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Mammograms, New Guidelines for Genetic Testing Are Focus of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October is always a time for events and activities that promote public understanding of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and support resources for patients. This year, while public events are precluded by the COVID-19 pandemic, providers and staff at the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center and Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health are eager to share the latest breast cancer information to women and men throughout Caroline, Dorchester, Kent,

Chamber eNews & Events October 15 - October 29, 2020

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & Events October 15, 2020 - October 29, 2020Click here to review

Shore United Bank congratulates Susan Welch on 25 years

Shore United Bank is thrilled to congratulate Susan Welch on 25 years of dedicated service. Susan began her career with the Bank in September of 1995 as a loan coordinator at our Felton, DE branch. Susan has also been a BSA officer and an assistant branch manager during her time with the Bank. Ms. Welch is currently the Branch Manager of the Felton, DE branch, where she is responsible for managing and overseeing branch operations, leading the Felton team to achieve sales and profitability goals, as well as

River Lane Photography Ribbon Cutting

Audrey Wozny and River Lane Photography were welcomed to the business community and Downtown Cambridge with a Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Visit her photography and event boutique at 507 Poplar Street, Cambridge, MD. Learn more about the portrait, candid and wedding photography services she offers. See some great examples of Audrey's work at https://riverlanephotography.com/

Women Supporting Women Receives Grant Funding

Women Supporting Women has received a $5,000 “Community Needs & Sustainability” grant from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The grant funding will be used to continue the Salisbury nonprofit’s breast cancer support and awareness programs across Maryland’s three Lower Shore counties. As is the case with most nonprofit organizations, Women Supporting Women faced financial setbacks after canceling several fundraising events due to the COVID-19 pandemic and changing in person events to virtual.

Multispecialty Clinic Puts Organ Transplant Within Reach of Eastern Shore Residents

The UM Shore Regional Health Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Clinic puts organ transplantation within easier reach of Eastern Shore residents. An affiliate program to University of Maryland Medical System’s Transplant Program in Baltimore, the UM SRH clinic, located in the Multispecialty Clinic at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, provides evaluation and pre-operative testing for patients living on the Delmarva Peninsula who are referred for kidney and/or pancreas transplant. Cambridge

“Get Away” Comes to Main Street Gallery

Feeling cooped up about now? Dreaming of getting away to someplace different? Main Street Gallery’s November/December exhibit, “Get Away” featuring Laurie Flannery may be just the antidote to banish the drab and the hum drum.  Laurie, a multi-talented artist and MSG’s guest artist, has created a suite of oil paintings of sun, sand and sky which include figures dressed for vacation or the beach. These are small works with a big impact and are aimed to conjure up feelings of summer warmth and seaside

UM SRH Names Mandy Bounds Director Patient Safety

Mandy Bounds has been named director, Patient Safety & High Reliability at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. In this role, Bounds is the primary point of contact for the patient safety program as Patient Safety Officer.   Bounds most recently served as project manager, Organizational Excellence, and brings more than 13 years of frontline experience as a registered nurse (RN) working in critical care and acute care settings, as well as experience as a nurse leader and educator in management

Chamber eNews & Events October 8 2020

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & EventsOctober 8, 2020 - October 18, 2020  Click here to review

SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars.Click here for full details

TIDALHEALTH AGAIN EARNS 2020 CHIME HEALTHCARE’S MOST WIRED RECOGNITION

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is pleased to announce that TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke have again earned 2020 CHIME HealthCare’s Most Wired recognition. TidalHealth has been honored with a Most Wired Award or Most Improved Hospital Award a total of 13 times in the 22 years of the survey — 11 of those consecutively — for the use of information technology (IT) in support of medication and patient safety, information exchange and data

Requard Radiation Oncology Center Partners with UM School of Medicine Radiation Oncology Department

New Partnership Includes Addition of New Physician, Emily Kowalski, MD, to Requard Radiation Oncology Team  As of Thursday, October 1, 2020, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has entered into a new partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Department of Radiation Oncology team to provide professional and management services at the Requard Radiation Oncology Center in the Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health. This integration will provide increased access to

UM Shore Medical Group Welcomes New Women’s Health Physician

University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) recently welcomed Audrey Drummey, MD, to the UM SMG – Women’s Health practice. Her interests include the management of gynecologic health, contraception, fertility and low- and high-risk pregnancies. She has experience in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery with laparoscopic and DaVinci robotic approaches for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain.   Drummey is a graduate of Tulane University in New

DBF Welcomes Three New Hires

Davis, Bowen, & Friedel, (DBF), is pleased to welcome three new hires to their Milford, Delaware office: Rocky. P. Kessler, Christopher M. Daube, P.E., and Andrew J. Scrutchfield.  Rocky P. Kessler, DBF’s newest CAD designer joins the civil engineering department. With an associate degree from Delaware Technical Community College in applied science  and civil engineering technology, Kessler has in-depth knowledge and experience working with AutoCAD, Civil-3D  and Hydro-CAD, and is actively pursuing his

UMMS Produces “Party Foul” Public Service Announcement Aimed At Educating Young Adults On Dangers O

BALTIMORE (October 2, 2020) – The University of Maryland Medical System today released an internally-produced Public Service Announcement, “Party Foul,” designed to call attention to the dangers and risks of socializing during the global pandemic without taking proper precautions. The PSA was created by the System’s Creative Communications team and is being shared with media outlets across the state and posted on social media accounts for UMMS’ member organizations. “The message is quite simple: People may

Chamber eNews & Events October 1, 2020

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & EventsOctober 1, 2020 - October 11, 2020  Click here for the link

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Phased Re-opening of Visitor Center at Blackwater National

Cambridge, MD– In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and in coordination with the Governor and local public health authorities, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is re-opening the Visitor Center at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Cambridge on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2pm. The refuge is working with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and is using a phased approach to safely

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Phased Re-opening of Visitor Center at Eastern Neck Nationa

Rock Hall, MD– In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and in coordination with the Governor and local public health authorities, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is re-opening the Lodge at Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Rock Hall on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2pm.     The refuge is working with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and is using a phased approach to safely

72nd Cambridge Dorchester County Christmas Parade Canceled/Postponed until December 2021

It's with heavy hearts that we share this press release:On Monday, September 28, 2020, the Cambridge-Dorchester County Christmas Parade committeemet to discuss this year's parade, the 72nd annual event, scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2020. Many topics were covered including whether the event this year is feasible given the ever-looming coronavirus pandemic.The committee grappled with the decision but ultimately decided that this year's event should be canceled/postponed until December 2021.At the fore

Women & Girls Fund Seeking Grant Applications for Programs Serving Needs of Mid-Shore Women and Girl

WOMEN & GIRLS FUND SEEKING GRANT APPLICATIONS FORPROGRAMS SERVING NEEDS OF MID-SHORE WOMEN AND GIRLS  The Women & Girls Fund of the Mid-Shore, a component fund of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, is now accepting grant proposals from IRS-designated non-profit organizations for programs addressing the needs of Mid-Shore women and girls.  Completed applications must be submitted by Monday, November 2, 2020. Grant recipients will be announced in April 2021.  Since its founding in 2002, the Women & Girls

