TidalHealth warns community of scammers targeting patients
TidalHealth is alerting the community to recent scam attempts targeting patients in our community. Scammers are posing as TidalHealth team members and contacting patients to request payment or personal information by phone, email or text message. Scam calls may appear to come from a legitimate TidalHealth phone number due to caller ID spoofing. Scammers are also using fraudulent email addresses posing as TidalHealth team members. TidalHealth advises anyone who receives a questionable call to hang up and
eNews & Events - January 1, 2026 - January 15, 2026
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Portside's Oyster Ball Set for January 10th with Bird Dog & the Road Kings
Delegate Tom Hutchinson (Center) and Senator Johnny Mautz (Right) along with Bird Dog Wheeler and Oyster Ball Committee members Tracie Whiteley, Keith Graffius and Lauren Edwards, welcome the crowd to the 10th Annual Oyster Ball last year. CAMBRIDGE, MD-The 11th Annual Oyster Ball returns to Portside Seafood Restaurant on Saturday, January 10th, at 6pm. The event is held every year to raise funds for Dorchester County Watermen (Dorchester Seafood Heritage Association) and is once again headlined by
eNews & Events - December 25, 2025 - January 8, 2026
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Stella named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s December 2025 Sunshine Awardee
Jacqueline “Jackie” Stella, PCT, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for December 2025. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Jacqueline “Jackie” Stella, patient care technician in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for December 2025. Stella was nominated by her supervisor, Jessica Cropper, for her compassion, patience and professionalism:“I am truly honored to have Jackie not only as a coworker but also as a friend. She
Frosty’s Holiday Village Brings Repeat Visitors and Newcomers
Guests enjoyed a variety of activities for all ages, including face painting. This year’s Frosty’s Holiday Village event, presented by For All Seasons and taking place at Anchor Church in Easton, featured over 50 inflatables and a larger resource tent featuring 12 resource partners who provided fun games and important resources for local families. All activities were free and included favorites such as professional photos with Frosty and friends, holiday crafts, Letters to Santa, Cascading Carlos the
eNews & Events - December 18, 2025 - January 1, 2026
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Preston Automotive Group Accelerates Growth with Toyota Dealership Acquisition
Preston Automotive Group is proud to announce they will officially bring the Toyota brand into the Preston family for the first time in its 50-year history. The store will operate as Preston Toyota of Easton, marking a significant milestone in the group’s continued growth across the Delmarva Peninsula. “Adding Toyota to our lineup is exciting,” said David Wilson Jr., President and CEO of Preston Automotive Group. “Toyota is known worldwide for quality, innovation, and reliability. Those values align
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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina Named Among Top Meeting Destinations by Smart Meetings Magazine
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 Platinum Choice Award from Smart Meetings, one of the nation’s leading magazines for meeting and event planners. The awards honor the hospitality industry’s top-ranked venues and destinations that deliver the highest standard of overall excellence. “We are thrilled to be named among the top meeting destinations in the country by Smart
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Announces Reopening of Synthetic Ice-Skating Rink and Debuts “Skate and Stay'' Winter Promotion
Cambridge, Md. (December 3, 2025) – Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, kicks off the holiday season with the reopening of its synthetic ice-skating rink. The rink will officially open on Friday, November 28 and will be open through February providing magical winter moments on the Eastern Shore. “The holiday season is a gorgeous time to be on the Eastern Shore and we are thrilled to reopen our
Cambridge Ice & Oyster Festival Announces 5th Year
A holiday weekend of winter fun is coming to downtown Cambridge the weekend of January 16, 2026 when the Cambridge Ice & Oyster Festival returns for its fifth year with an action-packed event full of activities celebrating Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The theme for 2026 is “Celebrating America’s 250th”. The festival is a Free, Friendly, Family Fun event featuring dozens of ice sculptures, oysters, ice games, photo ops, craft beverages, live music, and more. The event kicks off Friday, January 16th from
Opportunity Announced to see visual display of Model Earthen Berm
The City of Cambridge through the Make Cambridge Resilient Initiative has opened the opportunity to see the installation of a model earthen berm on December 3, 2025. The purpose of this model earthen berm is to visually display a portion of the flood mitigation project in the Long Wharf area, as requested by the community. The model dimensions are those within the draft flood mitigation project design. The height of the model berm, which is the same height within the draft flood mitigation project design
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Tree of Life Awardee for November 2025
