpatient), and Stress Echocardiograms. Tilt Table exams for vasovagal syndrome. (301) 877-5790 .
Cardiac Cath Lab Performs cardiac catheterization diagnostics, left and right heart studies with cardiac output, and temporary and permanent pacemakers. (301) 877-5706.
Community Services
Car Seat Safety Check Third Saturday of each month, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Colony South Hotel Parking Lot Car seat safety checks will be conducted FREE by certified technicians, by appointment only. Please call Mary Bair, Maternal Child Educator, at ( 301) 877-5740 .
Heartburn Treatment Center The center offers immediate relief for chronic heartburn sufferers through a full array of state-of-the-art medical therapy as well as minimally invasive surgery. Care is provided by board-certified physicians and licensed practitioners specially trained in chronic heartburn management. Southern Maryland Hospital Heartburn Treatment Center, ( 301) 877-5780 .
The Asthma & Allergy Center This program begins with a detailed evaluation including a complete medical history, physical examination, consultation with a pulmonologist, and a simple breathing test (spirometry). (301) 877-4616.
Southern Maryland Hospital Center Transport Van A convenient way to access outpatient health care services at SMHC when personal transportation is not available. FREE. (301) 877-HELP.
Volunteer Services A variety of positions are available. Scheduled hours can be flexible. Please contact the Community Relations Office, (301) 877-5700.
Vascular Services This new program diagnoses diseases that pertain to blood vessels, including varicose veins, aneurysms, chronic occlusive arterial disease, arteriosclerosis, and deep vein thrombosis. (301) 877-4636.
The Laboratory for Sleep Disorders Office hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Recognized as the area’s premier provider of sleep disorder studies, our program offers its patients convenience and comfort in a quiet, professional atmosphere. Convenient locations in Clinton and Waldorf. (301) 877-4600.
Education/Classes
Heart Failure Management Class Fourth Tuesday of every month, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Department. This class provides an understanding of heart failure, as well as its symptoms and management. FREE. Register at (301) 877-7370 .
Cardiac Risk Reduction Center Don’t make time to be sick later, make time to stay healthy now. Provides identification and management of chronic cardiac conditions and diseases. Patient will receive one-on-one assessment by a registered nurse and board certified cardiologist to identify their risk factors related to cardiac disease. The program is dedicated to reducing those risks, and assisting patients to make the appropriate changes to improve and protect their health based on nationally established goals. Patients receive individualized attention and follow-up. According to the American Heart Association " Your lifestyle is your best defense against a heart attack". Call for an appointment (301) 877-4661
Freedom From Smoking Addiction can be broken. Call about our smoking cessation classes. The program follows the format and recommendations of the American Lung Association who have been helping smokers for many years. Even if you have quit smoking before and started again, we can help you. Every time you quit, you are closer to permanent success. Call (301) 877-737 0 for more information. First session Free. Class Fee: $60
Total Joint Replacement Class Classes inform and educate prospective patients about total HIP and KNEE replacement. Preregistration is required. Classes are held every Tuesday and THursday from 3-4pm in the Rehabilitation Department. Call (301) 877-4562 for more information. Class Fee: $0 /Free
CPR Health Care Provider Class (Certification/Recertification) Open to the public twice a month. Call for schedule. This class covers adult one-rescuer CPR, pediatric one-rescuer CPR, adult two-rescuer CPR, and barrier devices. Fee: $45, includes book and AHA card. Preregistration required. Participants from the community must pay prior to date of class to confirm registration. Please register at the Cashier’s Office on the hospital’s first floor. (301) 877-4880 .
The First Year of Life One Saturday a month, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and some weeknights, 7 to 9:15 p.m., SMHC Library. Learn newborn health, newborn care, first-year milestones, car seat safety, home safety, and infant CPR. Fee: $35 per couple. (301) 877-5740.
Breastfeeding Classes One Saturday every month, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and some weeknights, 7 to 9:15 p.m., SMHC Library (ground floor) .Classes are taught by an international board-certified lactation consultant and all aspects of the breastfeeding process are examined. Fee: $20 per couple. (301) 877-5740.
