Easton, MD — October 21, 2025 — Preston Automotive Group proudly hosted its annual Frog’s Fairway Golf Tournament on Monday, October 20, at Hog Neck Golf Course in Easton, Maryland. This cherished community tradition brought together 34 teams for a day of camaraderie, friendly competition, and purpose — all in support of breast cancer awareness and research. The scramble-style tournament teed off after registration and warm-ups at 8:30 a.m., with play beginning at 10 a.m. Participants enjoyed breakfast,
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OCEAN PINES – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome board-certified urogynecologist Peter G. O’Hare III, MD, to TidalHealth Urogynecology in Ocean Pines, Maryland. He is the Director of the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at TidalHealth. In his busy clinical practice, Dr. O’Hare works with women of all ages to diagnose, manage and treat their pelvic floor disorders, such as prolapse and incontinence. He offers a wide variety of treatment options that cater to the individual needs
Economic Development Week is here and we’re celebrating with a “Businesses in Action” Photo Contest. The Contest will run October 20th through the 26th. Share your best photo of a Dorchester County Business at work in one of the three categories: Small BusinessInnovationMade in DorchesterThe winners will be announced on 10/29/2025. Let's spotlight the people, products, and ideas that make Dorchester strong! Click HERE to enter or us the QR code below.
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Caitlin Robinson, DO, to TidalHealth OB/GYN in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Robinson earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore. Dr. Robinson is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is
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TidalHealth is pleased to welcome board-certified gynecologist and obstetrician, Karren Lewis, MD, MPH, FACOG, to TidalHealth OB/GYN in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Lewis discovered her passion for women’s health while growing up on her family’s sheep ranch in Wyoming. She earned her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, where she co-founded several service-learning projects and received the U.S. Public
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Andrew Canakis, DO, a gastroenterologist specializing in advanced endoscopic procedures, to TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines, Maryland. A native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, he is proud to bring cutting-edge care back to his home community. Dr. Canakis earned his bachelor’s degree in history from the College of William and Mary and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received the prestigious 2018
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Grace Salacup, MD, to TidalHealth Pulmonary & Critical Care in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Salacup earned her medical degree from the University of the City of Manila-College of Medicine in the Philippines. She completed her internal medicine residency at the Jefferson Health-Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Dr. Salacup is a pulmonary and critical care
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Karinnet Montero-Diaz, MD, to the TidalHealth Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Montero-Diaz earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Health Sciences in St. Kitts. She completed her internal medicine residency at TidalHealth and was a member of the inaugural class of residents to study at TidalHealth. Dr. Montero-Diaz served as chief resident in her final year. Dr. Montero-Diaz is a member of the American College of
Dr. Jeffrey Etherton poses on the helipad at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton with his UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) colleagues from the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and UM Shore Medical Group – Cardiology, as well as UM SRH leadership team members. EASTON, Md. (October 15, 2025) – For 40 years, Jeffrey Howard Etherton, MD, has been at the forefront of cardiac care, saving lives and shaping heart health on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This summer, the University of Maryland Shore Regional
BERLIN – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Christopher Brancato, MD, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Berlin, Maryland. Dr. Brancato received his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. He completed his internal medicine residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital & Medical Center in New York City, where he went on to complete his fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. Dr. Brancato is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular
Stephen Martin is TidalHealth’s August 2025 recipient of the Marc McDonald Award. CRISFIELD – TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Stephen "Steve" Martin, physical therapist at TidalHealth McCready Pavilion in Crisfield, Maryland, is the August 2025 recipient of the Marc McDonald Award. Martin was recognized for his professionalism, compassion and commitment to the healing and well-being of TidalHealth’s patients: "Steve sets a positive tone every day, leading by example with empathy, compassion and
OCEAN CITY – Atlantic General Health System practitioners Margo Gill, MD, and Christine Neto, MD, FACOG, will provide free screenings at a breast cancer and cervical cancer screening event. The screenings will be provided on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, from 5 to 8 pm at Atlantic General Women’s Health, located at 12308 Ocean Gateway, Unit 8, Ocean City, MD 21842. Please pre-register by calling 410-629-6313.
The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation invites the community to its fifth annual Puppy Penguin Swim and Yappy Hour on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City, MD 21842. Dogs weighing under 20 pounds may swim from 11 to 11:30 am, and all dogs are welcome to swim from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Registration is $20 per pup with a limit of one pup per person. All dog handlers must be 18 years old and will be required to sign a waiver. Event highlights include:•A free gift for
MSCF welcomes new board members (left to right): Richard “Rich” Loeffler, Kathleen “Kathy” Deoudes, Margaret “Peggy” Rennels, Suze Chaffinch, Leslie Bishop, and LaMonte Cooke; not pictured: Rabbi Peter Hyman and Arraminta Ware. Mid-Shore Community Foundation welcomes eight new members to its board of directors: Leslie Bishop, Suze Chaffinch, LaMonte Cooke, Kathleen Deoudes, Rabbi Peter E. Hyman, Richard “Rich” Loeffler, Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Rennels, and Arraminta Ware. "As one of the founding board
Mary Camper proudly displays her award as the MSNAAC 2025 CNA of the Year. Mary Camper, a certified nursing assistant at Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab in Cambridge, MD, was awarded the honor of being chosen as the Mid Shore Nursing Assistant Advisory Council’s 2025 CNA of the Year. The awards ceremony took place at the Health and Education Center of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health in Easton on September 30, 2025. Camper has been a CNA for 46 years. She was nominated by Mallard Bay, and
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Delaney Mester, RN, of the Emergency Department (ED), has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for September 2025. Mester was nominated for going above and beyond for a recent pediatric patient in the ED:“Our ED is no stranger to holding patients for care. Every so often, we have patients who become long-term residents of our department while they await placement at another facility or home discharge. Of these patients, our most vulnerable
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TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Faye Banks, patient care technician in the Emergency Department (ED), has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for September 2025. Banks was nominated by a coworker for her compassion, professionalism and the exceptional care she showed a recent pediatric patient:“I would like to give accolades to Faye Banks for going above and beyond the outline of a job description. I was touched by the way she interacted with an adolescent patient who
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, partners with Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the largest independent conservation organization dedicated solely to saving the Bay, to install 16 oyster cages along its dock. “We are honored to partner with the incredible Chesapeake Bay Foundation on this important initiative to help rebuild the local oyster population,” said Yagmur Quillin, wellbeing experience
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 2nd Quarter 2025 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Victoria Adkins, Environmental Services Victoria “Vickie” Adkins of Environmental Services is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's 2nd Quarter 2025 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Adkins’ kindness shines every day as she gives her all to keeping the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) running smoothly. Her attention to
CAMBRIDGE, MD (October 2025) — One Mission Cambridge has launched a new case management program to provide deeper, more personalized support to people facing complex life challenges. The new service helps people navigate housing instability, utility shutoffs, healthcare access, and other complex needs, extending the organization’s longstanding commitment to “community navigation.” The addition of a designated case manager allows for more in-depth, confidential conversations and follow-up. “Case
SALISBURY – It will be a sweetly ghoulish evening on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, when TidalHealth’s Behavioral Health division hosts its fourth annual Trunk or Treat on the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional campus at 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. In the hospital’s pervious parking lot on the corner of Waverly Drive and Vine Street, TidalHealth team members and community partners will decorate their vehicles and fill their trunks with Halloween goodies for a safe, supervised and family-friendly event.
