$540M hospital project breaks ground

The University of Maryland Medical System broke ground on a new $540 million hospital on the Eastern Shore Monday after years of work and development. At a time when many hospitals in rural areas are closing down due to financial struggles, UMMS is going in the opposite direction with the creation of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center in Easton. The new hospital replaces an outdated facility nearby and is the result of a long development process, said Kenneth Kozel, CEO and president at UM Shore Regional Health.