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Shore Legal Access Welcomes Matt Arthur, Esq. as Equal Justice Works Housing Justice Program Fellow

February 13, 2025Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

Shore Legal Access, a nonprofit organization that uses the legal system to protect and advance the economic stability of limited-incomeindividuals and households on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, welcomes attorney Matt Arthur, Esq. as its new Equal Justice Works Housing Justice Program Fellow. Arthur, who recently graduated from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore Promotes Health and Wellness Through Community Initiatives

February 13, 2025Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

Maryland Eastern Shore Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore (BBBSES) is sparking off the new year with a focus on positive health and wellness through a series of community-driven initiatives aimed at fostering physical, mental, and emotional well-being among local youth and families facing adversity. Due to the local support of the Community […]

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Kent Shore Community Outreach Team Honored by Kent County Chamber of Commerce

February 5, 2025Across Our DeskLeave a Comment

CHESTERTOWN, MD Kent Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT) has been honored by the Kent County Chamber of Commerce as recipients of its Community Excellence Award – 2025 Organization of the Year. Kent SCOT is a population health initiative of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. […]

“Ready or Not” Program Gets Rave Reviews from Queen Anne’s at Home Members

January 16, 2025Across Our Desk

Program helps move the narrative about aging in place from scary to a practical vision of a vibrant future. Centreville, MD Queen Anne’s at Home (QA@H) recently completed the 4th quarter session of its proprietary Ready or Not workshop. The program is an extremely valuable benefit for members of the nonprofit organization which is a […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore Celebrates National Mentoring Month

January 16, 2025Across Our Desk

January is National Mentoring Month. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore (BBBSES) proudly honors the transformative power of mentorship and the profound impact of relationships between Bigs and Littles in the community. This nationwide celebration highlights the connections that shape brighter futures and inspire potential in young people. “National Mentoring Month’ is a […]

Pictured are Birthing Center team members and UM SRH leadership, celebrating the 2025 U.S. News and World Report Best Hospital for Maternity Care Award recognition for UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. From left are Jessica Genrich, MBA, BSN, Director, Women and Children's Services, UM SRH; Jacyln Groz, BSN; Aymee Gonzalez, BSN; Stephanie Blades, MSN, Clinical Educator, Women and Children’s Services, UM SRH; Casey Gleaton, BSN; Jaimi Hall, MSN; Sunny Granger, CNM, UM Shore Medical Group-Women's Health; Christin Dickey, BSN; Julie Callhan, BSN; Lacy Brown, ST; Kelleen Boehlke, MD, UM School of Medicine Pediatric Hospitalist; Erin Weishaar, MSN; Karen Van Trieste, BSN; and Danielle Wilson, MSN, NE-BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer

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

December 30, 2024Across Our Desk

The new Maternity Care Access Hospital distinction brings recognition to UM Shore Regional Health’s commitment to creating health care access points for patients throughout the Region. EASTON, MD UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, a University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) hospital, has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as High Performing […]

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Rings in the New Year with Soprano Kresley Figueroa at Christ Church in Easton, MD

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024Across Our Desk

Easton, MD The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is delighted to announce its annual New Year’s Eve concert, featuring Puerto Rican soprano, Kresley Figueroa. The concert will take place at 7 PM on December 31, 2024, at Christ Church in Easton, MD, offering an evening of music to ring in the New Year. Under the baton […]

UM Shore Regional Health Announces 2025 Childbirth and Parent Education Courses

December 18, 2024Across Our Desk

EASTON, MD The Birthing Center at UM Shore Regional Health’s Shore Medical Center at Easton provides classes related to childbirth, parenting and breastfeeding throughout the year. The Birthing Center team recently released their 2025 course flyer and offers a simple online registration process to assist new parents and caregivers. All childbirth and education classes are […]

ChristianaCare CEO to Receive Highest Honor at atTAcK addiction’s 9th Annual Be a Hero Gala

September 27, 2024Across Our Desk

GLASGOW, DE Dr. Janice Nevin, who has served as president and CEO of ChristianaCare since 2014, leading its transformation from a health care system to a system that truly impacts health, will receive the Medal of Honor – atTAcK addiction’s highest honor – at the organization’s ninth annual Be a Hero Gala on October 17, […]

Community event for healing from addiction set for October 1, 2024 in Easton

September 20, 2024Across Our Desk

Reiki sound bath offers reflective, relaxing restoration EASTON, MD A healing communities from addiction sound bath event is set for Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7 p.m. in the garden at Hummingbird Inn in Easton. Nikki Swartz, owner of Living in the Solution Mind Body Wellness, is offering the reiki sound bath as a donation-based […]