Welcome to Media Relations for the University of Maryland Medical System. Our media team works with journalists every day to highlight timely and important health stories of innovation, research, and breaking news.

To reach a member of the UMMS Media Team:

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UM Shore Regional Health Recognizes National Donate Life Month

April 11, 2024
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, observes National Donate Life Month in April, honoring organ donors and bringing awareness to saving or enhancing lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. 
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UM Shore Regional Health’s Heart and Vascular Center Celebrates Cardiac Catheterization Lab Renovations with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

March 01, 2024
A major renovation project recently completed in one of UM Shore Regional Health's two cardiac catheterization labs has facilitated state-of-the-art improvements in cardiac care provided at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, which is an accredited Cardiac Intervention Center (CIC). UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS).
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UM Shore Regional Health’s Next Community CPR Course is March 13

February 28, 2024
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health's next "Saving Lives Together: CPR Basics for Community Heroes" non-certification course will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. The course is offered quarterly, in-person at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown St. There is no charge for the course, but registration is required.
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SCOT Provides Blood Pressure Screenings for Dixon Group Employees

February 26, 2024
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health's (UM SRH) Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT) recently partnered with the Dixon Group to provide blood pressure screenings for 65 Dixon employees at four of the company's Chestertown locations: Dixon Specialty Products, BOSS, Distribution, and Headquarters. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.
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