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News Archives 04/22/2013 WMHS March for Babies Team Comes Out in Force for Annual Walk Members of the March for Babies team are pictured at Canal Place in Cumberland just prior to the start of the walk, which was held on Saturday, April 20. The WMHS team was organized by Samantha J 04/05/2013 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue Workshop - April 17 The WMRMC Schwab Family Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society will be presenting a workshop on Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue on Wednesday, April 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the WMRMC auditorium, room 6. This free worksho 03/25/2013 Mental Health First Aid Training April 2 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID Come learn about a new way of providing mental health resources to the community. 12 Hour Training on the following dates: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Thursday, April 4, 2013 Tuesday, April 9, 2013 Thursday, A 03/15/2013 Mile Mover Walking Challenge April 2 Take a Virtual Walk to the Beach in time to kick off Summer! All you need to participate is the attached Mile Mover tracking card. Simply track your steps & submit the card each month to the locations listed below. Tracking cards 02/19/2013 Dr. Douglas Tice - New Orthopedic Surgeon at WMHS Douglas Scott Tice, M.D. has joined the WMHS Medical staff and began seeing patients on February 18. Most recently, Dr. Tice was in private practice at Weston Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Weston, West Virginia. Since 2008, heâ€ 02/18/2013 New Weight Management Support Group Every Tuesday in March 02/08/2013 Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Small - Speaker at Support Group on Feb. 28 The next Bariatric Support Group at WMHS is scheduled for Thursday, February 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the WMRMC auditorium, rooms 3 and 4. Learn more about surgery options with Dr. Jeffrey Small, D.O., a bariatric surgeon from Hagerstown, MD. 01/28/2013 Look Good...Feel Better - Feb 5 Monday, February 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center Auditorium (rooms 1 & 2) To register or for more information about this free program, please call 240-964-8020 or by e-mail at jhardy@wmhs.com. &nbs 01/25/2013 Community Screening - February 14 Community Health Screening Thursday, February 14 7:30 a.m.to 8:30 a.m. WMRMC Auditorium, rooms 3,4, and 5 Screening includes: Lipid Panel with Glucose - $20 Osteoporosis Screening - $5 Blood Pressure Screening, 01/24/2013 Three Maryland Hospitals Announce Strategic Discussions for Potential Alliance Three independent Maryland health systems announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding to enter into strategic discussions of collaboration and affiliation. Chief executive officers of Frederick Regional Health System, Meritus He 01/18/2013 Volunteers Event to be held at WMHS on January 29 If you or someone you know has ever thought about volunteering, now is a great time to explore openings at the Western Maryland Health System. WMHS Volunteer Services is hosting an information session for the community on Tuesday, January 29, at 01/08/2013 South Cumberland Marketplace Primary Care Center Offering Extended Hours The WMHS Primary Care Center at South Cumberland Marketplace on Industrial Boulevard is now offering appointments until 6:30 p.m. in the evening, Monday through Thursday. This is a convenient option for people who want to schedule appointments a 01/03/2013 Do You Have a Dream? Wellness Coaching - Jan 21 Free tips from health experts to help your New Yearâ€™s resolutions stick! When: Monday, January 21, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Where: WMHS Auditorium #5 Speakers: Carey Moffatt, MS, 01/02/2013 Dr. Steven Mackay - New Interventional Cardiologist at WMHS Steven M. Mackay, D.O., FACC, FSCAI, joined the Western Maryland Health System on January 2 and will practice interventional cardiology in the office with Dr. Christopher Haas and Dr. Michael Curran. Prior to coming to Cumberland, Dr. Mackay 12/03/2012 Parish Nurse Program Celebrates 15th Anniversary The Western Maryland Health System Parish Nurse Program held a "Candlelighting" ceremony on December 3 at the WMRMC chapel to celebrate its 15th year of service. Over 50 guests attended the event, which included parish nurses, health minis 11/30/2012 WMHS Receives Echocardiography Accreditation by the IAC The Western Maryland Health System has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in adult transthoracic echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound) by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Accreditation by the IAC means that W 11/05/2012 Coping with Cancer During the Holidays - Nov 14 A class about Coping with Cancer During the Holidays will be offered on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the WMRMC auditorium, room 6. The class will be taught by H. Brent Thornton, WMHS Hospice and Palliative Care social wor 10/24/2012 Diabetes Prevention & Control - Nov 15 Thursday, November 15th . 4 p.m. â€” 6 p.m. Western Maryland Regional Medical Center Auditorium HbA1c SCREENING The Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) screening- $15 This test is a good indicator of your average blood sugar levels over the previous 2 10/05/2012 ALERT: WMHS Not Connected to Any Product Recalls The Western Maryland Health System does not purchase any products prepared by the New England Compounding Center, which is the specialty pharmacy connected with the ongoing investigation into an association between spinal injections and the developmen 10/04/2012 Golf Classic Marks Successful Year The Western Maryland Health System Foundation announces the winners of its 52 team, two course event, held Friday, September 14, at the Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort and the Cumberland Country Club. The gross division winners were the Medline 10/04/2012 Same Day Surgery Receives Excellence Award The team in Same Day Surgery was the recipient of 2012 OR Excellence Award from Outpatient Surgery Magazine. They won for the best tip for painless IV starts. To decrease pain and promote comfort, our SDS team uses bacteriostatic normal sa 10/04/2012 WMHS Mammography Program Earns Recertification On September 19 and 20, the State of Marylandâ€™s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspector visited WMHS for our annual 12-hour inspection of our Mammography program to continue our certification by the FDA. We passed with flying colors and r 10/01/2012 WMHS Making Process Changes to Reduce Operating Expenses 20 Employees Expected to Take Severance Package To protect its long-term financial viability, the Western Maryland Health System is making process changes now that will result in sustainable reductions to both its labor and non-labor expenses.&nb 10/01/2012 New Surgeon Joins WMHS Medical Staff - Dr. Birat Dhungel Birat Dhungel, M.D., has joined the medical staff at the Western Maryland Health System and will begin seeing patients at the Western Maryland Medical Arts Center, suite 400, in Cumberland. Dr. Dhungel recently completed his residency and interns 09/28/2012 Time is Heart & Brain - October 23 WMHS is sponsoring an educational program for the community, EMS personnel, physicians and advanced practice professionals, nurses, CNAs, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. The program is called "Time...is Heart and 09/12/2012 Vicki Linn Walk for Ovarian Cancer Awareness - Sept. 29 Saturday, September 29 Mountain Ridge High School Stadium Frostburg, MD 10 a.m. - Guest Speaker: Shannon Miller, Olympic Gold Medalist and Ovarian Cancer Survivor 11 a.m.- Walk Begins - Rain or Shine Sponsored by the We 08/24/2012 Ardtha Richards Praises Frostburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center After surgery, getting back on your feet isn't always easy. Thatâ€™s why Ardtha Richards turned to the Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center not only once, but twice, for short-term rehabilitation. "I first choose WMHS Frostburg Nursing 08/10/2012 Community Newsletter Hits the Streets To view the Summer 2012 WMHS Community Newsletter - click here! 08/02/2012 Learning about Cancer: The Role of Radiation Therapy - August 8 "I CAN COPEâ€ Presents "Learning about Cancer Treatment - The Role of Radiation Therapy" Speaker Dr. Scott Watkins, Radiation Oncologist A free workshop for cancer patients and loved ones Wednesday, August 8 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. West 07/30/2012 Lyman Allen "Back to the