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Thursday, December 19, 2024Lambert Joins UM Shore Medical Group-Pulmonary Care
Rhiannon Towers Lambert, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC EASTON, Md. (November 12, 2024) – Rhiannon Towers Lambert, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC, recently joined UM Shore Medical Group-Pulmonary Care as an inpatient pulmonary care nurse practitioner.Lambert most recently was employed by Shore-Bayy Hospitalist Associates, rounding at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. Prior to that, she was a registered nurse on UM Shore Medical Center at Easton’s telemetry and intensive care units. UM Shore Medical Center at Easton is part of
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Thursday, December 19, 2024UM Shore Regional Health Announces 2025 Childbirth and Parent Education Courses
EASTON, Md. (December 17, 2024) – The Birthing Center at UM Shore Regional Health’s Shore Medical Center at Easton provides classes related to childbirth, parenting and breastfeeding throughout the year. The Birthing Center team recently released their 2025 course flyer and offers a simple online registration process to assist new parents and caregivers. All childbirth and education classes are free of cost, but advance registration is required for all classes. Care partners are encouraged to attend
Tuesday, December 17, 2024Your voice matters: Help shape the future of community health
SALISBURY – TidalHealth, along with the Somerset County and Wicomico County Health Departments, is calling on community members to share their thoughts and priorities in a brief survey as part of the Community Health Needs Assessment process. This is your chance to tell local medical leaders what matters most to you when it comes to your health. The purpose is to understand the health issues facing you, your family, and your neighbors. Your input will help shape strategies to improve health and
Monday, December 16, 2024Dr. Mattar joins TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Salisbury
SALISBURY — Wissam Mattar, MD provides care at TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Mattar received his medical degree from Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon; he completed his internal medicine residency at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Ind.; he completed his gastroenterology fellowship at Georgetown University-Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.; and earned his master’s degree in finance from Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz., where he was a member of the
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Monday, December 16, 2024Catherine Halen, SPHR, Joins University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
Catherine (Katie) Halen EASTON, Md. (December 16, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) recently welcomed Catherine “Katie” Halen, as Vice President of Human Resources. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. In a distinguished career that spans more than 25 years as a human resources executive, Halen most recently served as the chief human resources officer for Montgomery County government in Norristown, Pennsylvania, where she developed
Monday, December 16, 2024Sinclair and Collins named Team Members of the Month for November 2024
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Primary and Specialty Care is pleased to announce Natalie Sinclair and Eltonio “Tim Collins are its Team Members of the Month for November 2024. Natalie Sinclair, Surgical Scheduler, TidalHealth Gastroenterology Sinclair was nominated by Nurse Practitioner Sarah Proffit. She was recognized for the values of Service, Accountability, Quality and Community.“We recently had a patient (of mine) that was in the middle of a very difficult situation, and Natalie jumped up to help with an
Thursday, December 12, 2024eNews & Events - December 12, 2024 - December 26, 2024
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024Dr. Batstone joins TidalHealth Urology in Salisbury
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Griffith Richard Davies Batstone, MD, to TidalHealth Urology in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Batstone graduated from Downing College, Cambridge University in Cambridge, UK and received his medical degree from the University of Cambridge. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Royal Canadian College of Physicians and Surgeons-Urology, completing both his internship and residency at
Wednesday, December 11, 2024For All Seasons Offers Human Trafficking Education for Community Organizations and Mandated Reporter
Pictured left to right from the St. Michaels Rotary are Jennifer Pagoda, Susan Ahlstrom, Human Trafficking Regional Navigator; David Shaw, and Dennis Forney. For All Seasons is offering free training, Human Trafficking 101, both online and in person throughout the five-county area. Susan Ahlstrom, Human Trafficking Regional Navigator, is eager to share with as many community members as possible information about human trafficking in our region – the intersection of online safety and trafficking, and the
Tuesday, December 10, 2024Dr. Roman joins TidalHealth Neurology
Samantha Roman, MD has joined TidalHealth and is now providing care at TidalHealth Neurology in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Roman received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland College Park. She received her medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, where she also completed her residency in neurology and her fellowship in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Roman is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is a
Thursday, December 05, 2024Dr. Palekar joins TidalHealth Primary Care in Lewes
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Bhaskar Palekar, MD, FACP to TidalHealth Primary Care in Lewes, Del. Dr. Palekar received his medical degree from LTM Medical College at Bombay University in Bombay, India, and completed his internal medicine residency at the Episcopal Campus affiliated with Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., where he was chief resident his last two years. Dr. Palekar is board-certified in internal medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians
Thursday, December 05, 2024eNews & Events December 5, 2024 - December 19, 2024
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Wednesday, December 04, 2024Choptank Health’s Sara Rich named Maryland’s Community Star
Choptank Community Health System President and CEO Sara Rich, MPA, has been named Maryland’s 2024 Community Star by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. The recognition honors remarkable individuals and organizations going above and beyond for rural health. Choptank Community Health System President and CEO Sara Rich, MPA, has been named Maryland’s 2024 Community Star by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. The national Community Stars program helps to
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024TidalHealth Nanticoke’s 3rd Quarter 2024 Team Members of the Quarter
SEAFORD — TidalHealth Nanticoke honors the following four team members as 3rd Quarter 2024 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services- Rebekah Shirey, Supply Chain Operations Assistant, Purchasing Shirey was recognized for doing an excellent job keeping her unit stocked with not only the essentials, but also patient specific items. She always checks in with staff in regard to their weekly and weekend needs and patient expectations and is very knowledgeable about the item specific to the
Wednesday, November 27, 2024Chris Metzger is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s November 2024 DAISY Awardee
Chris Metzger, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s DAISY Award recipient for November 2024. SALISBURY – Chris Metzger, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 5 South patient care unit, has been selected as the November 2024 recipient of the DAISY Award for his compassionate care and special attention provided to a recent patient during an extremely emotional and traumatic time. In her nomination, the patient wrote: “Chris has been my nurse a few times and is always polite, goes above and
Wednesday, November 27, 2024Charlotte Matthews is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s November Sunshine Awardee
Charlotte Matthews, CNA, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for November 2024. SALISBURY – Charlotte Matthews, certified nursing assistant (CNA), on the patient care unit 5 South, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's November 2024 Sunshine Award recipient for her professionalism, kindness, and compassion. Matthews was nominated by a patient, who wrote: “Every time I have had Charlotte as my CNA she went above and beyond to ensure my comfort, even when she was
Tuesday, November 26, 2024TidalHealth Peninsula Regional lights holiday star in memory or Maryland State Police Trooper Eddie
