Month: December 2016

The following reports from patients and family members reaffirm our staff’s commitment to putting our patients’ needs first. Please take a minute to say THANKS! My physical therapist, Cordia Reilly, has been excellent — thorough, professional, knowledgeable, I have had her for two spinal surgeries, a hip replacement and shoulder surgery. My current physical therapy is to recover from back surgery –Continue reading →

For Laurie Porter, DO, the first Wednesday in December was her first clinic day seeing Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) patients in Chestertown. “What I look forward to with my work in Chestertown is serving a population that needs these services right here,” says Dr. Porter. “There has been a need to have a practitioner in Kent CountyContinue reading →

In preparation for the H.E.A.R.T. experience that all 2500-plus UM Shore Regional Health team members will undertake between now and April 30, 2017, Compass is focusing on UM SRH value definitions and the ways those values are translated in our day-to-day work as we care for our patients and serve the overall health needs ofContinue reading →

The November Executive Rounding generated feedback from the following areas: Cardio Pulmonary Wellness & Fitness/SMC at Easton: The team works well to monitor their patients, particularly when they are getting on and off of the machines. Special recognition to Matt and Tracy for their recent accomplishments. Shore Behavioral Health/SMC at Dorchester: Kevin and Diane fromContinue reading →

Congratulations to Khalid Kurtom, MD, neurosurgeon with UM Community Medical Group – Neurosurgery, for being nationally recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review (www.beckershospitalreview.com) as one of 15 physicians under the age of 45 years old who have accomplished a lot early on in their careers. The list, headlined as “15 young physicians to know” in the DecemberContinue reading →

The Employee Health & Wellness Services team deserves special recognition for their success in keeping the UM Shore Regional Health community — including staff, volunteers, patients and visitors — safe and healthy now that flu season is in full swing, says Susan Coe, senior vice president, Human Resources and chief experience officer. In August, 2016,Continue reading →

Trena Williamson, regional director of Communications and Marketing,  is among the most recent graduates of Shore Leadership, a program of the Chesapeake Leadership Foundation. The premier leadership program develops quality, relevant leadership skills within individuals and deepens their understanding of the issues and challenges facing the Eastern Shore region.  Shore Leadership honored Williamson, a Kent CountyContinue reading →

Blood Drawings are scheduled for the following locations: UM SMC at Easton: December 29 UM SEC at Queenstown: December 28 UM SMC at Chestertown: January 5

The staff of 2 East at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton is going the extra mile to support UM Shore Regional Health’s mission, Creating Healthier Communities Together, and to make the holidays brighter for those in need. The unit’s volunteer program, “2 East Gives Back,” keeps staff busy throughout the year with projects to raiseContinue reading →

The staff at UM Shore Rehabilitation Center at Cambridge and the Balance Center recently adopted a family through the Cambridge branch of the Salvation Army. With a list provided by the Salvation Army, staff members purchased and wrapped a bags and boxes of Christmas gifts so that their adopted family would have a happy holiday season. “WeContinue reading →

   New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share Chester River Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Raffle Project Linus Makes Donations to UM Shore Regional Health Facilities Respiratory Care Leadership Recognizes Every Day Heroes ENT Physician Laurie Porter DO Serves Patients in Chestertown

  Auxiliary Events Employee Appreciation Sale –  Wednesday, 12/14 – Saturday, 12/17, Robin Hood Shop, 416 High Street, Cambridge. Present your ID badge at check-out for 75% off ANYTHING in the shop. Merchandise will be replenished throughout the sale…there is always something new. Employees are not limited in the number of times the discount canContinue reading →