Month: March 2016

Joanne Thomson, MN, RN-BC, former director of nursing informatics and practice innovation, was named regional director, patient experience and practice innovation in December, 2015. This new leadership position was created to centralize primary oversight of the patient experience throughout University of Maryland Shore Regional Health hospitals and outpatient facilities by fostering and promoting a culture of compassionate patientContinue reading →

Congratulations to the nominees for the 2016 Nurse Excellence Awards (listed below)! Come out to support the nominees at the awards presentation, Monday, May 9, 2016, 5-7 p.m., in the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College, 1000 College Circle, Wye Mills. Light fare will be served  5-6 p.m., and the presentation will begin atContinue reading →

UM Shore Home Care and UM Chester River Home Care have announced the addition of a full-time speech therapist to the roster of home-based care staff. Erin Scheele, MA CCC-SLP, who has worked within the UM Shore Regional Health community for the past six years. Scheele has 15 years’ experience evaluating and treating patients with a wide variety ofContinue reading →

The Robin Hood Shop recently held its 59th Birthday Celebration. Operated by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary, the Shop features clothing for the entire family, jewelry, fashion accessories, housewares – including linens, dishes and home décor items – gift items, books, toys and games.  All merchandise is donated directly to the Shop from the local community. LocatedContinue reading →

UM Shore Regional Health has some exciting news to share with its team members! As you know, primary care providers are a vital component of maintaining health and wellbeing.  They offer diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic disease, promote healthy lifestyles, counseling and patient education about disease prevention and health maintenance.  Routine visits toContinue reading →

Uniform Sale – April 1st Conference Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown 7am – 4pm Proceeds from the sale will help fund the purchase of endoscopy and colonoscopy equipment for the operating room at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. *Payroll deduction IS available for this sale. Payroll deduction for future sales will beContinue reading →

  Ask the Expert “Ask the Expert” Podcasts – To listen to informative interviews with UM SRH specialists on diabetes, childbirth and parent education, men’s health, women’s health, stroke awareness, interventional radiology,  integrative medicine and urology, and palliative care, visit UMShoreRegional.org/ATE. Alzheimer’s Support Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thursday, 3/24, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing &Continue reading →

The latest installment of UM Shore Regional Health’s Ask the Expert series is available for listening at UMShoreRegional.org/ATE. The podcast features guest expert Sharon Stagg, DNP, MPH, RN, Nurse Practitioner, UM Shore Regional Health Palliative Care Program. During this informational segment, listeners will learn more about the Palliative Care Program at UM Shore Regional Health and advanceContinue reading →

As Certified Nurses Day approaches, UM Shore Regional Health is proud to recognize the 233 certified nurses* — including many who have multiple certifications — serving in our hospitals, medical offices and outpatient facilities throughout the five-county region. They are: Abner, Deedra — Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Abrams, Cheryl– Nursing Case Management Allen, Doris — Certified Diabetes EducatorContinue reading →

       New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share Latest “Ask the Expert” podcast released at UMShoreRegional.org/ATE UM Shore Regional Health Sporting Clays Classic to Benefit Wellness for Women Program at UM Comprehensive Breast Center  

  Ask the Expert “Ask the Expert” Podcasts – To listen to informative interviews with UM SRH specialists on diabetes, childbirth and parent education, men’s health, women’s health, stroke awareness, interventional radiology,  integrative medicine and urology, visit UMShoreRegional.org/ATE. Alzheimer’s Support Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thursday, 3/24, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing & Rehab Center atContinue reading →

As a reminder, Daylight Saving Time 2016 begins on Sunday, March 13 at 2 a.m.  Don’t forget to “spring forward” and set your clocks ahead one hour!

       New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share Community’s Generous Charitable Support Enhances Patient Care in Chestertown Basic Life Support Class to be Offered in Chestertown UM SRH had the privilege of hosting Vietnamese visitors for a tour of UM Shore Medical Center at Easton on Saturday, February 27. University of MarylandContinue reading →