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has again constructed its holiday star decoration atop the hospital in Salisbury. The unique star, measuring 22 feet from tip to tip, will be lit on the Friday after Thanksgiving and remain illuminated throughout the holiday season. The star has been the centerpiece of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s holiday decorating theme for the last 29 years. In 1995, following the death of Maryland State Police Trooper First Class Edward A. Plank, Jr. who was lost in the line of
Monday, November 25, 2024TidalHealth Peninsula Regional to hold STAR Memorial Service on Dec. 10
SALISBURY – The Special Treasures Are Remembered (STAR) program at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional will host a Candlelight Memorial Service from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at City Church Fruitland, located at 620 W. Main St., Fruitland, MD 21826. This evening of remembrance and fellowship allows local families the opportunity to honor the memory of babies who left too soon. Individuals and families are invited to light a memorial candle in remembrance of their loved ones. A catered reception
Monday, November 25, 2024TidalHealth to hold Advance Care Planning webinar on Dec. 10
SUSSEX, CAROLINE, DORCHESTER, WICOMICO & WORCESTER COUNTIES – TidalHealth will hold a free Advance Care Planning webinar at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. What care would you want if you had an unexpected illness? Who would you want to make decisions for your care? Have you talked about your wishes with your loved ones if you are unable to speak for yourself? Learn about Advance Care Planning, which can help you answer these questions. Advance Care Planning refers to making decisions about your
Monday, November 25, 2024TidalHealth to hold Diabetes Support Group Holiday Gathering on Dec. 9
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Nutrition & Diabetes Education will hold a Diabetes Support Group Holiday Gathering from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 in Hallowell Conference Room A at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional located at 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. 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 ground floor. The main
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024Dr. Mariel Buqué Enlightens Community About Intergenerational Trauma
Dr. Mariel Buqué enlightens For All Seasons’ staff about intergenerational trauma during her visit to present a free community lecture for the public. For All Seasons recently hosted a free community lecture at Chesapeake College by internationally acclaimed author Dr. Mariel Buqué, a first-generation Black Dominican psychologist and trailblazer in addressing intergenerational trauma, particularly within communities of color. Dr. Buqué has written "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational
Monday, November 18, 2024TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2024 Team Members of the Quarter
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 3rd Quarter 2024 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Zachary Tull, Protection Services at TidalHealth McCready PavilionZachary “Zack” Tull, Security Guard at TidalHealth McCready Pavilion, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's 3rd Quarter 2024 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative & Support Services. Tull always goes above and beyond for patients, visitors and staff and makes everyone feel
Monday, November 18, 2024Lathbury and Diehl named Team Members of the Month for October 2024
GEORGETOWN & SALISBURY — TidalHealth Primary and Specialty Care is pleased to announce Kara Lathbury and Bianca Diehl are its Team Members of the Month for October 2024.Kara Lathbury, Medical Assistant, TidalHealth OB/GYN in Seaford Lathbury was nominated by Dr. Abha Gupta for demonstrating the values of compassion, commitment, honor, and accountability: “Not only is she dependable, motivated with a great work ethic and a fantastic team player, Kara goes out of her way to help our patients. Kara embodies
Friday, November 15, 2024TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke both earn an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke both earn an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group SALISBURY/SEAFORD –TidalHealth was again nationally spotlighted in today’s release of the Fall 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report and is now the highest rated health system in patient care and patient safety in the region. Both TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. and TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Del. were awarded an “A” grade, Leapfrog’s highest honor.
Thursday, November 14, 2024Choptank Community Health recognizes National Rural Health Day
Choptank Community Health System is proud to join communities across America to celebrate National Rural Health Day on November 21, 2024. The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health leads rural-focused organizations throughout the United States to set aside the third Thursday of November to celebrate the power of rural and honor the individuals and organizations dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of nearly 61 million people living in rural America. “Of utmost importance is
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Thursday, November 07, 2024Scarpato named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s inaugural Monarch Awardee
Katianne Scarpato is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s inaugural Monarch Award recipient. SALISBURY — Katianne “Kat” Scarpato has been named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's inaugural Monarch Award recipient. This award recognizes TidalHealth phlebotomists for their dedication, compassion, commitment to providing exceptional care to our patients, and service excellence through their actions. Scarpato is an Inpatient Phlebotomy Technician at our Salisbury hospital. She is a consistently hard worker
Thursday, November 07, 2024Dr. Blanton joins TidalHealth Outpatient Behavioral Health in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Bryce Blanton, MD, to TidalHealth Outpatient Behavioral Health in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Blanton graduated from Mississippi State University and received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica. He completed his psychiatry and behavioral sciences residency at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, La. Dr. Blanton has presented on various mental health topics and served on the Opioid Stewardship Committee, which is a
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Wednesday, November 06, 2024Boston named TidalHealth Lab Outreach’s inaugural Monarch Awardee
Diamond Boston is TidalHealth Lab Outreach’s inaugural Monarch Award recipient MARYLAND & DELAWARE — Diamond Boston has been named TidalHealth Lab Outreach's inaugural Monarch Award recipient. This award recognizes TidalHealth phlebotomists for their dedication, compassion, commitment to providing exceptional care to our patients, and service excellence through their actions. Boston is a Lab Outreach Float tech who works at all TidalHealth FamilyLab and outreach lab locations across Delmarva. She joined
Wednesday, November 06, 2024Echols named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s inaugural Laboratory Legend Awardee
Melinda Echols is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s inaugural Laboratory Legend Award recipient. SALISBURY — Melinda Echols has been named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's inaugural Laboratory Legend Award winner. This award recognizes TidalHealth's laboratory technical team members who demonstrate exceptional performance in accountability, compassion, commitment, problem-solving and/or teamwork. Echols is the Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute lab located in
Monday, November 04, 2024TidalHealth’s Family Medicine Residency Accredited
TidalHealth’s Family Medicine Residency program has been accredited. SALISBURY – TidalHealth is proud to announce that its Family Medicine Residency Program has been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This prestigious achievement marks a significant milestone in TidalHealth’s commitment to enhancing healthcare education and improving access to primary care on the Delmarva Peninsula. This accreditation enables TidalHealth’s Family Medicine
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Friday, November 01, 2024Dr. Robinson joins TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Stephen Robinson, MD, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Robinson earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston University and his medical degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. He completed his residency at the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, Md. Dr. Robinson has many years of clinical experience and has received awards for the care he provides, including the Philadelphia Assembly of Family Physicians Memorial Award for
