Month: November 2018

With deep sadness, we extend our sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Christina Godfrey, DPT, who passed away on November 14, 2018. A member of Shore Home Care’s physical therapy team since 2013, Christina previously worked for The Orthopedic Center and in rehabilitation services.  She was loved and respected by her patients, herContinue 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! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At Shore Rehab in Easton, Carla and Gregg are exceptional PT professionals! Their knowledge of the field and total commitment to my care and progress is uncommon. IContinue reading →

University of Maryland Community Medical Group (UM CMG), announces the addition of Chestertown-based primary care provider Matthew Reetz, DO. Specializing in family medicine, disease prevention, and diagnosis and treatment of long-term and short-term illnesses, Dr. Reetz is accepting pediatric and adult primary care patients. Dr. Reetz earned his medical degree from Des Moines University –Continue reading →

The Journey Begins While December 2 marks the implementation of Portfolio for UM Shore Regional Health, it is only the beginning of an exciting journey! UMMS is happy to move closer to our goal of One Patient, One Record as we welcome more staff to the Portfolio platform. Now that you are ready and weContinue reading →

  Please join HR in welcoming the following new team members: Casey Everett, Staff Nurse, UM SMC at Easton Francis Fisher, Parking Attendant, Security Department, UM SMC at Chestertown Linda Hendrickson, Staff Pharmacist, UM SMC at Easton Alicia Nelson, Medical Lab Assistant, UM SMC at Easton Logan Stanavich, Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech, UM SEC at QueenstownContinue reading →

Time is running out to nominate an Exceptional Nurse or Unit/Department! Nominations will be accepted through December 15, 2018 at 5pm. Ceremony to be held on May 6, 2019 Professional Nursing:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KXQNW8B Promising Professional: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KSBJ623 Commitment to Others:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KM79TJM Mentorship and Advocacy: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KX7S7BV Leadership:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KMGVXMD Unit Excellence in Empirical Outcomes:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KXN9BQ6 What You Need toContinue reading →

UM Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology celebrated its 10th anniversary with two open house events, one on Friday, November 16 in the Health Education Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, and a second on Tuesday, November 27 in the Conference Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. In Easton, the event featuredContinue reading →

Join in the fun of Shore Regional Health’s first Ugly Holiday Sweater Week. Let’s see who dares to wear a terrifically, tacky holiday sweater or scrub jacket any day during the week of December 16-22, 2018. (As always, please keep in mind the nature of our work, those we serve, and your coworkers as youContinue reading →

Contributions for the 35th Annual Tree of Lights, put on by the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton, will support the purchase of two treadmills for Cardiac Rehabilitation at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. For a contribution of $10 or more, a red or gold light may be purchased for the holiday tree in frontContinue reading →

UM Shore Regional Health volunteer auxiliaries have announced their upcoming holiday sales! Don’t miss out on these excellent shopping opportunities that offer great gift selections while benefiting patient care in our hospitals. CHESTERTOWN – Sponsored by Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary for the benefit of patient care at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown: Mindy’sContinue reading →

  DECEMBER EVENTS SAFE SITTER(R) – Saturday, December 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, Health Education Center. Basics of babysitting for teens and ‘tweens, including first aid, CPR and more. Cost: $45 (need-based scholarships available). Due to limited seating, advance registration is required. Contact: Michelle Emrick, 410-822-1000, ext.Continue reading →

PLEASE NOTE: The next Compass will be published on November 30, 2018.

Congratulations to the following team members who are CELEBRATE WITH HEART Lottery winners for the month of October! Their names were randomly drawn from among hundreds of UM Shore Regional Health team members who earned kudos and compliments from their managers and/or peers through the CELEBRATE WITH HEART Recognition and Rewards program (http://umshr.isrewards.com). Monthly lottery winnersContinue reading →