Month: September 2018

Please join Human Resources in welcoming the following new team members to UM Shore Regional Health: Ashley Cornish, Access Representative, Community Wide Access Tomeco Fletcher, Unit Secretary/Patient Care Tech, Birthing Center, UM SMC at Easton Stuart Hensley, Staff Nurse, Emergency Department, UM SMC at Easton Brittany Lockwood, Staff Nurse, Telemetry, UM SMC at Easton HaleyContinue reading →

Thanks to all team members at the three hospitals who turned out — despite for the newspaper photographs taken for a wrap-up story on the Mid Shore Goes Purple. The story and photos are expected to appear either Sunday, September 23 or early in the week.         Thanks for all team membersContinue reading →

The Dorchester Auxiliary’s handbag sale, which was scheduled for October 9-10, has been cancelled, according to Auxiliary representatives. It will be rescheduled at a later date.

The benefit event at Lowe’s Wharf, originally scheduled for September 16 but postponed in anticipation of hurricane weather, has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 7, 2018. Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health.  

Saturday, September 22 Safe Sitter® Class– 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. Taught by pediatric nurses for ‘tweens and young teens, Safe Sitter provides hands-on practice in safety and injury prevention as well as life-saving techniques for those who are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Includes basic first aidContinue reading →

  The items below were posted on our UM Shore Regional Health Facebook page this week.  If you are on Facebook, please help us increase awareness of the page as a resource for updates and information about UM SRH by visiting to LIKE and SHARE the posts of your choice. Your participation really helps spreadContinue reading →

Greetings, Team Members: I am pleased to share that the guidelines for FY2019 base pay increases for UM Shore Regional Health team members are approved as follows for the pay period effective beginning September 2, 2019 and the paycheck dated September 21, 2018.  Eligible Team Members All Full-time, Part-time, Relief and PRN employees. Management staffContinue reading →

The following reports from patients and their family members that reaffirm our staff’s commitment to teamwork and putting our patients’ needs first. Please take a minute to say THANKS! I’ve been to A LOT of urgent care and emergency centers so I’m really experienced. Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown far exceeded my expectations for an ER.  The doctorContinue reading →

  Employee Health Services is gearing up for flu season! UM Shore Regional Health’s Flu Vaccine Policy (HR-70) requires that all employees and volunteers either be vaccinated or submit appropriate documentation for declining as described below. The deadline for compliance with the policy is November 9, 2018, 4 p.m. GETTING YOUR VACCINE Employee Health Services will administerContinue reading →

KENT COUNTY GOES PURPLE Kent County officially joined the Go Purple campaign on Friday, September 7 with ceremonial lighting of the County courthouse. Despite the looming threat of rain, the event drew a large and lively audience showing support for the campaign to fight substance abuse and support recovery efforts for families and individuals. KentContinue reading →

  The items below were posted on our UM Shore Regional Health Facebook page this week.  If you are on Facebook, please help us increase awareness of the page as a resource for updates and information about UM SRH by visiting to LIKE and SHARE the posts of your choice. Your participation really helps spreadContinue reading →

SEPTEMBER EVENTS   Monday, September 17 UM Memorial Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament – Talbot Country Club. For more information or to register, please contact Amy Lowe of UM Memorial Hospital Foundation, 410-822-1000, ext. 5763, or email alowe@umm.edu. You may also register by visiting http://ummhfoundation.org/mhf_events/; please RSVP by August 31. Wednesday, September 19 Prostate Cancer Screening –Continue reading →