Month: May 2017

If you avert your eyes when passing vending machines so as to avoid the temptations of Fritos, Doritos and Kit Kat Bars, it will soon be safer to slow down and take a look! Daniels Vending (which provides vending machines at UM Shore Medical Centers at Easton and Dorchester and the Cancer Center, the Canvasback, ShoreContinue reading →

Emily’s Produce will deliver weekly “Healthy Harvest” bags to UM Shore Medical Center at Easton –  just $10 gets you a bag of fresh picked produce – a $12-$15 value! You decide which week(s) you want to participate. Deliveries begin next Wednesday, May 24. To Participate: Drop off $10 (cash or check made out to Emily’sContinue reading →

On behalf of our fellow volunteers, we need your help in maintaining our local hospital volunteer auxiliaries – Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary, Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary and the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton. We are asking each UM Shore Regional Health team member to offer the name and contact information of any personContinue reading →

   New Social Media Posts…..Please Like and Share Don’t be a “CRAB”! “GET CRACKING” and join the fun on July 13th at our 5th Annual CLAWS for a CAUSE crab feast Dorchester County residents are invited to participate in a series of free presentations that will explore a vision for the County’s future health careContinue reading →

Dorchester County Public Sessions Explore the Future of Health Care in Dorchester: Public Sessions Offered in East New Market, Cambridge, Vienna and Madison – Presentation topics will include a vision for a future, new medical campus in Dorchester; access to physicians; emergency care; diagnostics; and medical treatment. Take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions and share your thoughts regarding theContinue 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! A story shared by Julie Hospodor about the deep appreciation earned by Trish Pinheiro and the DIC team, from a longtime UM Shore Regional Health patient: “Mr. Lesser called left a voice mail for meContinue reading →

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Nurse Excellence Awards was held on Monday, May 8 at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College. The occasion was the premier event in the annual celebration of Nurses’ Week 2017, May 7-12. Leading the event presentations, Ruth Ann Jones, UM Shore Regional Health’s senior vice president ofContinue reading →

University of Maryland Community Medical Group – Women’s Health gynecologist Dr. William Katz recently performed his 400th robotic surgery on the Eastern Shore. The 400th procedure took place on May 3, 2017 at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton. Dr. Katz has been providing gynecologic and robotic surgery on the Eastern Shore forContinue reading →

Dorchester County residents are invited to participate in a series of free presentations that will explore a vision for the County’s future health care services. “These presentations are designed to share information about University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s vision for a future new medical campus and health care services in the county, including accessContinue reading →

Ohio native Ben Flowers is one of seven physician assistant students who recently wrapped up his tour in University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Physician Assistant (PA) Rotation Program. The PA rotation program brings physician assistant students for on-site training with physicians and advanced practice providers of University of Maryland Community Medical Group (UM CMG)Continue reading →

APRIL ROUNDING _-  WHO WE WANT TO RECOGNIZE … UM Shore Home Care:  Shannon and Lee for obtaining OASIS certification Charlie Moore, (PT) who received a letter from patient saying “he’s like the brother I never had” All nurses —  great team, always help out, dedicated to their jobs Brian Leutner — thanks for findingContinue reading →

The Nearly New Shop, located at 320 High Street in Chestertown, is currently seeking donations for the spring and summer seasons. Nearly New accepts gently used adult clothing and accessories in addition to hand bags, shoes, scarves, belts, jewelry, small household items and décor. Electronics and books will not be accepted. The Nearly Shop, managedContinue reading →

Dorchester County Public Sessions Explore the Future of Health Care in Dorchester: Public Sessions Offered in East New Market, Cambridge, Vienna and Madison – Presentation topics will include a vision for a future, new medical campus in Dorchester; access to physicians; emergency care; diagnostics; and medical treatment. Take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions and share your thoughts regarding theContinue reading →