Makenzie Horner, RRT, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Tree of Life Award recipient for November 2025. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Makenzie Horner, RRT, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for November 2025. 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. Horner was nominated by the family member of a recent
Local Banker Attends National Meeting for Community Bank Leaders
Community bankers around the country gathered in Washington recently to discuss the latest challenges currently facing community banks across the country, according to Jennifer Poulsen, President & CEO of Hebron Savings Bank. Poulsen, who attended the ABA Community Bankers Council meeting November 17-19, said the bankers talked at length about public policy, operations and business issues that might impact the nation’s hometown banks and their communities. “Community banks are such a vital part of our
For All Seasons Participates in National Rural Health Day Bus Tour
Participants who visited For All Seasons’ offices at 300 Talbot Street in Easton met with Beth Anne Dorman, President and CEO, as well as agency staff, to learn about the progress of the agency’s renovations at this location. In honor of National Rural Health Day on November 20, 2025, For All Seasons participated in the Rural Maryland Council’s 2025 Rural Summit Health-Focused Bus Tour, showcasing innovative approaches to improving health and wellness in rural communities. Participants also visited
United Way of the Lower Shore’s “United Is the Way” Campaign Underway
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore’s President and CEO, Pam Gregory, rallies community partners to embrace United is the Way United Way of the Lower Shore’s 2025-2026 “United Is the Way” campaign is in full force. The annual Fall kickoff, hosted in partnership with Salisbury University, rallied 200 community leaders, businesses, and volunteers to fuel another year of local impact across Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. Participants enjoyed firsthand stories from corporate and
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has again constructed its holiday star decoration atop the hospital i
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has again constructed its holiday star decoration atop the hospital in Salisbury. The unique star, measuring 22 feet from tip to tip, will be lit on the Friday after Thanksgiving and remain illuminated throughout the holiday season. The star has been the centerpiece of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s holiday decorating theme for the last 30 years. In 1995, following the death of Maryland State Police Trooper 1st Class Edward A. Plank, Jr., who was lost in the line of duty,
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TidalHealth to hold ICD support group on Dec. 9
TidalHealth will hold a free ICD support group from 9 to 10 am on Tuesday, Dec. 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 similar
Dr. Khoury joins TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Audrey Khoury, MD, MPH, to TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Khoury received her master’s degree in public health from the University of North Carolina, Gillings School of Global Public Health in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She then earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, where she went on to complete her residency in the Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program. Dr.
eNews & Events - November 27, 2025 - December 11, 2025
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TidalHealth invites community to Walk with a Doc on Dec. 6
TidalHealth has partnered with the nonprofit organization Walk with a Doc to host a free walk at the Salisbury Riverwalk from 10 to 11 am on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Participants will meet at Unity Square, located at 100 Circle Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801. This month’s guest speaker will be Dr. Nicole Alu of the TidalHealth Family Medicine Residency Clinic. After a brief educational session with Dr. Alu, participants will spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk at their own pace and
Choptank Health recognizes National Rural Health Day
Choptank Health marked National Rural Health Day by participating in the Rural Maryland Council’s Health-Focused Bus Tour, with participants shown here. The event highlighted Choptank Health’s new Federalsburg Health Center and the innovative approaches Choptank Health is using to improve health and wellness for the Mid-Shore’s rural communities. Choptank Community Health System is proud to join communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The
Dr. Sabadish joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Michael Sabadish, MD, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Sabadish earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also completed his internal medicine residency and his fellowship in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Sabadish is board certified in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. He comes with a wealth of clinical experience, has received multiple awards and
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Announces “Breakfast with Santa” Community Events
Cambridge, Md. (November 24, 2025) – Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, welcomes the local community to dine with Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Mrs. Claus at their “Breakfast with Santa” events. The festive events will feature a delicious breakfast buffet prepared by the resort’s culinary team and holiday photo opportunities for families. “We are excited to bring back our popular ‘Breakfast
This Small Town in Maryland Is the Perfect Late Fall Getaway—and It's Less Than 2 Hours From Washington D.C.