TidalHealth recently announced the promotion of Laren MacMillan to Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, recognizing her outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence over more than 13 years with the health system. Throughout her tenure, MacMillan has been instrumental in shaping and strengthening TidalHealth’s brand presence across the Delmarva Peninsula. She led the launch of the health system’s new identity and oversaw a seamless renaming effort, creating a unified brand
Laurel, DE – October 2025 – The Insurance Market, a third-generation, family-owned independent insurance agency celebrating its 125th year, together with its sister HR consulting company IMHR, will host a timely Risk Academy webinar titled “Don’t Get Spooked by Delaware Paid Family Leave – Learn What Employers Need to Know Now” on Wednesday, October 29, from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. Delaware’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program is quickly approaching the benefits stage, bringing new responsibilities for
Cambridge, Md. (October 1, 2025) – Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, has received the 2025 “Best Of” award from Meetings Today, a national publication for meeting and event planners. The award program recognizes the best-of-the-best in the meeting industry, from hotels and resorts to convention centers. “We are honored to be recognized among the top meeting destinations in the country by
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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In observance of Infant Loss Awareness Day, TidalHealth’s Special Treasures Are Remembered (STAR) program will host an Infant Loss Memorial Walk at 5:30 pm Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, located at 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. The event will be held rain or shine in the Salisbury hospital’s Frank B. Hanna Main Lobby in the patient discharge area to the left. Attendees will have the opportunity to create
TidalHealth will hold a free chronic kidney disease (CKD) class from 10 am to noon, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the TidalHealth Ocean Pines Campus, located at 11101 Cathage Road, Suite 102, Berlin, MD 21811. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that around 14% 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 disease progression, monitoring your kidney disease, diet,
For the fourth year in a row, Main Street Gallery is thrilled to welcome back ALL THAT GLITTERS 2025: A METALSMITH COLLECTIVE. The group of seven jewelry artists, all of whom work in silver, include returning guest artists, Alexa Matthai, Chuck McMillin and Wanda Jester. The three guests will be joined by MSG member jewelers Cindy Ayd, Robin Morgan, Linda Starling and Barbara Trower, who also works in glass. A special feature of the now annual jewelry show is that everything in ALL THAT GLITTERS is
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, announces its fall travel experiences for guests. The resort will offer a variety of seasonal activities ranging from fall foliage hayrides to the opening of an on-site synthetic ice-skating rink. The resort also debuts the “Fall on Sale” offer providing exclusive rates for travelers. “The fall season is a great time to explore the beauty of Maryland’s Eastern
Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) today announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for experienced commercial real estate brokers to market Cambridge Harbor—a transformative, 35-acre waterfront development on the Choptank River in Cambridge, Maryland. Envisioned as a walkable, mixed-use destination inspired by the principles of new urbanism, Cambridge Harbor will integrate residential, retail, hospitality, and community spaces alongside a vibrant waterfront promenade. The project
Salisbury, MD – Maryland Capital Enterprises’ Women’s Business Center (WBC) is excited to present a robust lineup of no-cost, online business training webinars this October. These interactive sessions are designed to empower entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring business leaders with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive. Everyone is welcome to attend.October 2025 Schedule of Webinars • SBA WOSB (Women Owned Small Business Certification) Thursday, October 2 | Noon – 1 p.m. In
“Pre-K students light up with enthusiasm as they explore the joy of books and the adventures each story brings.” “Volunteer Sharon Hutchison, one of our dedicated Reading Buddies, enjoys a reading session with her student—helping build confidence and a love for books.”Salisbury, MD – September 25, 2025 – Women United, an affinity group of United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, is excited to announce an urgent call for volunteers to support our upcoming season of Read to Succeed and Read With Me. The Read
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TidalHealth today celebrated with the community and neighborhood the official groundbreaking of its new Family Medicine Residency Clinic on Morris Street in Salisbury, marking the start of construction on a project that will bring expanded access to primary care in one of the city’s most established, diverse and historic neighborhoods. The clinic will serve as the flagship clinic and homebase for TidalHealth’s Graduate Medical TidalHealth today celebrated with the community and neighborhood the official
TidalHealth recently announced that it has received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program as an (INCP) Integrated network cancer program. The ACS CoC accreditation is awarded to the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute locations at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland, TidalHealth Ocean Pines Campus in Berlin Maryland, and the Allen Cancer Center at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware. The ACS CoC is a consortium
TidalHealth’s annual Delaware Flu Clinic will be held in 2025 at the Apple Scrapple Festival on Saturday, October 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the festival grounds in Bridgeville. Clinical teams providing the walk-up vaccinations will be located on the TidalHealth Community Wellness Van next to the firehouse. Seasonal trivalent flu vaccinations will be administered to individuals 8 years of age or older (8-17 please bring a parent or legal guardian to sign consent). The flu shot is designed to protect
Fello has partnered with local businesses and sponsors to touch as many lives as possible during the holiday season for more than 20 years. We help lessen the burden on families so they can focus on what’s most important – spending time together. Our program provides holiday gifts to children with disabilities and their siblings. We also include a minimum of a $100 grocery store gift card per family (with an extra $25 for each additional child) to help prepare a special holiday meal. We support over 300
October is bullying awareness and prevention month. DCPS will participate in the National Unity Day 2025 campaign on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. All students, staff, and community members are encouraged to wear ORANGE to show a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying! Everyone is encouraged to post pictures to social media using the hashtags #UnityEveryDay and #withJOY. Bullying awareness education and activities will take place throughout
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CAMBRIDGE—This fall, One Mission Cambridge invites the community to gather for games, giving, and gratitude at two fundraisers to support ongoing work to provide vital resources to those living in poverty in Dorchester County. The events will support the nonprofit’s expanding work in Dorchester County: Harvest and Hallelujah, a home-cooked meal and worship night hosted by Cambridge Wesleyan Church, and Gift Card Bingo, a high-energy afternoon of games, prizes and community connection at the Elks
The TidalHealth Foundation announced this week that it has successfully reached its $1 million fundraising goal for the Drive for Mobile Mammography campaign. The milestone was achieved Sept. 15 at a fundraising event at the Ocean City home of Sandy and Palmer Gillis, where donors in attendance contributed $86,300 to officially close the campaign. The Drive for Mobile Mammography began in October 2023 with initial support from TidalHealth team members, who together pledged $125,000 during Breast Cancer
The National Park Service designates The Packing House as a Chesapeake Gateways Site [Cambridge, MD] –The Packing House, a 60,000 square foot historic factory and the last remaining building of the Phillips Packing Company Empire, has been officially designated as a site within the Chesapeake Gateways Network. Located in the heart of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the building features a full-scale commercial-grade kitchen, a 12,000 square foot event space, and a 7,000 square foot shared-use office space—all
SALISBURY, MD — Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 MCE Pohanka Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, celebrating exceptional small business owners across the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The nomination deadline is Friday, October 3, 2025. Winners will be announced at the annual banquet held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 6–9 p.m. at the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons at Salisbury University. With generous support from our Premier Sponsor, Pohanka
Starting a new business is an exciting leap, but it’s also a transition filled with choices that can shape long-term outcomes. The right early investments can reduce friction, build credibility, and set up sustainable growth.Building a Strong Foundation One of the first decisions is how to structure your business legally and financially. Setting up a business entity with the U.S. Small Business Administration can protect your personal assets and unlock access to loans or grants. Pair that with a
TidalHealth will hold a free chronic kidney disease (CKD) seminar from 2 to 4 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in the TidalHealth Orthopedics Classroom, located at 800 S. Salisbury Boulevard, Unit D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that around 14% 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 disease progression, monitoring your kidney
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Christina Griffin, RRT, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for September 2025. Griffin is a registered respiratory therapist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury and TidalHealth McCready Pavilion in Crisfield. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide exceptional care to patients, establish meaningful connections, and collaborate with the care team to ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients. Griffin was
TidalHealth has held annual flu clinics during the fall season since 1994. These clinics are free of charge and open to anyone age 8 and up (individuals under age 18 must bring a parent or legal guardian to sign consent). The shot given at TidalHealth's flu clinics is a trivalent flu vaccine. High-dose "senior" flu shots are not offered at these events — please see your primary care provider or pharmacist to see if you should get one. This year's flu clinics include:•Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, from 8 am to 6
Crossroads Community & Corsica River Mental Health Services Announce Appointment of Kara Morris as Acting Executive DirectorKara Morris, Acting Executive Director, in front of the Crossroads Community and Corsica River Mental Health Services headquarters at 120 Banjo Lane, Centreville, Maryland. Centreville, MD - September 10th, 2025: Crossroads Community and its subsidiary, Corsica River Mental Health Services, are pleased to announce that Kara Morris has been appointed Acting Executive Director for both
TidalHealth’s Crisfield Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is Saturday, October 4 at the TidalHealth McCready Pavilion from 8 a.m. to noon. TidalHealth’s Crisfield Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is returning on Saturday, October 4 at the TidalHealth McCready Pavilion, 201 Hall Highway in Crisfield from 8 a.m. to noon. Seasonal trivalent 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 flu shot is designed to protect against three
WORCESTER COUNTY — Atlantic General Hospital will host free flu clinics at various locations throughout Worcester County that are open to anyone age 12 and up (individuals under age 18 must bring a parent or legal guardian to sign consent). Trivalent flu shots and high-dose “senior” flu shots will be available at all events unless otherwise noted. Please see below for more information: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 pm at the John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center (9707
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TidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is Friday, September 26 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. SALISBURY - TidalHealth’s Salisbury Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is returning for its 31st season on Friday, September 26 at Arthur W. Perdue (Shorebirds) Stadium at the intersection of Route 50 and Hobbs Road from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Seasonal trivalent flu vaccinations will be administered to individuals 8 years of age or older (8-17 please bring a parent or legal guardian to sign consent).