Friday, November 01, 2024TidalHealth to hold ICD Support Group on Nov. 12
SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building located at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd, Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The goal of this group is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices to become more knowledgeable and comfortable with having an ICD. The group is open to patients, family, friends and caregivers, and allows attendees to meet and share with others who have been through
Friday, November 01, 2024TidalHealth labs in Salisbury and Ocean Pines earn accreditations
SALISBURY & OCEAN PINES – The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) have awarded accreditations to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's clinical laboratory and TidalHealth's Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute laboratory in Ocean Pines based on results of recent on-site inspections as part of the CAP and AABB accreditation programs. “Our laboratory’s accreditation by both organizations puts TidalHealth
Thursday, October 31, 2024Georgia Boyle is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s October 2024 DAISY Awardee
Georgia Boyle, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s DAISY Award recipient for October 2024. SALISBURY – Georgia Boyle, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Labor and Delivery (L & D) unit, has been selected as the October 2024 recipient of the DAISY Award for her compassionate care and special attention provided to a recent patient during an extremely emotional and traumatic time. In her nomination, the patient wrote: What should have been an ordinary trip to visit family in Virginia and
Thursday, October 31, 2024Nicole Gattis is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s October Sunshine Awardee
Nicole Gattis, PCT, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for October 2024. SALISBURY – Nicole Gattis, patient care technician (PCT) on the patient care unit 5 West, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's October 2024 Sunshine Award recipient for her professionalism, kindness, and compassion. Gattis was nominated by a peer, who wrote: A patient with cerebral palsy and blindness became incredibly upset after being cleaned up and repositioned following an unfortunate
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Monday, October 28, 2024TidalHealth offers free flu shots for veterans and spouses Nov. 11
SALISBURY & SEAFORD – In honor of Veterans Day and in appreciation for the service to our nation by the veterans of Delmarva, TidalHealth is pleased to offer free flu shots to all veterans and their spouses. The free flu vaccinations will be provided on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to Noon at the American Legion Wicomico Post 64 located at 1109 American Legion Road, Salisbury, MD 21801. The same vaccinations will be available from Noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 at the American Legion
Monday, October 28, 2024Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Ctr Easton Earns Honors from American Heart Association
Many UM Shore Regional Health departments and community emergency medical services teams play a key role in helping the Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton achieve the Get With The Guidelines annual awards. Pictured, UM Shore Regional Health Primary Stroke Center team members, UM Shore Regional Health leadership and Talbot County Department of Emergency Services team members pose with Suhkdeo-Singh, MD, (white coat, left of center) Medical Director of the Primary Stroke Center at UM
Monday, October 28, 2024Hairston named TidalHealth’s Tree of Life Awardee for October 2024
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Rodericka “Rod” Hairston, CRT, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for October 2024. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide excellent care to patients, make a special connection, and are engaged with the care team to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. Hairston, a 39-year TidalHealth team member, was nominated by the wife of a recent patient: "I believe Rod saved my husband’s life when she
Monday, October 28, 2024TidalHealth to hold Diabetes Awareness Month event on Nov. 11
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Nutrition & Diabetes Education will hold a free event in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in the Hallowell Conference Center located on the ground floor of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional at 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. Dr. Jack Snitzer, Dr. Jorge Vivar Aguirre and Dr. Salman Bhat of TidalHealth Endocrinology, accompanied by Flora Glasgow, CRNP, of TidalHealth Pediatric Specialty Services, will answer your questions
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Friday, October 25, 2024UM Shore Regional Health Recognizes Team Members for Service
Celebrating 45 years of service: Karen Bitter, Anne George, Pamela Kennedy, James Knotts, Demetria Potter and Janet Shivers Celebrating 40 year of service: Lester Barrett, Sherrie Hill, Barbara Marshall, Luanne Satchell and Catherine Wright. Recent retirees from UM Shore Regional Health: Lillian Hubbard, William Huffner and Anne Baynard EASTON, Md. (October 25, 2024) –University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, recently
Thursday, October 24, 2024Newsweek ranks TidalHealth Nanticoke #2 in Delaware
SEAFORD – TidalHealth is honored to share that Newsweek and Statista have ranked TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford as the #2 hospital in the State of Delaware in its “Best-in-State Hospitals 2025 Report.” The report highlights 700 leading hospitals across the nation, ranked by state, to help healthcare consumers find the most trusted medical facilities. This year's rankings include facilities in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The rankings were compiled using quality metrics from the Centers
Thursday, October 24, 2024TidalHealth's STAR Memory Walk honors local families impacted by pregnancy and infant loss
SALISBURY – On Tuesday, Oct. 15, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's Special Treasures Are Remembered (STAR) program hosted its annual Memory Walk in observance of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This event allows local families an opportunity to honor the memory of babies who left too soon. The mission of the STAR program is to serve the needs of parents and families who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or infant death.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024Fleming joins TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Amanda Fleming, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Md. Fleming received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University. She is a certified family nurse practitioner. Fleming is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is certified by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Wednesday, October 23, 2024Dawes joins TidalHealth Pediatrics in Salisbury
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Carrie Dawes, CPNP, PC-AC, to TidalHealth Pediatrics in Salisbury, Md. Dawes received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Villa Julie College in Baltimore, Md., and earned her Master of Science in Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing from the University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore, Md. Dawes has over two decades of clinical experience as a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. When she is not seeing patients, she enjoys spending
Wednesday, October 23, 2024Culver joins TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Salisbury
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Gabrielle Culver, FNP, to TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Salisbury, Md. Culver received her Master of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University and is a certified family nurse practitioner. She has experience offering comprehensive patient care as a registered nurse at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in the endoscopy and progressive care units. Her clinical interests center around inflammatory bowel disease. She is a member of the American Association
Tuesday, October 22, 2024Michael J. Strawley, Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament 2024
Raising Over $78,500 Since Inception Ocean Pines, MD – October 18, 2024– The Michael J. Strawley, Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament Committee presented a check for $15,000 to Coastal Hospice for the support of charitable care at the Macky & Pam Stansell House in Ocean Pines, MD. The tournament has donated its proceeds to the organization since 2017, and the $15,000 raised in 2024 contributes to over $78,500 raised over the years. The 8th Annual Michael J. Strawley, Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament was held at
