Month: July 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 highly impressed by my entire visit to UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown. Inez was delightful and friendly while working quickly and competently. My nurse was Carolyn S. andContinue reading →

University of Maryland Community Medical Group (UM CMG) recently announced the addition of a gastroenterology practice on the Eastern Shore, UM CMG – Gastroenterology. Previously known as Digestive Health Associates, the team of specialists will continue seeing patients at 511 Idlewild Avenue, Suite B in Easton. Gastroenterologists diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of the digestiveContinue reading →

The Dorchester General Hospital Foundation recently received a donation in honor of local psychiatrist, Saeed Salehinia, MD, Behavioral Health Services provider at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. The donation, given by a family member of a past patient, was made in Dr. Salehinia’s name for his contributions toward the patient’s positive outcome.  Pictured celebratingContinue reading →

Members of the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton would like to remind team members at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton that Escort Services are available at the hospital, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Auxiliary’s Escort volunteers offer wheelchair transport to those needing assistance,Continue reading →

We are excited to announce that in September 2017, UMMS U will become our new state-of-the-art Learning Management System, replacing Healthstream. UMMS U will give us all the features we have today plus much more, including: An easier to use and enhanced on-line learning experience More options for creating on-line courses including videos The abilityContinue reading →

Need assistance with Life Management or Work-Life Assistance?  You have a benefit that can help you!  Carebridge Corporation provides personal help for both work and life situations.  (The program is also referred to as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  All staff have access to licensed Carebridge Counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,Continue reading →

Breast Cancer Support Transition to Wellness – Free workshops for breast cancer survivors and patients who are ending treatment. Survivors Offering Support (SOS) – Free program pairing women who have breast cancer with mentors who are breast cancer survivors. If you need support or would like to become a mentor, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5866. LookContinue 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! Reported by Captain Tom Gray, UM SRH Security: During a family emergency at UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester, Capt. Jenson Shorter stepped up and volunteered to stay with a childContinue reading →

Three local community leaders have recently been appointed to the Board of Directors of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. Charles “Chip” McLeod and Glenn L. Wilson, both of Chestertown, and Stephen Satchell, of Easton, officially joined the Board in July. Charles D. “Chip” MacLeod founded MacLeod Law Group, LLC in 2017 with offices inContinue reading →

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has convened a regional opioid task force that includes representatives of county health departments and emergency services as well as emergency and behavioral health physicians and nurses and hospital officials. Led by Walter Atha, MD, regional director of Emergency Medicine for UM SRH, and Roger Harrell, Dorchester County HealthContinue reading →