Month: July 2016

Stroke – a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain – is the number five cause of death in the United States and according to the American Stroke Association, a leading cause of disability. To recognize signs and symptoms of stroke, it is recommended that people remember the word “FAST” –Continue reading →

The first Executive & Leaders Rounding, held June 15, generated a lot of valuable feedback from team members. Topics discussed at each location included what we do well, what we need to improve and identification of issues that may harm patients and/or team members, and issues that need to be addressed right away. Below areContinue reading →

Christine Brittingham, RN, CNOR, operating room coordinator at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, was recently honored by local doctors as recipient of 2016 Margaret Ann Gary Nursing Award. The award was presented at a luncheon attended by more than 40 physicians and hospital staff on June 29. The annual award was established in 2011Continue reading →

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Auxiliary of Easton recently presented a $10,000 contribution to the UM Shore Regional Health 2016 Sporting Clays Classic that took place on June 11 at The Point at Pintail in Queenstown. The contribution represents the Auxiliary’s sponsorship of the event, which raised $103,774 (net) for the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center’s outreach program. “TheContinue reading →

     New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share Physician Assistants Train With UM Shore Regional Health Physicians Auxiliary at Chestertown Gift Benefit Radiology Department at UM SMC at Chestertown Safe Sitter® Class Set for July 26 in Chestertown Chestertown Hospital Auxiliary Provides Funds for Hospital Staff Education, Advancement Dorchester Hospital Emergency Department StaffContinue reading →

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 $6.00 Sale- Friday, 7/29, 7am-4pm, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, Conference Center. More thanContinue reading →

Physician assistants play an increasingly important role in making quality, patient-centered health care accessible to the growing U.S. population. A physician assistant can conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive care, assist in surgery and make rounds in hospitals and nursing homes. UM Shore Regional Health has undertakenContinue reading →

UM Shore Regional Health’s executive leadership team is now in the second month of a new initiative, Executive Rounding, which involves meeting with team members throughout the region to talk about common and unique experiences as caregivers at UM SRH. What is executive rounding? Executive rounding is not a social visit; is a purposeful, scheduled event.  The intentContinue reading →

UM Shore Regional Health has established an important new service , the Shore Post-Acute Care Clinic (SPACC), early in 2016. Most patients discharged after hospitalization for an acute illness require timely, outpatient follow-up. SPACC is designed to make that happen by bridging the gap between the inpatient and outpatient providers during the immediate post-hospitalization period. The clinic provides a multi-disciplinaryContinue reading →

The Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton recently funded the purchase of a Total Gym Power Tower for UM Shore Rehabilitation Center at Easton. The purchase was made possible by the 2015 “Tree of Lights” campaign, which took place last December. The new equipment, valued at about $5,000, was delivered to the Center in JuneContinue reading →

Jenn Nutley, former manager of the Emergency Department at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, was honored as an Everyday Hero just prior to her departure from her position earlier this week. Nominated by her ED colleagues Steven Jacobson and Linda (Pippin) Callahan, Nutley was commended for her commitment to her team managers, overwhelmingly positive attitude andContinue reading →

Team members in the Radiology Department at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown are very grateful to Chester River Hospital Auxiliary, Naomi Blackshire, president, for the group’s generous gift of $900 to fund the purchase of three new lead aprons. The new aprons are designed for comfort – as well as safety – for staffContinue reading →

     New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share UM Shore Regional Health Partners with the Orthopedic Center UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Telemetry Nurse Honored as Everyday Hero Managing Chronic Pain is Focus of Free, Six-Week Program to be Offered in Easton

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 Robin Hood Shop Annual Second Saturday in July Sale – Saturday, July 9,Continue reading →