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Compass Regional Hospice Named Nonprofit of the Year

On November 14th, Compass Regional Hospice was recognized as Nonprofit of the Year at Chesapeake Charities’ annual Celebration of Charity Luncheon. They were nominated and chosen for providing exemplary hospice care and grief support services in Caroline, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties, and for their visionary leadership and commitment to excellence. Staff, board members, and supporters of Compass Regional Hospice attended the award luncheon hosted at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. Chesapeake Charities noted,

UM Shore Regional Health Birthing Center seeks Cuddler Program volunteers

UM Shore Regional Health Birthing Center seeks Cuddler Program volunteers Volunteers of the Auxiliary at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton have launched a new Cuddler Program for special needs babies who require hospitalization. New volunteers are being invited to apply. Terry Stephan, Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton volunteer coordinator, says, “It is our pleasure to support this new, much-needed service for the little ones in our community. And the collaboration with

Ring in the Holidays with Alpacas

Ring in the Holidays with AlpacasPreston, MD - As the holidays approach, there are many exciting events planned for families to participate in such as caroling, cookie exchanges, craft shows and even meeting the big man in red himself. If you are looking for something new to experience that family members of all ages will be talking about for months to come, mark your calendars for Saturday, December 7th to ring in the holidays with alpacas!Outstanding Dreams Alpaca Farm will host the Annual Holiday Open

2019 Best in Business Nominations

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ChoiceOne Urgent Care Proudly Serving Veterans with Urgent Care Needs

ChoiceOne Urgent Care Proudly Serving Veterans with Urgent Care NeedsChoiceOne Urgent Care (ChoiceOne), one of the largest and most reputable urgent care companies in Maryland and Georgia, announced today they are now contracted with TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TriWest) to support the urgent care needs of our nation’s veterans. TriWest is understood to be the replacement for the Veterans Choice Program, which ended on June 6, 2019 per the VA Mission Act.  This program allows veterans to access in-network

M. Neil Brownawell, II, Shore United Bank Market Executive

Shore United Bank is pleased to announce that M. Neil Brownawell, II has joined the company as a Senior Vice President, Market Executive of the Greater Baltimore area. Neil will oversee business development in the Baltimore region and with his team will continue to provide superior service to our customers. He joins the team with over thirty years of local banking experience and a vast knowledge of the market.   Mr. Brownawell is a 1982 graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s University where he obtained a

Celebrate the Magic of Christmas with CASA of Caroline

Celebrate the Magic of Christmas with CASA of CarolineChristmas magic is all about the kids and so is CASA of Caroline! Enjoy free refreshments and fun children’s activities during the CASA of Caroline Community Open House at 114 Market Street in Denton on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00-8:00p.m.  Cookies, hot cider, refreshments, and hospitality will be offered during and after the Denton Holiday Parade and Lighting of the Green.  We will also have festive activities for the children, including coloring

Haller Promoted to Senior Business Development Manager at Choptank Transport

Preston MD - Choptank Transport is pleased to announce the promotion of Morgan Haller to senior business development manager in the company’s Tampa, Florida, office.Haller, a Maryland Eastern Shore native, began her career at Choptank in 2014 after spending several years as a horse trainer. She was introduced to the industry as a carrier sales representative and quickly rose to the position of carrier development representative. In this role, she acted as a mediator and advocate for thousands of Choptank’s

A Life Saved

A Life SavedPa. man recounts coordinated efforts of paramedics, EMTs, ED staff and CIC teamGary Bolis, 78, of Norristown, Pa., thought living a healthy lifestyle spared him from worries surrounding the health of his heart. “I always eat right. I exercise. I don’t eat processed foods. A heart attack wasn’t even on my mind,” Bolis says. As regular visitors to Kent County, Maryland, Bolis and his wife, Marian Sherwood-Bolis, keep their Catalina Morgan sailboat at Worton Creek Marina in Chestertown. They were

Compass Regional Hospice Schedules Candlelight Remembrance Services

Compass Regional Hospice will host Candlelight Remembrance Services in Queen Anne’s, Kent and Caroline counties, beginning in November. All services are free and open to the public.Compass Regional Hospice will host Candlelight Remembrance Services in Queen Anne's, Kent and Caroline Counties beginning in November.The centerpiece of the Candlelight Remembrance Service is the reading of the names of Compass Regional Hospice patients who have died in the past 13 months. Members of the community also are

Shore United Bank Launches New Online Financial Literacy Program – Money Management 101

Shore United Bank Launches New Online Financial Literacy Program – Money Management 101 Shore United Bank believes it is important to help local schools, senior centers, and other organizations by providing financial education through on-site programs and presentations. Year after year, their employees volunteer countless hours to provide credit counseling and financial literacy training to people of all ages. In 2016, Shore United Bank began a partnership with His Hope Ministries, a local homeless shelter

Shore Medical Center at Easton Staff Members Recognized by Grateful Patient

Shore Medical Center at Easton Staff Members Recognized by Grateful PatientTwo UM Shore Regional Health team members were recognized recently as “Everyday Heroes” by a patient who benefited from their care.Jon Verbus, director, UM SRH Environmental Services, Mary Kinney, Everyday Hero Gloria McKnight, and F. Graham Lee, vice president, UM SRH Philanthropy.Gloria McKnight, environmental services technician at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, was recently recognized as an Everyday Hero by former patient

Compass Regional Hospice Offers Support Group for Widows and Widowers

CHESTERTOWN — Compass Regional Hospice is offering a grief support group for men and women who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner. The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Heron Point of Chestertown. The group will meet every Wednesday through December 11. Participants are asked to commit to attending all or most of the 8 sessions in order to benefit the most from the group. Ann OConnor, LCSW-C will facilitate an eight-week grief support group for

OWN YOUR FUTURE AT CHOPTANK

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