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University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Announces First Baby of 2021

January 8, 2021 by UM Shore Regional Health Leave a Comment

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Mom Brianna Wilmer holds her newborn baby girl, Au’Bree Aretter Dior Butler

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s first baby of 2021 couldn’t wait to step into a new year and made her entrance into the world a few weeks earlier than expected.

Au’Bree Aretter Dior Butler was born at 4:27 p.m. Saturday, January 2, at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. Both mom and baby were later transported to the Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton for the rest of their stay.

“Our skilled team members at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, as well as our Kent County EMS providers, are trained for these unique scenarios,” said Sandy Prochaska, nurse manager, UM SMC at Chestertown Emergency Department. “Everything worked just as it should have with mom and baby being transported to Easton in a timely manner.”

Au’Bree was 18.5 inches long and weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces at birth. Her parents are Brianna Wilmer and Tre’von Butler, both of Chestertown. This is the couple’s first child.

Au’Bree and her family received a basket of gifts from UM Shore Regional Health, including diapers, clothes, blankets, baby bath supplies and toiletries, bibs, pacifiers, books, stuffed animals and a baby thermometer. Au’Bree also received a $100 savings certificate from Shore United Bank.

Welcome to the world, Au’Bree! Kudos to the Chestertown ED Staff!

As part of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. UM Shore Regional Health’s team of more than 2,200 employees, medical staff, board members and volunteers works with various community partners to fulfill the organization’s mission of Creating Healthier Communities Together.

Filed Under: Health Notes Tagged With: Health, local news, UM Shore Medical Group

UM Memorial Hospital Foundation Announces Annual Appeal

December 29, 2020 by UM Shore Regional Health Leave a Comment

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The UM Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced its annual appeal will benefit the Covid-19 Response Fund, a fund that helps support UM Shore Regional Health’s unique needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, said F. Graham Lee, vice president for philanthropy.

Contributions to the fund are used for vital necessities such as health and medical supplies that protect patients and staff, technology that enables remote health support (telehealth) for patients, equipment that helps keep patients and families connected while social distancing, and the emergent needs of hospital staff members, who sacrifice to remain at the hospital for patients.

UM Shore Regional Health

“Every day, our front-line team including doctors, nurses, technicians, respiratory therapists, transporters, rehab, lab, pharmacy, and environmental service personnel demonstrate extraordinary clinical expertise and innovation. They also show heartfelt compassion, comfort and kindness, strength and a selfless willingness to serve. Their commitment to our mission and your health during this challenging crisis is heroic. Please support community health and our front-line team today,” said Lee.

Gifts can be made online at ummhfoundation.org/20yeappeal or mail your check to: UM Memorial Hospital Foundation, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601.

As part of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. UM Shore Regional Health’s team of more than 2,200 employees, medical staff, board members and volunteers works with various community partners to fulfill the organization’s mission of Creating Healthier Communities Together.

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UM Chester River Health Foundation Sponsors Angel Tree

December 24, 2020 by UM Shore Regional Health Leave a Comment

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The UM Chester River Health Foundation recently sponsored its tenth annual Angel Tree on which “holiday wishes” were hung for special populations in need, including children in the Kent and Queen Anne’s counties’ foster care programs and adults with developmental disabilities who have no living family members and are served by Kent Center.

Some of the wishes were surprising again this year and included basic needs, such as clothes, winter coats and shoes; of course, toys, arts and craft supplies and gift cards were requested as well. More than 60 brightly packaged holiday gifts were donated by the members of the staff of UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and the UM Chester River Health Foundation.

UM SMC at Chestertown team members Donna Jamar, Bruce Webb, John Stewart and Gladys Peebles with some of the gifts collected for the Angel Tree program.

Because of COVID-19, the 2020 Angel Tree gift pick up worked a little differently this year. Recipient entities arrived by appointment and gifts were brought outside to awaiting cars.

“The extraordinary participation by staff and their incredible generosity in some ways shows our appreciation to the community for its incredible support of UM Shore Regional Medical Center at Chestertown throughout the pandemic,” said Maryann Ruehrmund, executive director, UM Chester River Health Foundation.

As part of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. UM Shore Regional Health’s team of more than 2,200 employees, medical staff, board members and volunteers works with various community partners to fulfill the organization’s mission of Creating Healthier Communities Together.

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UM SRH Leadership Asks Community to Remain Vigilant; Maintain “Bubbles”

December 21, 2020 by UM Shore Regional Health Leave a Comment

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As Covid-19 cases soar across Maryland and the country, there is growing concern among hospital leaders for the potential impact of the upcoming holidays. A large number of recent cases have been attributed to family gatherings, where masking and social distancing are not consistently practiced. Experts continue to encourage people to limit holiday gatherings to their individual “bubbles”—those you live with and/or interact with on a regular basis.

