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SALISBURY – Katherine Rodgers, MPH, Director of Community Health Initiatives at TidalHealth, was recently appointed by Maryland Governor Wes Moore to the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Board of Trustees (MHBE). Rodgers, as a result of her population health experience, will join the board as an expert member to represent the unique interests and socioeconomic challenges of many residents of the Eastern Shore. She managed the first MHBE Lower Shore Connector Program while previously employed by the
Kimberlynn Vocke has been named Director of Medical Imaging at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. SALISBURY – TidalHealth and Dr. Charles Dolan, Vice President of Clinical Operations, are proud to announce the promotion of Kimberlynn Vocke to the Director of Medical Imaging at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, effective August 25th. Vocke’s career with TidalHealth spans nearly a decade, having joined the team after completing an associate degree in radiologic technology from Wor Wic Community College. She
SALISBURY & OCEAN PINES — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Tyler Hastings and Blair Morisco are their Team Members of the Month for July 2024.Tyler Hastings, Patient Service Representative, TidalHealth Endocrinology in Salisbury Hastings was nominated by Darcelle Mann for demonstrating the values of community and service:“I would like to recognize Tyler for assisting patients who need interpretation. He is patient with them and will spend as much time as
SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) class from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in the TidalHealth Orthopedics Classroom located at 800 S. Salisbury Boulevard, Unit D in Salisbury, Md. The CDC reports that around 15% of adults in the US have CKD, and up to 90% of adults with CKD are unaware of their condition. TidalHealth’s chronic disease nurses will present on how to slow down the disease progress, monitoring your kidney disease, diet, dialysis and transplant
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SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to announce that it recently received a five-year grant totaling $4.8 million to work with partners to build a Health Equity Resource Community on the Lower Eastern Shore. Funds were made available by the Maryland General Assembly through the Maryland Health Equity Resource Act of 2021. Grants awarded under this initiative are designed to address health disparities, improve health outcomes, expand access to primary care and prevention services, and help reduce
Salisbury, MD – July 1, 2024 - The Executive Director of Women Supporting Women, Cindy Feist, is retiring after 10 years with the organization. In the decade she worked at WSW, Cindy wore many hats and filled the roles of Executive Director, Event Coordinator, PR & Marketing Coordinator, and Grant Writer. She will be sorely missed in the office and the rest of the WSW staff wish her a happy retirement. The Board of Directors and the staff also thank Cindy for her immense dedication, true leadership,
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For over thirty years, America’s H-2B nonimmigrant visa program has permitted employers to hire nonimmigrants on a temporary basis to perform nonagricultural labor or services in the United States. The H-2B program has a history of bipartisan support because it is a legal option that allows seasonal businesses to support their year-round American workforces during their peak months - think crab processors in Maryland, hotels in coastal Maine and reforestation contractors in Oregon. Recently, NumbersUSA –
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Mohammed Saad, MD, to TidalHealth Medical Oncology and Hematology located within the TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Saad received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. He completed his residency in internal medicine at MedStar Health – Good Samaritan/Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Md. He later completed fellowship training in geriatric medicine and a medical oncology fellowship at
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SALISBURY – Kristie Cooper, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s labor & delivery (L & D) unit, has been selected as the May 2024 recipient of the Daisy Award for her care and special attention provided to an expectant mother. Her nomination, below, was written by that patient, a fellow healthcare professional, to express her appreciation for Cooper’s extraordinary care. Recently, I arrived on L&D for a voluntary induction as I was 39 weeks and well over being pregnant. I met several staff members
Honoring the legacy of former Ironman Race Director Gerry Boyle, this year marks the 12th anniversary of the triathlon. Starting at 8:00 am on July 4th at 201 Talbot Avenue, Cambridge, MD. Young athletes aged 6 to 15 will swim, bike, and run their way through age-appropriate courses. The swim takes place inside the YMCA, while the biking and running events wind through the nearby residential neighborhood with support from the Cambridge Police Department and CMS members. Entry to this USAT (USA Triathlon)
Graham Simpson, a cardiovascular technician in the cardiac catheterization (cath) lab at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md., was recently presented with the 2024 Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award by members of the leadership team and the TidalHealth Foundation. The Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award was established by the TidalHealth Board of Directors in 2014 to honor team members who exemplify Moore’s spirit of giving back to the community. Simpson was chosen from a large field of
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Maria “Patty” Deza, DNP, NP-BC, MSN, to TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury, Md. Deza received her Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of Science in Nursing, and Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certificate from Walden University. She began her career as a registered nurse and has more than 10 years of clinical experience. Deza’s clinical interests include adult and geriatric treatment and patient care management. She is a member of the American