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location, TidalHealth Pediatric Development & Therapy, at 2326 Goodard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. With two convenient locations in Millsboro, Delaware, and Salisbury, Maryland, TidalHealth Pediatric Development & Therapy provides compassionate, individualized care for children through ABA, occupational, and speech therapy in a state-of-the-art clinic. Their skilled team supports children with diverse needs, including autism,
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SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Sonder, MBA, to Senior Administrative Director of Cancer Services. In this role, Sonder will oversee strategic planning, business operations, and the continued growth of TidalHealth’s oncology service line. Sonder brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in oncology and transplant services at institutions including NYU Langone Health, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Most recently, he served
Seaford, DE – TidalHealth Nanticoke is honored to announce that for a second consecutive year, it has received a prestigious 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its recently released 2025 Hospital Quality Star Ratings. TidalHealth Nanticoke is the only hospital in Delaware to earn this top rating in 2025, as it also was in 2024, highlighting its role as a leader in healthcare excellence within the state. This distinguished recognition, the highest awarded by CMS,
Ocean Pines, MD – September 3, 2025 – Lace up your sneakers and get ready for a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit! On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Beachwood, Inc. Custom Builders is proud to present the annual Coastal Walk & 5K Run at the breathtaking Assateague State Park. Sponsored by Assateague State Park & Maryland Park Services, this event combines the beauty of Maryland’s shoreline with the power of local support. Whether you’re a seasoned runner chasing your next personal best or a
In recognition of recovery month, the Dorchester Goes Purple invites students of all ages to decorate their own purple ribbon. One elementary, one middle, and one high school student will be selected to have their artwork featured on the DGP website and receive a gift card. All submissions will be displayed at local businesses throughout the county. Click here to get the form and for more information: https://dorchestergoespurple.org/dgp-art-contest Submissions due by September 30, 2025
Darlene Gumbs, MD EASTON, Md. (September 2, 2025) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Primary Care has welcomed Darlene Gumbs, MD to its provider team in Easton. UM SMG is an affiliate medical practice of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. Dr. Gumbs earned her Doctor of Medicine from American University of the Caribbean in Cupecoy, Sint Maarten, completing an Internal Medicine residency at
SUSSEX, CAROLINE, DORCHESTER, WICOMICO & WORCESTER COUNTIES – TidalHealth will hold a free advance care planning webinar at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. 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
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TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Charles Jackson, patient care technician in Same Day Surgery, has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for August 2025. Jackson was nominated by a recent patient for his compassion, professionalism and the exceptional care he showed during her surgical visit:“I was a surgery patient the morning of June 9. I had exceptional care from everyone that morning, but one person in particular left quite an impression on me. When Charles entered
EASTON, Md. (August 29, 2025) - University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s (UM SRH) Women’s and Children’s Services Department offers several community education courses led by nursing team members. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. When the Talbot County Health Department (TCHD) approached Birthing Center team members this past spring with an interest in helping promote child safety education, Stephanie King, Clinical Educator for Women and Children’s
EASTON, Md. (August 29, 2025) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s (UM SRH) Palliative Care Program has named Christina Ball, MS, AGACNP-BC, as the practice’s director. Ball has been a nurse practitioner with the practice since 2020. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. “Christina has been an integral part of our team, demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise, deep compassion for patients and families and an unwavering commitment to improving
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Marianne Harvey, RN, of the Special Care Nursery, has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for August 2025. Harvey was nominated by a fellow nurse for going above and beyond when assisting with an infant in the Emergency Department (ED):“I requested Marianne's help with IV placement on a two-month-old infant that had already been stuck three times with no success. My request for help with line placement from the special care nursery on a
A small group of citizens gathered on July 31 for a community update with the Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) board, where details of the long-term vision for Cambridge Harbor were presented. Tim Crosby, chair of the CWDI Planning Committee, outlined the development’s framework, which will feature four distinct zones: • Town Center – a hub for activity and commerce • Walkable Neighborhoods – designed for vibrant, livable communities • Maritime Trade – honoring Cambridge’s working
Sunshine Ward is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 2nd Quarter 2025 Monarch Award recipient. SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Sunshine Ward is its 2nd Quarter 2025 Monarch Award recipient. Ward consistently goes above and beyond in her role as an inpatient phlebotomy technician. Although she works part-time, she makes herself available to cover callouts and urgent staffing needs. Her dedication and flexibility make her an invaluable part of the team. Ward is known
SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, 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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TidalHealth cut the ribbon to open a new Brooke’s Toy Closet at Atlantic General Hospital on August 25. On the line were, from the left, Hillary Mozeik, Executive Assistant/Donor Relations Coordinator, Jackie Shockley, AGH Thrift Shop Co-Manager, Toni Keiser, AGH Vice President of Public Relations, Don Owrey, AGH President and CEO, Charleen Kuhblank, AGH Auxiliary President and Thrift Shop Co-Manager, Laurie Ondo, President, Brooke Mulford Foundation, Amy Mulford, Brooke’s Mother and Founder, Brooke
SEAFORD AND SALISBURY – TidalHealth is honored to have recently been designated a Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Blue Distinction Center + (BDC+) for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery for its dedication to treating individuals living with joint pain. “TidalHealth is proud to have our Salisbury and Seaford hospitals recognized for meeting the rigorous selection criteria set by the BCBS Centers of Excellence program,” said TidalHealth President/CEO Steve Leonard, Ph.D.,
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Yousuf Ahmad, FNP-BC, to TidalHealth Pulmonary & Critical Care in Salisbury, Maryland. A Wicomico County native, Ahmad earned his Master of Science in Nursing from George Washington University after graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from South College in Knoxville, Tennessee. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Salisbury University. Ahmad is a certified family nurse practitioner with additional certifications
Salisbury, MD – The Women’s Business Center (WBC) at Maryland Capital Enterprises is offering a full lineup of no-cost training webinars throughout September 2025, designed to support entrepreneurs and small business owners across Maryland. These practical, engaging sessions cover a wide range of topics from business planning and government contracting to social media and artificial intelligence. “All of our classes are designed to meet business owners where they are—whether they’re just starting out or
TidalHealth has partnered with the nonprofit organization Walk with a Doc to host a walk at the Salisbury Riverwalk from 10 to 11 am on the first Saturday of every month beginning Sept. 6, 2025. Participants will meet at Unity Square, located at 100 Circle Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801. The community is invited to join this free event, where they will take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk at their own pace and distance. It’s a great
Cutting-edge research and development business Fire & Risk Alliance is expanding to Dorchester County with the purchase of three lots in the county’s technology park. Fire & Risk Alliance’s facility will include a 30,000 square-foot state-of-the-art testing laboratory designed to push the boundaries of safety research, as well as an advanced training facility and dynamic office complex. The company’s research is at the forefront of hazard mitigation analysis and fire safety testing, with a special emphasis
SALISBURY & SEAFORD – Community health workers (CHWs) play a pivotal role in increasing access to healthcare. They are trusted members of their communities with a passion to help people improve their health by connecting them to healthcare, social services and community-based resources. In recognition of National CHW Awareness Week, which is observed from Aug. 25 to 29, TidalHealth is highlighting its CHW program and shining a spotlight on collaborative efforts to elevate the role of a CHW as an integral
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SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Rajdeep Chana, DO, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Chana earned his medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Blacksburg, Virginia. He completed his internal medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio and completed his cardiology fellowship at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania, where he was chief cardiovascular fellow. Dr. Chana is a member of the
