Month: August 2016

The Safe Lifting and Moving (SLAM) Committee has announced its 2015 SLAM Honor Roll in recognition of those UM Shore Regional Health units and services, shown above, that reported no injuries during calendar year 2015. “The SLAM Committee is really pleased with how far we have come in reducing injuries to staff and patients during lifting andContinue reading →

What do you know about Overdose? Here are some sobering statistics: More people died from drug overdoses in 2014 than in any other year on record. Deaths from drug overdose are up among both men and women of all races, and among adults of nearly all ages. More than three out of five drug overdose deaths involveContinue reading →

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated around the world each year during the first week of August to promote breastfeeding and highlight its importance to the health of mothers and babies. This year’s theme is “Breastfeeding: A Key to Sustainable Development.”  USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) joins the celebration asContinue reading →

     New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share Free Seminar To Focus on Creating a Culture of Family Philanthropy Safe Sitter® Class Set for August 23 in Chestertown

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 →