Op-Ed: Vaccinations for Children & Young Adults

As Mid-Shore students return to schools and colleges this year with increased in-person settings, vaccinations will play a critical role in preventing other disease and virus outbreaks among our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Flu shots are now readily available through local flu shot clinics, health care providers, pharmacies, health departments, and more.  Maryland’s Department of Health has made it easier for parents to check their children’s and young adult’s official vaccination records at

COVID Survivor Regains Life Skills in Requard Center for Acute Rehabilitation

Grimber “Andy” DeLeon came down with a fever on a Friday in early April, and within just a few days, was so short of breath that his wife, Kenya, took him to University of Maryland Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown. There, the 29-year old dairy farm worker was tested for COVID-19 and within an hour, his test result came back positive. Placed on oxygen and transferred to UM Shore Medical Center at Easton via ambulance, DeLeon was in the first phase of his three-month journey through COVID-19 survival and

University of Maryland Medical System CEO visits UM Shore Regional Health

Dr. Mohan Suntha, president and CEO University of Maryland Medical System, visited UM Shore Regional Health locations on Monday, September 14. His first stop was the drive-up Covid-19 testing site at Chesapeake College, where UM SRH team members walked Dr. Suntha through the testing process. Dr. Suntha next traveled to Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, where he met outside with hospital team members and community residents interested in the future of health care in Kent County. This visit was followed

Chamber eNews & Events September 17 2020

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & EventsSeptember 17, 2020 - September 27, 2020Click here for the link

Choptank Health goes purple, adds mobile access to services

Choptank Community Health System is standing up against substance abuse by participating in the Go Purple movement this September and by increasing accessibility to substance abuse disorder services through the health system’s strong community partnerships. Caroline County Behavioral Health, along with the University of Maryland School Of Psychiatry has recently expanded its mobile Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program by entering into a partnership with Choptank Health to provide these services to

Choptank Community Health System receives Health Quality Improvement awards

Choptank Community Health System recently received $65,750 in Quality Improvement grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Resources and Services Administration. The grants provided more than $117M in funding to 1,318 health centers throughout the U.S. including 16 Maryland health centers receiving $1.2 M in grant funding. The Quality Improvement grants recognize the highest performing health centers and those who have made significant quality improvements over the

University of Maryland Medical System Observes World Patient Safety Day On September 17th

BALTIMORE (September 16, 2020) – Tomorrow, member organizations of the University of Maryland Medical System will join the World Health Organization’s World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) movement to recognize patient safety issue as a global health priority.  This year’s theme for WPSD is “Health Worker Safety: A Priority for Patient Safety.”  Observing WPSD, UMMS is highlighting the importance of keeping health care workers safe and promoting patient safety, two issues critically important especially during

Avery Hall Insurance Group Prepares for Individual Health Insurance Open Enrollment Season

Individual Health Insurance Open Enrollment is the one time during which people can make health insurance plan selections or changes to their plans for the following plan year. During this period, there are no restrictions on enrollments. Once a selection is made, changes are generally not allowed until the next Open Enrollment. Take time now to understand your options.  INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIESAnyone who purchases health insurance, not through an employer, will have the opportunity to buy or change their

The Salvation Army 2020 Holiday Assistance Registration

WE ARE GOING CONTACTLESS!  The Salvation Army of the Mid-Shore will be taking applications ONLINE ONLY for those needing assistance with food and toys for the 2020 holiday season. Sign up at https://www.saangeltree.org/  Applications will be accepted ONLINE ONLY until midnight on October 17, 2020 for all those in the following counties:DorchesterTalbotCarolineQueen AnneKent Applicants MUST provide ALL of the following information to be eligible for this program:oMaryland Picture IDoValid state ID OR Birth

Service biologist Matt Whitbeck honored for leadership in climate adaptation

Matthew Whitbeck, supervisory wildlife biologist for the Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex, is the recipient of a 2020 Climate Adaptation Leadership Award for Natural Resources, given by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. He was honored at the organization’s annual meeting, held virtually on September 9.   As a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee, Whitbeck was nominated in the “Federal Government” category for showing exemplary leadership in both reducing

October in the Galleries at DCA

Dorchester Center for the Arts is pleased to present two unique exhibits for the month of October. In the front gallery, “Behind the Mask” explores the connection between creativity and Covid-19. The exhibition features masks as art created by community artists, hung via hand-painted clothespins crafted by the patients of the Eastern Shore Hospital Center. In the main gallery, “CLOSE TO HOME, Reflections of the Shore” features the work of Anne Allbeury-Hock, Carla Huber, and Patti Lucas Hopkins. In the

UM SMC at Chestertown, Dorchester receive bi-annual CAP re-accreditation

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) announced this past spring that University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester’s laboratories successfully met the Laboratory Accreditation Program Standards for Accreditation. This is Chestertown’s 15th bi-annual re-accreditation and Dorchester’s 19th bi-annual re-accreditation of this gold standard accomplishment. “Chestertown has shown high standards of laboratory excellence since their first inspection in

Chamber eNews and Events September 10 2020

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & EventsSeptember 10, 2020 - September 17, 2020Click here review

Hurlock United Methodist Church donates $2624 to benefit the Wig Room at UM Shore Regional Health’s

The congregation of Hurlock United Methodist Church recently donated $2624 to UM Memorial Hospital Foundation to benefit the Wig Room at the Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health. Pastor Joan Brooks presented the check to Jeanie Scott, Oncology Services manager, earlier this month. According to Scott, Pastor Brooks indicated that the congregation was inspired to give because of one of their members has been undergoing cancer treatment. They wanted to do something to honor her journey, and once Pastor

UM SRH receives Mission: Lifeline Gold Plus Receiving achievement award

The Heart and Vascular Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Plus Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. The Cardiac Intervention Center, located in UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, has been in operation since February 2018. Winning this award required the CIC to meet specific criteria and

Harriet Tubman Legacy to be celebrated at “Day of Resilience 2020”

Event features the unveiling of a new Harriet Tubman statue sculpted by Emmy and Academy award-winner Wesley Wofford.  Cambridge, MD, September 4, 2020 – Day of Resilience 2020 is being organized by Alpha Genesis, CDC with support from the Constituency for Africa (CFA), Dorchester County, and the City of Cambridge. The event will be held on Saturday September 12, beginning at noon.  Several events will be held on the Dorchester County courthouse green on High Street from noon-1:30 p.m., followed by the

UM Memorial Hospital Foundation to Host “Getting Your Affairs in Order: Part II-Basic Estate Plannin

University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation will host Part II of the three-part series “Getting Your Affairs in Order” on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom. “Basic Estate Planning” will discuss essential estate planning documents, living trusts, property titling, beneficiary designations and ensuring a legacy for one’s loved ones.The seminar will feature guest presenters Diana Johnson, Employee Benefits Broker and Consultant, Avon-Dixon, an Alera Group Agency, LLCand JoRhea

We are TidalHealth!