Life I Love" Thanks to WMHS Always very active, Lyman Allen enjoyed long distance bike riding and kayaking. He became alarmed when he started to develop shortness of breath on day while on a bike ride with his son. He was afraid he was going to have to give up his fa 07/09/2012 Don and Tammy Corwell Say WMHS is their "Comfort Zone" When Don Corwell was diagnosed with cancer, he didnâ€™t hesitate coming to the Western Maryland Health System for care. Why? His wife Tammy had already been a patient at the WMHS Schwab Family Cancer Center. "Once I got to know 07/09/2012 Rehabilitation Unit Receives CARF Accreditation The Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (CIRU) at WMHS was awarded an accreditation for three years by CARF, the international accrediting body for rehabilitation facilities. First opening in 1992, the CIRU at WMHS has been continually accredi 06/27/2012 Better Breathers Club - Nov 5 The WMHS Pulmonary Rehab Program is sponsoring the next Better Breather's Club meeting on Monday, November 5, at 5:00 p.m. at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center auditorium (rooms 4 & 5), located on the second floor of the main hospital a 06/20/2012 Outreach Fair - June 28 at WMHS Primary Care Center at Memorial Hilltop Centre 06/11/2012 2012 Pinnacle Award Recipient - Denise Marsh, RN, from 7 North Cheryl "Denise" Marsh, RN, (center) from 7 North, is pictured accepting the 2012 Pinnacle Award from WMHS President and CEO Barry Ronan (right), along with Emma Brashear, the 2011 Pinnacle Award winner. A special luncheon was held in t 06/11/2012 WMHS Wound Care Center Celebrates First Year Nanette Kelly, NP, (left) and Julie Bielec, MD, are shown reviewing the treatment plan for a patient undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment. The WMHS Wound Care Center recently marked its first-year anniversary of providing hyperbaric oxyge 05/08/2012 Nancy Adams Nursing Leadership Scholarship Announced The Nancy D. Adams Nursing Leadership Scholarship Announced by WMHS Foundation The new Nancy D. Adams Nursing Leadership Scholarship was established in March 2012 in honor of Nancy Adams, Senior Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive 04/30/2012 Save a Leg, Save a Life - Oct 25 The next "Save a Life, Save a Leg" meeting will be held on October 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the WMRMC 2nd floor physician conference room. The guest speaker will be Dr. John Pappas, interventional radiologist on t 04/03/2012 WMHS Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer Dr. George Garrow Please join us in welcoming George C. Garrow, M.D., to the Western Maryland Health System as our new Chief Medical Officer. Previously, Dr. Garrow was Chief Medical Officer at Sharon Regional Health System in Sharon, Pennsylvania, 03/30/2012 New WMHS Television Commercials You may have noticed new promotional efforts to help explain some of the changes associated with healthcare reform. There are three main things that we want the community to know: â€¢ Healthcare reform will improve care to patient 03/22/2012 Testimonials from WMHS Patients Ardtha Richards Praises Frostburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center After surgery, getting back on your feet isn't always easy. Thatâ€™s why Ardtha Richards turned to the Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center not only once, but twice 03/22/2012 Cumberland's Katie Murray Says She Wouldn't Go Anywhere Else Having battled cancer before, Katie Murray was no stranger to the excellent care that is provided by the medical and radiation oncologists and staff at the Western Maryland Health System. Just last year, Katieâ€™s abdomen was enlarged and 03/13/2012 WMHS Doctors Day 2012 Every year, March 30 is recognized as National Doctorsâ€™ Day and WMHS would like to salute our excellent Medical Staff, which consists of approximately 228 dedicated physicians representing 38 medical and surgical specialties. Please join us in 03/13/2012 Miltenberger Emergency Services Seminar - March 16 & 17 Miltenberger Emergency Services Seminar March 16 & 17, 2012 Western Maryland Regional Medical Center and Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort in Flintstone, MD Presented by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, the Ma 02/27/2012 Healthy Food & Nutrition