Leppert Joins UM Shore Medical Group - Palliative Care Practice
December 22, 2021UM Shore Medical Group – Palliative Care recently welcomed Melissa Leppert, MSN, APRN, FNP-C.
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F. Graham Lee Retires from University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation
December 20, 2021
F. Graham Lee, Vice President of Philanthropy for University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation and University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, is set to retire on January 7, 2022 after serving 45 years as a fundraising professional.
UMMS Selected as Recipient of 2021 Mayor’s Business Recognition Award
December 19, 2021The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is among the recipients of the 2021 Mayor's Business Recognition Award, recognized for creating the blueprint and co-managing one of the largest public vaccination sites in state history.
UMMS COVID-19 Incident Commander Comments On Governor Hogan’s Pandemic Announcement
December 14, 2021UMMS COVID-19 Incident Commander David Marcozzi, MD, comments on Governor Hogan’s Pandemic announcement.
Dr. Mary De Shields Retires After More Than Three Decades in Cancer Care
December 14, 2021Mary De Shields, MD has retired as Medical Director, Shore Medical Group – Oncology after 23 years caring for patients of the Cancer Program at UM Shore Regional Health.
UMMC Names New Vice President of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
December 14, 2021Kristie Snedeker, DPT, has been promoted to Vice President of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at UMMC.
UM BWMC Makes Largest ‘Angel Tree’ Adoption in Anne Arundel County for The Salvation Army Central Maryland
December 09, 2021UM BWMC team members adopted over 135 "Angels" in The Salvation Army Central Maryland Angel Tree program and donated hundreds of gifts to children in need.
U.S. News & World Report Names UM Shore Medical Center at Easton As A High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care
December 08, 2021
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton has been recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report. This is the first time U.S. News has published a list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
D. Bruce Poole Named Chair of Board of Visitors of R Adams Crowley Shock Trauma Center at University of Maryland Medical Center
December 08, 2021 D. Bruce Poole, Esq., has been appointed chair of the Board of Visitors of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Poole assumes his new position Jan.1, 2022.