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 on 4th floor [at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton].  Thelma was fantastic, as was another nurse I can’t remember. Our hospital in Chestertown is an excellent facility! ReallyContinue reading →

As we head into the last week of January, Patient Experience reports that 434 staff members have attended a total of 18 sessions held in Easton, Cambridge and Chestertown locations. According to Christine Clarke, service excellence coach/trainer for UM SRH, “The biggest session so far included 31 staff members at Dorchester on Friday, January 20. At all ofContinue reading →

“Waist Management” is off to a great start, reports Nancy Bedell, regional director, Employee Health & Wellness Services. “There are 119 staff participating on 11 teams at five locations. We even have one virtual team with people from some of the smaller locations.” The first challenge was to create team names. So far, team names chosen are: “TheContinue reading →

The Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton recently donated $100,000 to UM Memorial Hospital Foundation to support the Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton through proceeds raised by their thrift and consignment shop in Easton, The Bazaar at 121 Federal Street, Maggie’s Gift Shop and special event sales. The funds will supportContinue reading →

The Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary elected the members of its 2017 Board at its recent Auxiliary Annual Meeting and Luncheon at Heron Point in Chestertown. During the meeting, the Auxiliary introduced its new officers for 2017, including: Susan Edson, president; Mackey Dutton, vice-president; Kathy Ruge, recording secretary; Paddy Tobey, corresponding secretary; Jean Anthony, treasurer;Continue reading →

At a recent general membership luncheon and meeting, the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary installed its 2017 officers. The installing officer was Ida Jane Baker, immediate past president of the Auxiliary. Serving as elected officers in 2017 are Diane McCarthy, president; Alexandra Anderson-Snell, 1st vice president; Joy Loeffler, 2nd vice president; Francesca Rendell, recording secretary; Catherine Gullion, treasurer;Continue reading →

   New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share Palliative Care Team Members in Easton Honored as Every Day Heroes Easton Auxiliary Makes a $100,000 Donation Through The Bazaar at 121 Federal Street Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary Holds Annual Meeting and Luncheon

Auxiliary Events Inauguration Sale – Friday, 1/20, 9am-4pm, and Saturday, 1/21, 10am-2pm, Robin Hood Shop, 416 High Street, Cambridge. ALL red, white or blue pants (includes blue jeans) will be 25 cents.  ALL tops (includes sweaters) will be 25 cents (hooded are excluded). All sales conducted by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary are for the benefit of programs, services,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! As a nurse, I was so pleased to see that the nurses and doctors still explained my health issue to me. If I ever need emergency care again, I will returnContinue reading →

University of Maryland Community Medical Group (UM CMG), recently announced the addition of Easton-based obstetrician and gynecologist Palak Doshi, DO. Dr. Doshi has a clinical interest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. Doshi studied medicine at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. John’s EpiscopalContinue reading →

Chris Maas, a Prudential Retirement Counselor for Universiy of Maryland Medical System, will be on site at UM Shore Regional Health locations during the first half of 2017 according to the schedule below. Maas has served UMMS for 15 years and, has a strong background in the areas of retirement planning, investments, asset allocation, retirement incomeContinue reading →