Top 5 Can’t MissBook a room at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, a Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards winner.Explore the four land trails in Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge by bike or on foot.Discover the Underground Railroad Scenic Byway by car.Grab a bite at Black Water Bakery, a local favorite serving house-made pies and cakes.Visit in the fall for the bird-watching and stunning fall foliageMaryland’s Eastern Shore, located an hour east of Washington, D.C., is known for its
A Cambridge Power Couple
Bernard and Danielle Johnson in their High Street headquarters. The couple is making a mark on Cambridge as business and civic leaders, setting an example of how to achieve success the right way. In Cambridge, a place where people notice who shows up, who follows through, and who treats others well, Bernard and Danielle Johnson are familiar names. Their four businesses are a steady presence in the city’s commercial life, and their willingness to help where they are needed has made them leaders across the
eNews & Events - November 20, 2025 - December 4, 2025
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TidalHealth adopts CLEAR technology to modernize MyChart verification
TidalHealth is partnering with CLEAR, the secure identity company, to simplify the healthcare experience for its patients through easy-to-use identity verification. Beginning today, TidalHealth patients can use CLEAR to securely verify their identity when creating a MyChart account or resetting their password from their mobile device or the MyChart app. This new option saves time and reduces friction by eliminating the need to contact TidalHealth’s MyChart service team for account creation or password
The Delmarva Shorebirds are Ready to Help with Your Holiday Gathering
With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your festive events! Whether you’re organizing a corporate gathering, a family celebration, or a community event, our catering services are designed to make your holiday party unforgettable. We specialize in creating magical holiday experiences through delicious cuisine, impeccable service, and attention to detail. Here’s what you can expect when you choose us to cater your holiday event:Customization: We understand that every
TidalHealth Celebrates Opening of New Pediatric Development & Therapy Clinic in Salisbury
TidalHealth cut the ribbon Nov. 17 to officially open the health system’s new Pediatric Development & Therapy Clinic in Salisbury. In the photo, from the left, are, Steve Tracy, Vice President of Corporate Ventures & President of Peninsula Health Ventures; Alexis Laws, MS, BCBA, LBA, Clinical Supervisor; Dr. Samantha Scott, Psychology Postdoctoral Program Director, Clinical Psychology Fellowship and Cindy Lunsford, Ed.D., MSN, RN, Executive Vice President & COO of TidalHealth. On Nov. 17, TidalHealth
Dr. Nawa joins TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Ahmad Nawid Nawa, MD, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Nawa earned his medical degree from the Kabul Medical University and completed his internal medicine/pediatric residency at the French Medical Institute for Children, both in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dr. Nawa recently completed TidalHealth’s internal medicine residency program, as part of the program’s inaugural class. He is a member of the Internal Medicine Society of Afghanistan and the Afghan
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United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, RPS, and Gallagher Host Record-Breaking Disc Golf Tournament
Dedicated members of United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, RPS and Gallagher celebrate record breaking Disc Golf Tournament. The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), in partnership with RPS and Gallagher, hosted its largest-ever Disc Golf Tournament on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Schumaker Pond Park in Salisbury. The annual event brought together 41 teams and raised a record $35,000, pushing the tournament’s total impact to more than $210,000 since its inception. All proceeds support United
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Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Earns Honors for Tenth Consecutive Year
For the tenth consecutive year, the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton’s Primary Stroke Center has received recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) with the Get With The Guidelines®- Rural Stroke Gold and Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, which recognize quality achievement. UM Shore Medical Center at Easton is a University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) facility; UM
Dr. Othepa joins Atlantic General Primary Care in Berlin
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Eugide Othepa, MD, to Atlantic General Primary Care in Berlin, Maryland. Dr. Othepa earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in West Indies, Dominica. He completed his family medicine residency at Memorial Hospital Gulfport in Mississippi, where he was chief resident. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians and brings extensive clinical experience, including research and
Rivera joins TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome board-certified physician assistant Elisa Rivera, PA-C, to TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury, Maryland. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Salisbury University and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Rivera provides compassionate, patient-centered care. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and the Physician Associates for Latino Health. She holds
eNews & Events - November 13, 2025 - November 27, 2025
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For All Season Cuts Ribbon on New Location in Cambridge