Members of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s senior leadership team and Covid incident- command team pledged today to stay in their bubbles during this year’s holiday season.

“We must remain vigilant,” said Ken Kozel, president and CEO, UM Shore Regional Health. “For the health and safety of myself and the greater community, we pledge to enjoy the holidays with only our immediate family members and those friends we see on a regular basis. While this is not ideal, it is necessary to slow the spread. I hope that the community will join us in this pledge.”

All team members at the UM SRH have been asked to remain diligent over the holidays, said Rosa Mateo, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist. “Maintaining our bubbles, social distancing and handwashing remain the best ways to control this devastating virus.”

Dr. Mateo asked that all community members pledge to stay in their bubbles over the holidays, for the protection of everyone. “Please, help us keep our community safe and healthy.”

For more information about preventing the spread of Covid-19, visit umms.org/shore/coronavirus.

As part of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. UM Shore Regional Health’s team of more than 2,200 employees, medical staff, board members and volunteers works with various community partners to fulfill the organization’s mission of Creating Healthier Communities Together.

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UM SRH Ambulatory Services and UM SMG Announce Holiday Hours

December 20, 2020 by UM Shore Regional Health Leave a Comment

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2020 UM Shore Medical GroupPractices December Holiday Hours

Thursday, December 24th

Location Closing at:
Breast Center Noon
Bridge Clinic Noon
Cardiology Noon
COVID Testing Closed (Normal)
All ENT Locations Noon
Diabetes and Endocrinology Noon
Gastroenterology Noon
Medical Oncology Noon
Medical Specialty/Transplant Clinic Noon
Neurosurgery Noon
Neurology and Sleep Medicine Noon
Palliative Care Outpatient Program Noon
All Pediatric Locations Noon
All Primary Care Locations Noon
All Pulmonary Care Locations Noon
All Urology Locations Noon
All Surgery and Wound Locations Noon
All Women’s Health Locations Noon

Friday, December 25th and Saturday, December 26th – All locations closed

Thursday, December 31st

Location Closing at:
Breast Center

Bridge Clinic

Noon

Noon

Cardiology Noon
COVID Testing Closed (Normal)
All ENT Locations Noon
Diabetes and Endocrinology Noon
Gastroenterology Noon
Medical Oncology Noon
Medical Specialty/Transplant Clinic
Neurosurgery
Neurology and Sleep Medicine
Palliative Care Outpatient Program
Noon
Noon
Noon
Noon
All Pediatric Locations
All Primary Care Locations
All Pulmonary Care Locations
All Urology Locations
All Surgery and Wound Locations
All Women’s Health Locations
 

Noon
Noon
Noon
Noon
Noon
Noon

Friday, January 1st and Saturday, January 2nd -All locations closed

Happy Holidays from the staff at UM Shore Medical Group!

 

2020 UM SRH Outpatient Diagnostics December Holiday Hours

Thursday, December 24th

Location Closing at:
Breast Center Noon
Centreville Lab Walk-in Noon (Normal Hours)
Cancer Center Closed
Diagnostic Center Denton Noon
Diagnostic Center Easton Noon
Diagnostic Center Queenstown Noon
Sunburst Lab Walk-In Noon
Teal Lab Walk-In Noon
Roundtop Lab Walk-In Noon
All Shore Rehabilitation Centers Normal Hours

Friday, December 25th and Saturday, December 26th – All locations closed

Thursday, December 31st

Location Closing at:
Breast Center

Centreville Lab Walk-in

Noon

Noon(Normal Hours)

Cancer Center Normal Hours
Diagnostic Center Denton Noon
Diagnostic Center Easton Normal Hours
Diagnostic Center Queenstown Noon
Sunburst Lab Walk-In Noon
Teal Lab Walk-In Noon
Roundtop Lab Walk-In
All Shore Rehabilitation Centers
Noon
Normal Hours

Friday, January 1st – All locations closed

Saturday, January 2nd

Location Hours:
Diagnostic Center Easton 8am – Noon

 

Happy Holidays from the staff at UM Shore Regional Health!

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Chester River Health Foundation Year-End Appeal Encourages Participation Amid CARES Act Tax Incentives

December 15, 2020 by Shore Regional Health System Leave a Comment

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The Chester River Health Foundation recently announced its year-end gift appeal to the community to help fund the purchase of a new, state of the art inpatient telemetry system for UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown.  

Telemetry technology continuously measures and monitors patients’ vital signs – at the bedside and through WIFI during transport. It’s an especially critical tool when caring for patients with any type of heart or respiratory condition.

“With the special tax benefits provided by the CARES Act for donations to qualified charities, right now is a powerful time to make a gift,” said Maryann Ruehrmund, executive director.