Festival - March 20 Tuesday, March 20, from 5:30 â€“ 7:00 p.m. Western Maryland Regional Medical Center Auditorium Cost: FREE! Come celebrate Nutrition Month with us! Sample a healthy recipe and pick up some valuable nutrition tips. Activities include: 01/13/2012 Patient Satisfaction: Rave Review of WMHS by Dr. Cindy Herzog After one successful bout with cancer, Dr. Cindy Herzog was faced with another possible diagnosis of cancer at age 49. She turned to the Western Maryland Health System and was impressed with every aspect of her care â€“ from diagnosis to surgery to di 01/13/2012 Patient Jeff Stump Recommends WMHS in a Heartbeat When Jeff Stump became short of breath doing everyday things around the house, he assumed it was just part of getting older. Once simple tasks like carrying baskets of laundry now required him to take breaks and catch his breath. When the tim 12/29/2011 WMHS Schwab Family Center Renews Accreditation The WMHS Schwab Family Center recently received another three-year accreditation from the Commission of Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. WMHS obtained an Accreditation with Commendation, which is the highest rating possible in ac 12/29/2011 Is it Time to Quit Smoking? Let WMHS Help You Kick the Habit Did you know that any level of exposure to secondhand smoke has its risk? Even brief exposure can be harmful to health. The American Cancer Society warns that people who don't smoke but inhale secondhand smoke are exposed to the same harmf 12/13/2011 Tips for Reducing Stress in Your Life Stress is a natural part of everyday life. The holiday season, though, can create additional stress for many of us. Learning a few tips to reduce stress can help you be happier and healthier this holiday seasonâ€”and throughout the coming 11/28/2011 Hospice Services Recognized as "We Honor Veterans" Partner It may surprise many people to learn that 25 percent of those who die every year in the U.S. are Veterans. To help provide care and support that reflect the important contributions made by these men and women, WMHS has become a national partner 11/25/2011 WMHS Employees Collect "Scrubs for Joplin" The WMHS Outreach Committee recently sponsored a "Scrubs for Joplinâ€ Campaign to collect gently used and clean scrubs for our brother and sisters in Joplin, Missouri. On May 22, 2011, a powerful tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri 11/22/2011 Learn to Manage Heart Failure Successfully The team at the WMHS Heart Failure Clinic can help you to improve your quality of life by managing the symptoms of heart failure. Under the direction of Dr. Christopher Haas, a board-certified cardiologist, the team at the WMHS Heart 11/21/2011 New Hospital Marks Two-Year Anniversary Today, November 21, represents the 2nd anniversary of the opening of the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. WMHS President/CEO Barry Ronan and Kevin Turley, Vice President of Business Development, Marketing and Planning, are shown on that 11/18/2011 WMHS Honors Veterans During Celebration On November 11, WMHS held a celebration and breakfast for all veterans of the armed forces. The event gave veterans employed at WMHS a chance to share their military experiences and was a way to recognize those who have sacrificed for our fr 09/27/2011 Flu Vaccine Kick-Off Event - October 4 All WMHS employees are encouraged to get their flu shot earlyâ€”and help us do a test run of our new mobile hospital. Our first distribution of the flu vaccine will begin on Tuesday, October 4, at 5:00 a.m. in our new mobile hospital shelter tha 08/19/2011 FY11 Accomplishments Click HERE for FY11 Accomplishments at WMHS. 07/28/2011 Anita Blauch Named New Administrator at FNRC The Western Maryland Health System is pleased to welcome Anita L. Blauch, RN, BSN, MS, as the new administrator for the Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Anita received her diploma from the Memorial Hospital School of Nurs 07/18/2011 WMHS Observation Unit Expands There are times when patients seek treatment in the Emergency Department and require additional testing and evaluation. In order to make these patients more comfortable while their treatment continues, they are moved to our Observation Unit.