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February 19, 2026

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UM Shore Regional Health Offers Free Childbirth and Parent Education Courses

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The Birthing Center at UM Shore Regional Health’s Shore Medical Center at Easton provides classes related to childbirth, parenting and breastfeeding throughout the year, free of charge. 

All childbirth and education classes are free of cost, but advance registration is required for all classes. Caregivers who are interested in attending an upcoming course may visit the easy online 2026 Prenatal Class Registration form and submit your request quickly. Care partners are encouraged to attend classes with their birthing partners. 

All classes are held in-person at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton’s Nick Rajacich Health Education Center, as follows:

Understanding Labor – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Classes will take place March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7 and December 5. This course provides information on the signs of labor, stages of labor and labor contractions. Birthing Center nursing team members discuss options for comfort techniques and pain management, laboring positions, medical procedures and recovery following delivery.

New Mom, New Baby – 9 a.m. to noon on February 14, April 11, June 13, August 8, October 10 and December 12. This course provides an overview of care for the birthing parent and child, from the time of delivery to two weeks following delivery (postpartum). Birthing Center nursing team members provide information about postpartum care, emotions and stress, intimacy and sexuality, returning to work and birth control options. Course participants also learn about newborn care, including feeding, diapering, bathing, circumcision care and infant safety.

Breastfeeding – 9 a.m. to noon on March 14, May 9, July 11, September 12 and November 11. Birthing Center nursing team members discuss tips and techniques for successful breastfeeding, including latch and positioning, and maintaining milk supply. 

UM SRH certified lactation consultants also offer information for expectant and new parents about the benefits of breastfeeding for the birthing parent and baby, along with tips and techniques for successful breastfeeding. For information regarding breastfeeding support offered by appointment via videoconference or in-person — outside of scheduled class time — contact 410-822-1000, ext. 5535. 

For more information about the Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, visit umshoreregional.org/birthing. For questions about classes, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5234. UM Shore Regional Health is a member hospital of the University of Maryland Medical System.

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About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

About the University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

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For All Seasons Welcomes New Board Members

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For All Seasons is excited to announce the appointment of Bill Flook, Ph.D., of Chestertown, Sally Heckman of Easton, and Craig Postlewait of Easton to its Board of Directors.

According to For All Seasons’ President and CEO Beth Anne Dorman, “We are thrilled to have these new members join our board. They bring a wealth of experience, as well as a spirit of generosity and a passion for community service.”

Bill Flook is a retired school psychiatrist, having also supported School Psychological Services at the Maryland State Department of Education and the Office of Psychological Services in the Baltimore County Public Schools. Active with both educational and mental health advocacy for many years, Flook represented public education on the Mental Health Advisory Committees of both Anne Arundel and Baltimore Counties. He also previously served as President of the Democratic Club of Kent County. Flook currently serves on the steering committee for the Kent and Queen Anne’s chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the Mental Health Subcommittee of the Blueprint Committee for the Kent County Public Schools, and the Chester Valley Ministers’ Association.

In addition to being actively engaged in legislative advocacy for mental health, he volunteers for the CVMA Good Neighbor Fund program and the Kent Branch of the NAACP. He and his wife have three children and five grandchildren.

“I learned about For All Seasons soon after moving to Kent County, particularly regarding their effective work in supporting the students and families of the Kent County Public Schools. Much of my career has focused on student mental health, and in Baltimore County, I worked with my colleagues to build productive relationships between community mental health agencies and many of the public schools. School-based mental health providers from community agencies can make a big difference in improving student mental health. For All Seasons has been doing that important work for years, and I am proud to be a part of it now,” Flook comments.

Sally Heckman is a retired pharmacist with over 45 years of experience in a variety of pharmacy fields. She came to the Eastern Shore 14 years ago to take up a position as a forensic pharmacist, hired by the Delmarva Foundation to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare/Medicaid systems. She also has had extensive experience in retail, hospital, and long-term care pharmacy. As a pharmacist in the UK, she was employed by the National Health Service and as an Army reservist with a British field hospital.

