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eNews & Events November 30, 2023 - December 14, 2023Click Here
Natalie Parks, DNP, FNP, MSN, BSN, provides care at TidalHealth Primary Care in Pocomoke City, Md. Parks earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing, master’s degree in science and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Salisbury University and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. Parks is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland. She once traveled on a mission trip to Nicaragua to provide clinical care
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2023 Team Members of the Quarter SALISBURY & CRISFIELD — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 3rd Quarter 2023 Team Members of the Quarter: Administrative & Support Services: Brian Ennis, Information Services Brian Ennis of Information Services (IS) is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2023 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Ennis was recognized for going above and beyond for
The Mid-Shore Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, Inc., led by Foundation President Bill Shrieves (second from right) recently hosted University of Maryland Medical System physicians Dr. Jason K. Molitoris (left), Dr. Yixing Jiang (second from left) and Dr. Nader Hanna (far right) to speak on “New Trends in Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment” at Chesapeake College. (Neavitt, Md. – November 21, 2023) Pancreatic cancer is a relatively rare cancer, representing only 3 percent of estimated new cancer
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional lights holiday star in memory or Maryland State Police Trooper Eddie Plank SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has again constructed its holiday star decoration atop the hospital. 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 28 years. In 1995,
eNews & Events November 23, 2023 - December 7, 2023Click Here
Risk Placement Services (RPS) and Gallagher recently presented the 10th Annual Disc Golf Tournament for United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library® program at Schumaker Pond Park. 30 teams and multiple sponsors joined RPS, Gallagher and UWLES for a beautiful day on the disc course, with opportunities for networking, lunch and games while raising dollars for a great cause. Over $26,000 was raised to help UWLES provide free, home delivered books to children ages
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Cindy Lin, PA-C, to TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury, Md. Lin completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Saint Norbert College in De Pere, Wis., and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. Lin is an active American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) member. During her leisure time, she enjoys various hobbies and pastimes including baking, cooking, trying new foods, traveling,
TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Angel Adams and Sarah McConnell are their Team Members of the Month for November 2023. Angel Adams, Certified Medical Assistant Lead, TidalHealth Primary Care in Laurel Adams was nominated by Sasha Drummond for demonstrating the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service: “Adams has been a dedicated TidalHealth team member for over eight years, with her unfailing service to the patients of TidalHealth Primary
Maryland’s job market has reached a historic milestone. The mid-Atlantic state registered a record unemployment rate of 1.6% in September — less than half the national unemployment rate of 3.8% that month — Labor Department data shows. That’s the lowest seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of any state on records going back to 1976, according to a CNN analysis. Metropolitan areas in the state are also seeing some of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, including the Baltimore metro and the
eNews & Events November 16, 2023 - November 30, 2023Click Here
Saints Peter & Paul School commemorated Veterans Day and honored Veterans at three separate ceremonies during the week of November 6. Easton, MD: Saints Peter & Paul School proudly commemorated Veterans Day at three separate ceremonies during the week of November 6.Elementary School: It was a blessing to dedicate our weekly prayer service on Wednesday morning, November 8, to honor those who have served our Country so selflessly. Elementary students created a beautiful backdrop illustrating a poppy field.