Tuesday, October 22, 2024American Legion Post 231 supports Brooke’s Toy Closet
The TidalHealth Foundation extends a heartfelt thank you to Helen Lockwood and the American Legion Post 231 of Berlin, Md. for supporting Brooke’s Toy Closet in September 2024. Brooke’s Toy Closet is a program at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke that provides new toys to children in the Emergency Department and Pediatric Units that the children get to keep and take home upon discharge. The program was named in honor of Brooke Mulford, a young girl who was diagnosed with
Tuesday, October 22, 2024Several TidalHealth services named among America’s top performers in 2025 Healthgrades Star Report
SALISBURY, October 22, 2024 – TidalHealth announced today that it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Healthgrades 2025 Star Report of hospital achievements shows TidalHealth is rated among the nation’s best health systems in several clinical services. Among them, and new in the 2025 Star Report, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s orthopedic surgery program being rated third best among all
Tuesday, October 22, 2024TidalHealth Drive for Mobile Mammography Golf Classic raises over $80,000
MILLSBORO – On Monday, Oct. 21, 100 golfers from across the region enjoyed a beautiful day at the Peninsula Golf & Country Club in Millsboro, Del. while playing in the TidalHealth Foundation’s Drive for Mobile Mammography Golf Classic which was presented by Preston Automotive Group. The event raised over $80,000 to benefit the TidalHealth Foundation’s Drive for Mobile Mammography campaign to purchase a state-of-the-art mobile mammography unit. The TidalHealth Foundation would like to thank its
Friday, October 18, 2024Mann and Ortiz named Team Members of the Month for September 2024
TidalHealth Primary and Specialty Care is pleased to announce Darcelle Mann and Tiffany Ortiz are its Team Members of the Month for September 2024.Darcelle Mann, Patient Service Representative, TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury Mann was nominated by Tyler Hastings for demonstrating the values of community and quality:“Darcelle is always a beacon of light and Happiness. She is an amazing contributor to our culture. Every day, Darcelle comes in with a smile and positive attitude which radiates throughout
Thursday, October 17, 2024For All Seasons Sponsors Maryland's Child Trafficking Regional Navigator Program: A Roundtable Discussion
For All Seasons recently hosted two Human Trafficking roundtable discussions for professionals in child advocacy, law enforcement, and social services in the Mid-Shore region. One session took place at the new Talbot County Health Department in Easton for participants from Talbot, Caroline, and Dorchester counties. The second was held at Queen Anne’s County Library for participants in Queen Anne’s and Kent counties. According to Susan Ahlstrom, Human Trafficking Regional Navigator, “The goal of the
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024Choptank Health welcomes three new dental providers
Choptank Community Health System’s dental practice recently welcomed Andrés Álvarez-Deal, DMD, and Megan Patterson Poteat, DDS to its Cambridge Dental Center and David Martin, DDS to its Federalsburg Dental Center. Dr. Álvarez-Deal received his certification through the NYU Langone Advance Education in General Dentistry program at Choptank Health and his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the University of Puerto Rico, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in general sciences. He is a member of
Wednesday, October 16, 2024Cruz-am joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Maxine Cruz-am, CRNP, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Md. Cruz-am received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Stevenson University in Owings Mills, Md., and her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. A certified family nurse practitioner, she worked at the University of Maryland Cardiac Progressive Unit for seven years. She has been a cardiac nurse practitioner for three years, specializing in
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Tuesday, October 08, 2024UM Shore Regional Health’s Glenda Cornish Receives MSNAAC’s CNA of the Year Award
SRH CNA of the Year Award nominees are shown at the awards presentation at Chesapeake College, left to right: Amyia Johnson, Taylor Ball, Randall Mills, Chloe Torres, Jaira Miles, Lacy Brown, Taylor Lloyd, Glenda Cornish, Susan Bonwill, Andrew Palmonka, Ann Thrift and Haylee Robinson. Nominees not pictured: Ernest Beasley, Aliyah Dorsey, Jillian Lovett, Eva Ross, Bianca Smith and Hailei Willin. EASTON, Md. (October
Monday, October 07, 2024Peninsula Home Care rebrands as TidalHealth Home Care
TidalHealth Home Care is bridging the gap from hospital to home. In the photo, back row, left to right, Brittany Banks, RN, Clinical Liaison Disease Management; Debbie Stevens, Community Liaison/Account Representative and Ashley Smith, LPN, Clinical Liaison TidalHealth Coordination. In the front, left to right, Robyn Coughenour, BSN, RN, Vice President of Clinical Operations and Beverly White, Ed.D., MBA/HCA, Vice President of Business Operations. SALISBURY/LAUREL– Peninsula Home Care, a leading provider
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Tuesday, October 01, 2024Donor offers matching gift to support TidalHealth’s Drive for Mobile Mammography
SUSSEX, CAROLINE, DORCHESTER, WICOMICO & WORCESTER COUNTIES — The TidalHealth Foundation is excited to announce a $100,000 matching gift challenge, thanks to a generous commitment from Sandy and Palmer Gillis, in support of its Drive for Mobile Mammography campaign to raise $1,000,000 for a mobile mammography unit. This initiative aims to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screenings in our communities. Beginning Oct. 1, every dollar donated to the Drive for Mobile Mammography campaign will be
Tuesday, October 01, 2024TidalHealth to hold Diabetes Support Group on Oct.14
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Nutrition & Diabetes Education will hold a Diabetes Support Group from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14 in Hallowell Conference Room A at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional located at 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. 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 ground floor. This month’s presentation will
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024Leslie Shaffer is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s September 2024 DAISY Awardee
Leslie Shaffer, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s DAISY Award recipient for September 2024. SALISBURY – Leslie Shaffer, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 Layfield patient care unit, has been selected as the September 2024 recipient of the DAISY Award for her compassionate care and special attention provided to a recent patient. In her nomination, a peer wrote: We recently cared for a patient in the electrophysiology (EP) lab who did not speak English, and unfortunately had not
Tuesday, September 24, 2024Dorchester County Health Department announces two Walktober Events
Did you know that walking is our official State exercise? The Dorchester County Health Department is hosting two Walktober events. Details for these organized walks are below. Walk Maryland Day 2024Wednesday, October 2nd, 11am at the Hyatt The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge has a beautiful one-mile trail that we will begin walking at promptly 11am. The first 40 registrants will receive a Stanley tumbler upon participation. To register:
Friday, September 20, 2024Audrey Windsor is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s September Sunshine Awardee
Audrey Windsor, PCT, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for September 2024 SALISBURY – Audrey Windsor, patient care technician (PCT) in the Emergency Department (ED), has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's September 2024 Sunshine Award recipient for her professionalism, kindness, and compassion. Windsor was nominated by her manager, who wrote: Audrey noticed a camper in the parking lot near the ED entrance and took it upon herself to learn the story behind it. Audrey
Friday, September 20, 2024TidalHealth to hold Breast Cancer Awareness Events in Salisbury & Seaford
SALISBURY & SEAFORD – Join TidalHealth for events dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness and fostering a sense of empowerment within our communities. TidalHealth will host two community breast cancer awareness events in Salisbury, Md. (Oct. 1, 2024) and Seaford, Del. (Oct. 3, 2024) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. each evening. The Salisbury event will begin at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional with a short walk to The Giving House where the festivities will be conducted.
