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UM Shore Regional Health Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs Certified by Industry Leader

October 16, 2018

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is proud to announce the certification of its cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester and UM Shore Medical Center at Easton by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). UM Shore Regional Health was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care.

Cancer Program Launches New Service, “TIPPS for Living Well”

October 15, 2018

UM Shore Regional Cancer Program has launched TIPPS for Living Well, a free consultation for patients undergoing cancer treatment and their families.

Glenda McCarter Enhances Osteoporosis Program at The Orthopedic Center

October 15, 2018

Glenda McCarter, a family nurse practitioner with more than two decades of experience in primary care settings catering to female patients, has joined The Orthopedic Center as provider for patients in need of diagnosis and treatment for osteoporosis.

Free Educational Events Planned for Respiratory Care Week in Chestertown

October 12, 2018

National Respiratory Care Week is set this year for October 21 to 27, and the pulmonary care professionals at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown are taking the opportunity to provide free training and education events that can help save lives and improve the quality of life for people in Kent and northern Queen Anne’s counties.

Just Cure It Pink Ribbon Tree Lighting Ceremony Kicks Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 08, 2018

Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary Honors Volunteers

October 05, 2018

The Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary held its general meeting and annual awards luncheon on September 12, 2018. The event celebrated a total of 12,956.5 hours contributed to the Auxiliary and its programs that benefit UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester.

Common Sports Injury Scores Surgeries for Crouch Sisters

October 01, 2018

Sisters Tatum and Kathleen Crouch of Easton have shared a lot of similarities while growing up. Only a year apart in age, the sisters have shared schools, friends, a passion for lacrosse and now, the same orthopedic surgeon, Richard Mason, MD, of The Orthopedic Center in Easton, a partner of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health

Certificate of Need Filed for New Hospital in Easton

September 26, 2018

Proposed UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Rendering

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) filed a Certificate of Need application this month for the hospital that will replace and relocate Shore Medical Center at Easton. The application was filed with the Maryland Health Care Commission on September 7 and is being reviewed for completeness before being docketed for formal review.

UM Shore Regional Health Diagnostic and Imaging Center Extend Hours

September 03, 2018

Beginning September 1, 2018, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health will extend its hours for the Diagnostic and Imaging Center located at 10 Martin Court in Easton. The Center will now be open between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday.

Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Scheduled in Kent and Talbot Counties

August 28, 2018

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men in the United States aside from non-melanoma skin cancer. To promote early detection of prostate cancer, the Cancer Program at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has scheduled free screenings in two locations across the region.