University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s (UM SRH) Palliative Care Program has named Christina Ball, MS, AGACNP-BC, as the practice’s director. Ball has been a nurse practitioner with the practice since 2020. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

“Christina has been an integral part of our team, demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise, deep compassion for patients and families and an unwavering commitment to improving quality of life for those facing serious illness,” said Timothy Shanahan, DO, Medical Director, UM Shore Medical Group. “In this new leadership role, Christina will guide our palliative care program’s growth, ensuring that our patients continue to receive comprehensive, patient-centered care that reflects our mission and values. We are confident that Christina’s vision, leadership and dedication will strengthen our services and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and communities we serve.”

Ball has been a nurse practitioner with the UM Shore Regional Palliative Care Program, working collaboratively with patients’ primary care and specialists’ teams to relieve the stress and symptoms of serious or chronic illness, for the past six years. She previously worked as a nurse practitioner at Bayleigh Chase in Easton,and with Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Neurology Department, was the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Comprehensive Stroke Center Coordinator in Baltimore and positions as staff nurse, clinical coordinator and neuroscience specialist with UM SRH. In 2012, she was recognized as the recipient of the UM SRH Outstanding Achievement in Professional Nursing Award.   

For more information or to request a palliative care consult, please contact the UM Shore Regional Palliative Care Program at 410-820-4434 or visit umshoreregional.org/palliativecare.

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About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

 

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s (UM SRH) Palliative Care Program recently announced the addition of nurse practitioner Megan Morrison, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, ACHPN, and Teresa “Terry” Rudman, LCSW-C, a licensed clinical social worker, to the team. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. 

Morrison and Rudman will provide support for patients in the UM SRH Palliative Care Program, which works collaboratively with a patient’s primary care and specialists’ team to relieve the stress and symptoms of serious or chronic illness.

“Megan brings a breadth of experience and knowledge in the palliative care specialty and Terry brings incredibly valuable experience to serve our patients,” said Christina Ball, director, UM Shore Regional Health’s Palliative Care Program. “I have confidence that both will continue to complement our existing team and work diligently to serve our community in a positive way.”

Morrison is board certified as a family nurse practitioner and an advanced certified hospice and palliative nurse. She joined UM SRH from Inova Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Va., where she was a nurse practitioner. She has also worked as a nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente in Renton, Wash. Her clinical background includes critical care nursing, cardiac and hospice care, as well as in hospital, office and home-based palliative care. She has held teaching positions at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in Baltimore, Md.; Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash, and Seattle University in Seattle, Wash. She has been a part of extensive research into improving end-of-life care as well as research that focuses on patients with advanced heart failure who are living with left ventricular assist devices and has published many peer-reviewed journal articles. Morrison completed her post-master’s certificate in advance palliative nursing at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Center in Aurora, Colo., and her PhD at the University of Washington and the Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence in Seattle, Wash.   

Rudman, who recently relocated to the Eastern Shore, has extensive experience in addressing complex psychosocial issues with individuals and families. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., and her Master of Social Work from New York University in New York, N.Y.  She will provide support for the psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients and families.

For more information or to request a palliative care consult, please contact the UM Shore Regional Palliative Care Program at 410-820-4434 or visit umshoreregional.org/palliativecare.

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About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

 

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

 

The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) Board of Directors recently welcomed four new members: Aaron Gabrielian, CFP®; Pamela Metz Kasemeyer; Michael Molino and Kevin M. Morgan. The Board’s membership includes representatives from the five counties served by UM SRH, the regional physician community and the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), of which UM SRH is a member organization. In addition to these new members, the following members have been elected as new officers on the Board: Steve Satchell has been elected to serve as chair and Marlene Feldman as vice chair.

Gabrielian, of Easton, Md., is Senior Vice President – Branch Director, Senior Portfolio Director of the Coastal Private Wealth Group at RBC Wealth Management in Easton. He began his career as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley and prior to joining RBC, worked at a leading independent advisory firm providing family-office style investment advisory services, business succession planning and estate preservation strategies to some of the nation’s most successful business-owning families, institutions and endowments. He has extensive experience managing individual investment portfolios on a discretionary basis and providing multigenerational wealth planning to corporate executives and business owning families. 

