Shore Regional Breast Center recently hosted a symposium to update local physicians, nurses and other health partners about breast health programs and services available for patients and their families.
Addressing the symposium guests and setting the tone for the evening, Dale Reddish, MSN, CRNP, coordinator of Shore Regional Breast Center, said, “Taking a multi-disciplinary approach to cancer treatment and survival…
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Breast Center Hosts Health Symposium
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Funds Cancer Care Equipment
The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s 28th Annual Tree of Lights fundraiser met its goal to purchase equipment for the Requard Radiation Oncology Center of Shore Regional Cancer Center in Easton. Donations made to the auxiliary during the holiday season were used to fund a $5,800 quality assurance radiation monitor that calibrates the equipment used to deliver radiation therapy to patients.
The…
Childs Named President-Elect of International Pastoral Organization
The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP) has named Brian Childs, PhD, Director of Clinical Ethics and Spiritual Care for Shore Health System, as their president-elect.
CPSP is an international organization that accredits training programs in hospital chaplaincy, pastoral psychotherapy, pastoral supervision and pastoral counseling. The training programs are generally held in a hospital setting. Shore Health is nationally…
Shore Health System Directors Part of Shore Leadership Class of 2012
Shore Health System directors Gary Jones, cardiovascular and pulmonary services, Linda Mastro, corporate communications, and Susan Siford, pharmacy services, recently began the Shore Leadership program for 2012. Modeled after national and regional leadership organizations, Shore Leadership was formed in 1997 to promote a regional approach among local leaders for addressing community issues.
Jones and Mastro, who live in Easton and…
Cancer Center Volunteer Recognized for Service
Earlier this year, the Upper Eastern Shore Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society (UESONS) presented its Commitment to Caring Award to Elmer Parkerson, volunteer for the Requard Radiation Oncology Center at Shore Regional Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society. This award was created by UESONS to recognize an individual who is not necessarily a nurse or a member of…
Hospice of Queen Anne’s Announces New Patient Care Volunteers
Seven residents from Caroline, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties recently completed the Hospice of Queen Anne’s patient care volunteer training program which qualifies them to provide emotional support and practical assistance to hospice patients, families and caregivers.
The comprehensive training program is designed to teach volunteers how to companion a patient at the end of life and prepare them with…
Medevac Costs
If you need a Medevac airlift from Chester River Hospital your insurance company will be billed anywhere from $12,000-$17,000, according to Julianna L. Vallecillo, director of marketing & public relations for the Chester River Health System. Insurance companies only pay around half or less, Vallecillo said, and Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross usually pay only a third of what is…
Ida Jane Baker New President of Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary
Ida Jane Baker of Vienna and Cambridge, recently elected president of the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary, has made a career out of service to others.
“One could say I’ve been a volunteer my entire career, “says Mrs. Baker, who has been an active member of the Auxiliary for over five decades. “I get a great deal of satisfaction in serving…