Sibling Classes One Saturday every month, 10 to 11:30 a.m. SMHC Library The classes prepare 3- to 8-year-olds for what to expect when the new baby arrives. Parents should attend with child. Fee: $5 or FREE if delivering at SMHC. (301) 877-5740.
Prenatal Childbirth Class One Saturday per month, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or some weeknights, 7 to 9:15 p.m., SMHC Library.This class prepares expectant parents for the labor and delivery of their new baby. Attend one night per week for four weeks OR a one-day Saturday class. Fee: $65 per couple. ( 301) 877-5740.
Parenting Class Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m. This 12-week class, facilitated by The Family Tree, is dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect. Open to those interested in family education and support. FREE. (301) 909-2318 . For the 24-hour Family Stress Line, call (800) 243-7337 .
Swimming Lessons Colony South Fitness & Sports Club Lessons for all ages and all skill levels taught by Red Cross-certified instructors. Fee for service. (301) 877-4806.
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Support Group Second Thursday of every month, 5 to 6 p.m., SMHC Library Families learn how to handle different stages of Alzheimer’s disease from qualified health care professionals. Participants will have the opportunity to share strategies on how to deal with their daily activities. FREE. (301) 877-5700 .
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Support Group Call for dates. SMHC Solarium (first floor) Provides information and support for patients with RSD. FREE. No registration required. Call Tony Powell at (301) 645-0786 .
RTS Perinatal Loss Third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., SMHC Library This self-help group is designed for parents who have lost a child due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or neonatal death. FREE. Registration is required. Please call (301) 877-4374 and leave a message.
Mental Health Support Group Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Colony South Hotel & Conference Center.Offers support and education to families/friends who are impacted by mental illness. The primary objective of the group is to help caregivers develop more effective coping strategies. Contact Valerie Stanfield or Sonja Means at (301) 877-4456 .
Stroke Support Group Fourth Thursday of every month, 5 to 6 p.m. Rehab Department Provides support, education and understanding to individuals who have suffered a stroke, as well as to their family members. FREE. (301) 877-4563 .
The C.A.R.E. and A.W.A.K.E. Support Group Quarterly. Cardiopulmonary Rehab Department The Cardiac, Respiratory and Sleep Apnea Education group provides information and support to individuals and their families for successful management and control of lung and breathing impairment, cardiovascular disease, and patients with sleep apnea. FREE. No registration required. (301) 877-7370 .
Prostate Cancer Support Group Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Colony South Hotel & Conference Center.This support group offers informative monthly meetings for prostate cancer survivors and their families. FREE. No registration required. ( 301) 877-5700 .
Parenting Class Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m. This 12-week class, facilitated by The Family Tree, is dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect. Open to those interested in family education and support. FREE . (301) 909-2318 . For the 24-hour Family Stress Line, call (800) 243-7337 .
Weight Management for a Healthy Lifestyle Second and fourth Mondays of every month, 11 a.m. to noon, SMHC fourth-floor lobby Participants will learn how to change their eating and exercise behaviors for weight loss. FREE. No registration required. (301) 877-4558 .
Upcoming Special Events and Tours
Maternal Child Health Center Tours SMHC Main Lobby Expectant parents, siblings and grandparents are invited to tour our Labor/Delivery/Recovery (LDR) rooms and the Maternity Center. FREE. Pre-registration required. (301) 877-5740 .
Ask the Doctor 6:30 to 8 p.m., Colony South Hotel & Conference Center Southern Maryland Hospital Center offers monthly programs that feature a variety of health care topics. Programs are designed to offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions and have open dialogue with some of the area’s top physicians. FREE. (301) 877-5700 .
Health & Fitness Programs
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Cardiac Rehabilitation at SMHC is a multidisciplinary approach toward recovery and prevention of additional cardiac events. The program’s emphasis is on assisting in the healing process and helping individuals make healthy lifestyle changes. (301) 877-7370 .