Dorchester County, Maryland Administrative Charging Committee County Office Building Cambridge, MD 21613 Open Session Agenda August 27, 2025 Call to OrderOpen Session 4:30 pm I. Approval of Open Session minutes and Closed Session SummaryMay 28, 2025 II. Discussions with Law Enforcement Agencies III. Closed Session §3-305(b):(1), (13) & (7) 4:40 pm IV. Reconvene in Open Session 5:56 pm V. Closed Session Summary §3-305(b): (1), (13) & (7) 5:57
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Niranjan Ojha, MD, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Ojha earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan, Nepal. He completed his internal medicine residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, where he went on to complete his fellowship in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Ojha is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has
The Dorchester County Council recently awarded a total of $831,993 in grants to five organizations serving the local community. The funds are part of the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund established under the Cannabis-Reform Act of 2023 which allocates a portion of adult-use cannabis tax revenue to local jurisdictions to support community-based initiatives that benefit low-income communities and those disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of cannabis laws. The five organizations receiving
Andi West-McCabe, MSHA, RN, NE-BC, has been named the new senior director of nursing operations for TidalHealth. SALISBURY— TidalHealth is pleased to announce the appointment of Andi West-McCabe, MSHA, RN, NE-BC, as the new senior director of nursing operations. In this role, West-McCabe will provide strategic leadership and oversight for nursing supervisors and supplemental staffing resources across all three hospitals within the system. She will also lead the Access Coordination Center, supporting
Cordova, MD, August 28, 2025 — Join Eastern Shore Land Conservancy as we celebrate our 35th anniversary on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 1—4 PM during our third annual LandJam! This year, this family-friendly afternoon will be at the wonderful Councell Farms during their opening weekend. LandJam features live local music including upbeat blues rock music from the 599s and bluegrass from Coastal Plain. Local favorite Taqueria Floritas will serve up fresh tacos. Kids can learn more about ESLC’s
Dorchester County, Maryland Burial Sites Preservation Board County Office Building 501 Court Lane, Room 110 Cambridge, MD 21613OPEN SESSION AGENDA August 25, 2025 Call to OrderOpen Session 4:00 p.m.I. Approval of Minutes – June 23, 2025 II. Board Appointments – Update III. Community Event Planning – Update IV. Social Media (Facebook) – Update V. Cemetery Master List – Update VI. Survey Form – Update VII. New BusinessAdjournment 5:00 p.m. Dorothy Bradford Samonisky,
Petrae Simpson, director of Sprouts Early Childhood Learning Center, supervises Jayce Melvin and Selena D'souza as they gently pet a patient rabbit.Raelyn Biggar and Nixon Allen spent time with rabbits on their field trip with Sprouts Early Childhood Learning Center to the Dorchester County Library Cambridge Branch, which hosted a petting zoo. CAMBRIDGE, MD — On Wednesday, August 6, Sprouts Early Childhood Learning Center, operated by Delmarva Community Services, Inc., enjoyed a lively field trip to the
TidalHealth cut the ribbon to officially open Salisbury’s Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic on Aug. 14, which brings full circle the dream of a 19th century physician and opens new healthcare doors in an historically underserved neighborhood. On the ribbon cutting line were, from the left, Simona Eng, DO, Assoc. VP of Medical Education/Designated Institutional Official; Karinnet Montero Diaz, TidalHealth Teaching Faculty; Kurt Wehberg, MD, SPARK Campaign Co-Chairperson; Jake Day, Secretary, Maryland
Pictured left to right: Margaret Ferski Caraballo, Clinical Research Nurse; Renee Tyler, Oncology Social Worker; Nicole Ayers, Development Specialist, UM SRH; Rebecca Bair, Vice President of Philanthropy, University of Maryland Medical System; Bob Coleman, Auxiliary President; Jeanie Scott, Director of Oncology Services, UM SRH, Patti Plaskon, Oncology Social Work Coordinator; Lauren Douglass, Radiation Therapist; and Hunter Glessner, Oncology Nurse NavigatorEASTON, Md. (August 8, 2025) –The University of
SALISBURY – Anna Maria Izquierdo-Porrera, MD, PhD, is a geriatrician at TidalHealth Geriatrics with more than 25 years of experience caring for older adults. She is dedicated to promoting healthy aging through patient-centered care, clinical leadership and system-wide quality improvement. Dr. Izquierdo-Porrera earned her medical degree from the Universitat de Barcelona and completed her internal medicine residency at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, where she
From left are Micah Rowlands, BSN, C-EFM, and Aymee Gonzalez, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, at the Community Baby Shower on June 7 in Easton. During this annual celebration for expectant parents sponsored by the Talbot County Health Department, Women and Children’s team members staffed an educational booth, distributed newborn care resources and answered questions for more than 200 attendees. The team emphasized the importance of early prenatal care and connected families with childbirth classes and lactation
SALISBURY – Rukaiya Bashir Hamidu, MD, is a gastroenterologist and transplant hepatologist at TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Bashir Hamidu earned her medical degree summa cum laude from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. She completed her internal medicine residency and advanced hepatology training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology at the University of Maryland Medical Center in
Ocean City, MD – August 12, 2025 – Join Coastal Hospice for an unforgettable evening on the shores of the Assawoman Bay, complete with breathtaking sunset views, an open bar, savory heavy hors d’oeuvres, and the soulful blues stylings of Margot & Co. Our annual Blues on the Bay will be held Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 6–9 p.m. at Macky’s Bayside Bar and Grill on 54th Street in Ocean City. Sponsored by Macky and Pam Stansell and hosted by Highwater Management, this cherished Ocean City tradition
Deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Maryland of the Sept. 15 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by drought and excessive heat that occurred June 11-Oct. 22, 2024. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil,
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OCEAN PINES – Mehak Bassi, MD, provides care at TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines, Maryland. Dr. Bassi earned her medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, India. She completed her internal medicine residency at Saint Peter’s University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where she was selected to serve as a fourth-year chief resident. She went on to complete her gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship
Cambridge, Md. (August 7, 2025) – Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, has received the 2025 “Smart Stars” award from Smart Meetings magazine, an industry-leading magazine for event and meeting planners. The resort is recognized in the category of “Best Outdoor Event Space.” “We are honored to be recognized by such an esteemed publication as Smart Meetings as having one of the best outdoor event
The City of Cambridge and consultant Able.City will kick off a week-long charrette that seeks public engagement and collaboration from the community to develop a new Comprehensive Plan. Professionals in the fields of planning, transportation, economics and public safety will spend the week of Aug. 18-22 in Cambridge, engaging with members of our community and seeking input to plan a path forward for Cambridge. Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend: - Monday, August 18 (6 p.m.): Hands-On
GMB is pleased to announce the winners of our annual scholarship programs. The George K. Miles Civil Engineering Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to students who plan to attend college to pursue a degree in civil engineering. Mr. Miles is a former partner at GMB and was involved in a variety of civil engineering projects throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. His brother, William Miles, was a founding member of GMB in 1960. The Thomas S. George Architectural Memorial Scholarship is intended for a
SALISBURY, MD — Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 MCE Pohanka Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, celebrating exceptional small business owners across the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The nomination deadline is Friday, October 3, 2025. Winners will be announced at the annual banquet held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 6–9 p.m. at the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons at Salisbury University. With generous support from our Premier Sponsor, Pohanka Automotive
(Washington, D.C., August 6, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is making $6 million in grant funding available for seafood processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain and create new and better markets for the processing of invasive, wild-caught catfish. Additionally, USDA, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Agriculture, is launching a one-year pilot program to purchase up to $2 million through Section
MEETING NOTICE Members of the Dorchester County Council will attend an open session meeting held by Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. on Wednesday, August 27th at 6 p.m. in Room 110 of the County Office Building Cambridge, Maryland.
