Compassion is one of UMMS’s five core values, and our System has a reputation for providing compassionate care for the patients we serve. Less talked about is the compassion we show for each other. Here’s an example of that from UM SRH Laboratory Services that exemplifies what compassion is all about. Over the winter, UMContinue reading →

On Thursday, April 4, a patient observing Ramadan was admitted overnight to Shore Behavioral Health’s inpatient unit in UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. According to SBH Nurse Manager Jacki Crawford, this patient requested that his meals be served before sunrise and after sunset.  “Through conversations, staff on duty — Brianna Chester, Teri Hubbard, AjaContinue reading →

Cancer registrars are data information specialists who capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment and health status for every cancer patient in the U.S. The curated data provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers and public health officials as they monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs. In theContinue reading →

UMMS has shared an exciting new initiative at UMMS – the “Value Spotlight” program. This program is a testament to our commitment to the core values that define us: Compassion, Diversity, Excellence, Discovery and Integrity. These values are the pillars of our organization, guiding our actions and decisions every day. Starting this month, we willContinue reading →

April is National Donate Life Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation; encouraging Americans to register as donors and honoring those who have saved lives through donation. Shore Regional Health, with its partner, Infinite Legacy, will honor 2023 donors with a “Donate Life” Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, AprilContinue reading →

Please join Human Resources in welcoming the following new team members to UM Shore Regional Health: Bednarik, Alexandra – Mammographer II, SMC at Easton Chappelle, Octavia – Respiratory TherapistDickinson, Bailie – Front Office Coordinator, Shore Medical Group (float)Diehl, Marion – Front Office Coordinator, SMG-Primary Care, Easton             Fanton, Brandy – Patient Care Technician I, Telemetry, SMC atContinue reading →

Congratulations to the UM SRH Cancer Program team for their successful symposium, “Moving Forward #2024,” held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Easton Fire Department. With an audience of about 40 attendees, including survivors and a number of partners/caregivers, the event was provided at no charge and offered sessions on mindfulness and emotions, managingContinue reading →

In preparation for American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet mock visit (February 13-15, 2024) and actual site visit (March 4-6, 2024), 233 team members voluntarily participated in online “flexi quizzes” designed to help prepare them for questions that Magnet surveyors could potentially ask at mock or actual site visits. Beginning January 21 and ending February 26,Continue reading →

UM SRH Population Health is helping celebrate this year’s Social Work Month in March in accordance with the theme “Empowering Social Workers” established by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). According to NASW:… At UM SRH, social workers assist in patient care in several clinical areas, including Case Management, Population Health, Palliative Care andContinue reading →