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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
Choptank Health Marks 20 Years of Women’s Health Care
From left, Upstream Brand Marketing Senior Specialist Ellen Freeman, Choptank Health Director of Clinical Services Sarah Worm, and videographer Michael Stubben at a recent videotaping about Choptank Health’s expanded women’s health services and its partnership with Upstream. Choptank Health is recognizing two decades of providing women across Maryland’s Mid-Shore with compassionate, comprehensive care, with new medical patients welcome, and more at choptankhealth.org. This year, Choptank Health is
Dorchester Shore Community Outreach Team Announces New Team Member and Free Health Screenings in November
Dorchester Shore Community Outreach Team members (l. to r.) Jessica Wise, Rochalla Jones, Courtney Thomas and Connie Coffman. CAMBRIDGE, Md. (November 3, 2025) – The Dorchester Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT) recently welcomed Connie Coffman to the team as a community health advocate. The Dorchester SCOT is a population health initiative of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of University of Maryland Medical System. A resident of Dorchester County, Coffman brings
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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
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Atlantic General Health System offering prostate screenings on Nov. 6
BERLIN – Atlantic General Health System practitioners Manoj Jain, MD; Jason Smith, DO; and Parker Barrett, PA-C, will provide free prostate screenings for men ages 40 and older. The screenings include a blood draw for a prostate-specific antigen test, and digital rectal exams by licensed practitioners. The screenings will be provided from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at the John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, located at 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811. Please
Several TidalHealth services named among America’s top performers in 2026 Healthgrades Star Report Vascular Service line holds ONLY distinction for consistent quality in America
SALISBURY – Healthgrades 2026 Star Report of hospital achievements shows TidalHealth is again rated among the nation’s best health systems in several clinical services. TidalHealth announced today that it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital, including its Vascular Surgery line holding a distinction unique to it in the entire nation. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is again One of America’s 50 Best
Next UM Shore Regional Health Safe Sitter® Course Set for November 8
EASTON, Md. (October 23, 2025) – The next Safe Sitter® course, hosted by University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 8, at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown St. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. The course is taught by UM SRH Women and Children’s Department skilled nurses and is designed for children ages 11 to 13. The course will also be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
eNews & Events - October 23, 2025 - November 6, 2025
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Dr. O’Hare joins TidalHealth Urogynecology in Ocean Pines
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
Dr. Robinson joins TidalHealth OB/GYN in Salisbury
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
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
News Release: 10/16/2025Forty Years of Heartfelt Service: Honoring Dr. Jeffrey H. Etherton on Maryl
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
Dr. Brancato joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Berlin
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
Martin named TidalHealth’s August 2025 Marc McDonald Awardee
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
Atlantic General Health System offering breast & cervical screenings on Oct. 15
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.
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 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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Banks is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s September 2025 Sunshine Awardee
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
TidalHealth’s Salisbury Trunk or Treat is Oct. 30
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 Promotes Laren MacMillan to Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
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
The Insurance Market and IMHR Host “Don’t Get Spooked by Delaware Paid Family Leave” Risk Academy
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
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TidalHealth to hold Infant Loss Memorial Walk on Oct. 15 in Salisbury
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 to hold chronic kidney disease class on Oct. 8 in Ocean Pines
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,
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TidalHealth breaks ground Sept. 22 on new family medicine residency clinic in Salisbury’s Morris Street
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 attains national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
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 Walk-Up Flu Clinic at the Apple Scrapple Festival in Bridgeville is Saturday, October 11
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
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TidalHealth Foundation Reaches $1 Million Goal for Mobile Mammography Unit
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
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
TidalHealth to host free community flu clinics across Delmarva
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
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 returns on Saturday, October 4
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
Atlantic General Hospital to host free flu clinics in Worcester County
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
eNews & Events - September 11, 2025 - September 25, 2025
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TidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic returns on Friday, September 26 for the 31st season
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).
