The 2nd Annual Sporting Clays Classic held June 11 at The Point at Pintail in Queenstown was a great success, raising $103,774 to benefit the community outreach program provided by the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. Offered by UM Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Sporting Clays Classic attracted 252 registered shooters whoContinue reading
Month: June 2016
Cancer Center Hosts National Cancer Survivors Day® Event
The Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health recently celebrated National Cancer Survivors Day® with an event held at the Easton Volunteer Fire Department, honoring cancer survivors throughout the region. National Cancer Survivors Day® is observed annually in June to celebrate those who have recovered from and survived a cancer diagnosis. Sixty cancerContinue reading
Local Bank Donates Patient Comfort Items to Cancer Center
The Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health recently received a donation of 25 blankets and chemotherapy kits from the Cambridge, Maryland branch of BB&T bank. The comfort items will be used by patients at the Lenny Satchell Chemotherapy Suite. Pictured are Ivy Long and Donna Todd of BB&T; Kathy Hurley, RN, OCN; Terri Dulin,Continue reading
Claws for a Cause Fundraiser Around the Corner
Tickets are still available – but going fast – for University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation’s third annual “Claws for a Cause,” a crab feast to benefit UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown.
New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share
New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share Rural Health Workgroup Members Named; Kent County Mizeur and QAC’s Ciotola to Chair – Chestertown Spy Church Hill Elementary School Students Decorate Crash Cart for Pediatric Care at UM SMC at Chestertown Reducing Fall Risk is Focus of Free Workshop Offered in St. Michaels ManagingContinue reading
Upcoming Events: June 2016
Breast Cancer Support Transition to Wellness – Free workshops for breast cancer survivors and patients who are ending treatment. Survivors Offering Support (SOS) – Free program pairing women who have breast cancer with mentors who are breast cancer survivors. If you need support or would like to become a mentor, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5866. BreastContinue reading
UM Shore Regional Health Adopts New Organizational Structure
Last week, a new organizational structure for UM Shore Regional Health was announced by Ken Kozel, president and CEO. A chart of the new structure, which went into effect on June 8, is as follows: The leadership changes reflected in the new chart are as follows: In addition to her responsibilities as chief financial officer, JoAnne Hahey hasContinue reading
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting to be held at Clark Comprehensive Breast Center
Team Forums June/July
Chester River Golf Tourney Nets Nearly $41,000 to Help Fund Surgical Equipment Purchases
June 3, 2016 was a great day at Chester River Yacht and Country Club as 128 golfers and more than 30 volunteers turned out for Chester River Health Foundation’s 22nd Annual Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament proceeds were dedicated to benefit UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown’s Surgical Services Department for the purchase of importantContinue reading
Church Hill Elementary Students Decorate Crash Cart for Pediatric Care
Second graders at Church Hill Elementary School in Church Hill put their artistic talents and their study of the artist, Vincent Van Gogh, to good use this spring with a very special project — to paint a “crash cart” for use in pediatric care at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. With the school’s art teacher, Cassie Hosler,Continue reading