TidalHealth Debutes to Provide Care to DelmarvaNew identity unites Peninsula Regional, Nanticoke and many affiliated health offices and services under one name  The former Peninsula Regional Health System today announced its new name: TidalHealth. The name was chosen after months of research through interviews with patients and staff of the entities that make up TidalHealth – Peninsula Regional and Nanticoke hospitals; the McCready, Ocean Pines and Millsboro Health Pavilion; the many specialty and primary

TidalHealth Launches New Physician Network

TidalHealth Launches New Physician NetworkTidalHealth Launches New Physician NetworkCombines the Former Physician Groups of Peninsula Regional Medical Center and Nanticoke Memorial   TidalHealth, a Salisbury, Maryland-based health system of hospitals, health campuses, physician and specialty offices, today announces the Peninsula Regional Medical Group and the Nanticoke Physician Network have officially joined under the new name TidalHealth Medical Partners. Better together, the two physician groups have

Chamber Connection Newsletter September 2020

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United Way of the LES Celebrates 5,000 Graduates of Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Celebrates  5,000 Graduates of Dolly Parton Imagination Library™ Program    In 2012, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) began their partnership with the Dolly Parton Foundation to offer the Imagination Library™ program, a service that provides any local child the opportunity to receive one free book a month delivered by mail to their home, from birth until their fifth birthday.  To date, over 9,000 local children have participated in the program.    Being

Chamber eNews & Events - August 27, 2020

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & EventsAugust 27, 2020 - September 6, 2020Click here for the link

Peninsula Regional Health System Prohibits Gaiters and Bandanas as Approved Face Coverings

Peninsula Regional Health System Prohibits Gaiters and Bandanas as Approved Face Coverings As the Peninsula Regional Health System continues to refine its limited visitation policy, it announced today that neck gaiters and bandanas will no longer be allowed as face coverings by patients, visitors, staff and the limited number of contractors allowed access at Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC), Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and all offsite medical office locations and labs. Recent research has found

PRMC FamilyLab in Laurel is Temporarily Closing July 21

PRMC FamilyLab in Laurel is Temporarily Closing July 21 Peninsula Regional FamilyLab Laurel, located in the Peninsula Regional Family Medicine Laurel physician practice at 30668 Sussex Highway will be closing for an undetermined period starting at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21.   Patients in the area requiring lab services may want to visit the Nanticoke Laurel EZ Lab at 30549 Sussex Highway, Laurel DE 19956 or call the lab at 302-715-5233.  The Laurel EZ Lab is located nearly across the street from the

Memorial Hospital Foundation Announces Plans for 6th Annual Sporting Clays Classic

Memorial Hospital Foundation Announces Plans for 6th Annual Sporting Clays Classic University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced plans for its 6th Annual Sporting Clays Classic, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at The Point at Pintail in Queenstown. Proceeds from the event will be dedicated to the purchase of a Faxitron machine for the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center. The Faxitron is used by surgeons to evaluate an area that has been identified for removal by mammography. This

Chamber eNews & Events August 20, 2020

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & EventsAugust 20, 2020 - August 30, 2020Click here for the link

Celebrating 4 Years!

Celebrating 4 Years! We are celebrating 4 years of service as a non-profit in Dorchester County. We are truly grateful for being able to work in this community for the last 4 years. We are behavioral health providers but also provide youth and family development through various programs and activities. Our youth programs are free.   We have provided great programs to the community with some awesome partnerships and collaborations. We are super excited about what the future holds for us. We would like to

MD Capital Enterprises and the Women’s Business Center Offers Free Online Small Business Workshops

Maryland Capital Enterprises and the Women’s Business Center Offers Free Online Small Business Workshops The guest speaker is Sophia Smecker, Independent Marketing Consultant. Advance registration for all events is strongly encouraged to ensure there are enough registrants to have a workshop. For questions please contact Marvin Jenkins at mjenkins@marylandcapital.org or at 410-546-1900. To register visit https://www.marylandcapital.org/services/business-education. A registration link will be sent to you

Coastal Hospice Promotes Bowen

Dr. Mark L. Bowen has been promoted to Provider & Community Relations Liaison. The Provider & Community Relations department, formerly known as Provider Relations, has expanded its focus to include community education and outreach. Prior to his promotion, Dr. Bowen worked for Provider Relations and for Compass at Coastal Hospice. In his new role, Bowen will focus on growing diversity among the patient population, as well as providing education and outreach to minority groups and their families to allow

Chamber eNews & Events August 13, 2020

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & EventsAugust 13, 2020 - August 23, 2020Click here for the link

Small Business Development Center Adds New Consultant

Small Business Development Center Adds New Consultant  The Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Eastern Region, hosted by Salisbury University, announces the appointment of Greg Bartoo as business consultant.  Bartoo brings more than fifteen years of experience as a medical practice administrator to his new position which is funded by the CARES Act to supplement assistance to the region.  This position will prioritize support to the Mid & Upper Shore with an office located at Chesapeake

SU Bank Announces Launch of Financial Education Resource for Elementary School Students in Maryland

Shore United Bank today announced the launch of a new personal finance education program for elementary school students. Shore United Bank is working with the nation’s leading social impact education innovator, EVERFI, Inc. to launch the financial education initiative in Talbot, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s and Caroline Counties of Maryland. Money Skills is an online, interactive financial education resource specifically designed for students in grades 4-6 to promote financial literacy and teach financial

Enriching Times with UNA

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August in the Galleries at DCA

August in the Galleries at DCATwo exciting August exhibitions at Dorchester Center for the Arts.   Courtney Chan: Expanded Bouquet is featured in the front gallery. “Expanded Bouquet” is made of manually printed and hand-cut handmade paper elements carefully arranged in an unconventional self-portrait installation. Each object illustration represents a flower, gift, or memory in the ever-expanding bouquet of the artist’s life. States Chan, “this piece explores how building a collection of ordinary

Compatibility Determination for Cooperative Ag on Eastern Neck and BNWR Available for Public Comment

Compatibility Determination for Cooperative Agriculture on Eastern Neck and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuges Available for Public Comment   The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has announced the Compatibility Determination for cooperative agriculture on Eastern Neck and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuges is available for public comment. Prior to allowing a new, or continuing an existing activity on a refuge, the Service must determine if the use is compatible with the establishment purpose of

Pickering presents the Language of Birds with Author Nathan Pieplow

Pickering presents the Language of Birds with Author Nathan Pieplow Pickering Creek Audubon Center is delighted to announce that Nathan Pieplow, author of the Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds, will provide an accessible and entertaining introduction to “The Language of Birds” during a Zoom presentation on September 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM. All around us, birds are constantly telling us who they are and what they are doing. Nathan will unlock the secrets of their language and cue us in on what their calls

Chamber eNews & Events August 6, 2020

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & EventsAugust 6, 2020 - August 16, 2020Click here for the link

Empowering women owned businesses to grow, create jobs, and generate wealth.