TidalHealth Pediatric Development & Therapy opens in Salisbury
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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TidalHealth promotes Paul Sonder to Senior Administrative Director of Cancer Services
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
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,
DGP Art Contest Under Way
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, Joins UM Shore Medical Group - Primary Care
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
TidalHealth to hold advance care planning webinar on Sept. 9
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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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
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UM Shore Regional Palliative Care Program Announces Christina Ball as Director
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
Harvey is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s August 2025 DAISY Awardee
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
Ward named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 2nd Quarter 2025 Monarch Awardee
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
TidalHealth to hold ICD Support Group on Sept. 9
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 Foundation Launches Brooke’s Toy Closet at Atlantic General Hospital
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
Total Hip and Knee Replacement services at TidalHealth Nanticoke and TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
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.,
Ahmad joins TidalHealth Pulmonary & Critical Care in Salisbury
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
TidalHealth invites community to Walk with a Doc on September 6
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
TidalHealth celebrates National CHW Awareness Week
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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Dr. Chana joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
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
Dr. Ojha joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
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
TidalHealth welcomes Andi West-McCabe as senior director of nursing operations
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
Ribbon Cut on the Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic, fulfilling a historic vision for East Salisbury
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
UM Shore Regional Health Golf Tournament Raises over $100,000 for Cancer Center
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
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Dr. Izquierdo-Porrera joins TidalHealth Geriatrics in Salisbury
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
UM Shore Regional Health Women and Children’s Services Deepens Community Ties Through Outreach
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
Dr. Bashir Hamidu joins TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Salisbur
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
Dr. Bassi joins TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pine
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
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University of Maryland Shore Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Joshua Harrison and Announces the Opening of a New Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Practice in Easton
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
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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
TidalHealth to hold ICD Support Group on Aug. 12
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
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TidalHealth physicians honored as “Guardian Angels
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
U.S. News & World Report names TidalHealth Peninsula Regional High Performing in 8 health conditions
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
For All Seasons Volunteers Assist with Community Outreach
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 Health marks 45 years of service during National Health Center Week
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
Cornish named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 2nd Quarter 2025 Laboratory Legend Awardee
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
TidalHealth breaks ground on Millsboro North Campus – its largest outpatient facility to date
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.
Cropper is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s July 2025 DAISY Awardee
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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Cultivating Growth: UM Shore Regional Health Nurses Graduate from Statewide Leadership Institute
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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Merrick joins TidalHealth Primary Care in Lewes
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
TidalHealth is again nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
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
TidalHealth to hold chronic kidney disease seminar on July 23 in Salisbury
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
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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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Rowan Michael, MD, Joins the Orthopedic Center
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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UM Shore Regional Health Receives $25 Million Gift For New UM Shore Regional Medical Center
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
Casillas-Cruz named Team Member of the Month for May 2025
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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Nichols is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s June 2025 DAISY Awardee
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
Trader is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s June 2025 Sunshine Awardee
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’s Tree of Life Awardee for June 2025
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
Amabili receives TidalHealth’s 2025 Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award
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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Dr. Gupta joins TidalHealth Rheumatology in Salisbury
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
Choosing the right healthcare provider just got easier
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
Coastal Hospice Announces Leadership Appointment: Ann Lovely to Lead as President & CEO
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
TidalHealth earns Cum Laude Epic Honor Roll Grant and Recognition
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
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Request for Applications: Building Healthy Families in Caroline and Dorchester counties
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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Debenham is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s May 2025 DAISY Awardee
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
Austin is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s May 2025 Sunshine Awardee
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
Choptank Health Hosts New Patient Welcome Sessions in Chestertown June 10-12
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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TidalHealth to hold Advance Care Planning webinar on June 10
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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Coastal Hospice Celebrates 45 Years
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,
Choptank Health’s Sara Rich receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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
TidalHealth to hold Chronic Kidney Disease Class on May 28 in Salisbury
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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MIEMSS Honors Salisbury-Wicomico Integrated Firstcare Team (SWIFT) with 2025 Maryland Stars of Life
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
Harmon and Williams named Team Members of the Month for April 2025
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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TidalHealth announces 2024 Team Members of the Year
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
Berna joins TidalHealth Palliative Medicine in Salisbury
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
Kelly-Hearn joins TidalHealth Medical Oncology & Hematology in Salisbury
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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Dr. Walker joins TidalHealth Postdoctoral Clinical Psychology Consortium
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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