Friday, September 20, 2024For All Seasons Suicide Prevention Speaker Series Shines a Light on How We Can All Help
Pictured is Dr. Jeff Thompson, a retired NYPD detective and professor at Columbia University, who spoke at the Avalon Theatre as part of the For All Seasons Suicide Prevention Speaker Series. Pictured left to right are members of the For All Seasons Board of Directors at the For All Seasons Suicide Prevention Speaker Series event in Easton including Alexa Seip, Melissa Kelly, Linda Booze, Beth Anne Dorman, Ronald Frampton, and Len Wolf. Pictured is Dr. Andrew Moon, a clinical psychologist currently
Friday, September 20, 2024Esham joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Kayla Esham, DNP, FNP, BSN, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Md. Esham earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner certificate from Salisbury University. She has several years of experience as a registered nurse caring for cardiac patients. Esham is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and is highly involved with local community service groups. When she’s not seeing patients, she enjoys spending time
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Thursday, September 19, 2024Dr. Lucas joins TidalHealth Pediatrics in Salisbury
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Kenneth Lucas, MD, to TidalHealth Pediatrics in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Lucas received his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y. He completed his residency at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pa., and his fellowship in pediatric hematology and oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Lucas has held several academic appointments as associate professor and
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Thursday, September 19, 2024Lower Shore Autism Community Named a Partner Agency
Lower Shore Autism Community, Inc. (LSAC) is pleased to announce that its application to become a Partner Agency of United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) was approved at the July 2024 meeting of the UWLES Board of Directors. Highlights of this partnership include such items as: ● Access to ALICE data and Wellness Made Easy information; ● Get Connected volunteer recruitment platform; ● Inclusion in various United Way activities; ● Inclusion in the United Way annual campaign so that United Way
Monday, September 16, 2024Johnson joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Penny Johnson, DNP, CRNP-F, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury. Johnson received her Bachelor of Nursing from Wilmington University in New Castle, Del., and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Johnson is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She has many years of clinical experience in cardiology and enjoys fostering strong patient relationships and collaborating with multidisciplinary
Friday, September 13, 2024Bass named TidalHealth’s Tree of Life Awardee for August 2024
TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Michael “Mike” Bass, RRT, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for August 2024. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide outstanding, excellent care to patients, make a special connection, and are engaged with the care team to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. His nominator wrote the following: "Mike is one of those co-workers that everyone wants to work with. It does not matter where he is assigned for the
Friday, September 13, 2024Dr. Siddiqui joins TidalHealth Medical Oncology & Hematology in Salisbury
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Salahuddin Siddiqui, MD, FACP, to TidalHealth Medical Oncology & Hematology in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Siddiqui will also serve as program director for the upcoming Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program. Dr. Siddiqui received his medical degree from Patna Medical College at Patna University in India. He completed his internal medicine residency at Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and his fellowship in medical
Thursday, September 12, 2024TidalHealth’s Crisfield Drive-Thru Flu Clinic returns on Saturday, October 5
TidalHealth’s Crisfield Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is Saturday, October 5 at the TidalHealth McCready Pavilion from 8 a.m. to noon. FREE flu shots at this year’s clinic TidalHealth’s Crisfield Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is returning on Saturday, October 5 at the TidalHealth McCready Pavilion, 201 Hall Highway in Crisfield from 8 a.m. to noon. Seasonal quadrivalent flu vaccinations will be provided to individuals 8 years of age or older (8-17 please bring a parent or legal guardian to sign consent). The
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024TidalHealth Nanticoke introduces cutting-edge robotic bronchoscopy: A revolutionary step in pulmonar
Dr. Ammad Alhaddad performs the first robotic bronchoscopy at TidalHealth Nanticoke. SEAFORD – TidalHealth, a leader in medical technology innovation and the first to offer surgical robotics on Delmarva, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art robotic bronchoscopy system, designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases in Sussex County. This groundbreaking technology, now in use by team members at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Del., offers residents in the region
Monday, September 09, 2024TidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic returns on Friday, September 27 for the 30th season
TidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is Friday, September 27 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the 30th year for the event, which is again offering free flu shots. SALISBURY - TidalHealth’s Salisbury Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is returning for its 30th season on Friday, September 27 at Arthur W. Perdue (Shorebirds) Stadium at the intersection of Route 50 and Hobbs Road from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Seasonal quadrivalent flu vaccinations will be administered to individuals 8
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Monday, September 09, 2024University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Establishes New Community Outreach Team to Advance Heal
Amanda McDermott, Rochalla Jones and Courtney Thomas are shown outside the Dorchester SCOT office located in Shore Regional Health at Cambridge.CAMBRIDGE, Md. (September 9, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, has established a new Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT) to advance health care access and support for Dorchester County residents. Following the model that has served residents of Kent and northern
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Thursday, September 05, 20245k Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness Set for October 9 in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Md. (September 6, 2024) - The Clark Comprehensive Breast Center and the Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), in partnership with Eastern Shore Wellness Solutions, Inc., invite Dorchester County residents to participate in a 5K walk around waterside Cambridge on Wednesday, October 9. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. “This 5K walk will help spread the word in Dorchester County about the risks for breast cancer and
Tuesday, September 03, 2024Dr. Singla joins the TidalHealth Community Clinic in Salisbury
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Shivam Singla, MD, to the TidalHealth Community Clinic in Salisbury, Md., where he serves as the Associate Medical Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Singla received his medical degree from Government Medical College Patiala in India, followed by residency training in internal medicine at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and Aultman Hospital, affiliated with CMEF/NEOMED, in Canton, Ohio. During his residency, he distinguished himself
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024Stroke Smart Proclamations Issued in Five-County Region Thanks to Work of UM SRH Stroke Committee