“Since retiring, I now have time to join a board that can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people on the Eastern Shore. I was attracted to For All Seasons because they provide an array of mental health services to all, regardless of their ability to pay. When you have a personal crisis, or a family/ friend needs help, For All Seasons is there for them, when they may have no other place to turn. I am proud to be associated with this organization and look forward to being a helpful and productive board member,” Heckman states.

Craig Postlewait is the owner of Olde School Builders, a firm specializing in historic restoration, custom home building, kitchen and bath renovations, and additions. He has over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, earning numerous accolades for his work, and has been featured in prominent national publications.

Passionate about giving back to the next generation, Craig leads an apprenticeship program that provides high school students with hands-on experience in the construction trades, fostering career pathways and promoting workforce development. He has led an after-school program called “Girls Who Build” through Easton Middle School.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Craig is deeply involved in community service. He has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania, including Home of the Sparrow, which supports women and children facing homelessness, and the Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust, which is preserving historic buildings across Chester County, Pennsylvania. He currently serves on the board of Talbot Interfaith Shelter.

For All Seasons Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center offers mental health services, victim and crisis support, and education and outreach on Maryland’s Mid-Shore and throughout the state. The agency’s unique model of care ensures that anyone can receive high-quality, trauma-certified mental health care when they need it – regardless of language or ability to pay. For information about For All Seasons’ walk-in hours, call 410-822-1018 or visit ForAllSeasonsInc.org.

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For All Seasons: 40 Years of Meeting Community Needs

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What began in 1986 as one woman’s determination to serve children who had experienced sexual assault has grown into a mental health lifeline for thousands. Today, For All Seasons Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis Center provides expert mental health services, victim crisis support, education and outreach, and statewide leadership. The agency’s unique model of care ensures that no one in the region has to imagine life without these services, regardless of language or ability to pay.

Guided by the vision of local social worker Joy Mitchell-Price and fueled by steadfast community support, For All Seasons was born to help child victims of sexual assault and trauma on Maryland’s Mid-Shore find services locally. Co-founders Nancy Wilson, Maureen Jacobs, Kathleen Francis, Janet Pfeffer, and Karen Kaludis sought early backing from a major grant through the Maryland Governor’s Office. Along with committed community leaders, the only Rape Crisis Center opened its doors serving the five Mid-Shore counties, bringing care, dignity, and hope closer to home.

“There was nothing here for these children, their families, or adults abused as children,” shares Karen Kaludis, Co-Founder.  “Joy Price knew that she couldn’t do it alone. She formed a coalition of women who each had different strengths that would contribute to the success of the organization’s mission. That is what Beth Anne Dorman, For All Seasons’ current President and CEO, has done over the past 11 years. She selects the people who fit the bill and have the strength to build what we need in our ever-changing times.”

As the years unfolded, For All Seasons leadership listened closely to what the community needed and expanded to support survivors across the lifespan. As the team continued to serve the community, they recognized the significant need for mental health services and broadened the For All Seasons’ mission to include mental health support for all, ensuring that high-quality, local therapy was accessible to anyone in need, not just those in crisis.

“As I think about the areas that For All Seasons now serves,” states Janet Pfeffer, Co-Founder, “I realize that when we started it, we recognized that mental health is at the heart of all things that make a society healthy. Whether it is sexual violence, substance abuse, or other destructive behaviors, we now recognize the importance mental health plays in our everyday lives, from our work life to our family life. I am grateful for how For All Seasons has grown to address these issues in our community.”

That spirit of responsiveness defined the decades that followed as For All Seasons built a comprehensive continuum of care to address persistent gaps in access. This expansion included school-based mental health services in select K–12 public schools, a 24-hour crisis program, the addition of psychiatry services, a human trafficking awareness program, a Latino outreach program, and an embedded interpretation team – each designed to meet people where they are and remove barriers to care.