Empowering women owned businesses to grow, create jobs, and generate wealth.    Maryland Capital Enterprises and the Women’s Business Center is pleased to announce these free, online small business workshops.  The guest speaker is Sophia Smecker, Independent Marketing Consultant.       Advance registration for all events is strongly encouraged to ensure there are enough registrants to have a workshop.  For questions please contact Marvin Jenkins at  mjenkins@marylandcapital.org or at 410-546-1900.  To

Hamza Merza Abdulla, MD joins UM Shore Medical Group-Gastroenterology

Hamza Merza Abdulla, MD joins UM Shore Medical Group-Gastroenterology Hamza Merza Abdulla, MD joined Shore Medical Group-Gastroenterology in July 2020, after completing a Gastrointestinal and Hepatology Fellowship at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, and previously, a Fellowship in Motility and Neurogastronterology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.   Dr. Abdulla earned both his MD and BS degrees from Arabian Gulf University School of Medicine in Bahrain. He served as a

DBF Welcomes New Hires to the Team

DBF Welcomes New Hires to the Team Davis, Bowen & Friedel, is pleased to announce the addition of several new employees to the Salisbury, Maryland and Milford, Delaware offices.   Joining the Milford office is Hannah M. Morris, David  E. Green and Kate E. Scanlon.Hannah Morris Hannah M. Morris, a recent graduate from West Virginia University with a degree in environmental and energy resources management, and a minor in geographic information systems will be serving as a designer for the municipal

Delmarva Power Ready Ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias

Delmarva Power Ready Ahead of Tropical Storm IsaiasCompany increases resources to respond; provides tips for customers to prepare and stay safe With Tropical Storm Isaias making its way up the eastern seaboard, Delmarva Power’s full emergency response organization is ready. Employees and local contractors have inspected equipment, reviewed procedures and assembled staffing plans to ensure around-the-clock support to respond to potential impacts from the storm. Delmarva Power is closely monitoring the path

Main Street Gallery's Fall Show - Zap! The Art of Brad Hudson!

Zap! The Art of Brad Hudson! This Fall look for something eye-popping and new at Main Street Gallery.  The colorful, action-packed comic art of Eastern Shore artist Brad Hudson will be front and center in a show called “Zap! the Art of Brad Hudson!”. As MSG’s guest artist for September and October, his work will be shown alongside the  paintings, prints, sculptures, photographs, textiles, jewelry and ceramics of the 11 gallery members. For this show, Hudson, a prolific artist who publishes his comic art

IRONMAN Annoucement

Announcement: With the health and safety of our community being an utmost priority, and based on the direction and recommendations of public health agencies and local authorities in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Select Blinds IRONMAN Maryland triathlon, originally scheduled for September 19 cannot take place in 2020. We are working diligently to finalize a 2021 race date and will communicate updates as they become available. Athletes that are registered for the race will receive an email with

MSCF Calls for Award Nominations

MSCF Calls for Award Nominations  Mid-Shore Community Foundation is currently accepting nominations for its annual awards which recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding achievements in philanthropy.   All nominations will be reviewed/determined by an internal selection committee and awards will be presented at the Foundation’s Annual Report to the Community and Awards Celebration on November 20, 2020, 8:30 AM, online via Zoom.  Nomination forms must be received electronically, and the

Metal Fabric Is Suitable for Exterior and Interior Applications

Metal Fabric Is Suitable for Exterior and Interior Applications GKD Metal Fabrics has unveiled metal fabric patterns to provide architects and designers with countless options for interior and exterior applications. The collections and patterns include the following: The Bronze Collection, which offers similar technical properties as stainless steel but creates a different aesthetic; Helix 36 Aluminum, which offers a popular weave known for its dimensional appeal, flexibility and variance in open area in a

Energy Assistance Available for Delmarva Power Customers

Energy Assistance Available for Delmarva Power CustomersApplication period now open for LIHEAP grants to help customers pay energy bills Many assistance programs are available for Delmarva Power customers who may be facing challenges paying their energy bill due to the impact of COVID-19, including the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which opened July 1. Customers in Delaware and Maryland may be eligible to receive more than $1,000 in grant support through LIHEAP toward their energy

Dr. Jacques Conaway Joins Peninsula Regional Medical Group

Dr. Jacques Conaway Joins Peninsula Regional Medical Group The Peninsula Regional Medical Group (PRMG) of Peninsula Regional Health System is pleased to announce that Jacques Conaway, MD has joined the physician network.  Dr. Conaway, a pulmonologist, will be providing care at both Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) and primarily at the Peninsula Regional Family Medicine office on the Ocean Pines campus starting Monday, August 3. Dr. Conaway joins PRMG from Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates of

Chamber eNews & Events - July 30, 2020

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & EventsJuly 30, 2020 - August 9, 2020Click here for the link

PRMC to Reopen the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute Entrance August 3 for Cardiac Services Only

PRMC to Reopen the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute Entrance August 3 for Cardiac Services Only Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) continues to explore and implement opportunities to safely assist patients by reopening select clinical care access points.   It announced today that the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute entrance on East Carroll Street will reopen on Monday, August 3 for outpatients who have scheduled cardiac-related procedures or appointments. Only those patients will be allowed

U.S. News & World Report Again Names PRMC Among The Nation’s Best Regional Hospitals

U.S. News & World Report Again Names Peninsula Regional Medical Center Among The Nation’s Best Regional Hospitals Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) has again been named a Best Regional Hospital on the Eastern Shore of Maryland according to U.S. News, the publisher of Best Hospitals.   The magazine ranked PRMC as the No. 7 hospital in Maryland.  U.S. News & World Report honored PRMC a “high-performing hospital” in the treatment of heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), knee

UM Shore Regional Health to benefit from $6.7 million bequest from the estate of Eleanor Requard

UM Shore Regional Health to benefit from $6.7 million bequest from the estate of Eleanor Requard A bequest of $6,794,691 from the Estate of Eleanor Requard to UM Memorial Hospital Foundation will benefit patient care services and programs at UM SRH, hospital officials have announced.   “We are deeply grateful for this transformative gift,” said F. Graham Lee, Shore Regional Health’s vice president, philanthropy. “The Requards’ generosity will continue to impact community health for

Chamber eNews & Events - July 23, 2020

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & EventsJune 18, 2020 - June 28, 2020Click here for the link

NOTICE Channel Marker, Inc Request for Proposal for an Organizational Assessment

NOTICE Channel Marker, Inc Request for Proposal for an Organizational Assessment    Channel Marker, Inc (Channel Marker) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to review, assess and provide recommendations associated with Channel Marker’s organizational structure, operational functions, levels of staffing and strategic plan.    Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Channel Marker’s offices located at 8865 Glebe Park Drive, Unit 1 Easton, MD 21601. 

PRMC FamilyLab On East Carroll Street is Permanently Closing July 24

PRMC FamilyLab On East Carroll Street is Permanently Closing July 24Lab Services Available at the New Peninsula Regional Family Medicine Salisbury Office in Woodbrooke Peninsula Regional FamilyLab Salisbury, located at 145 East Carroll Street, in the former office of Peninsula Regional Family Medicine Salisbury, will be permanently closing on Friday, July 24 at 3:30 p.m. Peninsula Regional Family Medicine Salisbury is relocating to its new location in the Woodbrooke Medical complex at 1639 Woodbrooke

Chamber eNews & Events July 16, 2020

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & EventsJuly 16, 2020 - July 26, 2020   Click here for the link

Patient Concierge Program Provides Human Connections During COVID-19

Patient Concierge Program Provides Human Connections During COVID-19 When COVID-19 began spreading through the country, many hospitals suspended elective surgeries and restricted visitors. UM Shore Regional Health was no different, prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and our team members while preparing for a potential surge in COVID-positive patients. While these suspensions and restrictions were necessary to protect our communities and our team members, adapting to the new circumstances

PRMC’S Trudy Hammond again named as Examiner for 2020 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