UM SRH team members and Caroline County Commissioners present during the June 25 Caroline County Commission meeting are, from left, Caroline County Commissioner Larry C. Porter; Commission President J. Travis Breeding; Nicole Leonard, BSN, RN, Neuroscience Specialist/Stroke Coordinator, UM SRH; Rena Sukhdeo Singh, MD, Medical Director, Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton; and Commissioner N. Franklin Bartz. UM SRH leadership and team members, Dorchester County Council members and
Wednesday, August 28, 2024Evans joins TidalHealth Pulmonary & Critical Care in Salisbury
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Melody Evans, CRNP, to TidalHealth Pulmonary & Critical Care in Salisbury, Md. Evans received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Villa Julie College in Stevenson, Md., and went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University in New Castle, Del. Evans is a certified family nurse practitioner. Evans began her career as a registered nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional prior to earning her family
Wednesday, August 28, 2024TidalHealth to hold Diabetes Support Group on Sept. 9
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Nutrition & Diabetes Education will hold a Diabetes Support Group from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9 in Hallowell Conference Room A at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional located at 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. 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 ground floor. This month’s presentation will feature
Wednesday, August 28, 2024TidalHealth to hold Advance Care Planning webinar on Sept. 10
SUSSEX, CAROLINE, DORCHESTER, WICOMICO & WORCESTER COUNTIES – TidalHealth will hold a free Advance Care Planning webinar at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10. What care would you want if you had an unexpected illness? Who would you want to make decisions for your care? Have you talked about your wishes with your loved ones if you are unable to speak for yourself? Learn about Advance Care Planning, which can help you answer these questions. Advance Care Planning refers to making decisions about your
Tuesday, August 27, 2024Rodgers appointment to state health insurance board by Governor Wes Moore
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
Monday, August 26, 2024Ron’Sha Cornish is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s August Sunshine Awardee
Ron’Sha Cornish, CNA, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for August 2024. SALISBURY – Ron’Sha Cornish, certified nursing assistant (CNA) on patient care floor 3 East, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's August 2024 Sunshine Award recipient for her professionalism, kindness, and compassion. She received two nominations from both a patient’s wife (a former physician) and a peer on the unit.From a patient’s wife and physician: From the moment she walked onto the floor
Monday, August 26, 2024Kaylee Dickson is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s August 2024 DAISY Awardee
Kaylee Dickson, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s DAISY Award recipient for August 2024. SALISBURY – Kaylee Dickson, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 5 South patient care unit, has been selected as the August 2024 recipient of the DAISY Award for her compassionate care and special attention provided to a recent patient. In her nomination, a peer on the unit wrote: “Kaylee took care of a patient on our unit who has been here for over a month awaiting placement. She noticed that he had
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024Helping Students of All Ages Transition Back to School
Returning to school after a long summer break can be a stressful time for students, whether it's a child’s first day of kindergarten, a transition to middle or high school, or just the end of the freedoms of summer. It's normal for children to feel anxious about these changes. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recommends the following to help ease children’s worries as they transition back to school: Communicate: Encourage your child to express their feelings about
Tuesday, August 20, 2024Kimberlynn Vocke named Director of Medical Imaging at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
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
Friday, August 16, 2024Hastings and Morisco named Team Members of the Month for July 2024
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
Friday, August 16, 2024TidalHealth to hold Chronic Kidney Disease Class on Aug. 28 in Salisbury
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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Wednesday, August 14, 2024For All Seasons Sponsors 8th Annual No Matter What-You Matter Suicide Prevention Month Speaker Series
No Matter What... You Matter is a suicide awareness campaign started by For All Seasons in 2017 and recognized in September of each year. The initiative's goal is to prevent suicide on Maryland's Eastern Shore through education and increased access to crisis resources. This year, the 8th annual NMWYM free speaker’s series, entitled “Be a Lifeline: Recognizing and Responding to Those at Risk of Suicide," will be offered in Easton and Cambridge shining a light on how we can each play a critical role in
Wednesday, August 14, 2024Secretary Day brings $1,000,000 in state revitalization seed money to TidalHealth’s Edward Q. Wilgus
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day, center left, joins TidalHealth President and CEO, Dr. Steve Leonard, far left, and members of the TidalHealth family while presenting $1 million in revitalization seed money for the new Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic on Salisbury’s east side. SALISBURY – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day on Tuesday, August 13 presented $1 million in state funds to TidalHealth in support of the health
Monday, August 12, 2024For All Seasons to Host Annual Back to School Resource Fair
Pictured are the participants at last year’s Back to School Resource Fair lining up to receive free backpacks. For All Seasons will host its annual School Supplies Giveaway and Resource Fair on Tuesday, August 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Idlewild Park in Easton. Talbot County Department of Social Services is a key partner, contributing to the purchase of hundreds of backpacks pre-stuffed with supplies for community children in need. In addition to the backpacks and school supplies, the event will offer
Thursday, August 08, 2024TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 2nd Quarter 2024 Team Members of the Quarter
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 2nd Quarter 2024 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Taylor Luck, TidalHealth Child Care Center Taylor Luck of the TidalHealth Child Care Center is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's 2nd Quarter 2024 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative & Support Services. Luck is a phenomenal teacher and an incredible asset to the Pre-K program! She is the embodiment of a dedicated and inspirational
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Wednesday, August 07, 2024St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Makes Million Dollar Gift to new UM Shore Regional Medical Center
(l to r) Gary Yeatman, Chair, Missions Committee; Frank Gunsalles III, Chair, Administrative Board and Finance Committee; W. Moorhead Vermilye, Vice Chair, UM Memorial Hospital Foundation; John Hurt Jr., Co-Chair, Endowment Committee; Pastor Ed Kuhling; Cris Doughty, Co-Chair, Endowment Committee; Arvin Singh, Vice President, Strategy and Communications;
Tuesday, August 06, 2024TidalHealth Nanticoke Achieves Prestigious 5-Star Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Seaford, DE – TidalHealth Nanticoke is proud to announce that it has received a prestigious 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its recently released 2024 Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This distinguished recognition underscores the hospital’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and achieving outstanding patient outcomes. TidalHealth Nanticoke is the only hospital in Delaware to earn this top rating, highlighting its role as a leader in healthcare
Friday, August 02, 2024Choptank Community Health recognizes National Health Center Week 2024
