News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
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 […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, SALISBURY, MD Shore Legal Access recognized the incredible contributions of the nonprofit’s volunteer attorneys with an annual awards ceremony and reception held on October 26, 2023 at the Ivy Café in Easton, Maryland. Shore Legal Access relies on volunteers to represent people with limited means in court, prepare documents, and provide legal counseling and […]
Continue ReadingFree 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 […]
Continue ReadingMurals 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 […]
Continue ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MD: Members of the Chester River Yacht & Country Club organized and participated in the 12th annual Pink Polar Bear Golf Tournament this summer, raising a record $10,200 to benefit patients served at the Eleanor & Ethel Leh Women’s Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. This year’s event attracted nearly 90 club […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD: Grace Street, a new Recovery Community Organization in Easton, invites the public to its open house, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023. The open house offers an opportunity to tour the new center, at 8626 Ocean Gateway; meet the team; learn about the center’s activities; and explore partnerships and collaborations. […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD VFW Post 5118 recently donated $5,000 to support Talbot Goes Purple, a substance use prevention program in Talbot County. Talbot County Sheriff Joe Gamble founded Talbot Goes Purple (TGP) in 2016. Since then, the program has spread across the state while continuing in Talbot County, with a focus on students in grades 5-12. […]
Continue ReadingAnnual Blueberry Boogie Event Raises Record Funds for Benedictine Ridgely, MD: Godfrey’s Farm held its 3rd annual Blueberry Boogie 5K Run/Walk with 215 participants walking or running in the race. This year’s event raised $17,000, which included a matching grant from Denise Kaczmarczyk and John Johnson, to support Benedictine’s programs that provide crucial services for […]
Continue ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MD: ShoreRivers was proud to present its 2023 Award for Environmental Stewardship to the Robert F. Schumann Foundation as part of the organization’s annual Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 24, at Wilmer Park in Chestertown. This award recognizes an individual or entity in the Chesapeake Bay watershed for their transformational accomplishments as a steward […]
Continue ReadingClassmates, families, teachers, leadership and support staff joined in on the celebration Ridgely, MD: Benedictine is proud to announce the graduation of eight students from its school on June 8th 2023. The ceremony took place on the campus in Ridgely. Graduates gathered after the ceremony for a reception with family, friends and staff to celebrate. […]
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