Gabrielian graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance where he played baseball and was the recipient of the Towson University Tiger Leadership Award for his efforts on and off the baseball field. He went on to graduate study in financial planning through New York University. He holds active volunteer roles with several local organizations including The Mid-Shore Community Foundation Board of Directors, The Sultana Education Foundation Board of Directors and UM SRH Board of Directors, which he serves as Chair of the Finance Committee.

Kasemeyer, of Easton, Md., and Columbia, Md., currently serves as Director of the Office of Government Affairs for Baltimore County, Md. She was formerly a partner with Schwartz, Metz, Wise and Kauffman, P.A. in Baltimore, Md., representing business, professional and trade associations before Maryland’s legislative and executive branches.

Before joining Schwartz, Metz, Wise and Kauffman, P.A., Kasemeyer held several positions, including associate attorney at the Law Offices of J. William Pitcher, Executive Director of the Maryland Delaware Solid Waste Association and Director at the Maryland Association of Health Maintenance Organizations.

Kasemeyer earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law, a Master of Health Services Administration from George Washington and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies from Duke University. Her bar admissions include the Maryland Court of Appeals, the United States District Court – District of Maryland and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Kasemeyer is Chairman of the Board for Sisters Circle, a mentoring organization in Baltimore City, and serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for CASA on the Mid Shore.

Molino, of Saint Michaels, Md. is Executive Vice President, Corporate Growth for SeaCorp, an engineering and technology company that builds electronic systems for submarines and related technology solutions, where he oversees corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, business growth and federal government affairs.

Before joining SeaCorp, Molino served in similar positions at ASRC Federal and Leidos, both government contracting firms. Prior to working in the private sector, Molino served in the U.S. Army, handling various logistics roles and leading deployment exercises, natural disaster relief and training programs. He continues his military service by volunteering on the Army Science Board, where he reviews Army projects involving robotics, personnel management, nuclear testing and technology. 

Molino earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University.

Morgan, of Cambridge, Md., currently serves as Regional Health and Wellness Senior Director for Sam’s Club Inc., based in Annapolis, Md. In this role, he oversees a large network of pharmacies, as well as optical and hearing centers, across 12 states. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Morgan played a key role in the vaccine rollout within Walmart, collaborating with Walmart Supercenters, Sam’s Club, and Neighborhood Markets to deploy immunization services across the various retail platforms supporting all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

Morgan served as a commissioner on the Maryland Board of Pharmacy from 2016 to 2024, including 3 terms as board president. He has also represented Maryland as a delegate to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and contributed as a member of multiple NABP committees. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Shenandoah University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Environmental Studies from St. Lawrence University. His professional certifications include APhA immunization delivery, American Board of Opticianry and basic life support.

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About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

 

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

The Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) will offer prostate screenings at no cost to eligible participants on Thursday, September 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. The screenings, which will be conducted as part of a clinical research trial, are open to males over age 45 who have never had a prostate cancer screening and to males ages 55 to 69 who are due for an annual prostate cancer screening. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer over the course of his lifetime, according to 2023 data, and in 2025, more than 313,000 new cases of prostate cancer are projected to be diagnosed in the United States. (To learn more about prostate cancer rates and risk factors, visit https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/about/),

“Prostate screening is an important tool that men in their 40s and beyond should undergo to help maintain their best health,” said Margaret Ferski-Caraballo, MS, BSN, Clinical Trials Nurse at the Cancer Center at UM SRH. “Anyone unsure of whether or not he should be screened is encouraged to ask his health care provider. We look forward to having a strong turnout for this free screening offered during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.”

The Cancer Center at UM SRH is located at 509 Idlewild Avenue in Easton. RSVP for the Prostate Screening event (no later than September 13, 2025) or ask questions, by calling 410-820-6800, ext. 5907. 