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, For All Seasons again demonstrated its commitment to access and innovation by launching a comprehensive telehealth program that ensured continuity of care during a time of unprecedented need. More recently, the agency introduced the groundbreaking Open Access Program, allowing new clients to walk in for services five days a week.

Since Dorman arrived in 2014, For All Seasons has experienced extraordinary growth. At that time, the agency served approximately 1,000 clients annually with a staff of 28 people. Today, the agency has grown to nearly 100 team members, providing over 100,000 life-saving services to more than 4,000 clients annually from every county in Maryland and Baltimore City. Approximately one in nine people on the Mid-Shore have used the agency’s services over the past 15 years. The agency, which continues to serve as the only Rape Crisis Center for Caroline, Kent, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties, stands as a statewide leader in mental health and sexual assault support services and a national model of excellence.

One of the newer initiatives is For All Seasons’ Center for Learning, which focuses on training and strengthening the expertise of the agency’s clinical team. 100% of For All Seasons service providers are trauma-certified and trained in cultural competency and military assistance. Additionally, the Center for Learning provides training for mental health professionals outside the agency and sponsors national and international mental health authors/speakers to help the community through free presentations that offer the knowledge and skills necessary to live healthier and more resilient lives.

As For All Seasons is guided by a bold vision for the next generation of care through its Bringing Mental Health to Main Street campaign. This initiative reflects the belief that mental health services should be visible, accessible, and woven into the everyday fabric of community life. Grounded in three core pillars—accessibility, education, and sustainability—the agency focuses on expanding timely access to care, deepening community understanding of mental health and trauma, and strengthening the foundation that will ensure For All Seasons remains a trusted resource for decades to come.

“One of the most important responsibilities of a Board is to assure the sustainability of an organization,” adds Len Wolf, President, For All Seasons Board of Directors.  “At For All Seasons, we’ve taken that responsibility seriously with a keen focus on prudent financial management, as well as senior leadership development and succession planning. I am confident that we have in place the infrastructure to provide, and in fact expand, the life-saving behavioral health services that many of our neighbors require.”

Beth Anne Dorman concludes, “For All Seasons leads with heart and smart stewardship, working alongside our community to address mental health challenges head-on. We’re focused on today’s needs while intentionally building for a future that ensures our services endure for decades to come.”

With an unwavering commitment to meeting people where they are, For All Seasons is not only honoring its past but building a future that ensures compassionate, expert care will be available for the next 40 years and beyond.

Watch an interview with Beth Anne Dorman and Karen Kaludis on the 40th anniversary of For All Seasons here https://forallseasonsstories.org/40thVideo1.

For All Seasons Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center offers mental health services, victim and crisis support, and education and outreach on Maryland’s Mid-Shore and throughout the state. The agency’s unique model of care ensures that anyone can receive high-quality, trauma-certified mental health care when they need it – regardless of language or ability to pay. For information about For All Seasons’ walk-in hours, call 410-822-1018 or visit ForAllSeasonsInc.org.

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Choptank Health Joins National Campaign to Highlight School-Based Health Care

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Choptank Health is joining communities nationwide in recognizing School-Based Health Care Awareness Month this February, highlighting the critical role school-based health centers play in supporting student health, academic success, and community well-being across Maryland’s Mid-Shore.

Through partnerships with local school systems, Choptank Health operates 18 school-based health centers and additionally utilizes mobile health units to support dental and other school-based health initiatives.

“School-based health care removes barriers that keep students from getting the care they need to stay healthy and ready to learn,” said Choptank Health Director of Community-Based Programs Chrissy Bartz, PA-C. “By delivering care where students spend most of their day, we help families avoid missed school days, delayed treatment, and unnecessary emergency visits.”

