Month: January 2016

A long-term employee of University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Dorchester has recently accepted additional responsibilities in the Medical Center’s laboratory department. Linda Foss, MLS (ASCP) recently assumed the role of Site Coordinator of the laboratory. She has been with UM SMC at Dorchester for more than 13 years as a Lead Medical Technologist. To this role, Foss brings moreContinue reading →

The fourth annual fishing tournament and crab feast at Lowe’s Wharf raised $5,600 to to benefit the Peggy Rosato Fund for the Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health. The Peggy Rosato Fund supports patient care at the Cancer Center.  The fund was started in memory of Peggy Rosato by Peggy’s loving husband, Dr. EdContinue reading →

On September 9, 2014, Chestertown resident Jim Twohy arrived at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown with symptoms of a stroke and was unable to speak. With his December, 2015 donation, Mr. Twohy included a note asking that his gift be acknowledged to “The medical team that gave me TPA after my stroke on 9/9/14 and savedContinue reading →

The Art Gallery at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Comprehensive Breast Center will unveil its winter exhibit on Friday, January 15.   The latest exhibit will feature original photography taken by local artists and UM Shore Regional Health team members. An opening reception is scheduled on January 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Comprehensive BreastContinue reading →

Jody Jobeck recently donated 12 small hand-made blankets and hand-knitted cradles to the Birthing Center’s Fetal Loss Program. The items were knitted by Jobeck’s mother, who also donates to the hospitals where she lives in Virginia. Jody’s husband, Christopher Jobeck, is a clinical specialist for UM Shore Regional Health Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services and suggested the idea toContinue reading →

  JANUARY ASK THE EXPERT “Ask the Expert” Podcasts – To listen to informative  interviews with UM SRH specialists on diabetes, childbirth and parent education, men’s health, women’s health, stroke awareness,  interventional radiology and integrative medicine, visit umshoreregional.org/ATE. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thursday, 1/21, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing & Rehab Center atContinue reading →

On Wednesday, January 13, UM Shore Regional Health will be conducting a preparedness drill. The drill will test our ability to handle a surge of patients in our Emergency Departments through the impatient admitting process. The drill will include UM Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown,  Dorchester, and Easton, as well as the UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown.Continue reading →

The Communications and Marketing department, under the leadership of Trena Wiliamson, regional director, recently welcomed James Marvel to its team as a marketing and communications specialist. Marvel earned an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Science from Chesapeake College and a Bachelors Degree from Salisbury University where he majored in Communications and Public Relations andContinue reading →

The Safe Sitter® course for ’tweens and teens will be offered at University of Maryland Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown and Easton this month. The Chestertown class is set for Saturday, January 16, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Education Center, and the Easton class will take place the following Saturday, January 23, 9 a.m.–4:30Continue reading →

  JANUARY ASK THE EXPERT “Ask the Expert” Podcasts – To listen to informative  interviews with UM SRH specialists on diabetes, childbirth and parent education, men’s health, women’s health, stroke awareness,  interventional radiology and integrative medicine, visit umshoreregional.org/ATE. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thursday, 1/21, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing & Rehab Center atContinue reading →