Radio Chesapeake, also known as WHCP 91.7 FM, is hosting a concert gala in celebration of being on air for ten years and to raise funds for the new music station – WFHW 90.3 FM! Lez Zeppelin, an all-women Led Zeppelin cover band, will be performing at the Oxford Community Center on September 13th and have been a highly praised artist at WHCP’s gala in the past. Doors will open at 6 PM, with the show starting at 7 PM, and dinner will be included in the ticket price. Alcoholic drinks will be available for
The Habitat Choptank ReStore, located in Easton, MD, is a retail business that sells donated goods to generate revenue to support Habitat Choptank and its mission to build homes, community and hope in Dorchester and Talbot Counties. The ReStore is looking for interested individuals, willing to volunteer in a variety of capacities in a flexible environment. If you have a heart for volunteering and a desire for putting your creativity into action, this is the perfect place for you! For more information on how
Joshua Harrison, MD EASTON, Md. (August 6, 2025) - The University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) is proud to announce the opening of UM SMG – Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, a new specialty practice offering advanced cosmetic and reconstructive services. The practice, led by Joshua Harrison, MD, will begin seeing patients on September 1, 2025, at 5 Martin Court in Easton, Maryland. UM SMG encompasses the medical practices affiliated with University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM
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 Wednesday, 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
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Ryleigh Kealy, welder on the fabrication team at Regal Rexnord, stocks shelves at One Mission Cambridge. Beth Hancock, senior human resources business partner at Regal Rexnord, helped improve volunteer safety by coordinating with Regal Rexnord to provide box cutters and safety gloves for opening delivery boxes. CAMBRIDGE—When two Regal Rexnord volunteers arrived at One Mission Cambridge for their first shift stocking shelves and helping patrons at the local food pantry, they surprised staff with a
TidalHealth Nanticoke is honored to have recently been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Bariatric Surgery Facility for treating individuals living with morbid, or extreme, obesity. “TidalHealth is proud to have our Seaford hospital and Seaford team recognized by Aetna for meeting the rigorous selection criteria set by the Institute of Quality Bariatric Surgery program,” said TidalHealth President/CEO, Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE. “We provide exceptional care to our patients, and it’s always
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) held their inaugural Over the Edge for ALICE® event on May 2nd at The Ross in Downtown Salisbury. This adrenaline-pumping fundraiser gave participants the opportunity to safely rappel down The Ross while raising awareness and critical funds to support Lower Shore neighbors who are working hard but struggle each month to meet basic needs. This thrilling event was presented by UWLES in partnership with Over the Edge USA, The Ross, City of Salisbury, Perdue
The second Sunday of August to the following Saturday is designated as Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week each year. That means qualifying apparel and footwear $100 or less, per item, are exempt from the state sales tax. The first $40 of a backpack or bookbag purchase is also tax-free. Accessory items, except for backpacks, are not included. For more information: Call (800) MD-TAXES or (410) 260-7980 from Central Maryland Find out more in the Shop Maryland Tax Free Frequently Asked Questions.
TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, 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 similar
Main Street Gallery is very excited to be exhibiting guest artist David Harp’s photographs for its September/October show. Dave’s work in this show focuses on the landscapes, people, and flora and fauna of the Chesapeake Bay region. A renowned, award-winning photographer and filmmaker, who is a lifelong Marylander, Dave lives and maintains a studio in Cambridge and has been photographing the Chesapeake Bay’s “delights and dilemmas,” as he puts it, for over four decades. He explains that he often finds
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In the photo: Physicians Brian Desaulniers and Sophia Shakur were recently presented Guardian Angel pins by the TidalHealth Foundation for their care and compassion shown to a patient experiencing a brain bleed.SALISBURY – At the heart of TidalHealth Foundation’s mission lies the Guardian Angel Program—a powerful way for patients and families to honor those caregivers who made a profound difference in their medical journey with compassion, expertise, and humanity. When someone donates to the Foundation
SALISBURY - U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional the 6th Best Hospital in Maryland and a 2025-2026 High Performing hospital for 8 challenging and elective health conditions; the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is among only 13% of hospitals evaluated across the nation to earn a numerical rating within a state or
Volunteers help at For All Seasons’ many outreach events throughout the year in the community. The backbone of For All Seasons' community outreach has always been its volunteers. For All Seasons heavily uses volunteers for its community and educational events. This includes the Hooper's Island Resource Fair for migrant women, the School Supplies Giveaway Resource Fair, and Frosty's Holiday Village – our biggest events held throughout the year. The agency also has volunteers to help host its information
Choptank Community Health System is recognizing 45 years of serving Maryland’s Mid-Shore communities as part of National Health Center Week, held August 3-9. This annual observance, led by the National Association of Community Health Centers, acknowledges the vital role community health centers play in enhancing access to care and promoting health equity nationwide. Founded in 1978 as Caroline Health Services, Inc., Choptank Health began as a private, nonprofit organization with a clear mission: to
Tywuan “Ty” Cornish is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 2nd Quarter 2025 Laboratory Legend Award recipient.SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Tywuan “Ty” Cornish, medical laboratory scientist in Transfusion Services, is its 2nd Quarter 2025 Laboratory Legend Award recipient. Cornish was recognized by her coworkers for being dependable and able to complete tasks no matter what the day brings. She was also recognized for helping other departments and training new
Turning the first shovel of dirt were, from the left, Tyler Barnes, President, Gillis Gilkerson; Ashleigh Sander, Millsboro Assistant Town Manager; Brian Calloway, Millsboro Chief of Police; Bob McKee, Millsboro Mayor; Steve Leonard, President/CEO, TidalHealth; Cindy Lunsford, Executive Vice President/COO, TidalHealth; Penny Short, President, TidalHealth Nanticoke; Angel Aguilar, Executive Director of Facilities, TidalHealth; Maria Lehman, Chairperson, TidalHealth Nanticoke Board of Directors and Dr.
Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) started July with a literal bang when it hosted a viewing of the Cambridge City July 4th fireworks at the Waterfront Park at Cambridge Harbor. Hooked on Seafood, Bayside Hotdogs, Chilly Billy's Ice Cream, Travelin' Tom's Coffee, Kona Ice, and Nibbles N Bits were local food vendors on site for this successful event. “We were excited to encourage the public to use the space and loved seeing how much of our community came to enjoy the food trucks and have fun with
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Jessica Cropper, RN, of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for July 2025. Cropper was nominated by a follow team member at TidalHealth not only for the compassion and exceptional care she provided to her mother, but also for the kind gesture she extended to her peer at a very delicate time of need. She writes:“I was working my Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) shift of 3 East at the Salisbury hospital
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EASTON Md. (July 17, 2025) – Three nurse managers at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), recently graduated from the Nurse Leadership Institute (NLI), a year-long professional development program hosted by the University of Maryland School of Nursing and funded by a state grant. The NLI was designed to build leadership capacity of Maryland nursing faculty and clinicians, facilitate partnerships for developing
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Cambridge, Md. (July 16, 2025) – Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, has received the 2025 World’s Best Award from Travel + Leisure, a top travel media brand. The hotel was recognized among the “10 Best Mid-Atlantic Resorts” in the annual award program. “We are incredibly honored to be recognized among the top resorts in the Mid-Atlantic by such an esteemed travel organization as Travel +
Helen Merrick, FNP-C, provides care at TidalHealth Primary Care in Lewes, Delaware. Merrick received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilmington College, where she also earned her Master of Science in Nursing. She is a certified family nurse practitioner. Merrick is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. As a native of Sussex County, Helen started her career as a registered nurse in the Emergency Department and has been a certified family nurse practitioner for nearly two
Laurel, DE – July 16, 2025 – IMHR is proud to announce that Heather Parsons, HR Consultant, has been recognized by PropertyCasualty360 as one of the 2025 Insurance Luminaries for her leadership in Workplace Culture Innovation. The Insurance Luminaries program honors professionals who are driving the insurance industry forward through innovation, leadership, and meaningful impact. Heather was selected for her commitment to building strong, people-centered workplaces that align compliance with culture
SALISBURY – TidalHealth has again received national recognition from the American Heart Association for the care provided to stroke patients on the Delmarva Peninsula at all three of its hospitals. At both TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke, the hospitals were awarded the 2025 Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based
SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free chronic kidney disease (CKD) seminar from 2 to 4 pm on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in the TidalHealth Orthopedics Classroom, located at 800 S. Salisbury Boulevard, Unit D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that around 14% 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 disease progression, monitoring
Cambridge, MD — July 10, 2025 — Elusive Tours, an Eastern Shore premium transportation and curated tour company, is proud to announce that it has been named Best New Business in Dorchester and Talbot Counties by the readers of Coastal Style Magazine for 2025. Founded with a vision to offer personalized, premium transportation and unforgettable local experiences, Elusive Tours has quickly become a trusted name for residents, visitors, and corporate clients alike. From scenic rides through historic
Participants of the resource fair were able to receive chicken and beef, as well as produce from the Maryland Food Bank. Women helped create denim patches with messages of support for sexual assault survivors that will be a part of a larger collage For All Seasons will display in the community. The Dorchester County Health Department gave participants backpacks and resources on health and wellness. The priest of St. Mary’s Refuge of Sinners Catholic Church provided encouragement to a participant of
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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is seeking public review and comment on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Backgarden Creek wetland restoration project. The proposed project would restore approximately 100 acres of tidal marsh through sediment placement in accordance with the refuge’s Comprehensive Conservation Plan. The EA is available at www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater. Copies may also be obtained by visiting the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center at 2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, MD between
TidalHealth today announces the creation of a new Intermediate Care Unit at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional through the merger of its Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and 3 Layfield critical care unit. The consolidation aims to better coordinate critical care services and address long-standing space and geographic challenges within the Salisbury hospital. The transition will officially begin July 29 with units taking on different patient responsibilities to best prepare for the changeover. Care will not be
Waterfront Restaurant to Continue its Popular Deck Party Series Cambridge, Md. (July 7, 2025) – Blue Point Provision Company, a waterfront restaurant offering panoramic views of the Choptank River at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, has officially reopened for the summer season. The restaurant also launches its popular weekly deck party series. “We are thrilled to welcome resort guests and our local community back to Blue Point Provisions Company for another exciting summer
The Orthopedic Center has welcomed orthopedic surgeon Rowan Michael, MD, to its provider team. The Orthopedic Center is an affiliate medical practice of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. Dr. Michael is board certified in orthopedic surgery, with a subspecialty certification in hand surgery, by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Rutgers’ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New
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Deadline Approaching- Submit Your Answers Before July 31st: The Dorchester County Economic Development office, in partnership with other Eastern Shore economic development agencies, is working to gather data from local businesses through the Summer 2025 Eastern Shore Business Sentiment Survey. This survey provides a localized view of our business community, highlighting their concerns and expectations for the coming year. Your participation is essential to our efforts and helps ensure that our programs
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At a time when rural hospitals are closing, donation helps to secure the future of health care on Maryland’s Eastern Shore EASTON, Md. (July 1, 2025) – Inspired by a desire to ensure unparalleled health care in the region for generations to come, an Eastern Shore resident has made a $25 million gift to University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), toward construction of the new UM Shore Regional Medical Center (RMC) in
TidalHealth Primary and Specialty Care is pleased to announce that Mayra Casillas-Cruz, Certified Medical Assistant at TidalHealth Radiation Oncology in Salisbury, is its Team Member of the Month for May 2025. Casillas-Cruz was nominated for demonstrating the values of accountability, community, quality and service:”It would likely be simpler to enumerate the few things that Mayra refrains from doing rather than the myriads of contributions she makes for our team. Her unwavering accountability and
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Pam Allen’s outstanding commitment to summer hunger relief earns national recognition No Kid Hungry today announced their annual Summer Hunger Heroes awardees, thirteen honorees hailing from ten states across the country who have shown outstanding commitment to summer hunger relief. This year’s heroes have gone above and beyond to expand summer meals in rural communities and broaden the impact of Summer EBT (also known as Sun Bucks). One of the 2025 Summer Hunger Hero honorees is Pam Allen, Executive
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Ebony Nichols, RN, of 5 South has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for June 2025. Nichols was nominated by the family member of a recent patient for the compassion and exceptional care she provided:“Ebony is a very professional, kind, caring nurse. She explains everything and asks if you need anything. She is willing to help in any way she can. When my husband was going to surgery and was going to miss dinner, she said they could get
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Ciera Trader, PCT, of the Rebecca and Leighton Moore Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit on 3 South, has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for June 2025. Trader was recognized by her manager and a recent patient for going above and beyond:“I recently met with one of our patients on the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit. As the Unit Manager, I had no idea what to expect as normally the children enjoy
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Erica Wheeler, RRT, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for June 2025. 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. Wheeler was nominated by a TidalHealth nurse for her compassion, professionalism, teamwork and dedication to providing exceptional service to both patients and their families:“For two
Lacie Amabili, RRT, a respiratory therapist at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware, was recently presented with the 2025 Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award by members of TidalHealth's leadership team and the TidalHealth Foundation. The Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award was established by TidalHealth's Board of Directors in 2014 to honor team members who exemplify Moore’s spirit of giving back to the community. Amabili was chosen from over a large group of nominees and was nominated not once, but
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TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Deepak Gupta, MD, DM, MPhil, FACR, to TidalHealth Rheumatology in Salisbury, Maryland. After completing his undergraduate education in biological sciences, Dr. Gupta earned his medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. He completed further research in clinical immunology earning his Doctorate of Medicine from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute, Lucknow, India and his Master's in Philosophy from the University of London in the
SALISBURY – TidalHealth, a leading provider of healthcare services in the region, is proud to announce a new partnership with Ratings MD, a cutting-edge platform that helps healthcare providers deliver transparent patient reviews and star ratings. This collaboration is designed to enhance the online experience for consumers by offering easy access to star ratings and valuable insights directly on the TidalHealth website. Ratings MD is known for its reliable and secure platform that offers verified
