University of Maryland, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center & Campus
www.umuch.org

From agency: Upper Chesapeake Health System
Resource Details
Alternate Name Upper Chesapeake Medical Center & Campus
Description MEDICAL SERVICES: Offers services for emergencies, dialysis, hospital education, imaging services, laboratory services, nutritional services, as well as physical and occupational therapy services. Provides referrals to physicians, classes and support groups. Provides cancer support groups.  Offers a SAFE designated facility. In the case of sexual assault, Maryland Criminal Procedure Article, ยง 11-924(b) requires law enforcement officers to offer transportation to the nearest SAFE designated facility. SAFE stands for Sexual Assault Forensic Evaluation. At a SAFE designated facility, a victim can get medical treatment and evidence can be expertly collected.
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Baltimore County
Maryland - Cecil County
Maryland - Harford County
 
Hours Of Operation 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Support Group Information: Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-4:30PM.
Program
Eligibility Varies.
Languages Offered Communication assistance is provided to non-English speaking or hearing impaired patients. For immediate use, small computerized translators for Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish are available. Also TTY telephones are available for the hearing impaired. Interpreters will be provided if necessary.
Program Fees No fees for support groups. Costs vary for other services, depending on insurance coverage.
Application Process Admission through emergency procedure or referral by doctor. Pre-registration through Helpline is recommended, but not required for support groups.
Documents Required Call for information.
Volunteer Requirements 15 years old and completed the 9th grade.
Volunteer Duties Provide patient and public contact services. Call 443-643-1725.
Programs at this agency University of Maryland, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
HealthLink, Mobile Screenings
HealthLink, Physician Referrals
Klein Family Harford Crisis Center, The
University of Maryland, Upper Chesapeake Health in Aberdeen
University of Maryland, Harford Memorial Hospital, S.A.F.E.
UM-Upper Chesapeake - For ReferralQ Only
UM-Harford Memorial - For ReferralQ Only


Contact Information
Fax Number 443-643-3334
Main 443-643-1000
Cancer Support Groups 866-393-4355
Health Link 800-515-0044
Billing 410-821-4140
Main Contact Name
Main Contact Title
Main Contact Phone
Main Contact Email Address
Director or Senior Administrator Name Elizabeth Wise, FACHE, MSN, MBA
Director or Senior Administrator Title CEO/President
Director or Senior Administrator Phone 443-643-1000
Sites offering this Program 500 Upper Chesapeake Drive