Choptank Health’s participation aligns with a national awareness campaign led by the School-Based Health Alliance, which represents nearly 4,000 school-based health centers nationwide. Nationally, community health centers serve 52 million patients annually through more than 17,000 locations, including two out of every three school-based health centers.

At a time of rising student mental health needs and continued pressure on local health systems, school-based care remains a proven, cost-effective solution for communities.

“School-based health centers are a smart investment in both education and public health,” said Choptank Health President and CEO Sara Rich. “They strengthen our schools, support all families, and improve long-term outcomes for students and communities. Continued support for these programs is essential to the health of our region.”

Choptank Health’s school-based care journey began in 1999 with four school-based health centers in Caroline County Public Schools. Over the years, Choptank Health’s commitment to the community has expanded its medical, dental, and behavioral health services for Mid-Shore students.

Today, Choptank Health’s school-based health centers and mobile health units reach more than 8,000 students each year, providing dental services in Dorchester County and medical, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health services in Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties.

The school-based health centers are a partnership between Choptank Health, Maryland Department of Health, county health departments, and each county’s public school system. Care is coordinated with the student’s primary care provider and/or primary dentist.

Services include in-person, virtual, curbside, well, and urgent care during the school year and over the summer. Students can receive diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, behavioral health services, nutrition services, health education, and more.

Choptank Health’s school-based dental programs include dental screenings and sealants, cleanings, oral health education, fluoride treatments, and dental emergency referrals.

Choptank Community Health System provides medical and dental services to more than 34,000 patients annually across Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties.

With a mission to provide access to exceptional, comprehensive, and integrated healthcare for all, Choptank Health’s services include primary healthcare, women’s health, pediatrics, behavioral health, chronic health management, lab services, care navigation, and more.

Student enrollment forms and more about Choptank Community Health System’s school-based health programs are at www.choptankhealth.org/schoolbased.

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For All Seasons Hosts One-of-a-Kind Valentine’s Auction

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For All Seasons is hosting an online Valentine’s Day Silent Auction from February 5 to12, featuring extraordinary experiences and unique getaways – the perfect way to find a meaningful gift just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Auction packages promise connection, fun, and relaxation, and include:

  • Private Chef Experiences
  • Mosaic Class for five with Jen Wagner
  • A Week-Long Lake Tahoe Adventure
  • Seven Days in the Heart of French Wine Country
  • Learn Latte and Bread Baking Basics with Night Kitchen Coffee & Craft Bakery
  • Elegant 18k White Gold Bracelet Accented with Diamonds courtesy of DBS Jewelers
  • Bushel of Crabs and four pounds of Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
  • One-year Membership, plus Festival Season Passes for two at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

“This year’s One-of-a-Kind Valentine’s Auction will feature exciting and interesting experiences both here and abroad,” states Sidney Trond, Director of Development at For All Seasons. “It’s a great way to find the perfect gift for that special someone, while simultaneously helping the community. Every bid will help ensure that those in need get the personalized, trauma-informed care they deserve, regardless of their ability to pay. What better way to celebrate love than by making a lasting difference in someone’s life?”

If you have a unique experience you would like to donate to the For All Seasons Valentine’s Day Silent Auction, email Kelsey Trumbull-Meyers, Event Coordinator at [email protected]. For further information on this year’s Valentine Auction and to sign up to receive updates on auction items, visit https://supportforallseasonsinc.org/2026valentinesauction.

For All Seasons Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center offers mental health services, victim and crisis support, and education and outreach on Maryland’s Mid-Shore and throughout the state. The agency’s unique model of care ensures that anyone can receive high-quality, trauma-certified mental health care when they need it – regardless of language or ability to pay. For information about For All Seasons’ walk-in hours, call 410-822-1018 or visit ForAllSeasonsInc.org.

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University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Announces Winter Weather Closures

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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Eastern Shore of Maryland as a major winter storm is predicted to impact the region starting Saturday night and continuing 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, January 26, 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 
  • Clark Comprehensive Breast Center in Easton
  • Leh Women’s Center in Chestertown 

In addition, all in-hospital elective surgeries, endoscopies, interventional radiology procedures, and cardiac catheterizations scheduled for Monday, January 26 are being rescheduled.

