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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

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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Willow Construction Achieves Platinum Level

Willow Construction Achieves Platinum Level in the ABC STEP Safety Management System Easton, Maryland, January 15th, 2020- Willow Construction today announced it has achieved Platinum Level in the Associated Builders and Contractor’s STEP safety management system. Founded in 1989, STEP participation demonstrates safety leadership and a cultural commitment to safety performance. STEP applicants measure their safety processes and policies on 24 key components through a detailed questionnaire with the goal

Hyatt Regency Recognized for Efforts in Community Service

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina Recognized for Efforts in Community Service  Cambridge, Md. (January 10, 2020) – Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, a waterfront resort located on Chesapeake Bay’s Eastern Shore, has been awarded the Maryland Lodging Association award for Community Service and Sales Professional of the Year, which recognizes local hotels and resorts and their employees.“We are thrilled to be recognized by the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association

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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Maryland Business Roundtable for Education's (MBRT)

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

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

Risk Placement Services Sets New Fundraising Record to Support United Way’s Imagination Library

Risk Placement Services (RPS) recently held their 8th Annual Disc Golf Tournament raising a record-breaking $24,080 to benefit United Way’s Imagination Library Program.   Now the largest disc golf tournament in the State of Maryland, 55 teams competed at Schumaker Pond Park in Salisbury, MD to raise funds for the program which provides free, home-delivered books each month to local children from birth to age five.  Event sponsors included RPS, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., AXIS Capital, Hanover Insurance

Gillis Gilkerson Completes Easton Office Renovation for iFrog Digital

Gillis Gilkerson, one of the most stable and trusted Construction Management, General Contracting and Development firms on Delmarva, announced the completion of renovations to iFrog Digital offices on Bay Street in Easton, Maryland.   “Dave and Peggy Wilson had a vision to revitalize this facility and trusted our team to bring it to life,” said Dwight Miller, president, Gillis Gilkerson.  “They have been a great partner to work with and we are excited their team has new spaces to deliver to clients and

8 Financial Tips for College Freshmen

For many young adults, college is the first time they are in control of the majority of their finances. As freshmen across the country embark on their first semester, Shore United Bank has highlighted eight tips to help ease their transition to financial independence. “Striking the balance between spending and saving can be particularly hard when you are focused on everything else that comes with college life, but it is important to keep a close watch on your spending habits from day one,” said Laura

New MCE Online Programs

Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) would like to introduce our new online program and it would be great if you could take a look at the program description and spread the word to your stakeholders, clients, and constituents. Thanks to a USDA grant, over the last year we have set up an online course entitled “First Steps of Starting a Business” which uses our popular in-person program as a foundation. The course features a series of lecture videos and assignments that are reviewed by an MCE Business

Dorchester Celebrates 350th Anniversary

More than 200 people gathered on the Dorchester Courthouse lawn on Sept. 22 to celebrate the County's 350th Anniversary. The event included a heritage village; student essay and art awards; proclamations from elected officials, including Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford; distribution of a commemorative medallion; and the opening of a 50-year-old-time capsule.  The time capsule contained more than 100 letters and packages, addressed to elected officials, clubs and individuals. The Dorchester County Tourism Office