PRMC’S Trudy Hammond again named as Examiner for 2020 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award The Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has named Trudy Hammond, Ed.D, PMP, Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s (PRMC) Project Lead, to the Board of Examiners for the 2020 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.  The Baldrige Award is the nation’s highest honor for organizational innovation and performance excellence, and this is the second consecutive year Dr. Hammond has

Peninsula Regional to Demo New Body Temperature Scanner starting July 13

Peninsula Regional to Demo New Body Temperature Scanner Starting July 13OneScreen GoSafe Device to Assist With Visitor/Patient Screening As Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) works toward a day in the near future when limited visitation could return to the Salisbury, Maryland hospital, it will soon begin trialing a portable no-touch, non-invasive temperature scanning device that can securely and accurately return results within seconds.  Starting Monday, July 13 in its Hanna Outpatient Center, PRMC

Peninsula Regional Medical Center Reduces Carbon Emissions by 63%

Peninsula Regional Medical Center Reduces Carbon Emissions by 63%  Peninsula Regional Medical Center announces a 63% annual reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, resulting from the installation of a carbon-cutting combined heat and power system (CHP) Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) partnered with Unison Energy (www.unisonenergy.com) to design and install a 3.2 MW CHP system which provides the hospital with reliable electricity and useful thermal energy in a single, integrated system. CHP’s

State-of-the-Art Hyperbaric Chambers Installed at the Peninsula Wound & Hyperbaric Center

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Three PRMC Practices Are Moving to Woodbrooke

Three PRMC Practices Are Moving to Woodbrooke Two Family Care Practices Merging as Part of the Relocation The Peninsula Regional Medical Group (PRMG) of the Peninsula Regional Health System (PRHS) announces a relocation of the Peninsula Regional Diabetes and Endocrinology, PCA Primary Care Salisbury and Peninsula Regional Family Medicine Salisbury offices to a new building in the Woodbrooke Medical Complex.  PCA Primary Care Salisbury, which was housed in the offices of Peninsula Cardiology Associates, will

Shore United Bank is excited to congratulate Cassandra (Cassie) A. Guy

Cassandra Guy celebrates 25 years with Shore United Bank Shore United Bank is excited to congratulate Cassandra (Cassie) A. Guy on 25 years of service to the Company. Cassie started her career with the Bank in June of 1995 as a consumer loan officer at our Commerce St., Centreville, MD branch. She has also held positions such as, commercial lender and branch manager during her time with the Bank. Ms. Guy is currently a Vice President of Shore United Bank, and our Compliance Officer.              

Chamber eNews and Events - July 9, 2020

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & EventsJuly 9, 2020 - July 19, 2020Click here to review

Comptroller Franchot Virtually Presents Dor Cnty William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award

Comptroller Franchot Virtually Presents Dorchester County William Donald Schaefer Helping People AwardMidShore Meals Til Monday working to end childhood hunger since 2017 Comptroller Peter Franchot has virtually presented the annual William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Dorchester County to MidShore Meals Til Monday. Director and founder Leslie Bishop accepted on behalf of the nonprofit organization that delivers weekend and summer meals to more than 500 food insecure children in elementary,

Chamber eNews & Events July 2, 2020

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Peninsula Regional Family Lab Openings and Locations

Peninsula Regional Family Lab Openings and Locations Peninsula Regional Health System and Peninsula Regional FamilyLab are pleased to announce the reopening of the lab in the Peninsula Regional Family Medicine Laurel office in Laurel, DE on Monday, July 6.  The lab was closed in March out of an abundance of caution during the height of COVID-19. Hours will remain the same with the lab open Monday through Thursday from 7am to 3:30pm and Fridays from 7am to 1pm. Peninsula Regional FamilyLab Laurel is closed

Main Street Gallery Welcomes Three New Members

Main Street Gallery Welcomes Three New Members Main Street Gallery, Cambridge’s only cooperative art gallery, recently increased its membership by three when it welcomed new members, Sherry Dever, Lisa Krentel and  Ellie Ludvigsen.               Sherry, who was born and raised in Baltimore and currently lives in Fairfax, VA. brings her considerable talents as a painter and mixed media artist to the group. She joins her sister, well-known local painter Lori Dever who has been a member of the gallery for

Layton’s Chance Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Debut of Two New Wines

Layton’s Chance Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Debut of Two New WinesRegion’s Only Certified Craft Winery Marks the Half-Way Point in Its Year-Long Celebration  When Jennifer and William Layton, and William’s parents Joe and Laura, decided to launch a winery on their farm in Vienna, Md., they could not have imagined what the next decade would really look like. “We had a good business plan and great support, but it was the opportunity and risk of a lifetime,” said Jennifer Layton, Jen’eral Manager for

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Heritage Area Accepting Mini-Grant Applications for FY21

Heritage Area Accepting Mini-Grant Applications for FY21 The Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area (HCCHA) is accepting Mini-Grant applications for projects that enrich heritage resources or events in the Heritage Area. These small, matching grants of up to $5,000 are available to local municipalities and non-profit organizations within the HCCHA. The mini-grants support the efforts of local museums, organizations and municipalities that advance the mission and goals of the Heritage Area, said Julie

Maryland Capital Enterprises welcomes new staff and announces position changes for the WBC

Maryland Capital Enterprises welcomes new staff and announces position changes for the Women’s Business Center (WBC)  The Women’s Business Center (WBC) at Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. (MCE) is excited to welcome new staff members and announce several position changes due to a grant from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to operate Women’s Business Centers in Salisbury and Baltimore.  The Salisbury WBC serves women entrepreneurs in the eight-county Eastern Shore, and the Baltimore WBC serves

Clark Comprehensive Breast Center Welcomes New Surgeon

Clark Comprehensive Breast Center Welcomes New Surgeon UM Shore Medical Group – Oncology recently welcomed Karen Barbosa, DO to its provider team at the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center. Dr. Barbosa joins Breast Center providers Roberta Lilly, MD, and Brittany Krautheim, CRNP, after five years as in private practice with Alaska Breast Care Specialists, PC, in Anchorage, Alaska. As Alaska’s first Fellowship-trained breast surgeon, Dr. Barbosa had served with the Alaska Institute of Surgical and Medical

Chamber eNews & Events June 25, 2020

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MSCF Announces New Board Members

MSCF Announces New Board Members The Mid-Shore Community Foundation welcomes Heather Bacher, Kevin Cashen, George Fox and Andrew Meehan as new members to its Board of Directors.    “It is with great pleasure that we welcome these new members,” said Buck Duncan, Foundation President.  “We also thank the four members that are completing their terms - Stuart Bounds, Bill Brooks, Heather Guerieri and Kirk Helfenbein. We are very fortunate to have such talented and supportive volunteers.”    Ms. Bacher is a

Patti Willis, Senior VP, Strategy and Communications, UM Shore Regional Health, to Retire July 3rd

Patti Willis, Senior VP, Strategy and Communications, UM Shore Regional Health, to Retire July 3, 2020 Patti K. Willis, senior vice president, Strategy and Communications for University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, will retire from her career in health care on July 3, 2020, hospital officials have announced. Willis’ departure from the regional health care system caps a career in public relations and strategy of more than four decades that began at Chesapeake College, where she served eight years as

