Shore Regional Health

01/29/2026

01/27/2026

To ensure the safety of our patients and team members, we are delaying the opening of all outpatient and Shore Medical Group services at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and its Medical Office Building, tomorrow January 28, 2026 until 10 a.m.

Please note that UM Shore Regional Health Laboratory at Roundtop will maintain normal business hours of 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

All other UM Shore Regional Health locations will maintain normal hours and operations.

Thank you for your continued flexibility, teamwork, and dedication to our patients and to one another during this winter weather event.

01/27/2026

🚨 Weather Advisory – Chestertown Parking & Valet Update 🚨

Due to icy conditions at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, patients, visitors, and team members should avoid parking in the lower-level parking lot.

➡️ Please park in the lot closest to the Main/Emergency Department entrance. Because of these conditions, valet service is temporarily unavailable.

✅ Security team members are available to es**rt patients and visitors to the hospital entrance.

📞 To request an es**rt, please call 410-778-3300, ext. 3911.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our patients, visitors, and team members.

01/27/2026

As winter weather moved through our communities, one thing never wavered: our team members’ commitment to showing up for our patients and for each other.

Across the University of Maryland Medical System, team members navigated difficult roads, extended shifts, unpredictable conditions, and high-stress environments to ensure care continued without interruption. Whether they were at the bedside, supporting operations behind the scenes, or helping other team members get through long hours, their dedication did not go unnoticed.

Moments like this demand resilience, teamwork, and an unwavering focus on patient care — all while managing personal concerns and added pressure. We recognize how much that takes, and as a Medical System, we are deeply grateful.

Thank you for your professionalism, compassion, and determination during the storm. Your work is the reason our communities can count on us, no matter the conditions.

01/26/2026

Following the impacts of Winter Storm Fern, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is resuming services across its five-county service area, with some locations opening on a delayed schedule to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and team members.

The following services and locations will open and operate as scheduled on Tuesday, January 27, 2026:

• All in-hospital elective procedures
• Diagnostic testing conducted within hospital facilities at UM Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown and Easton
• Pain Center, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, and Outpatient Behavioral Health services located within hospital facilities at Chestertown and Easton
• The Orthopedic Center in Easton
• Ambulatory Surgery Center, Laboratory, Imaging, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, diagnostic testing, and Rehabilitation services at the Medical Pavilion in Cambridge

The following locations will have a delayed opening at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27:

• Easton Outpatient Surgery Center
• UM Shore Cancer Center, Easton
• Diagnostic & Imaging Center, Easton
• Outpatient Laboratory locations in Chestertown, Denton and Easton
• Outpatient Imaging locations in Denton, Easton, and Queenstown
• Outpatient Rehabilitation locations in Denton and Queenstown
• Clark Comprehensive Breast Center, Easton
• All Shore Medical Group practice offices (Please call your UM SMG Primary Care office before you leave for your appointment, as the status of this practice may change)

Outpatient Laboratory services at UM Shore Medical Pavilion in Queenstown WILL NOT BE OPEN on Tuesday, January 27.

UM Shore Regional Health’s hospitals and Emergency Centers remain open and available to provide care.

While services are resuming, patients are reminded that snow and ice that melt during the day may refreeze overnight, creating hazardous travel conditions. Patients are encouraged to allow extra travel time, use caution when traveling, and contact their medical provider directly if they have questions or concerns before coming to an appointment.

Additional updates will be shared as needed through UM Shore Regional Health’s website and social media channels.

01/25/2026

Please note: All parking on Washington Street in front of UM Shore Medical Center at Easton is temporarily probibited due to the Snow Emergency Plan being in effect for the Town of Easton.

01/23/2026

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Eastern Shore of Maryland, as a major winter storm is predicted to impact the region starting Saturday night, January 24, and continuing through Monday, January 26.

Due to this forecast, and our desire to keep both patients and team members safe, the following outpatient services will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026:

• All UM Shore Medical Group Practice Doctor’s Offices
• All Outpatient Laboratory locations
• All Outpatient Imaging locations
• All Outpatient Rehab locations
• All Cardiac Rehabilitation locations
• All Outpatient Behavioral Health locations
• UM Shore Ambulatory Surgery Center on Caulk Lane
• UM Shore Ambulatory Surgery Center in Cambridge
• UM Shore Cancer Center in Easton
• Clark Comprehensive Breast Center in Easton
• Leh Women’s Center in Chestertown

In addition, all in-hospital elective surgeries, endoscopies, interventional radiology procedures, and cardiac catheterizations scheduled for Monday, January 26, are being rescheduled.

We will continue to update information regarding closures and delays on our website and social media channels as the weather changes.

01/23/2026

Shirley Morris (in pink) was celebrated in December for her 50-year anniversary with UM Shore Regional Health!

Morris was celebrated by her colleagues in Materials Management and many other team members from other departments and units at UM SRH.

Morris, a lifelong resident of Cordova, was a 16-year-old student at Easton High School when she started working in the kitchen at the Easton hospital, eventually becoming a supervisor and later moving into Materials Management.

Asked about her time at UM SRH, Morris said, "I just love it here -- the job, the people I work with ... everything!"

Congratulations on this momentous achievement, Shirley! We appreciate you!

01/20/2026

Our first Safe Sitter course will take place this Saturday, January 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton.

Register today!

01/19/2026

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on his enduring message of justice and equality for all. At UMMS, we’re dedicated to honoring his legacy by providing compassionate, high-quality care to every person in our community—because dignity and respect belong to everyone. Together, let’s continue the work toward a more equitable future.

01/16/2026

This past holiday season, Rachel Payne, a dedicated nurse on the Behavioral Health Unit at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, reminded us all what true compassion looks like.

Driven by a deep sense of empathy and a desire to bring comfort to those who need it most, she went above and beyond her daily responsibilities -- assembling dozens of backpacks filled with essential supplies like hygiene products, clean drinking water bottles, nonperishable food items, warm blankets and more. She then personally distributed these backpacks across several hospital units, ensuring that underserved patients and families felt seen, cared for and supported during a time that can often feel isolating. Her selfless actions brought warmth and hope to many, and her unwavering commitment to spreading joy inspired many other team members.

Payne's compassion is a powerful reminder that even small acts of kindness can create ripples of hope and healing. They also reflect the University of Maryland Medical System High Reliability Organization principle, "Commitment to Resilience," by strengthening the hospital’s ability to support vulnerable populations during what can be a challenging season, reinforcing resilience in the face of social and economic hardships.

Thank you, Rachel, for being a beacon of hope and inspiration to others!