Pictured are attendees at For All Seasons' recent Ribbon Cutting and Open House at its new location at 407 Race Street in Cambridge. On October 22, For All Seasons and the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the agency’s new location at 407 Race Street in Cambridge. The event drew a packed crowd of community members, business owners, elected officials, agency staff, and Board members, all celebrating the opening of For All Seasons’ larger, more visible
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Mid-Shore Community Foundation to Host Giving Day Event
On Tuesday, December 2nd, Mid-Shore Community Foundation will host Mid-Shore Gives 2025, an online Giving Day Event to benefit local nonprofits in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties. “Mid-Shore Gives is a way for us to support our nonprofits, while engaging the community,” said Buck Duncan, President of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. “Last year’s event was a success; the event raised more than $102,000 in 24-Hours! We hope to make an even greater impact this
Coastal Hospice Invites the Community to “Be an Angel” This Holiday Season
For many families, it’s a beloved annual tradition. Each holiday season, Coastal Hospice invites Lower Shore neighbors to be “angels” by including the organization in their year-end giving. Many residents look forward to receiving the Be An Angel mailing and its inspiring Christmas tree ornament, each one a touching way to honor or remember a loved one. Donations can be made by mail or online at www.coastalhospice.org/be-an-angel. Donors are encouraged to include the name of their “angel,” which will be
For All Seasons Brings Awareness to Mental Health Challenges of Family Members and Caregivers of Vet
Family members of veterans and service members have varying experiences and perspectives on how the military experience affects their mental health. 100% of the For All Seasons team is trained in cultural competency around service members, veterans, and their families. In honor of Veterans’ Day this month, For All Seasons is bringing the focus to the mental health of families and caregivers of veterans, active service, and reserve members who can experience a unique set of challenges, stressors, and
Kline named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s October 2025 Sunshine Awardee
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Doreena “Dee” Kline, certified nursing assistant (CNA) on 3 East, has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for October 2025. Kline was nominated not once, but three times by recent patients and their family members for her compassion, professionalism and exceptional service:“My father is a patient under [Dee's] care. She is excellent with him and our visiting family members. Dee is very professional and cares for him with a smile and
Public notice from RWE Clean Energy
BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF MARYLAND IN THE MATTER OF MARYLAND BLUE CRAB SOLAR & STORAGE, LLC’S APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO CONSTRUCT A 100 MW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY, WITH 25 MW BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, AND 69 kV TRANSMISSION LINE IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO. 9782 NOTICE OF PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE A pre-hearing conference in the above-entitled matter is scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 10:00 am, via virtual platform,
Sunday Speaker Series with Nancy Lynch & Lon Holmberg at Dorchester Center for the Arts
The Dorchester Center for the Arts presents, the Sunday Speaker Series featuring Nancy E. Lynch and Lon Holmberg, "The REAL Women Veterans of Vietnam". Join us for this two-author presentation! Followed by tea and scones. THE REAL WOMEN VETERANS OF VIETNAM Journalist Nancy E. Lynch is the author of the award-winning social history, “Vietnam Mailbag, Voices From the War: 1968-1972”. Lynch’s 456-page book is based on the nearly 1,000 letters and hundreds of pictures her popular newspaper column received
eNews & Events - November 6, 2025 - November 20, 2025
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TidalHealth to hold advance care planning webinar on Nov. 11
TidalHealth will hold a free advance care planning webinar at 1 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 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 healthcare in the future, if, due to injury or illness, you cannot
Robbin Hill Retires After Nearly 24 Years at Mid-Shore Community Foundation - New Faces Join
Robbin Hill retired from Mid-Shore Community Foundation after 24 years. Robbin Hill, the first employee of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, has retired after nearly 24 years of service. Hill joined MSCF in 2001, when the organization had no staff and was led entirely by volunteers. Her interview took place on Sept. 12, 2001 — the day after the 9/11 attacks. “If this is real, it could be really great,” Hill recalled telling her husband that evening. Hired alongside MSCF’s first president, she helped
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Gettysburg Address Anniversary Reading to take place November 19th
On November 19, 1863. President Abraham Lincoln made "a few appropriate remarks" at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. These "remarks" became known as the Gettysburg Address and is now considered one of the most important speeches in American History. An anniversary reading of the Gettysburg Address will be given at noon on the November 19, 2025, on the steps of the historic Meredith House on the grounds of the Dorchester County Historical Society at 1003
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TidalHealth offers free flu shots for veterans and spouses
In honor of Veterans Day and in appreciation for the service to our nation by the veterans of Delmarva, TidalHealth is pleased to offer free flu shots to all veterans and their spouses. Free flu vaccinations will be provided at the following locations: Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to Noon at the American Legion Wicomico Post 64 located at 1109 American Legion Road, Salisbury, MD 21801. Tuesday, Nov. 11, from Noon to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Nanticoke Post 6 located at 230 Front St., Seaford, DE
