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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

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

Chamber eNews May 14, 2020

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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,

Best Practices to Help You Reduce Energy Consumption & Cost

Best Practices to Help You Reduce Energy Consumption & Cost Thursday May 7, 2020 1:00 PM Join Joe Tabeling of CQI Associates as he presents “Best Practices to Help Reduce Energy Consumption & Cost” a webinar designed to offer strategies on how to reduce usage of electricity, natural gas and water during the COVID-19 Crisis.  How to Minimize Business OperationsWhat Items Should be on Your Check List?Steps for Doing a Walk-ThroughWhat Can the Utility Company Do?How to Lower Your RatePlease register for

Poultry Worker Screening for COVID-19!

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YMCA OF THE CHESAPEAKE PARTNERS WITH THE MARYLAND FOOD BANK TO “FEED THE SHORE”

YMCA OF THE CHESAPEAKE PARTNERS WITH  THE MARYLAND FOOD BANK TO “FEED THE SHORE”  Throughout the week of April 27th, the YMCA of the Chesapeake will host drive-through food drives at nine of its locations across the Eastern Shore to support the Maryland Food Bank. The Maryland Food Bank works with local food banks, churches and non-profit organizations to ensure families have food on the shelf, and their stores are in constant need of resupply.   “This partnership with the Maryland Food Bank is one of

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

PRMC CONFERENCE CENTER REIMAGINED AS A 43-BED INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

PRMC CONFERENCE CENTER REIMAGINED AS A 43-BED INTENSIVE CARE UNIT Preparing for the COVID-19 Surge It is no longer a matter of if, but when.  Healthcare leaders on the Delmarva Peninsula agree that a significant surge in the number of positive COVID-19 cases is coming, and probably very soon. “We are anticipating a spike within the next two weeks with significant potential for respiratory failure requiring ventilation.  Our plan is to be able to house over 100 ventilated patients in PRMC,” said Dr. Chris

Preparing for Possible Patient Surge, UM SRH Readies Tents Outside Emergency Entrance

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

PRHS PARTNERS WITH ANCHORAGE HEALTHCARE CTR ON A DEDICATED COVID-19 RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION UNIT

PRHS PARTNERS WITH ANCHORAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER ON A DEDICATED COVID-19 RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION UNIT  What should not be lost in all the daily reports of COVID-19 casualties is the reality that people are recovering.  In fact, the vast majority who contract the virus will get better.  That, however, creates another challenge for the healthcare industry already facing a year of unprecedented challenges.  How do you assist recovering COVID-19 patients who are stable enough to move out of a hospital to a

University of MD Medical System Announces Universal Masking Policy

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

Winners of the 2020 Heritage Award!

The following is quoted from a press release from the Maryland State Art Council (MSAC): (tl;dr at bottom) "Maryland Traditions, the folk life program of the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), has announced the winners of its 2020 Heritage Award, which recognizes long-term achievement in folk life, or living cultural traditions. Three Heritage Awards are given annually: one each in the categories of Person or People, Place, and Tradition. Each award comes with a $5,000 grant, and winners will be

ENTRY POINT CHANGES FOR PRMC SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS AND PROCEDURES

ENTRY POINT CHANGES FOR PRMC SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS AND PROCEDURES   As Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) continues to explore and implement practices to better ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and staff, the Medical Center has chosen to begin a new COVID-19 protection measure.  Starting Tuesday, March 31, all patients with a scheduled appointment or procedure inside PRMC, with the exception of our Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute and Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute patients,

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DELMARVA ENDOSCOPY CENTER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS OPERATIONS

DELMARVA ENDOSCOPY CENTER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS OPERATIONS In accordance with Maryland Governor Hogan’s directive this week to cease all elective and non-urgent procedures, the Peninsula Regional Health System (PRHS) today officially temporarily suspended operations of its Delmarva Endoscopy Center in the Ocean Pines Health Pavilion. Patients have not been seen there since the Governor’s order on Tuesday, and all with appointments in the foreseeable future have been contacted. Additionally, elective

Shore Regional Health Announces Imaging Changes due to COVID-19

Shore Regional Health Announces Imaging Changes due to COVID-19Regional Health has announced a reduction in diagnostic imaging services for the time being due to COVID-19. According to Dr. Kim Oster, MD, president, Shore Radiology, and Dr. Dale Johnson, MD, chairman, Shore Regional Health Radiology Departments, and in keeping with the directive of the Secretary of Health of the State of Maryland, as of March 24, 2020, all elective/non-urgent imaging at all facilities are postponed and only critical imaging

CHOPTANK COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM NOW OFFERING VIDEO APPOINTMENTS TO PATIENTS

CHOPTANK COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM NOW OFFERING VIDEO APPOINTMENTS TO PATIENTS Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) remains committed to serving the medical and dental needs of our community. For 40-years, our focus has always been on improving the health of our Eastern Shore Community. To further assist existing patients and members of our community, currently without primary care, we are now offering video telehealth appointments through Google Duo. These visits feature end-to-end encryption for a

