Shore Regional Health

02/22/2026

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Eastern Shore of Maryland as a major winter storm is impacting the region through Monday.

Due to this forecast, and our desire to keep both patients and team members safe, the following outpatient services will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026:

• All 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, with the exception of the Medical Oncology Hematology (MOH) Infusion Center, which will open at 10 am.
• Clark Comprehensive Breast Center in Easton
• Leh Women’s Center in Chestertown

All endoscopies, interventional radiology procedures, and cardiac catheterizations will be rescheduled.

OPENING AT 10 AM: Infusion Centers in Chestertown and Easton. In addition, elective surgeries in UM Shore Medical Center at Easton will have a delayed start.

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

02/20/2026

02/19/2026

Please join us next Tuesday, February 24th!

02/16/2026

UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) has earned multiple American Heart Association (AHA) awards recognizing its commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for patients experiencing heart disease and the most severe heart attacks.

Together, these honors highlight excellence in clinical performance, rapid intervention, and regional collaboration — all focused on improving outcomes and saving lives.

These awards honor hospitals that offer rapid, research-based care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), known to be more severe and dangerous than other types of heart attacks. Studies show patients experience better outcomes, shorter recovery times, and fewer hospital readmissions when care teams adhere to evidence-based protocols.

UM SRH received the Mission: Lifeline® Regional Award for its regional collaboration regarding the care for those experiencing the most severe heart attacks. The Mission: Lifeline Regional achievement award is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to work with their referring and receiving hospital partners, as well as EMS, to establish a system of care based on the most up-to-date research-based guidelines as outlined by the American Heart Association.

UM SRH has also received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease Rural Recognition STEMI Gold and the Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center STEMI Receiving Bronze Plus recognitions.

“These recognitions underscore the strength of our interventional cardiology program and the effectiveness of our regional systems of care,” said Jeffrey Etherton, MD, Medical Director of Interventional Cardiology Services at UM Shore Regional Health. “For STEMI patients, minutes matter. Through close coordination with EMS and regional hospital partners, we are able to deliver faster, lifesaving interventions that significantly improve survival and recovery.”

Congratulations to our Cardiovascular Services teams!

02/12/2026

Ever wondered what it takes to build a hospital from the ground up? 🏥 Explore this fascinating interview with UM Medical System’s Richie Stever, who shares the vision, planning, and innovation behind creating state-of-the-art healthcare facilities for Maryland’s Mid-Shore region. Discover how these projects are shaping the future of community health!

Read the full story: https://talbotspy.org/building-a-hospital-in-your-head-a-spy-chat-with-um-medical-systems-richie-stever/?utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MHA+News+Roundup%2c+February+11%2c+2026&utm_content=Building+a+Hospital+in+Your+Head%3a+A+Spy+Chat+with+UM+Medical+System%E2%80%99s+Richie+Stever

There’s a particular kind of mind that can hold an entire building in its head at once. Richie Stever, Vice President of Real Estate and Construction at the University of Maryland Medical System, has that kind of brain. He can pull up any room in his mental Rolodex and walk through it before it...

02/10/2026

02/09/2026

A special thank you to Bosom Buddies Charities for its recent pledge of $51,000 for the purchase of a new Faxitron for the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center. The Faxitron is a specialized medical imaging device providing immediate high resolution images of tissue to help ensure complete removal of cancerous margins during surgery.

‌The mission of Bosom Buddies Charities is to promote breast cancer awareness, encourage early detection, support treatment and celebrate healing. Learn more at this link: ‌https://www.bosombuddiescharities.com/about

Clark Comprehensive Breast Center team members pictured: Janet Le and Chayla Prattis Hopkins, Front Office Coordinators; Lindsey Jones, Medical Assistants; Jo-Ayne Kerry-Turner, Breast Health Nurse Practitioner; Alexis Baynard, Practice Manager; Robin Ford, Nurse Navigator; Joanie Peters, Medical Assistant and Kathryn Kelley, MD, Breast Surgeon.

02/09/2026

As we celebrate Black History Month, UM Shore Regional Health proudly honors the rich contributions and deep history of individuals and communities across the Eastern Shore of Maryland. This month is an opportunity to reflect on the enduring legacies of trailblazers from the Eastern Shore such as Harriet Tubman, whose courage and determination led scores of enslaved individuals to freedom, and Frederick Douglass, whose commitment to education and service continues to inspire. We live and work in a small footprint of the United States, but one that is truly rich in history and stories that touch on the unwavering resolve of our ancestors to build a better and more equitable world.

02/06/2026

The Philip A. Zaffere Foundation, based on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, donated $2.4 million to the University of Maryland Rural-MD Scholars Program to support two full-tuition scholarships for incoming program medical students. The Rural-MD Scholars program aims to address the physician shortage in the region which is home to nearly 500,000 residents. On a national scale, the U.S. could face a shortage of up to 84,000 physicians in the next decade with more than one-third of active physicians expected to retire.

The foundation, which focuses its philanthropy primarily on education, human services and community projects, is named for Philip Zaffere, an Eastern Shore entrepreneur and food production engineer who transformed his family's small bakery into a nationally-recognized enterprise.

The gift was donated in recognition of financial challenges faced by medical students and to help increase the number of physicians practicing in the rural Eastern Shore area of Maryland as part of the Rural-MD Scholars program that was launched last year. The 12 students who currently have these scholarships have committed to a minimum of four years of practice in a clinical healthcare center located on the Shore upon completing their residency training in either primary care or a specialty.

Read more at the link below or visit: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/news/2026/um-school-of-medicine-rural-md-scholars-program-receives-24-million-scholarship-endowment-from-philip-a-zaffere-foundation.html

Learn more about the Rural-MD Scholars program through University of Maryland School of Medicine by visiting: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/ome/curriculum/rural-md-scholars/

The Philip A. Zaffere Foundation, based on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, donated  $2.4 million to the University of Maryland Rural-MD Scholars Program to support two full-tuition scholarships for incoming program medical students. The Rural-MD Scholars program aims to address the physician shortage i...

02/05/2026

February is Heart Health Month, a great time to prioritize habits that support a healthy heart and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.

This article, from the UMMS wellness library, shares information on the different types of cardiovascular conditions, as well as practical tips for prevention.

Did you know that you can prevent many forms of heart disease? It’s easier than you think with these simple tips.

02/04/2026

UPDATE: The building entrance has re-opened as of this morning, Thursday, February 5. Please continue to be mindful when entering from this side. If possible, we recommend using the back entrance near the wooded area.

⚠️ Temporary Entrance Closure – UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Denton ⚠️

For everyone’s safety, the main entrance facing the highway (front of the building) is temporarily closed, effective immediately, due to melting ice on the entrance awning.

Although snow and ice removal teams have been onsite, there is still concern about ice melting and potentially falling. As a precaution, this entrance will remain closed this afternoon and will be re-evaluated tomorrow morning.

👉 Please use the alternate entrance facing the wooded area (back of the building) until further notice.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prioritize safety. We will share updates as soon as the are available.

02/03/2026

Snow days bring out the best in our UM SRH team! ❄️

When winter weather tried to slow us down, our incredible team members rose to the challenge—braving icy roads, working extra hours, and supporting each other every step of the way. From bedside care to behind-the-scenes operations, your dedication kept our community safe and cared for.

Take a look at these fun photos to see resilience, teamwork, and a little bit of snow-day spirit in action! We are so grateful for your compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment—no matter what the forecast brings.

Thank you for being the heart of UM Shore Regional Health. Our community is stronger because of you!