Shore Regional Health

03/18/2026

Lab services at UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown will be closing early today at 3:30 PM. Thank you for your understanding.

03/17/2026

Please note that the laboratory at the Diagnostic and Imaging Center at Easton will be closed NEXT SATURDAY, March 28, to allow for updates to our laboratory software.

Imaging services will remain open and available during normal Saturday hours (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.).

Patients scheduled for imaging services should proceed with their appointments as planned. We appreciate your support as we complete these system updates to enhance our laboratory operations.

For additional location details, please refer to the location page:

Directions, hours and information on lab work and imaging services, including X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRIs at our Easton location.

03/16/2026

Thank you to our teams for their generous support of the MLK Jr. Service Challenge! Eight departments, along with senior leadership, participated through fundraising and or donations to local non-profits from mid-January through the end of February.

“We are deeply grateful to team members and departments for participating in the challenge,” said Katie Halen, VP Human Resources, Shore Regional Health. “Caring for others is more than our profession - it is our responsibility to build healthier, stronger communities.”

Participating teams:

Birthing Center – Team members collected baby supplies for families in need through their Dreaming Big for Babies campaign. The team collected diapers, wipes, clothing, car seats, portable cribs, blankets and bath supplies!

Chestertown Surgical Services – participated in a collection of animal shelter supplies for the Kent County Humane Society.

Easton Emergency Department – promoted and participated in Talbot County Empty Bowls, raising money for local Food Pantries.

HR/Employee Health – created and distributed to local resources over 100 Blessing (Hygiene) Bags for the homeless.

Inpatient Behavioral Health – hosted a clothing drive to benefit the unit’s donation closet, which is used to provide appropriate clothing that is lacking at the time of discharge.

Patient Access – donations of items needed by young moms to Young Life.

Rehabilitative Services – collection and donation of supplies for the Talbot County Senior Supply Drive.

Senior Leadership –Collected and donated approximately 40 coats to Neighborhood Service House.

SMG Cardiology - Provided clothing and hygiene items for shelter residents at Talbot County Interfaith Shelter

03/13/2026

We are pleased to announce that Zack Royston, Vice President, Rural Health Care Transformation and Executive Director, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, has taken on an expanded role. In addition to his leadership of the Chestertown campus and Rural Health initiatives, Zack now oversees Population Health, Case Management, Community Health, and value-based care programs. As Ken Kozel, President UM Shore Regional Health shared, “UM Shore Regional Health is leveraging local expertise to support our continued success. Zack’s experience in clinical integration positions him well to lead this important transformation.”

03/12/2026

Building our new hospital takes more than bricks and steel—it takes community commitment. Charlie Capute and Beth Spurry, our Comprehensive Campaign Chairs, discuss with The Spy, the final fundraising push helping move the new regional medical center one step closer to serving the Mid-Shore for generations to come.

https://talbotspy.org/2026/03/11/the-last-mile-charlie-capute-and-beth-spurry-lead-the-push-for-the-new-regional-hospital/

What began as a $50 million fundraising goal has quietly grown into one of the most ambitious community projects in the Eastern Shore’s history. Construction cost increases and supply-chain pressures have since pushed that target to $100 million — raising the stakes for the volunteers rallying d...

03/12/2026

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03/10/2026

The March meeting will take place Tuesday, March 24th.

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03/02/2026

Congratulations to our team members who recently celebrated service milestones! Ken Kozel, UM SRH President, Katie Halen, Vice President, Human Resources, and Senior Leadership hosted a service award luncheon at the Tidewater Inn, honoring over 20 recent retirees and celebrating those with service milestones of 10 to 55 years.

“Your unwavering commitment to our patients, our community and to each other is what makes Shore Regional Health such a wonderful place to work and receive care,” said Kozel. “You are the heart of our organization and I am deeply grateful for your service. It’s a privilege for me and my fellow members of senior leadership to congratulate each honoree personally as we hand out the service award certificates.”

View all the photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCLzjD

Of special note, Dorothy Waters celebrated 55 years of service and Shirley Morris celebrated 50 years of service.

“Today we stand together to celebrate a milestone that very few people ever reach — fifty years of service,” said Tyson Werner, Morris’s manager. “Half a century of dedication, loyalty, and heart. This isn’t just an anniversary; it’s a legacy.”

“Thank you for your decades of service, your limitless compassion, your leadership, and your unwavering devotion to your patients and your team,” wrote Mary Collins, Morris’s manager. “Your legacy is woven into the very fabric of Shore Regional Health, and we are better because of you.”

03/02/2026

The UM Shore Regional Health Auxiliary of Easton recently hosted its annual Service Awards Luncheon to recognize the dedicated volunteers who generously gave their time and talents during the past fiscal year.

Members of the Auxiliary Board of Directors welcomed special guests Rebecca Bair, Vice President of Philanthropy, Shore Regional Health and Executive Director of the Foundations, and Jeanie Scott, Director of Oncology Services, to help celebrate an extraordinary milestone — more than 22,000 hours of volunteer service in support of patient care.

Bair and Scott expressed their appreciation and applauded the Auxiliary volunteers for their remarkable contributions across a wide range of roles, including Es**rt Services, the Cancer Center, The Bazaar, Maggie’s Gift Shop, Cuddlers, Vendor Sales, and Pandora’s Box (Birthing Center knitters), as well as many additional projects throughout the year.

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for the time, compassion, and commitment you bring to our mission and to enhancing patient care. We are deeply grateful to those whose generosity and service make this work possible.

Interested in making a difference? If you or someone you know would like to become a volunteer, please contact Volunteer Recruitment at 410-822-1000, ext. 5839.