Month: September 2017

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 →

UMMS U will go live on Monday, 10/2 at 10:00 a.m.  UMMS U, our new state-of-the-art Learning Management System, will replace Healthstream.  Please note the following: Beginning on Friday, 9/29 at 12:01 a.m., access will no longer be available to the current Healthstream system. Access to UMMS U will be available on 10/2 at 10:00 a.m.Continue reading →

UM Shore Regional Health will observe Breast Cancer Awareness month with various activities throughout the month of October, all aimed at increasing awareness of breast cancer and how it can be best detected, prevented and treated. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. It is estimatedContinue 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! Sandy Prochaska, inpatient nurse manager, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, shared the following: I received an extremely heartfelt note from Mr. Timothy’s family expressing their gratitude for the kind, compassionate treatmentContinue reading →

UM Shore Regional Health Goes Purple on Tuesday, September 19, when staff are encouraged to wear purple in support of the fight against substance abuse, addiction and overdose. All staff who can make themselves available are encouraged to gather in front of the hospital at 12 p.m. this coming Tuesday for a photo opp! TheContinue reading →

Ona M. Kareiva, MD, recently joined the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Board of Directors. Dr. Kareiva, who has been affiliated with the health care system since 2002, is a practicing anesthesiologist privileged at UM Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown, Dorchester and Easton. Now a resident of Talbot County, Dr. Kareiva graduated from theContinue reading →

Your email from the Advisory Board Company should have arrived on Monday, September 11.