Salisbury, MD On August 19, 2024, a kitten tested positive for rabies in the area of Cathell Rd, Eden, near the Somerset and Wicomico County line. The Somerset and Wicomico County Health Departments are advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a […]
Continue ReadingSalisbury, MD The Annual Overdose Awareness Day event will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Winterplace Park, 6737 Blue Ribbon Road Salisbury, MD 21804. This FREE family-friendly evening includes stories from family members who have lost a loved one in their battle, lyrical dance, support and grief […]
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EASTON MD The Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is now offering easier, shorter radiation treatment for patients with early-stage breast cancer. Known as Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI), this course of treatment is limited to the immediate area surrounding the tumor and minimizes radiation exposure to the rest of the breast, […]
Continue ReadingDenton, Maryland Choptank Community Health System is celebrating National Health Center Week 2024 this August 4-10, 2024 to highlight the essential role Community Health Centers play in improving public health and advancing health equity. Health centers represent the nation’s largest primary care network, serving 31.5 million patients nationwide and powered by a workforce of nearly […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, MD After more than a decade with UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), William Huffner, MD, MBA, FACEP, FACHE, who served during this time as Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs, retired at the end of June. His time with UM SRH was marked by many changes for the hospital […]
Continue ReadingSalisbury, MD There is nothing like being part of a family, and part of that is the feeling of inclusion. When a child is not meeting their milestones, it can be challenging for all family members. Thankfully the Ward family, of Parsonsburg, MD, found Easterseals Children’s Therapy program, so their daughter, Scarlett, could feel the […]
Continue ReadingThis year, 49 students and their families learned lifesaving skill of Hands-only CPR through Finn’s Mission BALTIMORE, MD Schools across Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) have demonstrated remarkable success in recent fundraising efforts for the American Heart Association. With more than $16,280 raised from 7 participating schools, students and families showed exceptional commitment to […]
Continue ReadingNew Easton Hospital Will Be Health Care Hub for Residents of Mid-Shore Region EASTON MD the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) unanimously approved the rate application request from University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), for the new Shore Regional Medical […]
Continue ReadingNewark, DE Delaware Hospice is now offering online support groups for caregivers of loved ones living with dementia. These groups are a part of Delaware Hospice’s increased focused programming to support individuals living with dementia as well as the people who care for them. Two online groups will be available and are intended to improve […]
Continue ReadingEASTON, Md. The Birthing Center at UM Shore Regional Health’s Shore Medical Center at Easton provides several classes related to childbirth, parenting, breastfeeding and being a safe sibling throughout the year. The Birthing Center team is now offering a new, simpler registration process to assist new parents and caregivers. All childbirth and education classes are […]
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