“Powering Communities Through Caring Connections” is the theme for the National Association of Community Health Center’s National Health Center Week this Aug. 4-10. Health centers like Choptank Health save lives on the front lines of our nation’s most pressing public health challenges with a mission to make high-quality, affordable care available to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. More is at www.choptankhealth.org. Choptank Community Health System is celebrating
Friday, August 02, 2024TidalHealth to hold Advance Care Planning webinar on Aug. 13
TidalHealth will hold a free Advance Care Planning webinar at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13. What care would you want if you had an unexpected illness? Who would you want to make decisions for your care? Have you talked about your wishes with your loved ones if you are unable to speak for yourself? Learn about Advance Care Planning, which can help you answer these questions. Advance Care Planning refers to making decisions about your healthcare in the future, if, due to injury or illness, you cannot express
Friday, August 02, 2024TidalHealth to hold ICD Support Group on Aug. 13
SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building located at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd, Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The goal of this group is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices to become more knowledgeable and comfortable with having an ICD. The group is open to patients, family, friends and caregivers, and allows attendees to meet and share with others who have been through
Friday, August 02, 2024TidalHealth’s radiation oncology facilities earn ACR accreditation
SALISBURY, SEAFORD & OCEAN PINES — TidalHealth’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute in Salisbury and Ocean Pines, Md. and the TidalHealth Allen Cancer Center in Seaford, Del. have all been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®). Radiation oncology (radiation therapy) is the careful use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer. A radiation oncologist may use radiation to cure cancer or to relieve a
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Monday, July 29, 2024Dr. William Huffner Retires from UM Shore Regional Health After More Than 10 Years of Service
William Huffner, MD, MBA, FACEP, FACHE EASTON, Md. (July 29, 2024) – After more than a decade with UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), William Huffner, MD, MBA, FACEP, FACHE, who served during this time as Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs, retired at the end of June. Dr. Huffner’s time with UM SRH was marked by many changes for the hospital system, including the integration of two hospitals and medical staffs, growing the provider network now known as University of
Monday, July 29, 2024Five Counties Come Together for Hope in Recovery
Easton, MD, July 14th, 2024 - Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. (MSBH), in collaboration with the health departments of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties, is proud to announce the fifth annual “The Mid-Shore is Going Purple Together” event. Scheduled for Saturday, September 14th, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at James T. Park in Caroline County, Going Purple Together (GPT) offers a day of community unity with food, raffle items, music, games, and a focus on supporting recovery
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024Bonnaville and Holland named Team Members of the Month for June 2024
OCEAN PINES — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Tara Bonnaville and Latisia Holland are their Team Members of the Month for June 2024.Tara Bonnaville, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines Bonnaville was nominated by Brenda Smith, RN, for demonstrating the values of accountability, quality and service:“Tara has been an exceptional team player at our office, always helping as needed. When we are short-staffed, she
Tuesday, July 23, 2024$4.8 million Health Equity Grant awarded to TidalHealth
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
Monday, July 22, 2024McCarthy joins TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome John “Jack” McCarthy, MSN, FNP-BC, to the electrophysiology team at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. McCarthy received his Master of Science in Nursing from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Ariz. He has experience in both the hospital and office settings, focusing on cardiology and primary care. McCarthy is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International and has
Monday, July 22, 2024Aukward joins Hebron Savings Bank as Business Banker
Hebron Savings Bank is pleased to announce that John Aukward, Jr. has joined the Bank as Vice President, Business Banker, serving business customers across the Eastern Shore. With over twenty-five years of experience in banking and business lending, John brings a vast knowledge of financial tools to support businesses and a history of excellent local service to our team. “John’s unique background as a local business owner and his extensive involvement in community service make him the perfect fit for
Monday, July 22, 2024Gabriella Costagliola is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s July 2024 DAISY Awardee
Gabriella (Gabby) Costagliola, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 West patient care unit, has been selected as the July 2024 recipient of the DAISY Award for her compassionate care and special attention provided to a recent patient. Her nomination reads: “Gabby embodies all the qualities that make an outstanding nurse. She is cheerful, honest, funny, helpful and has a very upbeat attitude that rubs off on everyone in the room. I was admitted the last week in May and was very sick. She was
Monday, July 22, 2024Josephine Koroma is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s July Sunshine Awardee
Josephine Koroma, certified nursing assistant (CNA) on patient care floor 3 West, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's July 2024 Sunshine Award recipient for her professionalism, kindness, and compassion. She received two nominations from both a patient and registered nurse on the unit. From her patient: Josephine’s passion and compassion resonates throughout the floor and not just for me, but for all patients equally. A true positive spirit that shows up every day for all to
Monday, July 22, 2024Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Marion Keenan
Marion Keenan, Founder and Former Coastal Hospice President. Coastal Hospice announced today with profound sadness the passing of its inaugural President, Marion Keenan and extend heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. “On behalf of Coastal Hospice, I would like to express our sadness in the passing of our founder and former President, Marion Keenan. Marion was part of a committee of innovators that brought hospice care to our community over 44 years
Friday, July 19, 2024The Mid-Shore is Going Purple Together: Five Counties Come Together for Hope in Recovery
Easton, MD, July 14th, 2024 - Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. (MSBH), in collaboration with the health departments of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties, is proud to announce the fifth annual “The Mid-Shore is Going Purple Together” event. Scheduled for Saturday, September 14th, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at James T. Park in Caroline County, Going Purple Together (GPT) offers a day of community unity with food, raffle items, music, games, and a focus on
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024U.S. News & World Report names TidalHealth Peninsula Regional High Performing in 9 health conditions
Ranked 5th Best Hospital in Maryland and among nation’s Best for Equitable Access SALISBURY - U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional the 5th Best Hospital (tie) in Maryland and a 2024-2025 High Performing hospital for 9 challenging and elective health conditions; the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. Additionally, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
Friday, July 12, 2024Coastal Hospice Accredited by The Joint Commission
SALISBURY, MD – July 9, 2024 – Coastal Hospice has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and
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Thursday, July 11, 2024Final Regulatory Hurdle Passed for University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center Project
