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Tuesday, November 24, 2020Over 90 and Still Active in Fire Company
The Hoopers Island Volunteer Fire Company is honored to present Carlton ( Buck) Thomas and his wife Edythe Thomas as recipients of the Maryland State Firemen's Association's Award for "Over 90 Years of Age and Still Active" in 2020. We appreciate the many, many hours they both have given in volunteering for our fundraisers and attending meetings. It is with the help of members like this that we are so successful in maintaining our facilities and apparatus so that we can serve our community. We would like to
Thursday, November 19, 2020University of Maryland Medical System Statement On Updated COVID-19 Visitation Policy
The University of Maryland Medical System encourages all Marylanders who are in need of medical care to seek it when appropriate and we remind everyone to follow all appropriate COVID-19 precautions, including physical distancing, wearing face masks and hand sanitizing. Given the spread of COVID-19 in communities across Maryland, and in alignment with Governor Hogan’s actions announced earlier this week, the University of Maryland Medical System has modified the visitation policy at all System hospitals
Monday, November 16, 2020Aslanidis joins UM Shore Medical Group-ENT
UM Shore Medical Group – Ear, Nose and Throat/Sinus and Hearing has welcomed Tasos Aslanidis, DO, FAOCO to the practice based in UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Easton. Dr. Aslanidis brings more than two decades as a provider with practices in Cherry Hill, N.J., and Philadelphia, Pa., and has served as member of the medical staffs of multiple health care organizations, including Kennedy Health System and Kennedy Surgical Associates, Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Virtua West Jersey Hospitals and Summit
Monday, November 16, 20206th Annual Sporting Clays Raises Funds for Clark Comprehensive Breast Center at University of MD
The recent 6th Annual Sporting Clays Classic was a great success, netting over $118,000 to be used toward 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. Hosted by UM Memorial Hospital Foundation andheldat The Point at Pintail in Queenstown on October 24, 2020, the Sporting Clays Classic attracted 159 registered shooters who enjoyed morning competition, lunch for
Thursday, November 05, 2020Choptank Health, YMCA of the Chesapeake partner to provide pediatric dental screenings
Choptank Community Health System CEO Sara Rich and YMCA of the Chesapeake CEO Robbie Gill have announced the two organizations are working in partnership to provide pediatric dental well health and screening services to YMCA families. The Choptank Health and YMCA partnership launched in late October at the Easton Family YMCA with children participating in Talbot, Dorchester, Caroline, and Queen Anne’s County Public School’s virtual learning programs. Choptank Health’s Chief Dental Officer Sandra
Thursday, November 05, 2020COVID-19 Hit as Record Number of ALICE Families Were Priced Out of Survival
The Maryland United Ways 2020 ALICE Report finds that 39 percent of state residents, and 46 percent of Lower Shore residents, can’t make ends meet. Number is now clearly higher due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [To read a copy of the report and find Lower Shore county-by-county data on the size and demographics of the ALICE population as well as the challenges and costs faced by ALICE households, visit www.uwles.org/ALICE ] Salisbury, MD (November 5, 2020) – Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 39 percent of
Thursday, October 29, 2020Mid-Shore Pro Bono Awarded a Grant from the Maryland Opioid Operational Command Center
EASTON, MD – October 29, 2020 – Mid-Shore Pro Bono, a non-profit organization on Maryland’s Eastern Shore that provides free access to legal services to low income community members, today announced it has been awarded a grant for FY21, supported by the Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC) competitive grant program. The OOCC is an agency of the state government. The views presented here are those of the grantee organization and not necessarily those of the OOCC, its Executive Director, or its staff.
Friday, October 02, 2020UMMS 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
Monday, September 28, 2020U.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
Monday, September 28, 2020U.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
Monday, September 28, 202072nd 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
Thursday, September 24, 2020Women & 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
Wednesday, September 23, 2020Op-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
Wednesday, September 23, 2020COVID 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
Monday, September 21, 2020University 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
Thursday, September 17, 2020Choptank 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
Wednesday, September 16, 2020Choptank 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
Wednesday, September 16, 2020University 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
Monday, September 14, 2020Service 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
Friday, September 11, 2020UM 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
Tuesday, September 08, 2020Hurlock 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
Friday, September 04, 2020UM 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
Friday, September 04, 2020Harriet 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
Thursday, September 03, 2020UM 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
Wednesday, September 02, 2020We 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
Wednesday, September 02, 2020TidalHealth 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
Thursday, August 27, 2020United 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
Wednesday, August 26, 2020Peninsula 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
Tuesday, August 11, 2020Compatibility 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
Wednesday, August 05, 2020Empowering 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
Tuesday, August 04, 2020Delmarva 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
Thursday, July 30, 2020IRONMAN 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
Thursday, July 30, 2020Energy 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
Wednesday, July 22, 2020NOTICE 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.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020PRMC 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
Wednesday, July 15, 2020Patient 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
Wednesday, July 15, 2020PRMC’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
Wednesday, July 15, 2020Peninsula 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
Wednesday, July 15, 2020Peninsula 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
Wednesday, July 15, 2020Three 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
