Sukhdeo Singh Named Medical Director of UM SRH Primary Stroke Center at Easton
December 29, 2021Rena Sukhdeo-Singh, MD, has been named Medical Director of the Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton.
News
Welcome to the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Newsroom. In this section, you can find the latest news releases, media team contact information and additional resources for journalists.
Contact the Media Team
- During Business Hours: Call 410-822-1000, ext. 5507 or email srhmedia@umm.edu
- After Business Hours: Call 443-480-1960
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.
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.
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.
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.
University 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 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.
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.
Lara Wilson Honored as Outstanding Rural Health Advocate
November 21, 2021
Lara Wilson, Director of Rural Health Care Transformation for University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, was recently honored by the Maryland Rural Health Association as recipient of the organization's 2021 Outstanding Rural Health Advocate Award.
UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and Easton Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Three Consecutive Periods
November 21, 2021
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton each received an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2021, making this the third consecutive period both hospitals have received the prestigious A grade. This national distinction recognizes the achievements of the hospitals in consistently protecting patients from harm and error.