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UM Shore Regional Health to Offer Winter/Spring “Don’t Worry, Be Healthy” Course Beginning January 24, 2024

January 9, 2024Across Our Desk

CHESTERTOWN, MD University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host an in-person, five-session workshop titled “Don’t Worry, Be Healthy,” beginning January 24, 2024. Designed to teach participants how to stay healthy by making healthier and safer choices, the workshop will meet once per month, in-person […]

Choptank Health announces new medical provider in Rock Hall

January 8, 2024Across Our Desk

Kent County, MD Choptank Community Health System recently welcomed provider Annie Coyer, PA at its Community Health Center at Rock Hall Elementary School. Coyer also sees Choptank Health medical patients at the Chestertown Health Center. Coyer, who has been a provider with Choptank Health since October 2021, is now seeing Choptank Health medical patients of […]

Dementia Caregiving in the African American Community – Free Seminar in January

January 2, 2024Across Our Desk

“Dementia Caregiving in the African American Community: What You Need To Know” is the subject of a free seminar presentation set for 9 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Kent County YMCA in Chestertown, Md. Created as a collaborative effort by the African American Women’s Health Advisory Committee (AAWHAC), Shore Community Outreach […]

Lung Association Report: High Levels of Cancer-Causing Radon Gas Detected in nearly 21% of Maryland Homes

January 2, 2024Across Our Desk

During National Radon Action Month in January, the American Lung Association urges everyone to test their home for radon Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that it is detected at high levels in about 21% of homes in Maryland. During January for National Radon […]

UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care for Third Consecutive Year

December 15, 2023Across Our Desk

EASTON, MD UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, a University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) hospital, has been recognized for the third consecutive time as High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. U.S. News evaluated hospitals from across the nation that provide […]

Grace Street launches Christmas initiative for children affected by addiction

November 24, 2023November 22, 2023Across Our Desk

EASTON, MD Grace Street and the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office this week announced a Christmas shopping program for children and teens affected by substance use in Talbot County. Nicole’s Promise directly supports young people who have lost a parent to addiction with a special shopping trip hosted by Talbot County Sheriff’s deputies. The program also […]

Seminar Focuses on Trends in Pancreatic Cancer Care

November 22, 2023Across Our Desk

Neavitt, Md Pancreatic cancer is a relatively rare cancer, representing only 3 percent of estimated new cancer diagnoses each year. However, it is especially lethal – presently the 3rd leading cause of cancer death, pancreatic cancer kills more than 50,000 Americans every year. For the Mid-Shore Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, Inc., supporting efforts to advance the […]

Grace Street hosts free community wellness pop up event

October 30, 2023Across Our Desk

Free wellness resources help people feel good, stay healthy EASTON, MD: A free community wellness event with HIV testing, free food, clothes and haircuts, is set for Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Grace Street in Easton. The event includes free rapid HIV and Hep C testing provided by Talbot County Health Department; free haircuts with […]

UM Shore Regional Health Celebrates Efforts of Team Members During COVID-19 Pandemic

October 13, 2023Across Our Desk

Murals Unveiled by Local Artists During Events to Honor Health Care Heroes’ Commitment to Communities EASTON, MD UM Shore Regional Health’s Senior Leadership team recently hosted post-COVID luncheons for team members in each of the five counties UM SRH serves — Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Talbot and Queen Anne’s — to celebrate the World Health Organization […]

UM Shore Regional Health Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 8, 2023Across Our Desk

EASTON, MD: The Clark Comprehensive Breast Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) marked the beginning of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a brief ceremony in front of the “pink ribbon tree” in the front circle of UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. The event was attended by providers staff […]

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