Employee Health and Wellness Services will hold flu vaccine clinics at the three medical centers and UM Shore Nursing and Rehab Center, October 2 – November 2, 2017 (schedule below). In the meantime, please be aware of the following: Annual Flu Shots are a mandatory condition of employment for all employees (unless there is aContinue reading
Month: September 2017
Welcome, New Team Members
Thirteen new team members participated in New Employee Orientation on September 12. They are: Nichole Blake, Certified Nursing Assistant, UM Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation at Chestertown Laura Booz, Staff Nurse (PT) – UM SMC at Easton, Birthing Center Diane Clark, Access Representative (PT) – UM SRH Admissions and Registration Tamara Davis, Staff Nurse (PT)Continue reading
Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary Honors Volunteers
The Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary held its general meeting and annual awards luncheon on September 12, 2017. The event, which included the Pets on Wheels luncheon, celebrated a total of 10,431 hours contributed to the Auxiliary and its programs that benefit UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester. Members of the Auxiliary recognized for achievingContinue reading
Reminder: Healthstream Goes Offline September 29, UMMS U Goes Live on October 2
UMMS U will go live on Monday, 10/2 at 10:00 a.m. UMMS U, our new state-of-the-art Learning Management System, will replace Healthstream. Please note the following: Beginning on Friday, 9/29 at 12:01 a.m., access will no longer be available to the current Healthstream system. Access to UMMS U will be available on 10/2 at 10:00 a.m.Continue reading
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Plans Announced
UM Shore Regional Health will observe Breast Cancer Awareness month with various activities throughout the month of October, all aimed at increasing awareness of breast cancer and how it can be best detected, prevented and treated. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. It is estimatedContinue reading
October Events, Screenings and Support Groups
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! Sandy Prochaska, inpatient nurse manager, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, shared the following: I received an extremely heartfelt note from Mr. Timothy’s family expressing their gratitude for the kind, compassionate treatmentContinue reading
Purple People Picture Planned: Tuesday, September 19, 12 p.m. at UM SMC at Easton
UM Shore Regional Health Goes Purple on Tuesday, September 19, when staff are encouraged to wear purple in support of the fight against substance abuse, addiction and overdose. All staff who can make themselves available are encouraged to gather in front of the hospital at 12 p.m. this coming Tuesday for a photo opp! TheContinue reading
Ona Kareiva, MD, Named to UM Shore Regional Health Board of Directors
Ona M. Kareiva, MD, recently joined the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Board of Directors. Dr. Kareiva, who has been affiliated with the health care system since 2002, is a practicing anesthesiologist privileged at UM Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown, Dorchester and Easton. Now a resident of Talbot County, Dr. Kareiva graduated from theContinue reading
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Your email from the Advisory Board Company should have arrived on Monday, September 11.
Captain Jenson Shorter Leads UM SRH Public Safety and Security
Special Police Captain Jenson Shorter has been named regional manager and special police chief, Safety and Security for UM Shore Regional Health. Shorter had been serving in this capacity on an interim basis since the departure of former regional manager Frank Ford in late June. He has been a member of the UM SRH SafetyContinue reading
"UMMS U" To Replace Healthstream Effective Monday, October 2
UMMS U, the new learning management system for all UMMS entities, will go live on Monday, October 2 at 10 a.m. UMMS U will replace Healthstream. It is important for you to be aware of the following steps that we need to take to insure a successful launch. Beginning on Friday, 9/29 at 12:01 a.m.,Continue reading