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Sarah Assali, DO, to TidalHealth General Surgery in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Assali earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Greensburg, Pa. She went on to complete her general surgery residency at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pa. Dr. Assali has written several peer-reviewed publications and scholarly blogs. She has held leadership roles throughout her residency, including Curriculum Chief for
SALISBURY – Truist recently made a $150,000 contribution to the TidalHealth Foundation through its SPARK campaign in support of the Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic, which is currently under construction in the E. Church St. neighborhood of Salisbury, Md. Truist provided the grant through the Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund administered by The Winston-Salem Foundation. “This contribution not only reflects Truist’s commitment to social responsibility but also underscores the collective
Salisbury, MD – May 7, 2024 – Coastal Hospice Board of Directors announces that Monica Escalante will be stepping down from her position at President and CEO, effective July 31, 2024. Escalante joined Coastal Hospice in July 2021. “Monica Escalante has served Coastal Hospice with dedication and vision for the past three years, leading the organization through a period of significant growth and innovation, said Morgan Fisher, Chair of the Coastal Hospice Board of Directors. “Under her leadership, Coastal
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Andrew Jacobs, MD, to TidalHealth Family Medicine Practice in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Jacobs is board certified in family medicine caring for patients at TidalHealth within the Family Medicine Residency Program as Core Faculty. Dr. Jacobs graduated magna cum laude from Alfred University in New York and went on to obtain his medical degree from the Hofstra University North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine in Hempstead, N.Y. He later completed his residency in family medicine at
Stephanie Saffran, BSN, RN, clinical nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), has been named SRH’s Nurse of the Year. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. Saffran was chosen by an independent panel of judges from over 70 nominations made by team members. The annual award recognizes nursing excellence achieved through leadership, professionalism, commitment to others and commitment to patient experience. "I
TidalHealth Nutrition & Diabetes Education will hold a Diabetes Support Group from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 13 in Hallowell Conference Room A at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional located at 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. Please note that the location of this support group has moved. Attendees should enter through the Frank B. Hanna lobby (adjacent to the Emergency Department) of the Salisbury hospital and check in at the front desk before heading down to the Hallowell Conference Center on the
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional was, again, awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes the Salisbury hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from preventable harm and errors and providing safer healthcare. TidalHealth Nanticoke improved significantly and is rated a “B,” narrowly missing an “A” in the Spring report. TidalHealth, for three consecutive ratings periods, has been a recipient of the “A” grade at its Salisbury hospital. This
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Salisbury resident Kerri Madero had a bad feeling when she and her partner, Lindsay Tortorella, left for the hospital on the morning of January 11, 2024, for a routine birth induction at the Birthing Center at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton. Tortorella hoped that Madero’s apprehension was due to anxiety or fear, and tried to think positively about the imminent birth of the couple’s first child. On their way to the hospital, neither had any idea just how right Madero’s initial
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Nicole Alu, DO, to TidalHealth Family Medicine Practice in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Alu earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. She went on to complete her osteopathic internship and family practice residency at the Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center in Johnson City, N.Y. Dr. Alu is an experienced family medicine physician, previously practicing at TidalHealth Primary Care in the Salisbury and Laurel
On Wednesday, April 17, Wor-Wic Community College's Radiologic Technology Class of 2024 presented the Golden Apple Award to Whitney Ballard, Radiologic Technologist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Each year, Wor-Wic's Radiologic Technology students present the Golden Apple Award to a TidalHealth staff technologist who was highly influential to their growth and development throughout their clinical time at TidalHealth’s Salisbury hospital. Ballard was selected for this year's award because of her
Hebron Savings Bank is excited to announce an expansion of services including a full-service mortgage division. We understand that buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions our customers will make, and we want to be there to support them every step of the way. We are able to provide the expertise necessary to offer a wide range of products and services to meet the unique needs of each individual. Along with our in-person service and local decision making that many larger banks
Chesapeake College and the Upper Shore Workforce will be hosting a job fair on May 16th from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Chesapeake College HPAC Multi-Purpose room. This event is FREE and open to the public, no registration required. Please email Debbie Bowden at envistrallc@gmail.com for more information or for businesses wishing to recruit at the event to register.
