Entries from November 2008

November 27, 2008

DGH Hospitality Shop Offers Holiday Gift Items

After being closed for two days in November for a much-needed facelift, the Dorchester General Hospital Hospitality Shop is back in business, just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Shoppers will find a more spacious display of unique gift items. The holiday inventory features jewelry, handbags, scarves, candles, serving dishes and throws. For the kid [...]

November 25, 2008

DEMOCRATS HOLIDAY CONFAB

The Democratic Club of Queen Anne’s County holds its Holiday Meeting at the Fisherman’s Inn, Kent Narrows starting at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments and program starting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4th.  The Club will offer  a light fare with the normal cash bar availability.  In addition, we ask that everyone PLEASE bring a [...]

November 21, 2008

Snow Signals the Start of the Tree of Lights Campaign

On November 18 for the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony marked he beginning of Easton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s Annual Tree of Lights fundraising campaign. Entertainment was provided by the Bay Country Chorus and the children of the Shore Child Development Center. The Auxiliary has set a goal to raise $7,500 for an upgraded quality assurance [...]

November 21, 2008

Shore Health System Board Approves Regional Strategic Plan

The Board of Shore Health System has voted to endorse the conclusions of its strategic planning committee, whose recommendations include the development of a regional healthcare facilities and services network distributed throughout the Mid-Shore, and the development of a new regional medical center to be located in Talbot County, with the site offered by the [...]

November 21, 2008

KIVFD BREAKFAST

KIVFD offers another all you can eat breakfast in our NEW hall (1610 Main St. Chester) on Saturday November 22nd from 7:30-11am.

If you have not had a chance to see our NEW station well then here is your chance! Adults $8.00, kids 10 and under $4.00. Breakfast will include, Cream chipped beef, eggs, bacon, [...]

November 20, 2008

Research on Breathing Conducted at Shore Health System

Richard Wales, BS, RRT, Manager of cardiovascular and pulmonary services for Shore Health System, is actively involved in research that helps improve patient safety, locally and around the world.

Wales, who has been involved in three major research projects in the past two years, has presented his findings to researchers, scientists and physicians at international conferences [...]

November 19, 2008

Silgen Appointed Vice President of Planning and Marketing for Shore Health System

Michael Silgen is the new vice president of planning and marketing for Shore Health System. As a member of the senior leadership team, he will work with the planning committee of the board of directors in defining and implementing the system’s strategic planning. Silgen will continue to oversee marketing of Shore Health System and growing [...]

November 17, 2008

DNR News for the Eastern Shore

NOVEMBER 15 MARKS DNR’S 14TH ANNUAL MARYLAND JUNIOR DEER HUNT DAY
DNR invites junior hunters to try deer hunting and refine their hunting skills during Maryland’s 14th Annual Junior Deer Hunt Day on Saturday, November 15, 2008. White-tailed and sika deer firearms hunting will be open exclusively to hunters aged 16 years and younger who are [...]

November 17, 2008

DNR Appoints Three Members to New Somers Cove Marina Commission

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary John R. Griffin appointed three individuals to the Somers Cove Marina Commission. The Commission, established by the Maryland General Assembly in April, will oversee the operations and future development of the marina located in the center of historic Crisfield in Somerset County.
“I am [...]

November 7, 2008

Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate Opens at Memorial Hospital

The Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Shore Health System, now open at The Memorial Hospital at Easton,  will provide services to individuals age 18 and older for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Over 20 million Americans have diabetes, which is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. Diabetes can lead to many medical [...]