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

 

About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 400 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of 10 University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

 

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UM Shore Regional Health Announces 2026 Safe Sitter® Dates

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The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, is hosting upcoming Safe Sitter® courses at UM Shore Medical Center locations in Chestertown and Easton.

The course will be taught by UM SRH Women and Children’s Department nurses and is designed for children ages 11 to 13.  Dates and times for the courses are: Saturday, January 24, March 14, June 20 and October 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, 219 South Washington St.; and Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown St.

The course is designed to prepare students to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting other children. The instructor-led class is taught using games and role-playing exercises so that students can practice rescue skills. Participants in the program can also expect to learn safety skills, including how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies; child care skills, such as tips to manage behavior that will help sitters stay in control of themselves and the children in their care; first aid and rescue skills, including CPR and choking rescue; and life and business skills to help sitters screen potential childcare jobs, discuss fees and greet employers.

“As parents and caregivers, we all want to know our children are prepared before we trust them with the responsibility of caring for someone younger,” said Stephanie Blades, MSN, RNC-OB, clinical nurse educator for Women and Children’s Services at UM SRH. “Safe Sitter is a nationally recognized, nurse-led program that empowers pre-teens with essential, real-life skills. Through interactive lessons, hands-on practice, and age-appropriate activities, students learn in a way that’s engaging and supportive. I’ve seen the long-term impact of this course firsthand — my own children completed Safe Sitter more than a decade ago, and now I have the privilege of teaching it to a new generation.”

The cost of the program is $50, and a Safe Sitter kit will be provided to all student participants. Students should bring a lunch on the day of the program.

To register for the course, email Gladys Peeples at [email protected]. Early registration is encouraged, as class size is limited. For questions, call Stephanie Blades at 410-822-1000, ext. 5234. 

About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

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First Baby of 2026 Arrives at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Birthing Center

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University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s first baby of 2026 arrived on the morning of January 2 at UM SRH’s Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. UM Shore Regional Health is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

Baby boy Anderson Caleb Fuentes Miranda was born at 8:35 a.m. to Sayda Jennifer Miranda Castañon and Yelsin Baldemar Fuentes Fuentes of Easton, weighing 7.22 pounds, and measuring 20 inches long. He joins an older brother at home.

The family was gifted a congratulatory basket from UM Shore Regional Health, which included baby clothing, diapers, bathing, feeding and health items, pacifiers, baby toys and baby books. Shore United Bank also donated a $250 savings bond certificate to the newborn.

Nearly 1,000 babies are born at the Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton each year. 

University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton was recognized as a 2025 High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report. UM Shore Medical Center at Easton was also awarded the Maternity Care Access Hospital designation by U.S. News and World Report. U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings recognize hospitals offering essential maternity services to underserved communities. The Maternity Care Access Hospital designation recognizes essential hospitals serving communities that would be in danger of becoming “maternity care deserts” if they were to stop providing crucial maternity care services. Only 14 percent of all U.S. News evaluated hospitals have been designated as Maternity Care Access Hospitals.

About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

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For All Seasons Appoints Directors of Finance and Development

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For All Seasons recently announced the appointment of Sidney Davenport-Trond as Director of Development and Hallie Pentheny as Director of Finance.

Sidney Davenport-Trond has been appointed as Director of Development at For All Seasons. She is co-owner of Five0Eight, LLC, a hospitality consulting agency, which she runs with her husband. Before founding the company, she was the creator and co-owner for over 20 years of Gourmet by the Bay, LLC, in St. Michaels, Maryland—a gourmet food retailer, caterer, and event planning company. She also has experience in advertising and market research. She attended The French Culinary Institute in New York, New York, and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and speech communications at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Trond has been active with local nonprofits, including serving on the Boards of Directors for CASA of the Mid-Shore and The Country School.