The Orthopedic Center Expansion in Progress as Construction Proceeds

The Orthopedic Center Expansion in Progress as Construction Proceeds Expansion of The Orthopedic Center – a partner of UM Shore Regional Health – is now in progress as construction of a 15,000-square foot, two-story addition to its location at 510 Idlewild Avenue in Easton is on track for completion in March 2021. The addition was designed by Fisher Architecture, LLC and is being built by Willow Construction. The new addition’s first floor will double the size of the facility for therapy services. UM

UM Shore Regional Health Nursing Team Gives Back

UM Shore Regional Health Nursing Team Gives Back The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Nursing team organized a food drive this month to help children, seniors and all those suffering from the economic impact of Covid-19. The drive was planned as a response to the generous outpouring of community support during the pandemic, and especially during Health Care Heroes Week, which took place in early May. Over the past few months, UM Shore Regional Health hospitals have received countless donations

Blackwater NWR Updated Deer Hunt Info Now Online; Permits Available Online July 2nd, 2020

Blackwater NWR Updated Deer Hunt Info Now Online; Permits Available Online July 2nd, 2020    Permits for Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge’s deer hunt for the 2020/2021 season will be available only at Recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777 beginning July 2, 2020 at 10:00am ET.  The regulations brochure for 2020/2021 is now available online at the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge web site including FAQs, a downloadable Avenza map including new hunt units, and more.    Please note that stands

Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore to Host 34th Annual Golf Tournament

Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore to Host 34th Annual Golf Tournament Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore (JAES) is gearing up to host their 34th Annual Golf Tournament on July 1, 2020 at the War Admiral Glen Riddle Golf Course in Berlin, MD. The tournament is presented by BBSI and sponsored by many other local businesses on the Eastern Shore. “I’ll admit that we weren’t quite sure this event was going to happen this year”, said JAES Vice President, Kate Bleile. “But we remained positive and

Dorchester Announces COVID-19 Grant Relief Program

Dorchester Announces COVID-19 Grant Relief ProgramThe Dorchester County Council approved the COVID-19 Grant Relief Program June 16 to provide economic assistance to small businesses impacted by the ongoing pandemic. Businesses who have not received any state or federal COVID-related aid will be eligible for a $3,000 grant plus $100 per employee up to 50 employees.    See Program Details  Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, the business must be in good standing with the State of Maryland and the County;

Feeding the Front

Feeding the Front - Maryland Eastern Shore Governors Hall at Sailwinds Park/The Osprey’s Nest in conjunction with Dorchester Chamber of Commerce was happy to feed 21 employees at the Dorchester Detention Center on Wednesday June 17th.  This is all a part of the feed the front program. If you want more information about Feed the Front please click here.

Chamber eNews & Events June 18, 2020

Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & Events June 18, 2020 - June 28, 2020Click here for the link

UMSRH Cardiovascular Diagnostic Centers earn Echocardiography Reaccreditation by IAC

UM Shore Regional Health’s Cardiovascular Diagnostic Centers earn Echocardiography Reaccreditation by IAC University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Cardiovascular Diagnostic Centers at UM Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown, Dorchester and Easton, at Shore Medical Pavilion at Easton and at Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown, have earned renewed Echocardiography Reaccreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). UM SRH has been accredited through the IAC since 1991. According to

Fallon Bauer, PA, Joins Neurology and Sleep Medicine

Fallon Bauer, PA, Joins Neurology and Sleep Medicine  University of Maryland Shore Medical Group – Neurology and Sleep Medicine recently welcomed Fallon Bauer, physician assistant, to its practice based in UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Easton. Bauer has joined Walid Kamsheh, MD, medical director, Neurology and Sleep Medicine, and nurse practitioners Trish Lemay and Rahel Alemu in the evaluation, diagnosis, medical management and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nerve disorders, and sleep disorders. In

Willow Construction’s Dave Marsden Retires from Active Duty

Willow Construction’s Dave Marsden Retires from Active Duty  Willow Construction would like to congratulate and thank one of its team members, Project Manager, Lt. Colonel Dave Marsden on his recent retirement after his 28 years of service. Dave started his service career by joining the United States Air Force, where he served 5 years. Following his United States Air Force commitment, Dave enlisted to serve for the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, where he served 23 years, totaling 28 years of active duty.

SAME DAY SURGERY/LABOR & DELIVERY ENTRANCE CLOSING ON JUNE 23

SAME DAY SURGERY/LABOR & DELIVERY ENTRANCE CLOSING ON JUNE 23   Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) is working to enhance patient flow, screening and the overall safety and security of their guests and campus in both this current COVID-19 environment and beyond as it recovers and restores the operation of the Medical Center. Beginning Tuesday, June 23, PRMC will permanently close the Same Day Surgery/Labor & Delivery entrance near the corner of Business 13 and Vine Street. Patients and visitors will

Chamber eNews & Events

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Thank You Feed the Front Maryland Eastern Shore

Eastern Shore Hospital Center Forrest A. Daniels, MPA, DSc, FACJE Chief Executive Officer P.O. Box 800, 5262 Woods Road Cambridge, Maryland 21613  MEMORANDUM  TO:          Dorchester Chamber of Commerce                                 Mid Shore Community Foundation                     Jimmie & Sook’s                 Cambridge Diner                 Ava’s Pizzeria FROM:    Eastern Shore Hospital Center                 Staff, Auxiliary, Patients & Families  RE:     

DR. STEPHEN CAPELLI TO SERVE AS ROTARY DISTRICT 7630 GOVERNOR IN 2020-2021

DR. STEPHEN CAPELLI TO SERVE AS ROTARY DISTRICT 7630 GOVERNOR IN 2020-2021  The Rotary Club of Salisbury is pleased and privileged to announce that Stephen L. Capelli, Ph.D., a member of the Salisbury club for over 35 years, has been elected as the Rotary year 2020-2021 District Governor (DG) for Rotary District 7630.  Dr. Capelli’s term will also run concurrent with the Rotary Club of Salisbury’s 100th anniversary.    In keeping with social distancing and other COVID-19 precautions, Rotary International

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Perioperative Angels Shine at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown

Perioperative Angels Shine at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown In March, when University of Maryland Shore Regional Health suspended elective surgeries to focus on preparations for COVID-positive patients, several care teams from the three hospitals were deployed to other units and tasks where they could be of the greatest help. This was especially true for Perioperative Services, which includes Pre-anesthesia Testing, Same Day Surgery, Operating Room and the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, as well as the

Summer Show with Mary Konchar

Summer Show with Mary Konchar  The artist members of Main Street Gallery are excited to feature the work of renowned local photographer, Mary Konchar, for July and August.  The show, entitled “Summer Show with Mary Konchar” will highlight a mix of Ms. Konchar’s stunning wildlife, landscape and still life photographs.   “Summer Show with Mary Konchar” is the first exhibit that Main Street Gallery will show in two venues. Visitors will have the opportunity to see Ms. Konchar’s photographs at our recently

PRMC EARNS BLUE DISTINCTION® CENTER+ DESIGNATION FOR QUALITY AND COST-EFFICIENCY IN SPINE SURGERY

PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EARNS BLUE DISTINCTION® CENTER+ DESIGNATION FOR QUALITY AND COST-EFFICIENCY IN SPINE SURGERY  Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) has again been designated by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery.  Peninsula Regional is one of just four hospitals in Maryland to hold the distinction in 2020 and the only on the Eastern Shore.    PRMC announced earlier this year that it had also earned the same distinction for Hip