The expanded charitable giving incentive allows taxpayers who take the standardized deduction to also contribute and deduct up to $300 in charitable cash contributions to qualified charities this year. (This deduction is not available for gifts to donor-advised funds.) The law states that the $300 deduction is per “tax-filing unit,” so the deduction is limited to $300 for married taxpayers filing jointly.

Gabrielle Matthews, monitor technician, and Kathy Elliott, hospital executive director, demonstrate the telemetry equipment that measures and monitors patients’ vital signs at the bedside and during transport.

For those who itemize their tax returns, contributions to public charities are generally limited to a percentage of a taxpayer’s adjusted gross income (AGI). The CARES Act temporarily lifted the cap on cash contributions, increasing it from 60% of AGI to 100% of AGI for 2020. Any excess contributions can be carried over to the next five years.

“The Cares Act provisions are scheduled to expire at the end of this year, so those wishing to help us AND take advantage of the possible tax savings should act quickly,” said Ruehrmund.

“Additionally, we still have a small allocation of Maryland tax credits for 2020, which are available on a first come, first served basis for gifts of $1,000 or more,” Ruehrmund said. “If someone has any interest, please contact me immediately as these tax credits will certainly be depleted before the end of the year.”

“As we look forward to brighter and healthier days in the year to come, the Chester River Health Foundation is committed more than ever to providing the support needed to enhance health care excellence for the community,” said Ruehrmund.

To make a gift online, please visit umcrhf.org/donate. Checks may be mailed to Chester River Health Foundation, 100 Brown Street, Chestertown, MD 21620 by December 31, 2020. For gifts of stock, please contact the Foundation for transfer instructions by calling (410) 810-5660.

As part of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. UM Shore Regional Health’s team of more than 2,200 employees, medical staff, board members and volunteers works with various community partners to fulfill the organization’s mission of Creating Healthier Communities Together.

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Home Care Heroes Celebrate National Home Care Month

December 8, 2020 by UM Shore Regional Health Leave a Comment

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November was National Home Care Month and for the staff of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s two home care entities, UM Shore Home Care and UM Chester River Home Care, there has been much to celebrate. This year more than ever, the 50 staff members went out of their way to make a difference in the health and well-being of their patients, providing a full range of services in homes, group homes and residential care facilities.

UM Chester River Home Care patientMichael Ambrose thanks his “heroes” – Lauren Killeen, OT, Brooke Maier, PT, Sarah Reynolds, PTA and Amanda Sutton, RN.

The team served more than 1,111 number of patients and made more than 16,200individual home visits in and around our five-county region—all during the COVID-19 pandemic that has tested the strength and flexibility of our region’s health care workers.

“Our teams continue to rise to the challenges created by Covid-19,” said Rita Holley, director of Home Care Services for UM SRH.

At the start of the pandemic, a Covid-19 team of volunteers was formed to help care for those battling the virus at home, said Holley. This skilled team has cared for more than 60 Covid-19 patients during their in-home recoveries.

“An important new service that the home care team began offering during the pandemic was assisting patients with physician appointments via telemedicine,” said Kathryn Davis, clinical manager of UM Chester River Home Care.“Our nurses helped facilitate the telemedicine visits and spoke directly with physicians to report important medical data such as blood pressure and heart rate.”

“This has been of tremendous value to both the patient and the physician – home care team members help ensure providers have the information they needed to treat patients, all while keeping them safer at home,” said Davis.

Shore Home Care and Chester River Home Care have served patients in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties for more than 20 years. The two agencies provide a full range of services, including skilled nursing; physical and occupational therapy; medical social work; and home health aide assistance. Their shared goal is to help each patient maintain optimal health and independence in his or her home setting.

Teresa Baker, RN, Shore Home Care, with her patient, Lawrence Carpenter.

“The nurses and therapists are the most marvelous group of people you can imagine,” said Michael Ambrose, a Chester River Home Care patient. “They are extremely capable—true heroines and heroes—and they genuinely care about helping me recover.” The home care team has been monitoring and evaluating Ambrose’s recovery from multiple surgeries and hospitalizations that began in September 2019.

As part of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. UM Shore Regional Health’s team of more than 2,200 employees, medical staff, board members and volunteers works with various community partners to fulfill the organization’s mission of Creating Healthier Communities Together.

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UM Shore Medical Group – Behavioral Health Welcomes Alexa Burley

November 29, 2020 by UM Shore Regional Health Leave a Comment

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Alexa Burley, NP, Shore Behavioral Health

Alexa Burley, MSN, PMHNP-BC, was recently welcomed by UM Shore Medical Group – Behavioral Health. Burley’s prior health care experience includes working as a staff nurse in emergency care at Anne Arundel Medical Center, as a nurse in inpatient clinic and outpatient care services for Anne Arundel Mental Health Group in Annapolis and as a psychotherapy provider with Family Intervention Partners in Baltimore.