To view a patient story video about diagnosis, treatment and survival from prostate cancer, visit: https://www.umms.org/shore/health-services/cancer/services/radiation-oncology 

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About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

 

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

 

In May and June, the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Women and Children’s team strengthened its commitment to women’s and family health by engaging in three high‑impact community events across Caroline, Talbot and surrounding counties.

“University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is committed to supporting community events for women and children throughout our region. We believe these events are crucial to building a foundation of wellness, education and support, addressing the holistic needs of families and fostering a healthier community for generations to come,” said Jessica Genrich, MBA, RNC‑OB, C‑EFM, Director of Women and Children’s Services at UM SRH.

Team members promoted UM SRH resources and services at these local events:

• Women’s Health Fair —May 10, 2025, Easton

Talbot County Health Department provided free blood‑pressure and blood‑glucose screenings, HIV/Hepatitis C testing and counseling on family planning, substance‑use cessation, and maternal‑child health. Fifty‑two women and girls—29 percent identifying as Hispanic and 18 percent as African American—took advantage of the services, with 82 percent completing health screenings. Women and Children’s team members were available to distribute newborn care resources and answer questions about support programs, including free childbirth and parent education classes hosted by UM SRH.  Attendees received wellness toolkits and grocery gift cards, making the inaugural event one of the most successful first‑year health fairs.

• Discovery Day — May 14, 2025, Tuckahoe State Park, Ridgely

At the 13th annual Discovery Day, hosted by Family Support Services of Caroline and Talbot counties, Women and Children’s nurses joined more than 150 participants to connect families of children birth‑to‑age‑five with early‑intervention resources. Team members offered guidance on maternal and newborn care and introduced parents to UM SRH’s prenatal and postpartum support programs.

• Community Baby Shower — June 7, 2025, Easton Elementary School

During this annual celebration of expectant parents, sponsored by the Talbot County Health Department, Women and Children’s team members staffed an educational booth, distributed newborn care resources and answered questions for more than 200 attendees. The team emphasized the importance of early prenatal care and connected families with childbirth classes and lactation support available at UM SRH.

Through these events, Women and Children’s Services reached hundreds of families, extending UM SRH’s mission beyond hospital walls and reinforcing key partnerships with local schools, health departments and community organizations. This outreach underscores UM SRH’s dedication to improving maternal‑child health outcomes across Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

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About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

 

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

The University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) is proud to announce the opening of UM SMG – Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, a new specialty practice offering advanced cosmetic and reconstructive services. The practice, led by Joshua Harrison, MD, will begin seeing patients on September 1, 2025, at 5 Martin Court in Easton, Maryland. UM SMG encompasses the medical practices affiliated with University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

A board-eligible plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Harrison specializes in both aesthetic procedures and complex reconstruction. He will work closely with the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) to provide breast reconstruction services for patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer and other breast conditions.

“Dr. Harrison’s expertise enhances our ability to offer seamless, compassionate care for breast cancer patients and others in need of reconstructive or plastic surgery,” said Timothy Shanahan, MD, Medical Director, UM SMG. “We are excited to bring this new level of specialized care to the community.”

Since 2000, the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center has provided women with timely access to breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and support. The Center is staffed by a fellowship-trained breast surgeon and a multidisciplinary team that offers diagnostic imaging, genetic testing, counseling and treatment services—all designed to empower women to make informed, positive decisions about their health.

Dr. Harrison also offers a wide range of aesthetic services, including facial cosmetic surgery, body contouring, scar revision and non-surgical treatments such as injectables and dermal fillers. His approach is grounded in precision, compassion and a commitment to helping patients feel confident and comfortable in their own skin.

Dr. Harrison earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He also received advanced microsurgical training at two world-renowned institutions: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan, and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He holds a Master of Science degree in biomedical engineering and has published extensively in the fields of reconstructive and regenerative medicine.

