Groundbreaking Celebration for New Hospital Marks Major Milestone in Evolution of Health Care on the Eastern Shore
In a celebratory milestone that has been decades in the making, elected officials, medical, civic and business leaders and community stakeholders gathered today in Easton to break ground for the construction of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center. The new, state-of-the-art medical complex is anticipated to open in 2028. Held at the TalbotContinue reading
Primary Stroke Center Earns Honors from American Heart Association
UM Shore Regional Health recently was notified that UM Shore Medical Center at Easton’s Primary Stroke Center received the 2024 Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Award and Rural Stroke Award, which are quality achievement awards presented by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA). UM SRH’s Primary Stroke CenterContinue reading
Maggie Holechek, DPT, Wins Award from UMES Department of Physical Therapy
Congratulations to UM Shore Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services team member Maggie Holechek, DPT, on her recent honor as “Clinical Instructor of the Year” by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Department of Physical Therapy. “We are all so proud that Maggie received this award for her work in the clinical setting with UMES physical therapy students,”Continue reading
Birthing Center and Women and Children’s Welcomes UM SOM Pediatric Hospitalists
UM Shore Regional Health recently welcomed its first full-time Pediatric Hospitalist, Yara Abdelaal, DO. The Pediatric Hospitalist program is a partnership with University of Maryland School of Medicine to offer this service to UM Shore Regional Health’s Birthing Center and Women and Children’s unit, providing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week care toContinue reading
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Celebrating Respiratory Care Week
Respiratory Care Week is October 20-26, 2024. An annual nationwide observance that highlights the vital role of respiratory therapists in health care, Respiratory Care Week is as an opportunity for UM Shore Regional Health to recognize and appreciate the dedicated respiratory therapists on our team who play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating respiratoryContinue reading
Shore Medical Center at Chestertown Celebrates Halloween Season with “Trunk or Treat”
The Trunk or Treat event held at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown was a great success, with 11 cars (and their owners) participating, including the team members from the office of Dr. Ross, Chestertown sheriff, fire, and police departments, and local Emergency Medical Services providers.