Welcome to Media Relations for the University of Maryland Medical System. Our media team works with journalists every day to highlight timely and important health stories of innovation, research, and breaking news.

To reach a member of the UMMS Media Team:

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Rochalla Jones Joins Cancer Team as Oncology Nurse Navigator

February 23, 2022
The Cancer Program at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health recently welcomed Rochalla Jones, RN, to the position of Oncology Nurse Navigator. In this capacity, Jones works with patients throughout the cancer journey from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship, helping them to manage symptoms and plan for healing and recovery.
UM Shore Regional Health

La Plata Issues Proclamation on Importance of Early Stroke Detection

February 22, 2022
La Plata mayor presents Stroke Smart proclamation
The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center and the Town of La Plata have teamed up on an education campaign to help people recognize stroke symptoms fast. Stroke Smart La Plata is a community effort to increase stroke knowledge with a focus on prevention and early detection.
UM Charles Regional Medical Center

Rosales Joins UM Shore Medical Group - Women's Health

February 17, 2022
University of Maryland Shore Medical Group – Women's Health recently welcomed Lauren Rosales, MSN, CNM. A certified nurse midwife, Rosales joins Javier Cajina, MD, Palak Doshi, MD, and Audrey Drummey, MD; nurse practitioners Jennifer Dyott and Dale Jafari; and certified nurse midwives Molly Bernish and Sunny Granger in the Easton-based practice.
UM Shore Regional Health