Month: January 2017

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! I was impressed and thankful I was to have Lamont [from Shore Home Care] as my PT. He was exceptional; in addition to being the most professional, knowledgeable physical therapist, he also hasContinue reading →

Celebrating being “part of something greater,” UMMS Spirit Week at UM Shore Regional Health was a great success, with strong participation in the activities offered and plenty of staff enjoyment. First up, congratulations to the Spirit Week contest winners: Rebecca Wright, who works at UM SMC at Dorchester, is the prize winner for the “Part of SomethingContinue reading →

HEART is gaining traction among UM Shore Regional Health team members as four more sessions held between Monday, January 23-and Saturday, January 28 take enrollment just over the 500 mark, reports Christine Clarke, service/excellence trainer for UM Shore Regional Health. As of Friday afternoon, 489 team members had participated in 21 sessions held in Dorchester, Chestertown and Easton,Continue reading →

HR Connections has launched an 8-week fitness challenge,” Ready, Set, Go!” Whether you’re a new exerciser or a seasoned athlete, this challenge will help you stay motivated and fit with the support of your peers. Ready, Set Go! is open to all members of the UMMS Gold-Silver-Bronze health plans and will begin on February 6.Continue reading →

To support the Waist Management weight loss program now in progress throughout UM Shore Regional Health, the cafeterias of UM Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown, Dorchester and Easton will be offering healthy, low calorie specials every Wednesday. The special for this coming Wednesday, February 1, will be a grilled vegetable and black bean wrap with aContinue reading →

ACLS,  BLS and PALS information and forms are now uploaded to the intranet. To download these forms visit http://intra.umms.org/shore/nursingpcs/education/acls-bls-pals-information  or contact Taffie Wilson x5357; email tawilson@umm.edu.

Jane Flowers, manager, Sterile Processing at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, recently recognized her Sterile Processing team and Perioperative leadership team by donating to the University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation’s “Every Day Hero” Program to thank them for the support they gave to her while her friend was in the Emergency Department atContinue reading →

The week of February 12-18 is Cardiovascular Professionals Week, which honors the work performed by cardiovascular practitioners and managers and their contribution to health care. The Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Services Department of UM Shore Regional Health will hold a number of in-house events Monday, February 13 through Friday, February 17 for its team. On February 17, the departmentContinue reading →

The University of Maryland Rehabilitation Network is offering a course, “Foundations of Spinal Injury Management: Creating a Solid Foundation for Rehabilitation,” on March 18, 2017 at The Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt, 501 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21285-6815. This course is designed to provide rehabilitation practitioners with the fundamental tools to manage spinal cord injured patients. ThisContinue reading →

   New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share Dorchester Auxiliary Installs 2017 Officers February Calendar of Events Sterile Processing Staff and Perioperative Leadership Team Honored as Every Day Heroes UMRN Spinal Cord Conference SAVE THE DATE: UM SRH 3rd Annual Sporting Clays Classic, June 10, 2017

Alzheimer’s Support Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thursday, 2/16, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing & Rehab Center at Chestertown. Led by Stepha 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 Bazaar at 121 Federal Street Bag Sale – Tuesday, 1/31,Continue reading →