Shore United Bank helps local businesses secure funding during the COVID-19 pandemic

Shore United Bank helps local businesses secure funding during the COVID-19 pandemic When COVID-19 brought unprecedented change to our economy in early March, small business owners were immediately worried about what it could mean for the financial stability and future of their businesses. As an approved Small Business Administration (SBA) lender, Shore United Bank immediately developed a process to make Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans available to small businesses in our communities.  To-date we

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Dorchester County COVID-19 Testing Available to Community

Dorchester County COVID-19 Testing Available to Community    Dorchester County Health Department is providing free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing for Dorchester County residents. Testing is open to the general public and will take place at locations throughout Dorchester County. No appointment or doctor’s order is needed. Testing will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. Spanish interpreters will be available. Face coverings will be required. Here is the schedule of testing events, weather

Women’s Business Center at MD Capital Enterprises to expand with the help of a grant

Women’s Business Center at Maryland Capital Enterprises to expand with the help of a grant from the Small Business Administration Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. (MCE) has secured a grant from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to operate Women’s Business Centers (WBC) in Salisbury and Baltimore. The Salisbury WBC serves women entrepreneurs in the eight-county Eastern Shore area. The Baltimore WBC serves women entrepreneurs in the Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County. Both WBC

DON’T DELAY NECESSARY CARE - PRMC

DON’T DELAY NECESSARY CARE Delmarva hospitals and physician offices remains open and safe to provide care  The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of understandable concern. As all healthcare providers work together to control the spread of the virus within their communities, they want you to know that your health and safety remain their top priority.   “We have made great strides in keeping people well, directing them to the right level of care, and preventing unnecessary use of services,” said Steve

GMB Engineer Becomes Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

GMB Engineer Becomes Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Local Salisbury and Seaford based engineering and architectural firm George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB) is proud to announce that staff member Brent R. Jett, P.E., CFM has successfully completed the process and examination administered by the Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. (ASFPM) to become a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).  The ASFPM grants this certification only to those professionals who meet the requirements and complete a

Chestertown Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab Team Keeps on Caring During COVID-19

Chestertown Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab Team Keeps on Caring During COVID-19  Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation….to many people, those words sound daunting—even scary, especially after a heart attack or pulmonary issue. But at UM Shore Regional Health’s Center for Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Chestertown, rehabilitation offers much more than exercise, healthy eating and counseling.   Sherrie Hill, clinical nurse coordinator for the Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab program at Chestertown, has led the program

UM Shore Regional Health Announces Annual Nurse Excellence Awards

UM Shore Regional Health Announces Annual Nurse Excellence Awards   Each May, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health recognizes excellence in nursing at a formal awards ceremony held at the Todd Performing Arts at Chesapeake College. This year, due to COVID-19, the six awards were presented via an online event celebrating the 32 nominees for the individual awards, three nominees for the unit awards, and the six winners.   Ken Kozel, UM SRH president and CEO, expressed his appreciation for the

Navigating COVID-19 Together on UM SRH’s Telemetry Unit

Navigating COVID-19 Together on UM SRH’s Telemetry Unit In celebration of May as Health Care Heroes Month, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is telling the inspiring stories of our dedicated team members. Two of those team members serving on the telemetry unit at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton have been on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic, but, at more than 36 weeks pregnant, they also are just a few short weeks away from welcoming new additions to their families. As telemetry

DON’T DELAY NECESSARY CARE

DON’T DELAY NECESSARY CARE Peninsula Regional Medical Center remains open and safe to provide care The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of understandable concern. As we all work together to control the spread of the virus within our community, Peninsula Regional Medical Center wants you to know that your health and safety remain their priority. It is committed to providing you the quality, compassionate care you have come to trust for nearly 125 years.   Whether you suspect you have COVID-19 or are

Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton supports health care workers

Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton supports health care workers  Members of the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton have donated “Health Care Heroes” banners for display outside University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, and the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center and Diagnostic & Imaging Center.   Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Auxiliary volunteers have been on hiatus since mid-March, said Liz Hannegan, president of the Auxiliary, and members were looking for a way to continue to

United Way 2021 Partnership Funding Applications Now Open

United Way 2021 Partnership Funding Applications Now Open United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore’s annual partnership application process is currently open to local non-profits seeking annual program funding and partnership for 2021, with a submission deadline of May 22, 2020. Nonprofit organizations with established programs focused on Health, Education or Financial Stability serving Lower Shore residents may be eligible to apply. Applicants must meet the minimum guidelines including but not limited to:

UM SRH Connects Patients to Their Families during COVID-19 Pandemic

UM SRH Connects Patients to Their Families during COVID-19 Pandemic  Following the emergence of COVID-19 in Maryland, the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) enacted a Strict Patient Safety Policy at all 13 System hospitals, including UM Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown, Dorchester and Easton, on March 20. Hospitals and their health care providers are now faced with a unique challenge most had never experienced before: How do you connect patients with loved ones when visitors are not allowed

Shore Regional Health Honors Heath Care Heroes During Pandemic

Shore Regional Health Honors Heath Care Heroes During Pandemic  Each May, National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week are significant, overlapping annual observances that honor the work of nurses and all health care workers across the nation. This year, during a time of unprecedented challenge for health care workers in every setting and in line with the University of Maryland Medical System, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has combined the observances to celebrate May 10-16 as Health Care

INNOVATIVE DASHBOARD PROVIDES CLINICIANS WITH AVAILABLE VENTILATOR NUMBERS FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND

Innovative Dashboard Provides Clinicians With Available Ventilator Numbers For The State of Maryland And District Of Columbia   You would not want to operate your vehicle without the critical information that is easily available to you on its dashboard.  Having that knowledge is essential for your safety, and knowledge is power.  Similarly, what clinicians battling COVID-19 want to know is anything that can help them in their fight to save lives. They, too, rely on dashboards of a different

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UM SRH launches virtual Breastfeeding Support Group

UM SRH launches virtual Breastfeeding Support Group  Carol Leonard, a lactation consultant with University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, has started a virtual breastfeeding support group in response to demand following the cancellation of all meetings, classes and events due to COVID-19.  “Breastfeeding provides antibodies to help keep your baby healthy, so continuing your breastfeeding journey through this pandemic is important,” Leonard said. “Self-isolation with a newborn or young infant can be

UM SMG Providers Expand Telemedicine Offerings in the Age of COVID-19

UM SMG Providers Expand Telemedicine Offerings in the Age of COVID-19  From primary care to specialty care, University of Maryland Shore Medical Group providers want their patients to know that during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have not been abandoned. Quite the opposite, according to Timothy Shanahan, DO, medical director for UM Shore Medical Group, who emphasizes the importance of getting health care needs addressed even as COVID-19 imposes certain requirements for office visits, including wearing a

UM Shore Regional Health thanks the LaMotte Company for producing hand sanitizer for hospitals

UM Shore Regional Health thanks the LaMotte Company for producing hand sanitizer for hospitals   Since 1919, the LaMotte Company, originally located in Baltimore, has been known for providing quality equipment and guidance for water analysis. Today, the company designs and manufactures reagents, instruments and test kits in Chestertown. But by the end of March, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, LaMotte team members began discussing how they could help the community during this unexpected crisis. The outcome?

