Month: June 2018

The City of Cambridge, Dorchester County and the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health took an important step forward in future plans for new state-of-the-art health care facilities and services in the county and a milestone in development of the Cambridge waterfront as a community asset and economic development engine. On June 8, Mayor VictoriaContinue reading →

After nearly three weeks of rain, the sun appeared for the UM Chester River Health Foundation’s 24th annual golf tournament, which was sponsored by the Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary. By the time the last putt was dropped, golfers and donors had contributed more than $97,000, before expenses, toward the purchase of two sets ofContinue reading →

Employee Health Annual Requirements The following departments are required to complete their Employee Health requirements during the month of July: Cancer Center Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology The requirements include: Respiratory mask fit, TB questionnaire & TDAP updating There are still some team members that are due in the months of May and June fromContinue reading →

Bosom Buddies Charities, Inc. recently presented the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health with the second installment of their $62,700 pledge for the purchase of upgraded equipment related to 3D mammography. When the center started using 3D mammography, physicians and radiologist were able to see more definitive areas of concernContinue reading →

The Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton recently held their annual membership luncheon and induction of officers at The Talbot Country Club in Easton. Officers announced for 2018-2019 included, Liz Hannegan, president; Jane Holly, vice president; Terry Stephan, second vice president; Michael Scheidt, treasurer; Janet Granger, corresponding secretary; and Anita Rowan, recording secretary. Volunteers ofContinue reading →

The items below were posted on our UM Shore Regional Health Facebook page this week. If you are on Facebook, please help us increase awareness of the page as a resource for updates and information about UM SRH by visiting to LIKE and SHARE the posts of your choice. Your participation really helps spread theContinue reading →

JUNE EVENTS SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Safe Sitter Class, 9am to 3:30pm,  UM SMC at Chestertown, Education Center. Taught by pediatric nurses, the Safe Sitter program teaches youth ages 11-13 the basics of babysitting, including first aid, CPR and more. The cost is $45 (scholarships available). Due to limited seating, advance registration is required. Registration: ChrissyContinue reading →

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health CEO Ken Kozel has announced that Kathy Elliott, RN, MSN, REA- BC, Director of Nursing at Shore Medical Center in Chestertown, has been named as Executive Director of UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. Elliott, a lifelong resident of Kent County, holds a Master of Science in Nursing fromContinue reading →

University of Maryland Community Medical Group (UM CMG) announces the addition of Cambridge-based surgeon William E. Bair, MD. He will continue seeing patients in his current office, located at 100 Bramble Street, Suite A, Cambridge, MD 21613. Patients may make an appointment with Dr. Bair by calling 410-228-4616. UM CMG is a University of MarylandContinue reading →