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Launches COVID-19 LIVE UNITED Response Fund

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Launches COVID-19 LIVE UNITED Response Fund United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) has launched a COVID-19 Resource page and LIVE UNITED Response Fund (www.uwles.org/COVID19) to bring the community together amidst the COVID-19 pandemic which is creating unprecedented challenges throughout society. UWLES will mobilize these resources to help local nonprofit partners adapt to the rapidly changing needs and constraints they are facing now and in the months to

UM Shore Regional Health Announces Changes to Laboratory and Imaging Services Effective March 23

UM Shore Regional Health Announces Changes to Laboratory and Imaging Services Effective March 23  To meet evolving health care needs in response to COVID-19, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has announced changes in the delivery of outpatient laboratory testing and imaging services around the region. These changes go into effect as of Monday, March 23, 2020. In all locations where services continue to be provided, waiting area seating may be limited or adjusted to support social

PRMC AND WICOMICO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PARTNER ON COVID-19 CALL CENTER

PRMC AND WICOMICO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PARTNER ON COVID-19 CALL CENTER Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) and the Wicomico County Health Department opened a COVID-19 Information and Triage Line at 8AM on Friday, March 20.  The call center is based at PRMC and collaboratively staff by registered nurses and other clinicians from both Peninsula Regional and the Health Department. The number is 410-912-6889.  “There’s a tremendous amount of community anxiety right now, and understandably so, about

UMD Medical System Announces Updated Visitor Policy Restrictions At All Facilities

University of Maryland Medical System Announces Updated Visitor Policy Restrictions At All Facilities in Response To COVID-19 BALTIMORE (March 19, 2020) – With the first confirmed COVID-related death in Maryland, more than 100 confirmed coronavirus cases across the state and an 88 percent increase in cases statewide during the past 48 hours, the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is enacting updated visitor restrictions at all 13 System hospitals and other UMMS healthcare facilities. Under the

PRMC ESTABLISHES PORTABLE HOSPITAL OUTSIDE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

PRMC ESTABLISHES PORTABLE HOSPITAL OUTSIDE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT In its continuing effort to protect the health and well-being of the local community, Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) has erected a 20-bed inflatable portable hospital on its campus. The unit, which is self-contained and features heat and air conditioning, is stocked with basic medical supplies and 20 cots.  PRMC intends to use the regional medical station for patient overflow and surge control for a variety of conditions including the

Maryland Health Connections Announcement

In an effort to prioritize health and safety and in response to Coronavirus, Maryland Health Connection opened an emergency special enrollment period for uninsured Marylanders.  You can enroll in a health plan starting Monday, March 16, through Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Must meet certain qualifications. Coverage will begin April 1, 2020, regardless of when a health plan is selected during that time period.How to enroll:  Visit MarylandHealthConnection.gov or download the free “Enroll MHC” mobile app.

VISITATION SUSPENDED AT PENINSULA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS

VISITATION SUSPENDED AT PENINSULA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM HOSPITALS Peninsula Regional Health System (PRHS) has chosen to suspend all inpatient visitation beginning on Friday, March 20 at both Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD and Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, DE. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis for specific situations including end of life. Two parents or caregivers of pediatric patients will be permitted, as long as neither is symptomatic.  In Labor &

Delmarva Power Taking Steps to Support Customers During Coronavirus Pandemic

Delmarva Power Taking Steps to Support Customers During Coronavirus PandemicCompany provides tips, resources and payment accommodations for those who may have challenges paying their monthly energy bill  With officials in Delaware and Maryland and other locations declaring a state of emergency in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Delmarva Power understands customers may be affected by the ramifications and is taking steps to help. In addition to reminding customers of existing bill assistance resources, the

PRMC ESTABLISHES COVID-19 TRIAGE TENT OUTSIDE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

PRMC ESTABLISHES COVID-19 TRIAGE TENT OUTSIDE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT In its continuing effort to protect the health and well-being of patients, visitors and staff, Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) has established a COVID-19 triage tent adjacent to the walk-in entrance of the Robert T. Adkins, M.D. Emergency Trauma Center.  A nurse, positioned outside the emergency department 24 hours a day, seven days a week, will greet all patients and ask them a series of questions about their health.  Those

University of MD Medical System Announces Visitor Policy Changes At All Facilities In Response

Media Contacts:              Michael Schwartzberg - Media Relations Director, UMMS Media Relations      E: MichaelSchwartzberg@umm.edu O: 410-328-8920 C: 410-804-1767  Jania Matthews – UMMS Incident Command System, Public Information Officer E: jania.matthews@umm.edu O: 301-618-2139 240-603-5007      University of Maryland Medical System  Announces Visitor Policy Changes At All Facilities In Response To COVID-19    BALTIMORE (March 10, 2020) – As part of its ongoing preparedness and response effort

Security Receptionists at PRMC

NEW VISITATION SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES TO BEGIN MARCH 9 AT PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ​As part of an ongoing effort to improve the visitation experience and further enhance the safety of all patients, visitors and staff, Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) is launching a new Visitor Identification project on Monday, March 9, 2020. All visitors entering PRMC’s Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute or Hanna Outpatient Center lobbies will be required to report to a new security reception desk. 