Appointments are now being scheduled. To book a consultation, please call 667-343-1087.

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About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

“Welcome to Medicare,” a free and educational presentation that covers how the different parts of Medicare work, will be provided on Monday, August 18, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Linkwood-Salem Volunteer Fire Company, 3905 Ocean Gateway in Linkwood, Md.

Offered by MAC Inc. Area Agency on Aging’s State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) in partnership with Avery Hall Insurance and the Dorchester Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT), “Welcome to Medicare” covers Medicare timelines, cost and coverage, Advantage and Supplemental plans, how to spot fraud, and your rights as a Medicare recipient. SCOT is a community-based health service of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

“Insurance can be confusing, and Medicare is no exception,” said Rochalla Jones, BSN, RN, Dorchester SCOT Nurse Coordinator. “This presentation is designed to be informative for individuals who are still working as well as those who are retired or on disability – anyone who is getting ready to enroll in Medicare.”

In addition to the August presentation date in Linkwood, “Welcome to Medicare” will be offered in Cambridge on Monday, September 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health at Cambridge (2nd floor conference room), 713 Cambridge Marketplace Blvd.

Space at both events is limited and advance registration is required. To register, call the Dorchester Shore Community Outreach Team office at 443-225-7545.

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About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

 

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

 

Three nurse managers at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), recently graduated from the Nurse Leadership Institute (NLI), a year-long professional development program hosted by the University of Maryland School of Nursing and funded by a state grant. The NLI was designed to build leadership capacity of Maryland nursing faculty and clinicians, facilitate partnerships for developing strategies that shape effective health care and prepare a nursing workforce to assume roles within systems.

Amy Bradley, BSN, manager, 3E and the Joint Center; Mary Collins, BSN, manager, 2E and Dialysis; and Shawne Davis, BSN, manager, Patient Care Services, completed the intensive program along with over 40 other nurse leaders across the state. 

Quotes from participants:

• “It was reinvigorating,” said Collins, who has served on the UM SRH nursing team for nearly two decades. “When you’ve been doing your job for a long time, it’s easy to think, ‘we’ve got this’—but this program helps you realize there’s always room to grow. This was about learning how to do what we do – better.”
• “The NLI forces you to take a hard look at your strengths and areas of growth,” said Bradley. “It was about self-awareness as much as it was about skill-building.” We’re not just connecting within our organization—the NLI brings together nurse leaders from across Maryland,” said Davis. “That perspective is powerful.”

The program included a one-on-one mentorship, monthly virtual leadership meetings and three in-person sessions, including a two-day intensive leadership training. Participants also completed a collaborative project addressing a specific health care issue or topic.

Danielle Wilson, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, UM SRH, championed the program internally and encouraged her managers to apply.

“Investing in nursing leadership is investing in patient care,” said Wilson. “Nurse leaders have the opportunity and responsibility to continue to innovate and advance standards of care. We are grateful that three of our nurse managers had the opportunity to engage in this transformative initiative.”

For more information on the Nurse Leadership Institute, visit umshoreregional.org/nli.

 

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About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

 

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

The Orthopedic Center has welcomed orthopedic surgeon Rowan Michael, MD, to its provider team. The Orthopedic Center is an affiliate medical practice of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. 

Dr. Michael is board certified in orthopedic surgery, with a subspecialty certification in hand surgery, by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Rutgers’ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and his Bachelor of Science from the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. He completed a hand and upper extremity fellowship at University of Florida – Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida and his residency at Dartmouth Orthopaedic Surgery in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Dr. Michael has earned numerous accolades, including ‘Top Doc’ recognition from Main Line Today and the prestigious Bruce Fisher Award, presented to the top two graduating medical students in each class.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Michael to our practice starting July 1,” said Thomas Stauch, MD, principal provider at the Orthopedic Center. “His specialized expertise in hand and upper extremity conditions will be a tremendous asset to our community.”

To make an appointment with Dr. Michael, call The Orthopedic Center at 410-820-8226.

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About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.