Company Profile
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health
Company Overview
University of Maryland Upper Chespeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.
Our not-for-profit, community-based, two-hospital system demonstrates its dedication to the people in our communities by delivering Upper Chesapeake Health’s broad range of healthcare services, technology, and facilities. Our HealthLink program works within our communities to serve as a resource and champion for wellness and health education.
Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 2,700 Team Members and over 550 Medical Staff Physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County
Our experienced and compassionate office staff utilizes a team approach to deliver quality patient care and compassionate service.
Company History
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) is a community-based integrated, non-profit health system whose vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health is dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in its community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. UM UCH is committed to service excellence as it offers a broad range of healthcare services, technologies and facilities. It works collaboratively with its community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
UM UCH serves Harford County, western Cecil County and northern Baltimore County. The largest private employer in the area, University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health has more than 2,700 members of its health care team providing care and support services at its facilities and programs.
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health's experienced healthcare professionals know that patients need more than expert medical care. For more than 95 years, UCH has made comprehensive, high quality healthcare available to more than three generations in our community, so they can enjoy the superior wellness resources a healthy lifestyle requires with the compassionate care you deserve.
UM UCH is fortunate to have a highly qualified medical staff and excellent health professionals. With advanced medical and surgical equipment at their fingertips, they are dedicated to providing the highest quality care in a setting that is conducive to healing.
Our Culture of Excellence Theme states: "We create a healing and compassionate environment by providing the finest in care, courtesy, and service to all people with whom we interact."
At Upper Chesapeake Health, we believe that patients who are at ease, rested, and in a nurturing environment heal more rapidly. Patients at our two hospitals benefit from a holistic approach to care that integrates traditional medicine with complementary therapies.
Univsrsity of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
•University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital
•University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
•University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake/St. Joseph Home Care
•Harford Hospice
•Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
In healthcare, excellence is measured by achieving quality outcomes and receiving accreditation for quality programs.
Univserist of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health is extremely proud of our performance and the recognition that documents it. Not for what it means to us…but for what it means to the patients we serve.
Our effectiveness in treating people is illustrated by the fact that the following national and state quality institutions have recognized the efforts of our physicians, nurses, and other team members to provide our communities with excellent clinical care.
•American Academy of Sleep Medicine Accreditation (AASM)
•American College of Surgeons
•Maryland 2008 Gold Award
•Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)
•Joint Commission (2011)