Maryland’s First & Only Craft Winery

Vienna, MD – March 2, 2020 – The Craft Wine Association (CWA), based in Salem, Ore., has certified Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery as the first and only “Certified Craft Winery” in the State of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic.   Carole Lawson, Executive Director of the CWA announced the accreditation at Layton’s “Leap Year Happy Hour” on Friday, February 28, presenting the winery with a plaque marking the occasion.   “Craft has long been recognized in other beverage categories, and it is really beyond

March 2020 Chamber Connection

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Energy Coop - SCAM ALERT

Attention All Chambers Over the last four days there has been a rash fraudulent attempts to switch customers to another supplier. They are saying they are from the utility company BGE, Potomac Edison, etc. and they want to verify their account. When the individuals are told the agreement they have is through the chamber, they are saying “Yes, we are too”.  If they get a glance at a bill, they leave and call the third party supplier trying to obtain information to make the switch.  All of our suppliers have

Trevor Carouge Joins 1880 Bank as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer

Trevor Carouge Joins 1880 Bank as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer 1880 Bank is pleased to announce that Trevor Carouge has been hired as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer.  Mr. Carouge has over ten years of experience as a Commercial Lender with expertise in small business and agricultural lending.    Prior to joining 1880 Bank, he spent the majority of his career at Provident State Bank.  “We are excited to have Trevor join our lending group and business

UM Shore Regional Health Renews Longstanding Partnership with Shore Radiology

UM Shore Regional Health Renews Longstanding Partnership with Shore Radiology Shore Radiology, PA and UM Shore Regional Health recently renewed their longstanding affiliation that has benefited thousands of patients every year for more than four decades, Ken Kozel, UM SRH president and CEO has announced. Shore Radiology, PA provides services for all UM SRH locations, including UM Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown, Dorchester and Easton; the Diagnostic and Imaging Center and the Clark Comprehensive

Khalid Kurtom, MD, Receives Statewide Award from National Nursing Organization

Khalid Kurtom, MD, Receives Statewide Award from National Nursing Organization Khalid Kurtom, MD, medical director, UM Shore Medical Group–Neurosurgery, has been selected by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as the State of Maryland winner of the 2019 State Award for Nurse Practitioner Advocate Excellence. This award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution toward increasing awareness and recognition of nurse practitioners. Past recipients of the

February 2020 Chamber Connection

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Support Choptank Electric's Rural Broadband Initiative

Support Choptank Electric's Rural Broadband Initiative       We’ve heard you loud and clear – you want access to broadband.  As your electric cooperative, we want to deliver that access. In January, the members of the Eastern Shore delegation will introduce a bill to allow Choptank Electric Cooperative to become “member regulated,” like 83% of electric cooperatives across the United States. This will allow the Board of Directors you elected at Choptank Electric, rather than a regulatory body in

New Realtor at Sharon Real Estate , PC

New Realtor at Sharon Real Estate, PC Sharon Real Estate, PC is pleased to announce the addition of Brittany Phillips as a Licensed Realtor.  Brittany has been a resident of the Eastern Shore for over 20 years and has been actively involved in her community giving of her time and talent with Young Life, Kids Club and teaching Sunday School at Bay Country Church.  With a strong grasp of the social media platforms and other technology, Brittany is able to offer her clients a competitive edge in marketing.

January 2020 Chamber Connection

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Nearly 150 Next Generation Scholars Participated in National Association for College Admission Counseling’s (NACAC) National College Fair in Baltimore CityEleventh grade students represented Allegany, Caroline, Dorchester, Kent and Wicomico Counties Nearly 150 eleventh grade students from Maryland Business Roundtable for Education’s (MBRT) Next Generation Scholars program participated in Baltimore’s National College Fair, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) at the

November Chamber Connection

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Energy Co-Op – Does it work?

As a member of the Chamber, you are eligible to participate in an exclusive program that could easily reduce your energy costs.  The CQI energy purchasing cooperative fall campaign just concluded and the combined savings for participants was $889,600 annually when compared to the utility standard offer service rates! Many of your fellow Chamber members are taking advantage of this Chamber-sponsored free program; are you?  For more information, call Joe Tabeling with CQI Associates, LLC, at 443-472-3870, or