Month: January 2017

The Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary elected the members of its 2017 Board at its recent Auxiliary Annual Meeting and Luncheon at Heron Point in Chestertown. During the meeting, the Auxiliary introduced its new officers for 2017, including: Susan Edson, president; Mackey Dutton, vice-president; Kathy Ruge, recording secretary; Paddy Tobey, corresponding secretary; Jean Anthony, treasurer;Continue reading →

At a recent general membership luncheon and meeting, the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary installed its 2017 officers. The installing officer was Ida Jane Baker, immediate past president of the Auxiliary. Serving as elected officers in 2017 are Diane McCarthy, president; Alexandra Anderson-Snell, 1st vice president; Joy Loeffler, 2nd vice president; Francesca Rendell, recording secretary; Catherine Gullion, treasurer;Continue reading →

   New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share Palliative Care Team Members in Easton Honored as Every Day Heroes Easton Auxiliary Makes a $100,000 Donation Through The Bazaar at 121 Federal Street Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary Holds Annual Meeting and Luncheon

Auxiliary Events Inauguration Sale – Friday, 1/20, 9am-4pm, and Saturday, 1/21, 10am-2pm, Robin Hood Shop, 416 High Street, Cambridge. ALL red, white or blue pants (includes blue jeans) will be 25 cents.  ALL tops (includes sweaters) will be 25 cents (hooded are excluded). All sales conducted by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary are for the benefit of programs, services,Continue reading →

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! As a nurse, I was so pleased to see that the nurses and doctors still explained my health issue to me. If I ever need emergency care again, I will returnContinue reading →

University of Maryland Community Medical Group (UM CMG), recently announced the addition of Easton-based obstetrician and gynecologist Palak Doshi, DO. Dr. Doshi has a clinical interest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. Doshi studied medicine at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. John’s EpiscopalContinue reading →

Chris Maas, a Prudential Retirement Counselor for Universiy of Maryland Medical System, will be on site at UM Shore Regional Health locations during the first half of 2017 according to the schedule below. Maas has served UMMS for 15 years and, has a strong background in the areas of retirement planning, investments, asset allocation, retirement incomeContinue reading →

This coming week, January 16-20, all University of Maryland Medical System hospitals are celebrating Spirit Week and the UMMS’ unifying theme, “Be a Part of Something Greater.” Spirit Week is designed to make all team members appreciate the ways in which we are “part of something greater” as we work together to deliver unparalleled, innovative and high-quality health care toContinue reading →

Employee Health & Wellness Services has revised the “walk-in” office hours at all locations due to staff involvement with new wellness initiatives. Please note the revised days and times for drop-in hours, as follows:  Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday UM SMC at Chestertown 7:30a – 9:30a 1p – 4p 7:30a – 11:30a UM SMC at DorchesterContinue reading →

Fanita Bartoo recently donated to the University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation’s “Every Day Hero” Program to thank Christopher Watson, MD, Sharon Stagg, DNP, Mary Anne Luschinski, RN, CCRN, and Lisa Cook, RN for the excellent care they gave to her daughter when she was a patient in the ER, ICU, and Palliative Care. The EverydayContinue reading →

Patient Experience offers the following summary from the Executive and Leadership Rounding that was conducted on December 21. What is Being Done Well:     SMC- E Food Service Quick response to patient requests. Example: Blueberry muffins unavailable, Delilah was calling patient to inform her on what was available. Delilah also arranged for a fruitContinue reading →

   New Social Media Posts This Week…..Please Like and Share Visit our Birthing Center website to learn about all of the upcoming 2017 educational and support group opportunities. UM Shore Regional Health Announces New HR Director, Business Partner

Alzheimer’s Support Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group – Thursday, 1/19, 6-7:30pm. UM Shore Nursing & Rehab Center at Chestertown. Led by Stepha 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 Uniform Sale – Wednesday, 1/18, 7am-4pm, UM Shore Medical Center atContinue reading →

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! I was in room 220 [at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown] and the nurses and aides were wonderful.  I was very pleased with the care I was given.  Everyone wasContinue reading →

UM Shore Regional Health’s Human Resources gained two new key staff members shortly before the new year — Beverly Valltos, director, and Kelley Mills, HR business partner. Valltos moved recently to Easton from the western shore, where since 2007 she served as executive vice president, Human Resources for Towne Park, an Annapolis-based national corporation with moreContinue reading →