&nbs 07/14/2011 Visitor Access for Late Evening Visitors to WMHS Beginning July 25, 2011 - For All WMHS Late Evening Visitors! For the safety of all Western Maryland Health System patients, visitors and staff, our Access Control Program is being enhanced. All visitors entering or remaining in the Western Ma 07/06/2011 Dr. Robert Miller Marks 50 Years as a Radiologist at WMHS Radiologist Robert F. Miller, M.D., was honored on July 1 for celebrating 50 years of dedicated service in practice of Doctor of Medicine and Radiology at WMHS. Pictured at the reception held in the Radiology Department are (from l 05/23/2011 WMHS Honors Medical Staff at Physician Gala 2012 The Western Maryland Health System recently honored the Medical Staff at the annual Physician Recognition Gala at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. Pictured (from left) are: Barry Ronan, President/CEO; Dr. Aman Dalal, Mane Ictum (Quick 04/12/2011 Hospital Medicine Program Continues to Grow At WMHS The next time you are admitted to the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, your primary care provider may refer you to a hospitalist, who will coordinate your care during your hospital stay. As the name implies, hospitalists specialize in p 03/08/2011 Physician Service Excellence Award Presented to Dr. Aman Dalal Congratulations to Dr. Aman Dalal, Infecteous Disease, for being named the most recent recipient of the Physician Service Excellence Award. Dr. Dalal received the award at the February 7 meeting of the WMHS Medical Staff. He recei 03/08/2011 Dr. Benjamin Named Recipient of Physician Service Excellence Award Congratulations to Dr. James Benjamin, Radiologist, for being named the most recent recipient of the Physician Service Excellence Award. Dr. Benjamin received the award for the second quarter at the WMHS General Medical Staff 03/08/2011 Dr. Robert Flint Named Recipient of Physician Service Excellence Award Congratulations to Dr. Robert D. Flint, Jr., Emergency Medicine physician, for being named the most recent recipient of the Physician Service Excellence Award. Dr. Flint received the award for the third quarter at the WMHS General 03/08/2011 Dr. Chisholm Named Recipient of Physician Service Excellence Award Congratulations to Dr. Roy Chisholm, Surgeon, for being named the recipient of the Physician Service Excellence Award. Dr. Scott Watkins (right), president of the WMHS Medical Staff, is shown presenting the award to Dr. Chisholm (left) during a 01/25/2011 Interventional Cardiologist Michael J Curran, MD, Joins WMHS Michael J. Curran, M.D., F.A.C.C., has joined the Western Maryland Health System as an Interventional Cardiologist. He also will serve as the Medical Director of Cardiology at WMHS. Dr. Curran earned his medical degree from the Tulane Univers 11/16/2010 Dr. Wolford Receives Physician Service Excellence Award Dale E. Wolford, D.O., was named the most recent recipient of the Physician Service Excellence Award. Developed by the Service Excellence Physician Recognition Committee, the award was presented to Dr. Wolford at the general Medical Staff meetin 11/08/2010 WMHS Heart Institute Celebrates 10 Years of Service Itâ€™s Cause for Celebration! The Heart Institute at the Western Maryland Health System is celebrating a decade of excellence in cardiac care. Building upon our solid foundation of diagnostic cardiac services, we established the Heart Insti 10/20/2010 Caregiver Support Workshop Set for November 13 The WMHS Hospice Services and Allegany College of Maryland are co-sponsoring a Caregiver Support Workshop on Saturday, November 13 at the Allegany College Continuing Education Building. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and wil 07/30/2010 Look Good...Feel Better - Nov 5 Monday, November 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center Auditorium (rooms 1 & 2) To register or for more information about this free program, please call 240-964-8020 or by e-mail at jhardy@wmhs.com. &nb 07/13/2010 WMHS Staff Honored by Western Maryland AHEC WMHS employees Connie Morris, RN (left), and Theresa Stahl, RD (right), were recently honored at the Western Maryland Area Health Education Centerâ€™s 34th annual dinner and awards ceremony at the Cumberland Country Club in June. Connie, a nurs 06/18/2010 2011 Pinnacle Award Recipient - Emma Brashear from Wellness Emma Brashear (left) from Community Health & Wellness, is pictured accepting the 2011 Pinnacle Award from WMHS President and CEO Barry Ronan. The luncheon was held in the auditorium on Tuesday, May 17, with WMHS Administr 06/01/2010 New Hospital Has First Test for Emergency Preparedness Throughout the planning process for the new Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, a team concentrated on making sure that the new facility would be ready to respond to any type of emergency situation within the community at a momentâ€™s notice.