Free July Webinars Empower Aspiring and Established Entrepreneurs Through the MCE Women’s Business CenterSALISBURY, MD — Whether you're just getting started or ready to grow, the Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) Women’s Business Center (WBC) is offering a full slate of free July webinars to support entrepreneurs across the state. From securing federal contracts to building cash flow, these expert-led sessions provide the tools, resources, and connections every small business owner needs.All sessions are
Salisbury, MD – June 16, 2025 – The Coastal Hospice Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Ann Lovely, RN, BSN, CHPN, as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Lovely has served as Interim President & CEO since June 2024, guiding the organization with strength and compassion through a period of transition. A steadfast leader and one of Coastal Hospice’s longest-tenured team members, Ann brings more than 25 years of dedication, experience, and deep knowledge of
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is proud to announce that Epic, the country’s leading provider of electronic medical records (EMR) systems, has named the Delmarva health system to its “Honor Roll” at the Cum Laude level for its remarkable achievements optimizing its EMR and implementing best practices. The program is based on nine components: ease of use for providers, ease of use for nurses, enterprise data and analytics, financial, health information exchange, infrastructure stability and performance, patient
Small business owners wear every hat imaginable. Between invoices, emails, social media, customer service, and the million little fires that flare up daily, there’s barely time for lunch, let alone launching a polished brand identity. Yet in a digital world where audiences scroll fast and judge faster, good design isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential. That doesn’t mean outsourcing to a pricey firm or losing hours learning complex software. With a handful of sharp tips and a little resourcefulness, even the
The J. M. Clayton Company, located in Dorchester County, Maryland is considered the oldest working crab processing plant in the world. What once began as a small oyster shucking and packing operation grew into its modern day production. The J. M. Clayton Company was founded in 1890 by Captain John Morgan Clayton (known as “Captain Johnnie”). The company has remained in the family for over four generations. The original Clayton’s facility packed seafood and fresh vegetables for delivery by steamboat to
Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. (MCE), in collaboration with Somerville Consulting Group, LLC, is thrilled to announce the 2025 Shore and Soar Pitch Competition — an exciting new initiative designed to elevate emerging businesses across Maryland's Eastern Shore and beyond. This first-of-its-kind program will provide small business owners with the chance to compete for cash prizes and invaluable support in their business growth journey. With up to $9,000 in total prizes awarded on each side of the
Cambridge, Md. (June 11, 2025) – Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is honoring Pride Month with a special travel promotion. Throughout June, guests can book exclusive rates on overnight stays, ideal for people attending Delmarva Pride Festival or those looking for a relaxing waterfront getaway. “We are thrilled to celebrate Pride Month with a special promotion to our waterfront retreat,”
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Main Street Gallery in Cambridge is excited to be exhibiting the works of local artist, Jose Ramirez this summer. For the months of July and August his oil and watercolor paintings of local eastern shore scenes will hang along with the works of the seven gallery members in his show titled MORE THAN LINES AND COLORS. A plein air and studio painter, Jose says he has always been an artist and that he paints what he loves, what he knows and where he lives. “As an artist, I have found the creative
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) recently celebrated its 79th Annual Meeting, hosted in partnership with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Nearly 200 community members, partners, donors, and volunteers gathered to honor the incredible impact made possible through their collective support.Volunteer of the Year: Bonnie Flinn, ERA Martin Associates The event featured a warm welcome from UWLES President/CEO Pam Gregory, followed by remarks from Dr. Robert Mock, Vice President for Strategic
The Mid-Shore Health Improvement Coalition is making up to three (3) $15,000 mini-grants available to organizations that can implement a Building Healthy Families (BHF) cohort within Caroline or Dorchester counties starting in the fall of 2025. About BHF BHF is a family-based healthy weight program for children and their families. Key behavior change strategies include goal setting for lifestyle modification and weight loss, self-monitoring, rewards/contingency management, role modeling, and stimulus
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The countdown has begun! With summer in full swing, we’re excited to invite you to join us for the 2025 Poor Boy Open Fishing Tournament, happening on Saturday, August 23rd at Portside Seafood Restaurant in Cambridge, MD. This one-of-a-kind tournament challenges every angler to fish using a Barbie rod—all to support a powerful cause. Proceeds from the event help send local students to out-of-state summer camp through ALL4LOVE’s scholarship fund. Register during the month of June and use the code GOFISH to
Sarah Debenham, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s May 2025 DAISY Award recipient. SALISBURY, Md. – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Sarah Debenham, RN, of the Pediatrics Unit has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for May 2025. Debenham was nominated for the compassion and exceptional care she provided on multiple occasions to a pediatric patient who now plans to pursue a similar calling in her life:“Sarah cared for our daughter, Samantha, during several of her
Heart to Heart: Coloring Together, a unique new coloring book produced by For All Seasons and created by the agency’s art therapist Jane P. Gordon, LCPAT, ATR-BC, recently debuted at a special tea party for girls and their adult female caregivers. The event held at Brookletts Place in Easton featured a tea party-themed lunch for girls and their parents, mentors, or caregivers. The Women & Girls Fund provided critical seed money for this special project that benefits children and families. “For All Seasons
Shaneatha “Neat” Austin, PCT, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for May 2025. SALISBURY, Md. – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Shaneatha “Neat” Austin, PCT, of the Behavioral Health Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for May 2025. Austin was recognized for her compassion, dedication, positivity and professionalism. Her nomination is provided below:“Shaneatha ‘Neat’ Austin's compassion, dedication, and
The YMCA of the Chesapeake is proud to announce a major enhancement to its literacy efforts in Dorchester County with the creation of a new Reading Hub and Multipurpose Space at the Robbins Family YMCA in Cambridge. This newly renovated area will serve as a central hub for the Y’s Reading at Grade Level Initiative that will be held the program’s newly hired coordinator, Bryant Whittington.Whittington, a graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a degree in Human Ecology and a concentration
Choptank Community Health is hosting a series of New Patient Welcome Sessions at its Chestertown Health Center, shown here, located at 126 Philosophers Terrace, during select hours on June 10 through June 12. Attendees can receive assistance with completing new patient paperwork and explore insurance options and Choptank Health’s sliding fee program, with translation services available, and walk-ins welcome. Learn more by calling 443-215-5353. Mid-Shore families and individuals in need of a primary care
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SUSSEX, CAROLINE, DORCHESTER, WICOMICO & WORCESTER COUNTIES – TidalHealth will hold a free Advance Care Planning online class at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. 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
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More than four decades of dedicated service on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore Salisbury, MD – May 27, 2025 – We welcome our community to join us in celebrating 45 Years at our upcoming 45th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, July 17th at the Fountains Wedding & Conference Center in Salisbury, MD. This momentous occasion commemorates more than four decades of dedicated service on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. Our theme, “A Legacy of Care, Built on 45 Years of Experience”, aims to honor our history,
The Dorchester County Public Library will be holding their Annual Summer reading KickOff Party on Saturday, June 14 from 12-2 p.m. in the Cambridge Library parking lot and along Spring Street (with a rain date of June 21, 12-2 p.m.). The Theme this year is "Color Our World". Last year, we had approximately 300 attendees, and look forward to having many again this year. Sign up for Summer Reading, pick up a free book and goodie bag. Enjoy free food, face painting, balloon characters, crafts, community
Each year, our Just a Kid From Cambridge project honors the growth, resilience, and brilliance of our graduating seniors. What began as a phrase has grown into a full movement—lifting the voices of young people and rewriting the narrative for youth in Dorchester County. This year’s portraits were captured by the incredibly talented Casey O’Bier of Sussex Photography, helping us freeze time and spotlight each young man’s story.Meet the Next Gen Class of 2025
Association (OCHMRA), looks forward to welcoming back guests and visitors for Summer 2025! UWLES is excited to partner with local hospitality businesses for the 9th season of our Dine, Stay, and Play United program. Last summer, local hospitality and recreational organizations raised over $26,000, demonstrating what it means to Dine, Stay and Play in Worcester County while giving back to the community and creating local impact. Local restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues, and sporting venues can sign
Choptank Community Health System President and CEO Sara Rich, MPA, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maryland Assembly of School-Based Health Care. Rich was nominated by MASBHC Board President Patryce Toye, MD, on behalf of all Board members. Rich received the award at the MASBHC’s Annual Awards dinner on May 14, 2025, held at The Meeting House in Columbia, Maryland. MASBHC Board Member and Choptank Health Director of Community-Based Programs Chrissy Bartz, PA-C, presented her with the
The Dorchester Shore Community Outreach Team is one of several community partners offering services at One Mission Cambridge each week. Pictured left to right are members of the Dorchester Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT): Jessica Wise (Social Worker), Courtney Thomas (Community Health Advocate), Shelly Houlihan, Manager of One Mission Cambridge; Rochalla Jones (Nurse Coordinator), Amanda McDermott (Community Advocate). Since the new year, One Mission Cambridge has doubled the number of clients it
SALISBURY, MD. – TidalHealth will hold a free Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Seminar from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 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 disease progression, monitoring your kidney disease, diet, dialysis and
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Accepting the Maryland Stars of Life Outstanding EMS Program Award for SWIFT were, from the left, David Phippin, SWIFT Coordinator and Salisbury Fire Department (SFD) Paramedic; Miranda Webster, SFD SWIFT Paramedic; Aaron Sebach, TidalHealth Community Wellness Nurse Practitioner; Jessica Chase, TidalHealth Community Wellness Social Worker; Tammy Walbert, TidalHealth Community Wellness Clinical Supervisor and Nurse Practitioner. Presenting, far right, is Ted Delbridge, Executive Director, MIEMSS. Not
