Month: September 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! The only reason my brother Richard has been able to stay out of the nursing home is due to the hard work and dedication of nurse Amanda, and the therapists, Brooke,Continue reading →

  BADGE NEWS Effective Monday, October 2, 2017, all employee (and non-employee) badges will be produced and processed through Security. Human Resources will still be the point of contact for new hires, transfers, non-employees, etc., but will direct all badge processing, replacement requests, etc., to Security. ENGAGEMENT SURVEY UPDATE As of Friday, September 29, 63Continue reading →

  Annual Flu Shots are a mandatory condition of employment for all staff (unless there is a medical contraindication).  In that case you will need to sign a declination form and provide a note from your medical doctor (if a current one is not on file).  If you are pregnant you will need a noteContinue reading →

The Auxiliary of UM Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold a two-day “Six Dollar Sale,” Thursday and Friday, October 12-13, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. The sale will include hundreds of items — jewelry, scarves, socks, hats, kids’ items, purses and more — all priced at just $6. “This sale is always a lot of fun,”Continue reading →

To provide assistance to individuals, families and communities recovering from for all of the recent hurricanes, the Diagnostic & Imaging Center in Easton has launched a drive to collect items that will be picked up by Green Drop.. Green Drop ( https://www.gogreendrop.com ) has partnered with the Red Cross to assist in collecting items for the hurricaneContinue reading →

Three sets of twins – all boys – came into the world at the Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton within three days, Friday, September 22 to Monday, September 25, 2017. They are (pictured above, left to right) Ryder James Hollingsworth and Drake Daniel Hollingsworth, born Friday just after 3 p.m., shownContinue reading →

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services team members enjoyed their annual picnic and awards presentation at Idlewild Park in Easton on September 19, 2017. Congratulations to this year’s Rehab award winners! They are: The Energizer Bunny Award:  (AKA The E-3 Award – Eager, Enthusiastic, Energizer) Presented to the staff member who exhibits a consistent positive, enthusiastic attitude thatContinue reading →

The Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary’s Nursing Grant Committee has awarded grants and scholarships to eight nursing students from Dorchester County. This year’s $1,000 scholarship award recipients are:  from North Dorchester High School, Lemya Julian Reeve; and from Cambridge South Dorchester High School, Areba Gull Ahmed. Nursing grant award recipients are Candice Lee Callahan, Ke’shyara, JanaeContinue reading →

AUXILIARY EVENTS AND SALES  $6 Sale: Jewelry, Accessories and More – Thurs-Fri, 10/12 and 10/13, 7am-4pm, UM SMC at Easton HEC. More than 1,000 items priced at only $6.00 including necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, scarves, totes, wallets, men’s ties and more! Proceeds to benefit the UM SMC at Easton. Payroll deduction, cash and credit accepted. BREASTContinue 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!   The Cancer Center team received this note from a patient’s daughter in appreciation for their support in helping her get ready for college: Dear Everyone at the Cancer Center, IContinue reading →

Have you filled out your Employee Engagement Survey?? During the last survey, UM SRH participation reached 73.4 percent, but as of Thursday, September 21, participation by UM Shore Regional Health team members in the current survey is running low — only 32 percent! To make it easy for you, here is the survey link: http://bit.ly/UMMSSurvey2017 –Continue reading →

UM Shore Regional Health team members from all over the five-county region showed their support for Talbot Goes Purple and addictions awareness by “going purple” on Tuesday, September 19. In addition to the excellent turnout for the Star Democrat photographer in front of the hospital at 12 noon, “purple people” all around the system tookContinue reading →

Employee Health and Wellness Services will hold flu vaccine clinics at the three medical centers and UM Shore Nursing and Rehab Center, October 2 – November 2, 2017 (schedule below). In the meantime, please be aware of the following: Annual Flu Shots are a mandatory condition of employment for all employees (unless there is aContinue reading →

  Thirteen new team members participated in New Employee Orientation on September 12. They are: Nichole Blake, Certified Nursing Assistant, UM Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation at Chestertown Laura Booz, Staff Nurse (PT) – UM SMC at Easton, Birthing Center Diane Clark, Access Representative (PT) – UM SRH Admissions and Registration Tamara Davis, Staff Nurse (PT)Continue reading →

  The Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary held its general meeting and annual awards luncheon on September 12, 2017. The event, which included the Pets on Wheels luncheon, celebrated a total of 10,431 hours contributed to the Auxiliary and its programs that benefit UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester. Members of the Auxiliary recognized for achievingContinue reading →