&nb 03/10/2010 Dr. Christopher Haas - New Interventional Cardiologist Christopher Bryce Haas, D.O., has joined the Western Maryland Health System as an interventional cardiologist. Before coming to Cumberland, Dr. Haas was on active duty as a Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Corps for the United States Navy. 02/26/2010 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue Workshop - March 21 The WMRMC Schwab Family Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society will be presenting a workshop on Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue on Wednesday, March 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the WMRMC auditorium, room #6. This free worksh 12/18/2009 Diagnostic Testing Services at WMHS - It Could Not Be Easier! The Western Maryland Health System offers two convenient options for lab and radiology services on Willowbrook Road. WMHS Outpatient Diagnostic Center Just next door at 12400 Willowbrook Road. Ample parking just outside the door at thi 11/24/2009 Emerick Twins are First Babies Delivered at New Hospital The first delivery at the new Western Maryland Regional Medical Center took place early Sunday morning to parents Stephanie and Matthew Emerick of Cumberland. Twins Sarah and Daniel Emerick were born at 12:51 a.m. and 12:53 a.m., respec 11/23/2009 Patient Move and Opening of New Hospital Goes Off Without a Hitch On Saturday, November 21, at 6 a.m., the new Western Maryland Regional Medical Center officially opened for business as the doors of the Emergency Department were opened to the public. At the same time, health system staff at the Braddock H 10/21/2009 WMHS Adds Two New Physicians to Hospital Medicine Program Ardalan Enkeshafi, M.D., and Bashar I. Farjo, M.D., recently joined the medical staff at the Western Maryland Health System as physicians with the Hospital Medicine program. Physicians specializing in hospital medicine are medical doctors who 10/05/2009 Dr. Carissa Vea Accepting New Patients at WMHS Primary Care Center Carissa Vea, M.D., has joined the medical staff at the Western Maryland Health System and is seeing patients at the WMHS Primary Care Center in LaVale. Dr. Vea joins Dr. W. Leon Stertz and nurse practitioner Kathy McKenney at the medica 10/01/2009 Dr. James Deren Receives Independent Medical Examiner Certification James B. Deren, M.D., a physician with the Occupational Health Program at the Western Maryland Heath System, recently became a Certified Independent Medical Examiner, or IME. Independent Medical Examiners are physicians not otherwise involved in 09/30/2009 New Regional Medical Center Will Have Advanced Hospital Beds When the new Western Maryland Regional Medical Center opens in November, all of the patient rooms will feature new state-of-the-art smart beds. Made by Stry 07/28/2009 A Statement from CEO Barry Ronan The opening of the new Heart Institute at the Western Maryland Health System is an important milestone for health care services in our region. This $7 million investment gives local residents access to comprehensive cardiac care, including open heart 07/15/2009 Hand-in-Hand Cancer Connection - October 17 Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 2:00 p.m. at the WMRMC 07/14/2009 Dr. Christine Lee Joins Behavioral Health Services WMHS is pleased to welcome Dr. H.K. Christine Lee to the Western Maryland Health Systemâ€™s Behavioral Health Services practice with Dr. Michael Ehlers and Dr. Naciye Kalafat. Most recently, Dr. Lee completed her residency in Psychiatr 03/20/2009 Local Cub Scouts Donate to WMHS Peds Patients Members of Cumberland Cub Scout Pack #4 recently visited the Western Maryland Health System to donate items they collected as part of the Cub Scouts "good turn" project for December. The pack, which meets regularly at the Centre Street United Methodis		Quick Links

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