REMINDER! This Wednesday, August 14, is the deadline for nominations of UM SRH certified nursing assistants for the Mid-Shore Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) of the Year Award to be sent to Jennifer Kaminskas, jkaminskas@umm.edu so that she can forward them with payment to Chesapeake College in time to meet the College’s August 16 final deadline.Continue reading
Welcome, New Team Members
Please join Human Resources in welcoming the following new team members to Shore Regional Health:
Protecting Your Personal & UMMS Information: What You Need to Know
As part of UMMS IS&T Security Team’s ongoing efforts to maintain a secure and safe working environment and protect you and your personal information from attack, here are some key points to keep in mind: Phishing (Fraudulent emails that try to convince the recipient to perform a certain action.) Vishing (Voice Phishing) Safe Web BrowsingContinue reading
Week of August 5, 2024
Update: COVID-19 Precautions
In recent weeks, there has been an increase in COVID-19 infections across the US and in Maryland, including among UMMS team members. While we have not experienced an impact in hospitalizations, immunosuppressed individuals remain at risk for severe disease. To protect our patients from hospital-acquired respiratory infections, including COVID-19, please keep in mind the followingContinue reading
Dawson and Peters Win Team Member of the Month Honors for June 2024
Congratulations to Gordon Dawson and Joan Peters on being selected Team Members of the Month for June 2024. Dawson (shown at right) was nominated under the UMMS value, Integrity, by AnnMarie Hernandez, who wrote, “Thank you for recognizing that our Shore Emergency Center at Cambridge team was in dire need of assistance. You went aboveContinue reading
Portfolio Platform Name Changes Announced
On August 15, UMMS will move away from the MyPortfolio and PortfolioMD names and will begin using the platform logos/names – MyChart and EpicCare Link – for patient and physician portals. This change will allow for greater alignment with other health systems, and reduce confusion among patients and providers using these tools across multiple healthContinue reading
Easton Podiatrist Todd Albrecht, DPM, Joins The Orthopedic Center
The Orthopedic Center welcomes podiatrist Todd Albrecht, DPM, to its provider team. “We very pleased that Dr. Albrecht has joined our practice effective August 12, 2024,” said Orthopedic Center provider Thomas Stauch, MD. “He has provided 20 years of exceptional podiatry care in our community that will contribute effectively towards the growth of The OrthopedicContinue reading