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UM Shore Regional Health’s Next Community CPR Course is March 13

February 28, 2024
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health's next "Saving Lives Together: CPR Basics for Community Heroes" non-certification course will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. The course is offered quarterly, in-person at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown St. There is no charge for the course, but registration is required.
UM Shore Regional Health

SCOT Provides Blood Pressure Screenings for Dixon Group Employees

February 26, 2024
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health's (UM SRH) Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT) recently partnered with the Dixon Group to provide blood pressure screenings for 65 Dixon employees at four of the company's Chestertown locations: Dixon Specialty Products, BOSS, Distribution, and Headquarters. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.
UM Shore Regional Health

UM Shore Regional Health’s Next “Breathe Again” Smoking Cessation Course is February 21

February 13, 2024
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host "Breathe Again: A Journey to a Smoke-Free and Healthier YOU," designed to help smokers who wish to quit, on Wednesday, February 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown Street.
UM Shore Regional Health

Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Earns Honors from American Heart Association

February 12, 2024
UM Shore Regional Health recently was notified that UM Shore Medical Center at Easton's Primary Stroke Center received the 2023 Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award from the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) and is included in ASA's Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. This is the eighth consecutive year that UM SRH's Primary Stroke Center has received the Stroke Gold Plus award.
UM Shore Regional Health

La Plata Hospital One of 12 Winners Nationwide

February 07, 2024
UM Charles Regional at dusk
The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center was recently honored with an Innovative Hospital Award by Health.com, recognizing the hospital's efforts at the forefront of medical innovation and their dedication to patient care and outcomes.
UM Charles Regional Medical Center