UM Shore Regional Health gives back to help those in need of healthy food

UM Shore Regional Health gives back to help those in need of healthy food During the COVID-19 pandemic, the community has very generously supported the health care workers and hospitals of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, with food, messages of hope and support and donated medical supplies such as Personal Protective Equipment. What you might not know is how the UM Shore Regional Health team has also given back to the communities, in an effort to improve access to healthy food for seniors,

Poultry Worker Screening for COVID-19!

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Harris to Tour Talbot and Dorchester County Businesses Ready to Open

Harris to Tour Talbot and Dorchester County Businesses Ready to Open Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) announced that he will continue to tour local employers on the Eastern Shore who are eager and ready to re-open, and are capable of conducting their business with masks and social distancing.    On Thursday, April 30th, Congressman Harris plans to visit three small businesses on the Mid-shore who hope to soon re-open.  Details can be found below:Approximately 1PM Downtown Frame of Mine 319 High

Women Supporting Women to Provide Meals to Cancer Survivors

Women Supporting Women to Provide Meals to Cancer Survivors With support from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Women Supporting Women will be providing prepared meals to a total of 12 survivors currently going through treatment over an 8-week period. Families of survivors will also receive a $30 gift card to a local grocery store to help with other food expenses. The grant will allow two meals a day for three days a week to be prepared and delivered directly to the survivor’s home. We are

SALISBURY UNIV. & PRMC PARTNER TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR CONVALESCING COVID-19 PATIENTS AFTER DISCHARGE

Salisbury University And PRMC Partner To Provide Housing For Convalescing COVID-19 Patients After Discharge  “I am humbled to be surrounded by a community of big dreamers willing to say yes, and to take on the challenge of solving new and unique problems in our community nearly every week.”    Those are accolades often shared these days by Dr. Kathryn Fiddler, Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Vice President of Population Health.  Today, they are directed to Salisbury University, for yet another

Advanced Medical Tents to Replace Triage Tents at UM Shore Regional Health Hospitals

Advanced Medical Tents to Replace Triage Tents at UM Shore Regional Health Hospitals  Advanced medical tents will replace the triage tents that had been installed earlier this month at UM Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown, Dorchester and Easton, hospital officials announced.  Provided to hospitals across the state by the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), the new advanced medical tents will be used to supplement UM Shore Regional Health’s surge

First Shore Federal Donates $10,000 to COVID-19 Relief Funds to UWLES

First Shore Federal Donates $10,000 to COVID-19 Relief Funds First Shore Federal is contributing $10,000 to help the nonprofit organizations on the Lower Eastern Shore that are impacted by COVID-19. Funds will be split, with $5,000 going to United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore’s LIVE UNITED Response Fund and the remaining $5,000 to Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. “The negative impact of COVID 19, from both a health and economic standpoint, has been severe.

Delmarva Power Extends COVID-19 Customer Support Efforts

Delmarva Power Extends COVID-19 Customer Support EffortsThrough At Least June 1Policies include suspending service disconnections, waiving new late payment charges, and reconnecting customers To offer continued assistance for customers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Delmarva Power is extending its customer support policies, through at least June 1, which include suspending service disconnections, waiving new late fees, and reconnecting customers who were previously disconnected. The company’s COVID-19

Dr. David Marcozzi, UMMS ICS Commander, Visits Shore Medical Center at Easton

Dr. David Marcozzi, UMMS ICS Commander, Visits Shore Medical Center at Easton David Marcozzi, MD, COVID-19 Incident Commander for the University of Maryland Medical System, visited UM Shore Medical Center at Easton on Wednesday, April 15 to check-in with staff who are on the frontlines of the hospital’s response to the global pandemic. Dr. Marcozzi, an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, started the day with a temperature check and “elbow bump”

For All Seasons Initiates Texting Hotlines

For All Seasons Initiates Texting Hotlines For All Seasons continues to have availability for crisis appointments, in-person appointments, teletherapy, and telepsychiatry, as well as 24/7 hotlines during the COVID-19 crisis. Staff is available for both long-term and short-term appointments for anyone in need of support. According to Beth Anne Langrell, CEO of For All Seasons Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis, “Since April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we particularly want victims of trauma and sexual

Emmanuel Church and Peninsula Regional Medical Center Collect Needed Medical Supplies

Emmanuel Church and Peninsula Regional Medical Center Collect Needed Medical Supplies   COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation. Please be aware that any information shared can change at any time.  In order to provide needed medical supplies to health care providers and first responders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Emmanuel Church is partnering with Peninsula Regional Medical Center to host donation drop-off locations for healthcare needed supplies at the following locations:  Emmanuel

Community Donations Support Frontline Team Members at UM Shore Regional Health

Community Donations Support Frontline Team Members at UM Shore Regional Health UM Shore Regional Health has enjoyed a generous outpouring of community support for frontline team members working at UM Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown, Dorchester and Easton, and at UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown. “We greatly appreciate the generosity that has been shown to our employees and the outpouring of support throughout our hospitals,” says Ken Kozel, president and CEO of UM Shore Regional Health. “As

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Preparing for Possible Patient Surge, UM Shore Regional Health Readies Tents Outside Emergency Entrances The tents installed outside UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown and the emergency departments at UM Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown, Dorchester and Easton may soon be in use for patient assessment, Dr. Walter Atha, regional director, Emergency Medicine for UM Shore Regional Health has announced. According to Dr. Atha, depending on patient volumes at each of the four locations, patients

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University of Maryland Medical System Announces Universal Masking Policy At All Facilities In Response To COVID-19BALTIMORE (April 6, 2020) – As part of its ongoing preparedness and response effort regarding COVID-19 and in order to protect patients, staff and visitors, the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) has implemented a Universal Masking Policy for all 13 System hospitals and other UMMS healthcare facilities beginning Monday, April 6 at 7 am and continuing until further notice.The Universal

$250K gifted to COVID-19 nonprofit relief funds

$250K gifted to COVID-19 nonprofit relief funds Henson Foundation makes substantial gift to Community Foundation and United Way (April 6, 2020) Salisbury, Md. – The Richard A. Henson Foundation is contributing $250,000 to assist Lower Shore nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 to relief funds created by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. Funding will be shared between the two organizations with each receiving $125,000.  "Core to our mission for the Henson

COVID-19 Preparations in Full Swing at UM Shore Regional Health

COVID-19 Preparations in Full Swing at UM Shore Regional Health  University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is intensely engaged in planning to care for our community in the event of an influx of patients needing hospital care as result of the possible impact of COVID-19.   Fortunately, as of this moment, in all UM Shore Regional Health locations, the overall number of hospital admissions and emergency department visits are down, largely due to messages from the community and media that have

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Mid-Shore Community Foundation Establishes COVID-19 Response Fund for Mid-Shore Nonprofits

Mid-Shore Community Foundation Establishes COVID-19 Response Fund for Mid-Shore NonprofitsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 31, 2020) - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mid-Shore Community Foundation has established a COVID-19 Response Fund to rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations at the frontline of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Foundation made a leadership gift of $100,000. Avon-Dixon Insurance Agency, Choptank Transport, Preston Automotive Group and Shore Bancshares quickly joined