Cambridge Main Street, Inc. has once again been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of designated programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. Main Street America recognizes two tiers of national designation — Affiliate and Accredited. These designations are a
SALISBURY, MD — United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) proudly celebrated the unveiling of its new 1944 Legacy Circle commemorative wall during a special event held recently at the organization's office in Salisbury. Members of the 1944 Legacy Circle and community supporters enjoyed an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and appreciation. The new installation was a vision led by longtime UWLES volunteer, former board member, and Legacy Circle member Cathie Thomas. The design was by Olivia Momme
SALISBURY, MD. & SEAFORD, Del. — TidalHealth Primary and Specialty Care is pleased to announce that Alvin Harmon and Brenda Williams are its Team Members of the Month for April 2025.Alvin Harmon, Chaplain, TidalHealth Palliative Medicine Harmon was nominated for demonstrating the values of accountability, community, quality and service:”In a healthcare environment, it is all too easy for patients and their families to experience frustration, confusion, or even despair. It’s often easier for people to voice
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Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which includes Blackwater, Eastern Neck, Martin, and Susquehanna wildlife refuges, is seeking public review and comment on draft Compatibility Determinations for research and surveys that are not conducted by staff or authorized agents. The proposed research could be conducted by federal, state, local agencies, federally recognized Tribes, universities, non-governmental agencies and qualified members of the public. The Complex proposes authorizing such
SALISBURY, MD. & SEAFORD, DEL. — TidalHealth is pleased to announce the following four Team Members of the Year:TidalHealth Nanticoke’s 2024 Clinical Team Member of the Year Julie Glasco, RN, of the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is TidalHealth Nanticoke’s 2024 Clinical Team Member of the Year. Glasco is described as a well-rounded and valuable asset to CDU. A team player at all times, she is always ready to jump in and help with whatever is needed, no questions asked, work any shift as needed, and with
In partnership with the Friends of Blackwater and the Harriet Tubman State Park, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge will hold their annual Youth Fishing Fun Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. This family-friendly event will be held at the refuge pond behind the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center, located off Route 335. Young people 15 years old and under can pre-register for the event by calling 410-228-2677 or register at the event on June 7. Fishing will begin at 9:00
SALISBURY, Md. – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Katie Jo Berna, DNP, CRNP, a board-certified family nurse practitioner caring for patients at TidalHealth Palliative Medicine in Salisbury. Berna earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix, where she also completed her Master of Health Administration and Master of Science in Nursing. Dr. Berna went on to receive a Post-Master's Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Wilmington
SALISBURY, Md. – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Krista Kelly-Hearn, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Medical Oncology & Hematology in Salisbury. Kelly-Hearn earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Salisbury University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University. She is a certified family nurse practitioner. She holds membership in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Oncology Nursing Society and is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart
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Don Owrey, MBA, President of Atlantic General Hospital, left, and Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth, sign a definitive agreement on May 1 that brings Atlantic General and its services under the umbrella of TidalHealth. BERLIN/SALISBURY- Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) in Berlin, Md. and TidalHealth of Salisbury, Md. today announced that a definitive agreement has been signed that will bring the two health systems together under TidalHealth. By combining the strengths
Dr. Angela Brittingham has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Executive at TidalHealth. SALISBURY – TidalHealth is proud to announce, effective May 1, the promotion of Angela “Angie” Brittingham, DNP, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, to Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Executive. This strategic move underscores the health system’s commitment to clinical excellence and the vital role of nursing leadership as it continues to grow and
BERLIN/SALISBURY/SEAFORD–TidalHealth was again nationally spotlighted in the May 1 release of the Spring 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report and remains the highest rated health system in patient care and patient safety in the region. Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) in Berlin, Md., TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Del. and TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. were all awarded an “A” grade, Leapfrog’s highest honor. The designation recognizes each hospital for its efforts in
Nour Ahmed is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 1st Quarter 2025 Laboratory Legend Award recipient. SALISBURY, MD. — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Nour Ahmed is its 1st Quarter 2025 Laboratory Legend Award recipient. This award recognizes TidalHealth's laboratory technical team members who demonstrate exceptional performance in accountability, compassion, commitment, problem-solving and/or teamwork. Ahmed is very down-to-earth and is a hard worker in the Core Laboratory at
Cambridge, Md. (April 30, 2025) – Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination set on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, announces its Mother’s Day experiences for resort guests and the local community. The resort will host an extravagant brunch at the newly renovated Water’s Edge Grill and indulgent spa treatments at the award-winning Sago Spa & Salon. “We are thrilled to host an unforgettable Mother’s Day experience where families can relax
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SALISBURY, MD. – TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 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. This month’s speaker will be Dr. Arooge Towheed of TidalHealth Cardiology. Dr. Towheed specializes in electrophysiology, which is
Leaders of Mid Shore Community Foundation and UM Shore Regional Health met recently to celebrate the MSCF’s $3.8 million gift. Pictured left to right: Rebecca Bair, Vice President, Philanthropy, UM Shore Regional Health; Ken Kozel, President and CEO, UM Shore Regional Health; Alice Ryan, Vice Chair, Board of Directors, MSCF; Buck Duncan, President, MSCF; Moorhead Vermilye, Chair, Board of Directors, MSCF; Charles Capute, Chairman, Board of Trustees, UM Memorial Hospital Foundation and Robbin Hill, Chief
Christy Marciniak, CRNP, UM Shore Regional Health (Marciniak, Christy.jpeg) Gilman, Caitlin, (CRNP), UM Shore Regional Health (Gilman, Caitlin.jpeg) EASTON, Md. (April 29, 2025) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Primary Care at Easton and Queenstown welcome new providers to their care teams. Caitlin Gilman, CRNP, will see patients in Easton, while Christy Marciniak, CRNP, will treat patients in Queenstown. UM SMG is an affiliate medical practice of the University of
SALISBURY, MD. — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 1st Quarter 2025 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Trayvon Dennis, Public Safety Trayvon “Tray” Dennis of Public Safety is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 1st Quarter 2025 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Dennis is well-known for his exceptional work ethic. He is a team player and always compassionate to staff and patients. When a patient was
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The digital presence of small businesses is no longer defined by storefronts or static websites. It now stretches across a dynamic mix of platforms—Instagram reels, TikTok videos, Pinterest boards, LinkedIn carousels, and interactive stories on Facebook. In this fast-scrolling environment, visual content isn't a luxury; it's the frontline of communication. It's not about flashy production or massive budgets either—what counts is resonance, clarity, and authenticity, all bundled into imagery that makes
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SALISBURY, MD. – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome McKenzie Walker, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist who cares for patients as part of the TidalHealth Postdoctoral Clinical Psychology Consortium. Dr. Walker earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, where she also completed a master's degree in clinical psychology. She later pursued an additional master's degree in clinical psychology, followed by a Doctorate of Psychology, at the Philadelphia College of
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The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce presented the 2025 C. Robert “Bob” Spedden Service Award to Amanda Fenstermaker at their Annual Meeting on March 13, 2025. 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,
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Free Webinars to Empower Aspiring and Current Entrepreneurs Salisbury, MD — Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) Women's Business Center is proud to announce its January 2025 Business Training Webinar Series, designed to equip small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and minority business enterprises with tools for success. All webinars are free, virtual, and open to everyone.Webinar Schedule:• MBE | DBE | SBE Part 1 Date: Tuesday, January 14th | Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. Details: A deep dive into
This October, in honor of Women's Small Business Month, it's essential to acknowledge the cutting-edge tools that enable women entrepreneurs to optimize their workflows and fuel growth. Adobe Acrobat provides a robust set of features aimed at boosting efficiency, simplifying document management, enhancing team collaboration, and streamlining crucial business processes. For women entrepreneurs eager to save time and concentrate on expanding their businesses, these solutions can be transformative in the
When your business hits a rough patch, the challenges can feel overwhelming, but it's crucial to take decisive action. Difficult times often bring hidden opportunities for growth and innovation, provided you know where to look and how to respond. Implementing the right strategies can help stabilize your operations and pave the way for a stronger, more resilient future. Let's explore some practical measures you can take to navigate through these challenging times.Identify Key Employees for Retention
In today's digital age, effective branding is indispensable for businesses aiming to distinguish themselves in saturated markets. Achieving elevated branding demands a strategic mindset that integrates various elements seamlessly. Here, we present essential strategies aimed at augmenting your brand's visibility and influence in the competitive landscape. Engaging Storytelling with the Help of AI Visuals New small business owners can use AI-generated images to create engaging visual content