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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UM UCH Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer
December 06, 2021University of Maryland Medical System Announces $5.1 Million Initiative For Recruitment Of Nurses, Other Clinical Positions From Maryland’s Community Colleges
December 05, 2021The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) today announced a $5.1 million commitment to recruit registered nurses and other clinical bedside experts from Maryland's community colleges. This initiative marks the System's first-ever "One UMMS" unified effort to target new graduates from the state's two-year schools and will be effective with graduates beginning in December.
UM Shore Regional Health Oncology Nurse Navigator Retires After 30 Years of Patient Care
November 28, 2021
Margot Spies, BSN, RN, OCN, Oncology Nurse Navigator for the Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, retired this month after a 30-year career caring for patients in the Mid-Shore region.
UM Shore Regional Health Supports Maryland Food Bank Sites on the Eastern Shore
November 28, 2021
The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has partnered with the Maryland Food Bank - Eastern Shore Branch to help address food insecurity challenges impacting local residents, providing a donation of $4,000.