New Easton Hospital Will Be Health Care Hub for Residents of Mid-Shore Region Architects’ rendering of the planned UM Shore Regional Medical Center EASTON Md. (July 10, 2024) – Today, the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) unanimously approved the rate application request from University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), for the new Shore Regional Medical Center in Easton. HSCRC’s approval helps
Thursday, July 11, 2024Choptank Health encourages back-to-school immunizations
Choptank Community Health System is reminding parents to keep their children happy, healthy, and protected from diseases by scheduling back-to-school immunizations now. Immunization resources for Mid-Shore parents are at choptankhealth.org/protected. The site includes Maryland’s back-to-school immunization requirements, the CDC’s child and adolescent immunization schedule by age, a provider locator tool, and links to the childhood immunization programs of all Mid-Shore health departments. Choptank
Thursday, July 11, 2024Thanking the June 2024 supporters of Brooke’s Toy Closet
Amanda and Joy Ault SALISBURY — The TidalHealth Foundation thanks the Eastern Shore of Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association, Megan Stafford of 3 East Oncology at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, and young Salisbury resident Joy Ault for supporting Brooke’s Toy Closet in June 2024.Megan Stafford, 3 East Oncology, THPR Each of this month’s donations had a unique backstory! The Eastern Shore of Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association hosted a golf tournament in June to benefit Brooke’s Toy Closet. Megan
Thursday, July 11, 2024Conroy named TidalHealth’s May 2024 Marc McDonald Awardee
Megan Conroy is TidalHealth’s May 2024 recipient of the Marc McDonald Award. SEAFORD – TidalHealth is pleased to announce that speech-language pathologist (SLP) Megan Conroy is the May 2024 recipient of the Marc McDonald Award. Conroy was recognized for her creative problem-solving skills and the high-quality care she provided to a long-term patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at TidalHealth Nanticoke: “Megan went above and beyond for a Spanish-speaking ICU patient who was unable to
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024Choptank Health announces new medical provider in Chestertown
Choptank Health’s Chestertown Health Center recently welcomed family practice provider Julia Berry, PA to the medical practice. Berry’s experience includes working in family medicine, behavioral health, obstetrics, and gynecology, with new medical patients welcome and more at 443-215-5353 or www.choptankhealth.org. Choptank Community Health System’s Chestertown Health Center recently welcomed family practice provider Julia Berry, PA to the medical practice. Berry earned her Master of Physician
Monday, July 08, 2024Evans is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s June 2024 Daisy Awardee
Laura Evans, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Daisy Award recipient for June 2024. SALISBURY – Laura Evans, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Emergency Department (ED), has been selected as the June 2024 recipient of the Daisy Award for her compassionate care and special attention provided to a pediatric trauma patient. Her nomination, below, was written by a Nursing Administrative Supervisor: “A one-year-old pediatric trauma arrest came into the ED as the result of an accident in which
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Monday, July 08, 2024UM Shore Regional Health Announces New, Simpler Registration Process for Childbirth & Education
EASTON, Md. (July 3, 2024) – The Birthing Center at UM Shore Regional Health’s Shore Medical Center at Easton provides several classes related to childbirth, parenting, breastfeeding and being a safe sibling throughout the year. The Birthing Center team is now offering a new, simpler registration process to assist new parents and caregivers. All childbirth and education classes are free of cost, but advance registration is required for all classes. Care partners are encouraged to attend classes with their
Monday, July 08, 2024Dolan named Vice President of Clinical Operations
SALISBURY – Steven Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth recently announced the advancement of Charles Dolan, Ph.D.(c), DHSc, MBA, MS, CPHRM, CPHQ, PHR, SHRM-CP, LSSMBB, FACHE, to Vice President (VP) of Clinical Operations at the Salisbury, Md. based health system. Dr. Dolan, who joined TidalHealth in 2020 as Ambulatory Surgical Services Director, was most recently serving as the Associate VP of Clinical Operations. Dr. Dolan brings to his new role a significant amount of healthcare
Monday, July 08, 2024TidalHealth Peninsula Regional again designated a Cardiac Interventional Center
SALISBURY – The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) recently completed its review and consideration of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional as a Cardiac Interventional Center. MIEMSS found substantial compliance with the required standards and has re-designated TidalHealth Peninsula Regional as a cardiac interventional center (CIC) for the next five years. This designation was first received April 1, 2011, and TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has continuously held it ever
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Wednesday, July 03, 2024Vazquez is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s June 2024 Sunshine Awardee
Ashton Vazquez, patient care technician in the Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU), has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's June 2024 Sunshine Award recipient for his professionalism, kindness and compassion shown to a patient during a difficult and emotional time. His nomination, below, was written by a nurse on the unit:Ashton is a prime example of exactly how a healthcare worker should be. While working, he is constantly on the go and will answer all call bells, regardless if
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Tuesday, July 02, 2024UM Shore Medical Group – Urology Welcomes Robert McDonough, III, MD, FACS
Robert McDonough, III, MD, FACS EASTON, Md. (July 1, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Urology recently welcomed Robert McDonough, III, MD, FACS. Most recently, Dr. McDonough served as the Residency Director at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. McDonough earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia and his Doctorate of Medicine from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed an
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Friday, June 28, 2024Kellams joins the TidalHealth Breast Center
SALISBURY - TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Carrie Kellams, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, to the TidalHealth Breast Center in Salisbury, MD. Kellams received her Doctor of Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing degrees from Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD. She has previous nursing experience while at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Med Surg, Patient Care Management, and the TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute as a certified breast navigator. After earning her DNP and FNP-BC certifications, she treated
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Friday, June 28, 2024UM Shore Medical Group - Gastroenterology Welcomes Brandi Oliver, CRNP, as Nurse Practitioner
Brandi Oliver, CRNP, UM Shore Medical Group – Gastroenterology EASTON, Md. (June 24, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Gastroenterology recently welcomed Brandi Oliver, CRNP, as a nurse practitioner. Most recently, Oliver served as a clinical nurse with the gastroenterology practice, coordinating pre and post-procedure care and video capsule endoscopy. Oliver earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner degrees
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024TidalHealth to hold ICD Support Group on July 9
SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building located at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd, Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The goal of this group is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices to become more knowledgeable and comfortable with having an ICD. The group is open to patients, family, friends and caregivers, and allows attendees to meet and share with others who have been through
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