Month: April 2016

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health celebrated the completion of the newly renovated critical care unit on the 2nd floor of the north wing of UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown on Thursday afternoon, April 21, 2016. About 75 guests turned out for the occasion, including nurses, physicians and hospital staff as well as Chester RiverContinue reading →

The Chester River Health Foundation’s 22nd Annual Golf Tournament, scheduled for Friday, June 3, at Chester River Yacht and Country Club, will benefit UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown’s Surgery Department, according to Maryann Ruehrmund, executive director of the Foundation. “This year, the Foundation Board is committed to helping the hospital purchase new and state-of-the-artContinue reading →

     New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share Chestertown opens the new 2 North Critical Care Unit UM Shore Regional Health Steps Up Nursing Recruitment Efforts The 22nd Annual Chester River Health Foundation Golf Tournament University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Partners with ChoiceOne

  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. Behavioral Health Walk of Hope for Recovery – Saturday, 4/30, 7-8:30pm, Idlewild Park, Easton.Continue reading →

     New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share New sponsors announced for the UM SRH Shooting Clays Classic Breaking Barriers: Meet Benedictine’s Marshawn Cornish at Work at Shore Regional Health Be Seen In Green Shore Regional Health Photos Chestertown 2 North Critical Care Unit Opening

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has announced several dates in April and May for its “Ask the Expert” series offered throughout the region. “Ask the Expert” offers area residents access to the most current information on relevant health care topics. Upcoming events are: Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning Wednesday, May 4, 1pm Lakshmi Vaidyanathan,Continue reading →

Team members of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health recently participated in Team Member Forums hosted by Ken Kozel, president and CEO. During the forums – held throughout the region at various UM Shore Regional Health locations – the following topics were discussed: Strategic Plan: Review of the mission and vision Discussion surrounding the PatientContinue reading →

For the past several weeks, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has been hosting Community Listening Sessions throughout the five-county region in an effort to learn about the community’s health care needs and ideas about how best to achieve better health and wellness. The final Listening Session in the series will be held on Sunday,Continue reading →

OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSIONS BEGIN NEXT WEEK! The 2016 Benefit Guides have been mailed so watch your home mailbox for this helpful resource. Open Enrollment that begins on May 2. To better assist staff in making changes to their benefits, HR is offering Information Sessions this coming week.  These sessions will include a short presentation after which you can askContinue reading →

Construction at the Diagnostic and Imaging Center – a project which began in February 2015 – is expected to conclude over the next several weeks. As the project enters its final stages, please be advised of the following: Employee Parking: The entry to the designated employee parking area is through the Cancer Center entrance off ofContinue reading →

According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common of all cancers with roughly 3.5 million cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancer diagnosed in the United States annually. It is estimated that more than 73,000 cases of melanoma – a more dangerous form of skin cancer – will be diagnosed inContinue reading →

Members of the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton, who volunteer at The Bazaar at 121 Federal Street, recently enjoyed a Volunteer Week luncheon held in their honor to recognize the commitment and volunteerism they generously demonstrate throughout the year.  Bazaar volunteers accept donations of gently used clothing, accessories and small household items which are resold at reasonableContinue reading →

Congratulations to UM SMC at Easton Dietary Services team member Marshawn Cornish for this wonderful interview with Talbot Spy! Says Eizabeth Walls, patient services manager in dietary services at Easton, “Marshawn joined us in December, 2015, and has proven to be a very dedicated and positive addition to our team. We are so proud to see him featured onContinue reading →

Patient Non-Discrimination (LD-84) It is the policy of University of Maryland Medical System and its Affiliates to ensure that all patients and visitors are treated with equality and in a welcoming, non-discriminatory manner.  A new policy, entitled Patient Non-Discrimination, has been implemented.  This policy establishes criteria and procedures for enabling staff to make decisions consistentContinue reading →

An emergency department nurse is the latest team member to be honored as an Everyday Hero by University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation. Deborah Timms, RN, clinical coordinator in the Emergency Department at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, was recognized as an Everyday Hero by Wayne L. Gardner, Sr. for the outstanding care hisContinue reading →