Health Education Seminars and Screenings

As a member of Johns Hopkins Healthy Living, you will be invited to attend free Johns Hopkins health seminars, featuring Hopkins medical experts who present the latest information on a variety of health topics and answer your questions.

Call 1-888-335-7242 to register for a seminar.

Johns Hopkins Educational Seminars (Open to the Public)

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In-Person Seminars

Weight Loss Surgery Information Sessions

Join the staff and surgeons of the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery to learn more about the surgical weight loss options we offer and how to navigate the insurance approval process.

Sessions are held in Baltimore, Annapolis, Columbia and the Washington, DC metro area. To register for the next session in your area, visit www.hopkinsbayview.org/bariatrics/infosession.

A Joint Effort: The Causes and Cures of Joint Pain

Do you suffer from hip or knee discomfort? Learn what you can do to relieve the pain. Join a Johns Hopkins orthopedic surgeon for a free, interactive seminar. Our experts will answer your questions about degenerative joint disease and recent treatment advances.

January 23
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Towson Library
To register, call 1-888-335-7242.

February 23
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
To register, call 1-888-335-7242.

Cancer Support: Navigating and Taking Charge of Your Care

Do you, or does someone you love, have cancer? Attend a free, interactive seminar to learn about support available to patients and families living with cancer.

January 9
6 p.m.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Register online
or call 410-550-KNOW.

Oh! My Aching Back: Evaluating and Treating Back and Leg Pain

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor. Join Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon, Dr. Ali Baaj, for a free interactive seminar.

January 19
6 p.m.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Register online
or call 410-550-KNOW

When Your Head Aches: Current Diagnoses and Treatment Strategies to Fight the Pain

For people who suffer from headaches and want to learn about diagnosis, treatment and strategies to prevent them.

January 25
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
To register, call 1-888-335-7242.

Fit and Fabulous Over Fifty!

Who says getting old is part of the aging process? Did you hear that 50 is the new 40? Improvements in diet, an active lifestyle and improved health care, can play a role in how we age. Internist Ava Kaufman, M.D., describes the physiological changes that occur as women age, and how aging is different for women than for men. She also explains why taking care of yourself now can add years to your life! Bring family, friends and neighbors and have all your questions answered! Soups and salads provided by Soupergirl, an eco-friendly eatery that uses fresh and local produce.

February 23
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Suburban Hospital
To register, call 1-888-335-7242.

Shrink Rap: Three psychiatrists explain their work - Author’s Talk & Book Signing

Based on the authors’ hugely popular blog and podcast series, candid and humorous, Shrink Rap gives a close-up view of psychiatry, peering into technology, treatments and the business of the field. If you ever wondered how psychiatry really works, let the Shrink Rappers explain.

March 8
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Suburban Hospital
To register, call 1-888-335-7242.

Handle with Care: Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Common Hand Conditions

Don’t ignore the symptoms of these common culprits of hand numbness. Johns Hopkins plastic and reconstructive surgeons Scott Lifchez, M.D. and Jaimie Shores M.D., discuss diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger and other common hand conditions. Minimally invasive approaches to surgery will be discussed.

March 15
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
To register, call 1-888-335-7242.

Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: What Should I Be Doing?

Join Dr. Gordon Tomaselli, Johns Hopkins Chief of Cardiology and President of the American Heart Association, as he discusses the important steps you can take to reduce your risk factors for heart disease--including how to make healthier choices, and how to identify key warning signs.

March 20
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
To register, call 1-888-335-7242.

Battle of the Bulge – Common Hernias and Their Treatment

Join Johns Hopkins minimally invasive surgeon, Hien Nguyen, M.D., for an in-depth description of common types of hernias (inguinal, incisional, hiatal, umbilical, ventral, and sports hernias), what causes them, how they are repaired, when to have surgery for a hernia, and how to prevent them. Minimally invasive advances in surgery will be described.

March 28
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
To register, call 1-888-335-7242.

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