Burley completed her MSN and post-master’s nurse practitioner certificate in psychiatric mental health from Maryville University in St. Louis, Mo. She also holds an undergraduate degree in legal studies from University of Maryland – University College.

Information about programs and services provided by Shore Behavioral Health may be obtained by calling 410-822-1000, ext. 8122.

As part of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. UM Shore Regional Health’s team of more than 2,200 employees, medical staff, board members and volunteers works with various community partners to fulfill the organization’s mission of Creating Healthier Communities Together.

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UMMS Survey Reveals While A Majority of Marylanders Plan To Get COVID-19 Vaccine, Many Not Changing Thanksgiving Plans Due To Pandemic

November 26, 2020 by UM Shore Regional Health Leave a Comment

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A new survey commissioned by the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) found that more than 4 in 10 Marylanders are unwilling to change their in-person Thanksgiving or other holiday plans. On a positive note, the survey also found that the nearly two thirds of Marylanders plan to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, when available.

The online survey – conducted November 16-23 which polled 525 Marylanders throughout Central Maryland, Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore, where UMMS operates a network of 13 hospitals, ambulatory centers and urgent care facilities – found that 44% will not change their in-person Thanksgiving or other holiday plans due to COVID-19. The survey found that 65% of Marylanders are very or somewhat likely to get a COVID-19 vaccination when the vaccine is available.

“No question about it, these survey results are concerning, as our statewide mission to slow the spread of COVID-19 and stop the current surge relies on people heeding the advice of the CDC and Governor Hogan to not travel and refrain from holding large family events during Thanksgiving,” said David Marcozzi, MD, UMMS COVID-19 Incident Commander. “This could be setting up a perfect storm, with COVID cases on the rise throughout the state and multiple super-spreader events, it could cause a significant strain on the state’s healthcare system.”

The survey found respondents in Southern Maryland and Eastern Shore regions are less likely to say they have canceled in-person holiday plans than those in other regions of the state. Women, older adults and those with higher education levels are more likely to have changed holiday plans.

The 65% of Marylanders saying they would take a COVID-19 vaccine, once available, is a positive finding, but is still below what state and federal health officials advise for the elimination of the pandemic in the United States.

“While we’re encouraged that nearly two thirds of Marylanders would take a COVID vaccine, this survey points out that we have more work to do to educate the public about the necessity to vaccinate and alleviate fears and concerns about the vaccines that will become available,” said Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of UMMS. “UMMS will be working tirelessly to make the vaccine available to as many Marylanders as possible, at the appropriate time, and ease concerns by communicating the facts.”

Those saying they are likely to take the vaccine include white men (76%), men age 45+ (78%) and people over age 65 (76%), the survey found. Those groups with higher levels saying they are not likely to take the vaccine include Black women (49%), women in general (43%), those with a high school education or less (49%), and people age 18-34 (42%). Regionally, people in the Baltimore metro area were more likely to say they would take the vaccine (70%), while those in Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore (55%) and Prince George’s County (62%) report lower levels of likelihood.

About the Survey

The survey, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and commissioned by the University of Maryland Medical System, was conducted from November 16-23, 2020, among 525 adults 18+ living in the UMMS’ expanded service area, which includes all counties statewide except Allegany, Garrett, Montgomery, and Washington. The survey has a credibility interval of ±4.88%.

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland, bringing innovation, discovery and research to the care we provide and educating the state’s future physician and health care professionals through our partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the UM Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Dentistry in Baltimore. As one of the largest private employers in the State, the health system’s 28,000 employees and 4,000 affiliated physicians provide primary and specialty care in more than 150 locations and at 13 hospitals. UMMS’ flagship academic campus, the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore is partnered with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and is recognized regionally and nationally for excellence and innovation in specialized care.  Our acute care and specialty rehabilitation hospitals serve urban, suburban and rural communities and are located in 13 counties across the State. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

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University of Maryland Medical System Statement On Updated COVID-19 Visitation Policy

November 21, 2020 by UM Shore Regional Health Leave a Comment

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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 and outpatient facilities effective Thursday, November 19th. The new comprehensive measures are designed to meet the support needs of patients while ensuring our hospitals and clinics remain safe places for care. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, UMMS has continually assessed and adjusted our policies to best protect staff members, patients, visitors and communities.

We will continue to limit the number of people who may come into the hospital as a visitor or designated support person. Under this revised policy, visitation to a UMMS facility will be determined based on both the patient’s COVID-19 status and the setting or type of visit. More details about the System’s visitation policy is posted at https://www.umms.org/coronavirus.

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