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Neil Basumallik, MD, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Basumallik received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine in Buffalo, N.Y., and a master’s degree in public health from Columbia University in New York City. He completed his internal medicine residency at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, N.J. Dr. Basumallik is board certified by the American Board
UM Shore Regional Health team members celebrate their Service Milestones at the Tidewater Inn. EASTON, Md. (November 13, 2023) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, led by members of the senior leadership team, recently honored team members with service award presentations. Service award luncheons honored those celebrating 10 or 15 years of employment, and service awards dinners honored those celebrating 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic had not allowed for large
Shore Legal Access (formerly Mid-Shore Pro Bono) has named the Fall 2023 recipients of its Sandy Brown Public Interest Internship. Cody Pfieffer, of Centreville, Maryland, will work with Shore Legal Access staff at the organization’s Easton office, assisting residents of the Mid-Shore with their civil legal issues. Amirah Rice, of Baltimore, Maryland, will work at the Salisbury office, which serves the Lower Shore. The Sandy Brown Public Interest Internship, created in honor of former long-time Shore Legal
Career Coaches: Sandy Shaw, Shay Lewis-Sisco, & Audrey Roberts Dorchester County, Maryland, November 13, 2022 – To begin National Apprentice Week (November 13-19) the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce Education Committee is teaming up with the new Dorchester County Public Schools Career Coaches to announce an information sharing session for all employers in Dorchester County. The Youth Workforce Lunch and Learn session is set for Friday, December 1, 2023, at Noon. The objective of the event is to help local
Free, Friendly, Family Fun Featuring Dozens of Ice Sculptures, Oysters, Ice Games, Photo Ops, Craft Beverages & Live Music Cambridge, Maryland, November 14, 2022 – A holiday weekend of winter fun is coming to downtown Cambridge Jan. 12-13, 2024 when the Cambridge Ice & Oyster Festival returns for its third year with two action-packed days of activities celebrating Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The free, family friendly outdoor event is once again presented by the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf
Women Supporting Women has received over $50,000 in donations after the successful event of Preston Automotive Groups' "Frog's Fairway Golf Tournament". On October 22nd, 2023, the Preston Automotive Group held it's "Frog's Fairway Golf Tournament" at Hog Neck Golf Course in Easton, Maryland. Preston Automotive group held this event during the month of October to support and fundraise for Breast Cancer Awareness; they were able to raise a stupendous $71,000 in donations. All WSW employees attended the
The board of directors of the Pine Street Committee, Inc. also known as the Cambridge Empowerment Center, is proud to announce the appointment of Sharon Chester as the new part-time Executive Director. Ms. Chester grew up in Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge Senior High School. She went on to attend, and graduated from, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. After graduating, she moved to Prince Georges County, Maryland to start her career. Ms. Chester worked in the field of Early Childhood
TidalHealth Nanticoke dedicated its flag wall on Nov. 10 honoring the armed forces and community partnerships. SEAFORD – TidalHealth Nanticoke today dedicated a flag wall honoring the military branches of the armed forces, MIA/POWs and the hospital’s continued support for veterans and community. The flags—including all branches of the armed forces, Sussex County, the City of Seaford and the State of Delaware—are on permanent display in the hallway leading from the lobby to the emergency
eNews & Events November 9, 2023 - November 23, 2023Click Here
Hebron Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Trevor Carouge has joined the Bank as Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer, serving our customers in the Cambridge and Easton areas. With over thirteen years of experience in commercial lending on the Eastern Shore, Trevor brings lending expertise along with a history of excellent local service to our team. Having been born and raised in Cambridge, MD, Mr. Carouge will serve an area for which he has a vested interest. He has been involved with a
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently held their 2023-2024 Annual Campaign Kickoff event at Salisbury University. This event brought together business and community leaders to hear about the importance of collaboration and working together to meet community needs. The event, presented in partnership with Salisbury University, recognized annual sponsors Perdue Farms, TidalHealth, Avery Hall Insurance Group, PNC Bank and First Shore Federal whose generous support helps with year-long campaign
TidalHealth Wound & Hyperbaric providers, leaders and clinicians in Seaford at TidalHealth Nanticoke were honored recently with the Center of Distinction Award, which was presented by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. SEAFORD – TidalHealth Wound & Hyperbaric providers, leaders and clinicians at TidalHealth Nanticoke were honored with the 2022 Center of Distinction Award, which was recently presented to the Seaford, Del. hospital team by Healogics, the nation’s
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that RJ Wilkinson, BSRC, RRT, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for October 2023. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide outstanding, excellent care to patients, make a special connection and are engaged with the care team to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. The award was presented to RJ on Oct. 26 during Respiratory Care Week by Lauren Gladwell, Manager of Respiratory Care at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional,
SALISBURY –TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. The designation recognizes the Salisbury hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from preventable harm and errors and providing safer healthcare. TidalHealth was one of just thirteen Maryland hospitals to earn an ‘A’ in the fall 2023 report, a designation it has held for the past two reporting periods (spring
