Month: October 2016

The following reports from patients and family members reaffirm our staff’s commitment to putting our patients’ needs first. Please take a minute to say THANKS! Your staff [in Ambulatory Surgery at UM SMC at Chestertown]  is great. They made me feel as if I was their #1 concern so I was very comfortable going through this procedure. IContinue reading →

The Milestone in Easton was full of smiles on Thursday evening, October 19, as 43 retirees and scores of employees celebrating “milestone” years in their service to UM Shore Regional Health convened for a dinner in their honor. Leading  the ceremonies was Ken Kozel, president and CEO, with the assistance of Dan Lessard, director ofContinue reading →

The Emergency Department (ED) nurses at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown usually are most concerned with the well-being of their ED patients. There are times, however, when outside events add another focus to their activities – and Hurricane Matthew was one of those events. “We found outContinue reading →

A diagnosis of diabetes – whether Type 1, Type 2 or gestational — is a life-changing event. It’s possible to live well with diabetes, but doing so requires intensive education about the disease process.  The latest statistics on the prevalence of diabetes indicate that approximately 10 percent of Kent County residents are affected. Because manyContinue reading →

A new Nurse Excellence award category has been created to honor a Promising Professional, “This award was created to promote to encourage recognition and support of Shore Regional team members who are new to the profession of Registered Nurse,” says Elizabeth Todd, chair of the Nurse Excellence Awards Committee. “We believe that recognizing a nurse who is new toContinue reading →

The University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation recently received a donation of $10,000 from the Bonnie Hilghman Cancer Fund, in support of its 2016 golf tournament, benefiting the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. Funds raised from this year’s tournament will help fund the Wellness for Women program, an educationalContinue reading →

Ruth Arnouts recently recognized Anne Volkis, RN, staff nurse on telemetry unit at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton as an “Everyday Hero” by making a contribution to UM Memorial Hospital Foundation in Volkis’ honor. “Anna Volkis was instrumental in keeping my mother calm after an episode of confusion during the night,” wrote Arnouts’ daughterContinue reading →

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has announced several dates in November 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:  Stroke Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Recovery Tuesday, November 1, 1pm Jessica Fluharty, MSN,Continue reading →

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s foundations are joining together to promote #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. UM Shore Regional Health supports three different foundation organizations including Chester River Health Foundation, Dorchester General Hospital Foundation andContinue reading →

The Robin Hood Shop, located at 416 High Street in Cambridge, is preparing for its annual Christmas Event to be held on Tuesday, November 1 from 9am-4pm.  The event will feature a variety of holiday and winter apparel in men’s, women’s and children’s sizes; gift items including jewelry, toys, books and puzzles; and holiday homeContinue reading →

     New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share ASK THE EXPERT is Back!! Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton Holds Annual Awards Luncheon UM Shore Regional Health Welcomes New Therapists to Rehabilitation Services Free Events in Chestertown Mark National Diabetes Month Kurtom Named Recipient of 2016 Arthur B. Cecil Jr., MD, Award forContinue reading →

Alzheimer’s Support Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thursday, 11/17, 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 Jewelry, Accessories and more Sale – Monday,10/31 & Tuesday, 11/1, 7am-4pm,Continue reading →

The following reports from patients and family members reaffirm our staff’s commitment to putting our patients’ needs first. Please take a minute to say THANKS! Dorothy Evans [at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown] was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. It was my first time at the DIC  since the renovation. During my MRI appointment and the test, everyoneContinue reading →

The Kronos Upgrade for UM Shore Regional Health employees goes into effect as of the 23rd pay period (October 30-November 12, 2016). UM SRH managers are presently undergoing timekeeping training via HealthStream in preparation for this upgrade, which has two significant impacts: Exempt (salaried) will have to mark PRESENT every day that they work (although theyContinue reading →

“Defining the Patient Experience” is the topic of the upcoming round of UM Shore Regional Health Team Forums conducted by Ken Kozel, president and CEO.  The forums will feature presentations by Jo Anne Thomson, director, Patient Experience;  Matthew Tresansky, director, Food Services; and Jonathan Kelley, director, Environmental Services. The schedule is below — mark your calendar so you can beContinue reading →