Nurses and physicians on the fourth floor Telemetry unit at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton were recently honored as Everyday Heroes by a grateful patient and his family. The unit was nominated by Jean and James Mason for the exceptional care and helpfulness provided by clinicians on the unit during James’ hospitalization at theContinue reading
Month: July 2016
Local Road to Recovery Volunteer Receives Recognition
Local Road to Recovery Volunteer Coordinator, Elmer Parkerson, was recently named Top Volunteer Coordinator for Maryland by the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery Program is among the available programs at the Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. Road to Recovery works with the Cancer Program to provideContinue reading
Claws for a Cause Raises $41,041 to Benefit UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown
The Claws for a Cause crab feast, held at the Fisherman’s Crab Deck in Grasonville on July 14, raised $41,041 to benefit the University of Maryland Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown. The proceeds will go towards purchasing state of the art telemedicine equipment that will enable the emergency center to use telecommunication and information technologiesContinue reading
SLAM Committee Honored at Management Forum
The Safe Lifting and Moving (SLAM) Committee was honored at Management Forum on Thursday, July 28, 2016 for its success in reducing injuries related to lifting and moving. During a presentation to the Forum, UM Shore Regional Health President and CEO Ken Kozel noted that SLAM has reduced staff injuries significantly in three years: fromContinue reading
Portable Field Hospital Demonstration at UM SMC at Easton
Last Thursday, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton hosted a demonstration of a portable field hospital that is available to any hospital on the Eastern Shore. This 20-bed portable field hospital was purchased in 2012 by the Region IV Healthcare Coalition, Delmarva Regional Healthcare Mutual Aid Group (DRGHMAG). DRGHMAG consists of representatives from every hospital,Continue reading
New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share
New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share UM Shore Regional Health would like to thank Congressman Chris Van Hollen for visiting UM Shore Medical Center at Easton ChoiceOne Urgent Care coming to Easton this September! Telemetry Unit Honored as Every Day Heroes Claws for a Cause Raises $41,041 to Benefit UM ShoreContinue reading
Upcoming Events: July and August 2016
Alzheimer’s Support Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thursday, 8/18, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing & Rehab Center at Chestertown. Led by Stephanie Golebieski, assistant director of nursing. Contact: 410-778-4550. Find information about skilled nursing, inpatient rehab and respite care in Chestertown online at UMShoreRegional.org/about/facilities/rehabilitation. Auxiliary Events “Christmas in August” Sale – During the entire month of August,Continue reading
UM SRH Board Approves Strategic Service Delivery Plan
The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Board of Directors recently approved the Strategic Service Delivery Plan – the culmination of an 18 month study of its key clinical service lines and the regional health care needs, resources and access to services for the people of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties. ThisContinue reading