University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) will offer three free health education classes in August – Safeguarding Seniors, Adult CPR and Pediatric CPR. All classes are held in the Roger D. Brown Education Center at University of Maryland Medical Center at Chestertown. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

As elementary-aged students enjoy summer camps and local playgrounds, and prepare to head back to school, they often need help managing emotions, navigating challenges, and reducing stressful moments. For All Seasons Center for Learning has created a new online series, guided by beloved educator "Coach Bob" Hyman, whose Turtle mindfulness lessons helped generations of Talbot County students build emotional awareness, self-control, and resilience. Now, his trusted approach is available to children everywhere, helping young learners build their emotional vocabulary, recognize body cues, and practice self-regulation.

Gillespie Precast made a generous donation to support  the Kent County High School Career & Technical Education (CTE) construction program  and its student-led shed project. The project provides students with hands-on experience as they design, build, market, and  sell a shed, then reinvest proceeds into future projects. Through the process, students  develop skills in construction, teamwork, budgeting, materials management, marketing,  and sales. 

Governor Moore today announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has approved an expansion of Baltimore City’s Enterprise Zone to include an additional 120 acres. In addition, the department also approved an expansion and redesignation of the Town of Chestertown zone in Kent County, and redesignated the City of Brunswick zone in Frederick County.

Kent School is pleased to announce the appointment of Drew McMullen to its Board of Trustees. A respected educator, nonprofit leader, and longtime advocate for environmental literacy, McMullen brings more than 30 years of leadership experience and a deep commitment to the Chestertown community.

University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown recently introduced a new patient transportation golf cart to provide convenient on-campus transportation for patients and visitors traveling between the parking lot and the medical center entrance.

After being the first student to serve two years on the Kent County Board of Education, Alden Swanson officially passed the torch to incoming member Eamon Lindsay last month. Swanson was named the student member of the board, or SMOB, during her junior year at Kent County High School and was re-elected by her peers for her senior year. 

Kent County Commissioners announce the retirement of Pat  Merritt, the County’s longtime Chief Financial Officer, who will conclude her distinguished career on  July 1, 2026. Her retirement marks the end of more than 30 years of dedicated service, having joined  the County on July 17, 1995. 

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month is recognized each June to help bring awareness to PTSD and the treatments available to help with the disorder. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), PTSD is slightly more common among veterans than civilians. The agency reports that 7% of veterans will have PTSD versus 6% of civilians in their lifetime. PTSD is also more common among female veterans, with 13% of female veterans versus 6% of male veterans experiencing PTSD in their lifetime. SAMHSA reports that 30 percent of first responders develop behavioral health conditions, including, but not limited to, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) recently welcomed Catalina Billings as coordinator of community outreach, a new position designed to provide up-to-date cancer information and resources by partnering with local organizations within the five-county region served by UM SRH. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS).