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! The only reason my brother Richard has been able to stay out of the nursing home is due to the hard work and dedication of nurse Amanda, and the therapists, Brooke,Continue reading
Month: September 2017
HR News You Can Use: About Badges and Employee Engagement
BADGE NEWS Effective Monday, October 2, 2017, all employee (and non-employee) badges will be produced and processed through Security. Human Resources will still be the point of contact for new hires, transfers, non-employees, etc., but will direct all badge processing, replacement requests, etc., to Security. ENGAGEMENT SURVEY UPDATE As of Friday, September 29, 63Continue reading
Everything You Need to Know About Flu Shots: October 2-November 2, 2017
Annual Flu Shots are a mandatory condition of employment for all staff (unless there is a medical contraindication). In that case you will need to sign a declination form and provide a note from your medical doctor (if a current one is not on file). If you are pregnant you will need a noteContinue reading
"Six Dollar Sale" Comes to UM SMC at Easton October 12-13
The Auxiliary of UM Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold a two-day “Six Dollar Sale,” Thursday and Friday, October 12-13, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. The sale will include hundreds of items — jewelry, scarves, socks, hats, kids’ items, purses and more — all priced at just $6. “This sale is always a lot of fun,”Continue reading
DIC Launches Hurricane Relief Effort – Donations Welcome
To provide assistance to individuals, families and communities recovering from for all of the recent hurricanes, the Diagnostic & Imaging Center in Easton has launched a drive to collect items that will be picked up by Green Drop.. Green Drop ( https://www.gogreendrop.com ) has partnered with the Red Cross to assist in collecting items for the hurricaneContinue reading
Two by Two by Two: Twins in the Birthing Center
Three sets of twins – all boys – came into the world at the Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton within three days, Friday, September 22 to Monday, September 25, 2017. They are (pictured above, left to right) Ryder James Hollingsworth and Drake Daniel Hollingsworth, born Friday just after 3 p.m., shownContinue reading
Comprehensive Rehab Services Announces 9th Annual Rehab Recognition Award Winners
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services team members enjoyed their annual picnic and awards presentation at Idlewild Park in Easton on September 19, 2017. Congratulations to this year’s Rehab award winners! They are: The Energizer Bunny Award: (AKA The E-3 Award – Eager, Enthusiastic, Energizer) Presented to the staff member who exhibits a consistent positive, enthusiastic attitude thatContinue reading
DGH Auxiliary Announces Nursing Grants and Scholarship Recipients
The Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary’s Nursing Grant Committee has awarded grants and scholarships to eight nursing students from Dorchester County. This year’s $1,000 scholarship award recipients are: from North Dorchester High School, Lemya Julian Reeve; and from Cambridge South Dorchester High School, Areba Gull Ahmed. Nursing grant award recipients are Candice Lee Callahan, Ke’shyara, JanaeContinue reading
Upcoming Events, Screenings and Support Groups, October, 2017
AUXILIARY EVENTS AND SALES $6 Sale: Jewelry, Accessories and More – Thurs-Fri, 10/12 and 10/13, 7am-4pm, UM SMC at Easton HEC. More than 1,000 items priced at only $6.00 including necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, scarves, totes, wallets, men’s ties and more! Proceeds to benefit the UM SMC at Easton. Payroll deduction, cash and credit accepted. BREASTContinue reading
Above & Beyond
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! The Cancer Center team received this note from a patient’s daughter in appreciation for their support in helping her get ready for college: Dear Everyone at the Cancer Center, IContinue reading
Employment Engagement Survey Closes October 1, 2017
Have you filled out your Employee Engagement Survey?? During the last survey, UM SRH participation reached 73.4 percent, but as of Thursday, September 21, participation by UM Shore Regional Health team members in the current survey is running low — only 32 percent! To make it easy for you, here is the survey link: http://bit.ly/UMMSSurvey2017 –Continue reading
UM SRH Units and Departments Go Purple for Addictions Awareness
UM Shore Regional Health team members from all over the five-county region showed their support for Talbot Goes Purple and addictions awareness by “going purple” on Tuesday, September 19. In addition to the excellent turnout for the Star Democrat photographer in front of the hospital at 12 noon, “purple people” all around the system tookContinue reading