Month: July 2016

Nurses and physicians on the fourth floor Telemetry unit at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton were recently honored as Everyday Heroes by a grateful patient and his family. The unit was nominated by Jean and James Mason for the exceptional care and helpfulness provided by clinicians on the unit during James’ hospitalization at theContinue reading →

Local Road to Recovery Volunteer Coordinator, Elmer Parkerson, was recently named Top Volunteer Coordinator for Maryland by the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery Program is among the available programs at the Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. Road to Recovery works with the Cancer Program to provideContinue reading →

The Claws for a Cause crab feast, held at the Fisherman’s Crab Deck in Grasonville on July 14, raised $41,041 to benefit the University of Maryland Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown. The proceeds will go towards purchasing state of the art telemedicine equipment that will enable the emergency center to use telecommunication and information technologiesContinue reading →

The Safe Lifting and Moving (SLAM) Committee was honored at Management Forum on Thursday, July 28, 2016 for its success in reducing injuries related to lifting and moving. During a presentation to the Forum, UM Shore Regional Health President and CEO Ken Kozel noted that SLAM has reduced staff injuries significantly in three years: fromContinue reading →

Last Thursday, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton hosted a demonstration of a portable field hospital that is available to any hospital on the Eastern Shore.  This 20-bed portable field hospital was purchased in 2012 by the Region IV Healthcare Coalition, Delmarva Regional Healthcare Mutual Aid Group (DRGHMAG). DRGHMAG consists of representatives from every hospital,Continue reading →

     New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share UM Shore Regional Health would like to thank Congressman Chris Van Hollen for visiting UM Shore Medical Center at Easton ChoiceOne Urgent Care coming to Easton this September! Telemetry Unit Honored as Every Day Heroes Claws for a Cause Raises $41,041 to Benefit UM ShoreContinue reading →

Alzheimer’s Support Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thursday, 8/18, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing & Rehab Center at Chestertown. Led by Stephanie Golebieski, assistant director of nursing. Contact: 410-778-4550. Find information about skilled nursing, inpatient rehab and respite care in Chestertown online at UMShoreRegional.org/about/facilities/rehabilitation. Auxiliary Events “Christmas in August” Sale – During the entire month of August,Continue reading →

The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Board of Directors recently approved the Strategic Service Delivery Plan – the culmination of an 18 month study of its key clinical service lines and the regional health care needs, resources and access to services for the people of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties. ThisContinue reading →

The June-July 2016 Team Forums conducted by Ken Kozel, UM Shore Regional Health president and CEO, in Cambridge, Chestertown and Easton were very well attended. Ken gave a detailed presentation that covered several topics, and there was ample time for team members to raise concerns and ask questions. INTRODUCTION: Ken welcomed those in attendance andContinue reading →

The Clark Comprehensive Breast Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health recently welcomed Susan T. Forlifer, MD, local breast surgeon, to its team. Dr. Forlifer grew up in Maryland, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay.  She attended Brown University and became a Physician’s Assistant working in Surgical Oncology at Emory University of Atlanta.  Dr. ForliferContinue reading →

University of Maryland Community Medical Group (UM CMG) recently announced the addition of Easton-based internist Carolyn Helmly, MD, FACP. A graduate of the Saint Louis University Medical School, Dr. Helmly practices general internal medicine with a special interest in preventative care, tailoring health care recommendations based on individual needs. She is a Fellow of the American CollegeContinue reading →

Members of the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton recently met at the Milestone for their annual luncheon. During the luncheon, the Auxiliary inducted its new officers for 2016-2017 including  Gervois Wooters, Janet Granger, Anita Rowan, Liz Hannegan and Art Cecil, president of the Auxiliary. Volunteers of the auxiliary provide services at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center atContinue reading →

Unless your work at UM Shore Regional Health is designated as “high risk” for exposure to  tuberculosis, you are no longer required to have the PPD test done annually, Nancy Bedell, regional director, Employee Health Services, has announced. Team members identified as high risk include respiratory therapists, pulmonary medicine and nurses who assist with bronchoscopies.Continue reading →

     New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share Brittingham Honored as Recipient of Margaret Ann Gary Award UM Shore Regional Health Partners with The Orthopedic Center UM Shore Regional Health Auxiliary of Easton Supports UM Shore Regional Sporting Clays Classic with $10,000 Donation

Alzheimer’s Support Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thursday, 7/21, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing & Rehab Center at Chestertown. Led by Stephanie Golebieski, ADON. Contact: 410-778-4550. Find information about skilled nursing, inpatient rehab and respite care in Chestertown online at UMShoreRegional.org/about/facilities/rehabilitation. Auxiliary Events Bazaar Semi-Annual Shoe Clearance Sale – Beginning Tuesday, 7/19, all previously discounted shoes (starContinue reading →