eNews & Events October 30, 2025 - November 13, 2025
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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay is Honored with ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is recognized among the Readers’ Choice Award winners by ConventionSouth, a national resource for planning events in the South. The resort is among 502 convention and visitor bureaus, meeting facilities, hotels, and unique venues located throughout the South to receive this year’s Readers’ Choice Award. “We are honored to be recognized among the top meeting
TidalHealth October 30 Trunk or Treat event to relocate to the Salisbury Mall
Due to predicted heavy showers on Thursday, Oct. 30, TidalHealth has chosen to partner with the Salisbury Mall and move its annual Trunk or Treat halloween event inside the mall. The event will still be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. near the entrance to Boscov’s and the performance stage. Trick or Treaters are asked to park in the lot near the entrance between Chucky Cheese and Boscov’s and to enter the mall through those doors, which will be open until 8:00 p.m. TidalHealth is excited to welcome everyone
eNews & Events - October 23, 2025 - November 6, 2025
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Economic Development hosting ''Business in Action'' Photo Contest
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.
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Dr. Lewis joins TidalHealth OB/GYN in Salisbury
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
Dr. Canakis joins TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines
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
Dr. Salacup joins TidalHealth Pulmonary & Critical Care in Salisbury
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
Dr. Montero-Diaz joins TidalHealth Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic in Salisbury
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
Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s Puppy Penguin Swim is Oct. 19
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
Mid-Shore Community Foundation welcomes eight new members
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
Mid Shore Nursing Assistant Advisory Council (MSNAAC) honors Mary Camper as 2025 Certified Nursing Assistant of the Year
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
Mester is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s September 2025 DAISY Awardee
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
eNews & Events - October 9, 2025 - October 23, 2025
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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Partners with Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Help Restore Local Oyster Population
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
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ALL THAT GLITTERS 2025: A METALSMITH COLLECTIVE Returns to Main Street Gallery
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
eNews & Events - September 25, 2025 - October 9, 2025
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Fello looking for Donors for their Holiday Giving Program
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
Unity Day with DCPS
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
eNews & Events - September 18, 2025 - October 2, 2025
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Fall Events Fuel One Mission Cambridge's Work
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
TidalHealth to hold chronic kidney disease seminar on Sept. 24 in Salisbury
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’s Tree of Life Awardee for September 2025
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
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For a Second Consecutive Year, TidalHealth Nanticoke Achieves Prestigious 5-Star Rating from Centers
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,
Coastal Hospice’s Coastal Walk & 5K Run Presented by Beachwood, Inc. - Benefiting the Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice
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
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Jackson is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s August 2025 Sunshine Awardee
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
UM Shore Regional Health and Talbot County Health Department Partner to Offer Community Education Courses
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
Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. Shares Update on Cambridge Harbor Project
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
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Dorchester County, MD Burial Sites Preservation Board Open Meeting 8-25-2025
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,
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Secretary Rollins Targets Invasive Species, Announces Next Steps to Clear the Chesapeake from Harmful Catfish
(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
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TidalHealth Nanticoke designated an Aetna Institute of Quality®
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 Goes Over the Edge for ALICE®
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
Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week set for August 10th - 16th
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.
WHERE LAND AND WATER MEET, THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF DAVID HARP is Main Street Gallery’s Fall Exhibit
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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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina Receives Prestigious “World’s Best Award”
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 +
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TidalHealth to Launch New Intermediate Care Unit at Salisbury hospital
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
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