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Tina Stade and Chrystal Willey are their Team Members of the Month for March 2024.Tina Stade, Cancer Services Manager, Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute in SalisburyStade was nominated by Jennifer Wheatley for the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service: “Tina has held many positions in TidalHealth and brings 30+ years of experience to the table. However, serving as the Manager of Patient Access is
Hebron Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank J. Narr, Jr. and Darron S. O. Whitehead to its Board of Directors beginning immediately. With these additions, Hebron Savings Bank has expanded its board to eight members. Mr. Narr is a retired CFO from the insurance brokerage industry and is an active volunteer in the Dorchester County community. He received his B.A. in Business Administration from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. Upon graduation, he became a CPA and
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional physicians recently donated $10,000 to the TidalHealth Foundation in support of the Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic. In the check presentation photo, from the left, are (HOSPITALIST); Trudy Hall, MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer; Lauren McGovern, MD (need title); Michael Murphy, MD, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional President of the Medical Staff; Jessica Hales, TidalHealth Foundation President; Simona Eng, DO, Designated Institutional Official
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), recently facilitated an annual gift given in memory of 1944 Legacy Circle members, David & Alice Bernstein. UWLES partner agency Diakonia was the recipient of this year’s gift. They were chosen for their work to strengthen Lower Shore families through homeless prevention, veterans’ support and food insecurity programs. The gift is possible thanks to the Bernstein’s investment in United Way’s future community impact through the 1944 Legacy Fund. About
SALISBURY – TidalHealth announces a series of free skin cancer screenings for people without insurance, those whose insurance doesn’t cover screenings or for people who currently do not have a dermatologist and are having difficulty obtaining an appointment with one. The free screenings will take place at the following locations on the following days. Appointments are required at each session and may be made by calling Scott Rall at 410-543-7006.TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute,
The tradition of boat racing on Maryland’s Eastern Shore is deep. In the early 1900’s Lou Barrett, Jr. and Alfred I. DuPont talked on DuPont’s yacht, the Alicia, after young Barrett caught the industrialist’s eye while “racing around” the Alicia in his father’s boat, the sport was just in its infancy. It is likely neither imagined the impact their little event would have. Racing right here in Dorchester County, Maryland since 1911, one of the oldest active powerboat races in the country is the Cambridge
Due to an administrative reinterpretation of Labor & Employment Article § 8-606(d), the Maryland Division of Unemployment Insurance has recalculated the Annual Tax Rate for Calendar Year 2024 for all earned and standard rate employers. As in calendar years 2022 and 2023, the Division of Unemployment Insurance has compared two different methods of computing the tax rate (one based on pre-pandemic experience and one based on immediate past years’ experience) and assigned the lower of the two rates to each
The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce presented the 2024 C. Robert “Bob” Spedden Service Award to Dr. Paul Brant at the Annual Meeting on March 21, 2024. Bob Spedden was a well-known and respected leader in the community. He demonstrated a real passion for the revitalization of the County and Cambridge. He served for several years on the Board of Directors of the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce and was the President in 1980-1981. He also served on the Cambridge Yacht Club Board of Governors,
Cambridge, Maryland – April 2, 2024 – The Dorchester County Public Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce that as part of our process to select the next Superintendent of Schools, we will hold a series of Community Visioning Sessions to engage and discuss the current and future needs for the District. The Superintendent Search process is designed to engage all district stakeholders, including parents, teachers, administrators, staff, students, and community residents, in developing a shared
TidalHealth recently presented the inaugural Marc McDonald Award to physical therapist (PT) Richard “Rich” Runge, a 24-year veteran at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. Runge, who was nominated by four different individuals including three nurses, was recognized for his exceptional grace, clinical skills and the high-quality care, safety and comfort he provides with each patient encounter. Described as a pleasure to team up with, Runge works the challenging weekend shift, and is the “PT
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For All Seasons will sponsor a Lunch & Learn, “Human Trafficking 101,” on April 10 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce in Cambridge. In 2024, For All Seasons expanded its human trafficking awareness efforts to engage the Shore’s business community in a more significant way to be a part of the solution, specifically, to know what to look for and how to report suspected incidents of trafficking. The International Labor Organization estimates that forced labor and human trafficking is
TidalHealth is honored to partner with Children and Families First, Seaford Community of Hope and the Seaford School District to bring HealthFest “Care for Generations” to Seaford, Del. on Sat., April 13 from Noon to 4 p.m. at West Seaford Elementary School. The free, family-friendly event, TidalHealth’s annual health fair, is designed to provide people of all ages the opportunity to learn just how healthy they are and what they can do to ensure an even healthier, more productive and active
The Daily Record has named Kathryn Fiddler, DNP, MBA, MSN, FNAP, RN to its 2024 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. Dr. Fiddler, TidalHealth’s Vice President of Population Health, is a two-time recipient of this honor (2024, 2019). In its 29th year, Maryland’s Top 100 Women was founded to recognize outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership and mentoring. “The 2024 Maryland’s Top 100 Women, including Dr. Fiddler, are exemplary leaders from
In a recent merger, GMB welcomed Steven M. Adkins Land Surveying, LLC of Laurel, Delaware. Steven M. Adkins, RLS is a registered licensed surveyor in the State of Delaware with over 24 years of industry experience. Adkins, now leading GMB’s Survey Group, is a longtime partner to GMB. Adkins brings a highly trained crew and advanced land surveying equipment to GMB, including conventional total stations, robotics, and GPS. The integration of these personnel and equipment with GMB’s existing surveying
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TidalHealth, today, is changing its masking policies making it no longer mandatory to wear a mask at the patient’s bedside while inside either of their two hospitals. Over the past few weeks, there has been a steady decline in the number of respiratory viral patients admitted to TidalHealth facilities as well as a decrease in team member absences for such illnesses. Although masking is now optional for team members, visitors, and patients, it may still be required in certain situations where
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