Month: August 2016

Charles Courtney, a member of the Environmental Services team at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, was recently recognized as an Everyday Hero by Regina Grogan, a former patient at the hospital who made a donation in his honor to UM Memorial Hospital Foundations. Grogan’s gift recognizes Courtney’s efficiency and hard work, but also mentionedContinue reading →

The new lab expansion project at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown will benefit patients, staff and even instruments, according to the Center’s Executive Director Scott D. Burleson. “The new lab configuration will allow patients to access the phlebotomy draw station by walking about 30 feet from the registration desk instead of theContinue reading →

The first four parking spaces at the entrance to UM Shore Medical Center at Easton are now designated for visitors to Human Resources, Employee Health Services and Patient Experience, according to Dan Lessard, director of Human Resources, UM Shore Regional Health. The designated parking complements the recent relocation and centralization of HR and Patient ExperienceContinue reading →

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Laboratory Services recently opened in a new Easton location at 8221 Teal Drive, Suite 410. UM Shore Regional Health Diagnostics at Teal Drive is open for walk-in laboratory services Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m. For additional information, call 410-822-1000, ext. 8694. Additionally, the customer service and phlebotomyContinue reading →

University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced its 2016 Golf Tournament, scheduled for Monday, September 19, at the Talbot Country Club in Easton. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Invasive and Non-Invasive Ventilator Fund for UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. “The funds being raised through the Shore Regional Health Golf Tournament willContinue reading →

Both Shore Behavioral Health and Recovery for Shore will be participate in the local observation of International Overdose Awareness Day, set for 6-8 p.m. at St Mark’s UM Church in Easton. In addition to information about community resources available to individuals and families dealing with addiction and related issues, and education about overdose prevention and treatment, this free eventContinue reading →

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health team members have the opportunity to participate in upcoming blood drives sponsored by Blood Bank of Delmarva. Easton Blood Drive Friday, August 26, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church 7215 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD Chestertown Blood Drive UM Shore Regional Health team members wishing to donate atContinue reading →

     New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share Overdose Awareness Event Set for August 31 at St. Mark’s Church in Easton UM Shore Regional Health Partners with The Orthopedic Center Charles Courtney Honored as Every Day Hero

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 →

Brian Leutner, MBA, RT (R) (T) has been named executive director, University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Dorchester and UM Shore Regional Health Oncology Services, Ken Kozel, president and CEO of UM Shore Regional Health, has announced. Leutner has served UM Shore Regional Health in various capacities since 2000, beginning his career as aContinue reading →

University of Maryland Community Medical Group (UM CMG) recently announced the addition of Easton-based surgeon Dabanjan Bandyopadhyay, DO to its Surgical Care practice. Dr. Bandyopadhyay’s clinical interests include laparoscopic procedures including: colon resection, laparoscopic gallbladder removal, appendectomy and laparoscopic hernia repair. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residencyContinue reading →

The second Executive & Leaders Rounding Event was held on July 17, reports Jo Anne Thomson, director, of patient experience and practice innovation for UM Shore Regional Health. The Executive  & Leader teams visited the following areas:   Ambulatory Surgery Center; SMC at Chestertown Medical Surgical Unit, SMC at Dorchester Facilities Department; SMC at Easton BirthingContinue reading →