News Releases

University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has received an "A" Hospital Safety Grade in The Leapfrog Group's fall 2023 reporting period. This marks the seventh consecutive period that the hospital has received an "A."

The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) will host its 33rd annual Shock Trauma Heroes Celebration tonight, honoring 85 trauma professionals and first responders who saved the lives of two critically injured patients – a 59-year-old man thrown 80 feet in a horrific motorcycle crash and a 77-year-old woman struck by a hit-and-run driver while walking near her home.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, led by members of the senior leadership team, recently honored team members with service award presentations.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) has established a Clinical Pastoral Education program in collaboration with the Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (ICPT).

Due to recurring staffing challenges, UM Shore Regional Health is temporarily closing the Laboratory at Roundtop, 6602 Church Hill Rd., Suite 450, Chestertown, effective Monday, November 13, 2023, to address these issues. UM SRH plans to reopen this location as soon as possible following the recruitment and onboarding of phlebotomists and additional team members.

The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group - Women's Health continues to achieve its mission of providing high-quality, compassionate care to the community with the recent hire of Dalisa E. Gutter, CRNP, the practice's new nurse practitioner.

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is proud to honor our veterans by joining Operation Green Light, a national initiative that shines a light on the needs and issues of those who have served our country. Operation Green Light invites anchor institutions and landmarks across the nation to illuminate their buildings in green, the color of hope and well-being, to show their support and appreciation for our veterans and to raise awareness of the resources available to them.

The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group has relocated its two Women's Health practice locations to better serve residents of Southern Maryland. The new, convenient locations will allow us to provide quality care in larger, more spacious facilities in Charles County.

New Grade for Fall 2023 continues the medical center's national recognition for patient safety.