Month: December 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! My mom received truly top-notch care [at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton]. The staff was fantastic at facilitating the process for gaining power of attorney for medical decisions at arrangingContinue reading →

It’s difficult to believe that here we are again – on the cusp of a brand new year. As we take time to enjoy the holiday season with our family members, friends and loved ones and as we approach 2017, it brings me great pride and a feeling of tremendous gratitude to reflect upon theContinue reading →

The exterior of University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Dorchester will see some changes over the next several weeks according to Brian Leutner, executive director with UM Shore Regional Health and the hospital’s site administrator. Due to its current unhealthy state, a large tree that stands on the Choptank River-facing side of the hospitalContinue reading →

University of Maryland Community Medical Group (UM CMG), recently announced the addition of Eastern Shore-based neurology nurse practitioner Rahel Alemu, CRNP, MSN. Her clinical interests include the treatment of brain, spinal cord and nerve disorders. Alemu earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Wilmington University, then pursued further education with a Master of Science inContinue reading →

In preparation for the H.E.A.R.T. experience that all 2500-plus UM Shore Regional Health team members will undertake between now and April 30, 2017, Compass is focusing on UM SRH value definitions and the ways those values are translated in our day-to-day work as we care for our patients and serve the overall health needs ofContinue reading →

The 2016 University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Cancer Program Annual Report — Celebrating Survival — is now available for viewing online. Click here to read about the Program’s highlights this year.

How many times have you made a resolution for the New Year — only to lose your motivation, your interest or your commitment as time goes by? The charts below, from www.statisticbrain.com, shows data from 2015 that shed some light on the tradition of New Year’s resolutions: Why go it alone? Employee Health and Wellness Services isContinue reading →

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Center for Integrative Medicine has announced that it will begin offering acupuncture mini sessions beginning January 9. Conducted by Marie Nuthall, L.AC., M.Ac, these sessions are designed to reduce pain and tension, lower blood pressure, and promote relaxation to reduce stress while also calming the mind and reducing anxiety,Continue reading →

Many thanks to Matt Tresansky and all the food service staff serving team members, patients and families for their excellent work during the holiday season! The three holiday celebration meals provided last week at UM Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown, Dorchester and Easton were beautifully served and much appreciated by all who were able to enjoyContinue reading →

UM Chester River Home Care staff (shown above) provided holiday gifts to seven of their patients and their families in Kent and Queen Anne Counties. According to Trish Focht (seated, front left), CRHC manager, 100% of the CRHC staff participated by donating, wrapping, and delivering all of the items to the patients’ homes. “This once again demonstrates the dedicationContinue reading →

   New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share In the Spirit: Staff on 2 East at UM Shore at Easton Give Back to Community Center for Integrative Medicine Offers Weekly Acupuncture Mini-Sessions Khalid Kurtom, MD, Receives National Recognition