“The mission of For All Seasons is what drew me to apply for the position. Access to mental health services for everyone is deeply personal to me. Mental health impacts every family in some way, and I’m honored to help sustain an organization that provides hope, healing, and education across our community,” Trond states.

“I’ve been looking for a role that combines my marketing/business, event planning, and nonprofit experience. I’ve wanted to focus on development and planning for a mission-driven organization, and For All Seasons was the perfect fit,” she adds.

“The unique part about fundraising for For All Seasons is that I get to educate people about the breadth and depth of services we offer, and every single time, I see a lightbulb go off. It’s a rare occasion that someone says, ‘Well, that organization doesn’t touch my life.’ This agency touches so many because everyone knows someone who needs mental health support, education, or training. When people realize what For All Seasons does, they are genuinely more inclined to financially support our efforts,” Trond shares.

Trond lives in St. Michaels with her husband, 14-year-old daughter, and her dog. She is a horseback rider, water-skier, and beach lover, and enjoys traveling to experience great food, music, theatre, and culture.

Hallie Pentheny recently relocated from New Hampshire, where she was Controller at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire. In that position, Pentheny led the finance team and operations, supported senior leadership in strategic planning and financial management, and participated actively in the school community. Prior to that role, she served as Accounting Manager at the college. She also has experience working in state government as an administrator and was Director of Finance and Operations at the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs. Pentheny completed a master’s degree in accounting at Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor of Arts degree at Louisiana State University.

“I have seven years of nonprofit experience and wanted a position that would be very meaningful and important. The people here are so pleasant and sensitive—it’s a really nice place to work. The agency is also mission-focused on a community need and serving a diverse audience,” Pentheny comments.

“The teamwork, collaboration, and information sharing at For All Seasons is unique—it’s just not like that everywhere. My goal is to work with the team to streamline processes to improve grant reporting and to make financial processes here faster and more efficient,” she shares.

Pentheny is in the process of moving to Easton permanently, where she will live with her husband and her dog. She has three grown children. She enjoys walking and hopes to get involved in sailing, pickleball, and art after getting settled.

For All Seasons Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center offers mental health services, victim and crisis support, and education and outreach on Maryland’s Mid-Shore and throughout the state. The agency’s unique model of care ensures that anyone can receive high-quality, trauma-certified mental health care when they need it – regardless of language or ability to pay. For information about For All Seasons’ walk-in hours, call 410-822-1018 or visit ForAllSeasonsInc.org.

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UM SRH Cancer Center Announces Appointment of Ashraf Youssef, MD, as Medical Director of Requard Center for Radiation Oncology

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The Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) announces the appointment of Ashraf Youssef, MD as Medical Director of the Requard Radiation Oncology Center. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS).

A board-certified general radiation oncologist with over 25 years of experience, Dr. Youssef also serves as Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He brings extensive expertise in advanced technologies including stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) and brachytherapy. Most recently, he served as Chief Radiation Oncologist at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, New York. His academic work includes multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national scientific meetings.

In his new role, Dr. Youssef promotes access to the full spectrum of advanced radiation therapy services and technologies available to Eastern Shore patients. He also collaborates with UMMS clinical trials research teams to further expand research and clinical trials protocol programs.

Dr. Youssef earned his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt, and holds a Master of Science degree in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgery from Cairo University. He completed a preliminary internship in internal medicine, a residency in radiation oncology and a fellowship in brachytherapy New York Presbyterian-Methodist Hospital at Brooklyn, New York.

About University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 

A member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is the principal provider of comprehensive health care services for more than 170,000 residents of five counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. UM SRH consists of approximately 2,000 team members, including more than 600 health care providers on the Medical Staff, who work with community partners to advance the values that are foundational to our mission: Compassion, Discovery, Excellence, Diversity and Integrity. For more information, visit https://www.umms.org/shore.

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

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