The Behavioral Health Partial Hospitalization Program Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arrangements can be made for full day or half-day participation; other hours by advance appointment.The Partial Hospitalization Program includes patient and family assessment; intervention/treatment/follow-up evaluation; multidisciplinary planning meetings; patient and family education; and referral and discharge planning. Fee for service. (301) 877-4228 .
Diabetes Self-Management Program A comprehensive service offered at SMHC that focuses on the intensive management of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The program adheres to the National Standards for Diabetes Education established by the American Diabetes Association. Classes are taught by certified diabetes educators and cover all aspects of diabetes. They currently consist of four visits with us and are offered during the day and evening. (301) 877-5560 .
Arthritis Exercise Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 4:30 p.m., Colony South Fitness & Sports Club Designed by the Arthritis Foundation for individuals who suffer from the disease or those who desire a supervised, low-impact, muscle-conditioning class. Fee for service. Physician clearance required. Call the Fitness & Sports Club at (301) 877-4806 .
Mind and Body…
Kids Club Colony South Fitness & Sports Club Kids Club membership is for children six to 17 years old and includes water aerobics, aqua fun and fitness classes, snorkeling, mini “boot camp” workout, pool access, Wallyball games, and tennis. All activities are instructed by certified fitness center staff. ( 301) 877-4806 .
St. Charles Towne Center, Waldorf - Monday through Friday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Please register in the Food Court.
The Centre at Forestville - Monday through Friday, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Please register in Center Court. .
NIA: Non-Impact Aerobics NIA stands for neuromuscular integrative action. NIA is a non-impact aerobic workout that combines the movements of Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, modern dance and yoga. This class offers total body conditioning. All fitness levels are welcome. Fee for service. Call the Fitness & Sports Club at (301) 877-4806 .
Freedom from Smoking 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Cardiopulmonary Rehab Department Freedom From Smoking can be yours with help from the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Department and the American Lung Association. This program is offered on an ongoing basis and consists of eight weekly sessions designed to prepare and support your efforts to become smoke free. There is a $60.00 fee that may be reimbursed by your insurance company. (301) 877-7370 .
Stress Management Workshop Bi-monthly, Second Thursday of every other month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Colony South Hotel & Conference Center. Learn to be alert to the warning signs of stress and to take actions that will reduce stress and enhance your health and quality of life. FREE. (301) 877-7370 .
A Coping Skills Toolbox Monthly SMHC Library Boost your health-enhancing feelings of peace and calm, balance and relaxation, and relieve the emotional distress of anger, anxiety, depression, and sadness. This is a very effective, fun, and easy-to-do program. Fee for service. Call (301) 292-5650 .
Swimming Lessons Colony South Fitness & Sports Club Lessons for all ages and all skill levels taught by Red Cross-certified instructors. Fee for service. (301) 877-4806 .
Personal Training and Fitness Assessments Colony South Fitness & Sports Club Have a personalized fitness program designed just for you! Test your muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and body composition. Certified trainers. Fee for service. By appointment only. (301) 877-4806 .
Massage Therapy/ Prenatal Massage Swedish and Deep Tissue Colony South Fitness & Sports Club Certified therapists offer 30- to 60-minute sessions by appointment only. Hot stone therapy, reflexology treatments, and seated massages are also available. Prenatal massage available after first trimester. Fee for service. (301) 877-4806 .
Body Wraps, Exfoliation & Mud Treatments By appointment only. Colony South Fitness & Sports Club Lose unwanted inches! Tighten and tone your skin, smooth the appearance of cellulite, and lose inches in all the right places. Wraps are for men and women. (301) 877-4806 .
Fitness Membership Colony South Fitness & Sports Club Membership includes access to the indoor heated pool, fitness center, racquetball and tennis courts, full-service locker rooms, and a fitness test with a personal trainer. Classes include water aerobics, STEP, kickboxing, Pilates, and many other group exercise classes. Children’s memberships also available. Call (301) 877-4806 or visit the website at www.colonysouth.com .
