After nearly a decade with UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), William Huffner, MD, MBA, FACEP, FACHE, who served as Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs, retired in June 2024. His time with UM SRH was marked by many changes for the hospital system, including the integration of two hospitals andContinue reading
Dr. Suntha Rounds at Cambridge
Mohan Suntha, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, University of Maryland Medical System spent time at UM Shore Medical Center at Cambridge on Tuesday, June 25, as he makes his rounds at University of Maryland Medical System locations across Maryland. In the photo at right are Kimberly Kral, BSN, RN; AnnMarie Hernandez, MSN, RN, NurseContinue reading
APBI: Easier, Shorter Radiation Treatment for Early Stage Breast Cancer
The Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health is now offering easier, shorter radiation treatment for patients with early-stage breast cancer. Known as Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI), this course of treatment is limited to the immediate area surrounding the tumor and minimizes radiation exposure to the rest of the breast, skin, ribs, lungs andContinue reading
SMG-Urology Welcomes New Provider
University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Urology recently welcomed Robert McDonough, III, MD, FACS. Most recently, Dr. McDonough served as the Residency Director at Saint Louis University School of Medicine’s Division of Urologic Surgery in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. McDonough earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from University of Virginia inContinue reading
Dr. Runz’ Spy Interview: American Male Health Crisis
June was Men’s Health Month! So Shore Medical Group – Urology’s Christopher Runz, MD sat down with for an in-depth discussion of men’s health issues with Dave Wheelan, Publisher of the Cambridge, Centreville, Chestertown, Dorchester and Talbot Spy Community media. Watch the video here, The American Male Health Crisis: A Chat with UM Shore Health’sContinue reading
Welcome, New Team Members
Please join Human Resources in welcoming the following new team members to UM Shore Regional Health:
Free Narcan & CPR Training Offered in Chestertown
Time to Enroll: UMMS Mentorship Program
Are you interested in growing your career and making long-lasting, impactful professional relationships? The Summer enrollment cycle of the UMMS Mentorship Program is open! The program is open to all UMMS team members, and gives staff the chance to be part of a collaborative and reciprocal 1:1 mentor: mentee relationship. These relationships nurture a respectful,Continue reading