Mid-Shore Community Foundation (MSCF) in Easton, Maryland has committed $3.8 million to University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, toward construction of the new UM Shore Regional Medical Center.
“The mission of Mid-Shore Community Foundation to enhance the quality of life for individuals throughout the mid-shore region ties closely with Shore Regional Health’s goal to provide state-of-the-art health care,” said Buck Duncan, President, MSCF. “We are pleased to make this gift to advance health care in the region.”
Construction of the new medical center, located at 10000 Longwoods Road in Easton, Maryland, is scheduled for completion in summer 2028.
“It’s all about advancing health care in our communities now and for generations to come,” said Rebecca Bair, Vice President of Philanthropy, UM SRH. “We are so grateful for the leadership level support from the Mid-Shore Community Foundation.”
“We are deeply grateful to the Mid-Shore Community Foundation for this transformative gift,” added Ken Kozel, UM SRH President and CEO. “The foundation’s generosity will have a lasting impact on community health care in the region.”
About University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center
The new Shore Regional Medical Center will provide greater access to hospital services for residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to advance health care quality and access on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. In partnership with the University of Maryland Medical System, it will serve as a vital asset to recruit and retain physicians, advanced practice professionals and the clinical and support staff needed to provide high quality, clinically advanced medical care to the region.
Site: 230 acres
Hospital Details:
Main Tower: 6 levels; 325,294 square feet Acute-Care
Adjacent medical office and outpatient services building:
60,000 square feet
Licensed Beds: 122 (private rooms)
ED Treatment Bays: 27
Adult Observation / Short Stay: 25
Operating Rooms: 7
Helipad
Estimated Total Cost: $540 million
Replaces: University of Maryland Shore Medical Center on South Washington Street in Easton, Md.
Core Programs & Specialty Centers:
Acute Rehabilitation Center
Behavioral Health
Birthing Center
Cardiac Intervention Center
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency Services
Neurosciences
Orthopedics
Vascular Services
Women’s Services
Project Partners:
Covalus - Project Management
HKS - Architect
Whiting-Turner I Mahogany, Inc - Construction Manager
The public can follow construction progress at umshoreregional.org/rmc. For information about making a gift, contact Rebecca at 667-343-5509 or rebecca.bair@umm.edu.