SALISBURY — At TidalHealth, we are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients of all ages. That’s why we are pleased to announce the addition of a pediatrician to our team. With a focus on infants, children, and adolescents, Dr. Deepa Manimegalan offers dedicated care to our youngest patients. Dr. Deepa will be part of the TidalHealth team of pediatric physicians, working alongside Pediatric subspecialists and healthcare providers to ensure the best possible continuum of care for
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Nutrition & Diabetes Education will hold a free event in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13 in the Hallowell Conference Center located on the ground floor of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional at 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. Endocrinologist Jack Snitzer, DO, of TidalHealth Endocrinology will be the keynote speaker with special guest speakers. This event is open to people with diabetes or pre-diabetes as well as their family members and
Choptank Community Health System’s Fassett Magee Medical and Cambridge Dental Center recently welcomed Physician Assistant McKayla Kelly, PA to the medical practice. Kelly specializes in the comprehensive assessment and treatment of pediatric and adult patients working in local, rural communities. Kelly received her Master of Health Science in the Physician Assistant Program from the University of Maryland Baltimore—graduating at the top of her class—and a Bachelor of Science in Biological
SALISBURY/SEAFORD – In honor of Veterans Day and in appreciation for the service to our nation by the veterans of Delmarva, TidalHealth is pleased to offer free flu shots to all veterans and their spouses. The free flu vaccinations will be provided on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion Wicomico Post 64, 1109 American Legion Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21801. The same vaccinations will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 (Veterans
Pictured left to right are Jonathan Dayton, MRHA Executive Director; Dr. Kathryn Fiddler, TidalHealth Vice President of Population Health; SGT. David Phippin, S.F.D. Paramedic and SWIFT Coordinator; Dr. Tammy Walbert, TidalHealth Community Wellness Nurse Practitioner; Dr. Aaron Sebach, TidalHealth Community Wellness Nurse Practitioner; Miranda Webster, S.F.D. Paramedic; Dr. Charles Dolan, TidalHealth Associate Vice President of Clinical Operations; and S.F.D. Deputy Chief Christopher O’Barsky with
Cambridge, MD – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge will offer furbearer trapping rights on a sealed bid basis for the 2024 season. Fifteen trapping units will be available. An individual may bid on one or more units, but only three units will be awarded to any bidder. The successful bidder must personally trap the unit; subleasing is prohibited. Bid invitations, maps, and other details are available by calling Matt Whitbeck, Wildlife Biologist, at
Kathy Deoudes, Chair, UM Shore Regional Health Board of Directors EASTON, Md. (November 1, 2023) – Under the leadership of Kathy Deoudes, Chair, the UM Shore Regional Health Board of Directors recently welcomed four new members: LuAnn Brady, Marlene Feldman, Wayne Hockmeyer and Valerie Overton. The Board’s composition includes representatives from the five counties served by UM SRH, the regional physician community and UMMS. Serving as Secretary of the Board, LuAnn Brady, MSPH, joined UM Shore Regional
TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, 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
Join TidalHealth for the dedication of a new flag wall at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford (just off the main lobby) on Fri., Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. The flag display will be in tribute to the armed forces, those who have served our nation during wartime and to acknowledge the Seaford hospital’s connection to Veterans and its partnerships with the state, county and city. The event is part of TidalHealth’s annual Veterans Day celebration in tribute to team members who have served our nation. If interested in
Salisbury, MD – November 1, 2023 – Coastal Hospice now offers grief support to family and friends of loved ones who have lost their lives due to an overdose death. This is a FREE program, focused on providing grief support and resources to the four counties we serve, whether or not you were supported by Coastal Hospice directly. Alvin Harmon, SOBS Program Coordinator explained, “With this program, families from the four counties we serve will be able to receive specialized grief support for the loss of a
eNews & Events November 2, 2023 - November 16, 2023Click Here
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It's Official! The new home of the Black-Eyed Susan is the Slaughter Creek Marina! This 111-food paddleboat was most recently owned by the Town of Snow Hill, Maryland. Slaughter Creek Marina has been without a floating restaurant since early 2022, when the one-time Coast Guard station that served as a restaurant sank.. The Black-Eyed Susan, built in the late 1980s, is a 149-passenger riverboat with galley, restrooms, and wet bars. for the latest updates, follow Palm Beach Willies on Facebook or
The Cambridge women’s club will open this season’s lecture series with the Honorable Mayor Steve Rideout. Mayor Rideout, and his wife Bobbie, moved from Alexandria Virginia where Steve had helped establish Alexandria‘s model court system and had been an enormous advocate for young people as the chief judge of the juvenile and domestic relations court in Alexandria from 1989 to 2004. After moving to Cambridge, Steve continued his work with Cambridge city government, City Council and the establishment of
Cambridge, Maryland – The Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area (HCCHA) is seeking nominations for two at-large seats on the Heritage Area’s Management Board. Both terms are for three years and will begin in January 2024. The 13-member Heritage Board’s mission is to protect, preserve and promote Dorchester County’s history, natural resources and culture and to encourage economic development through heritage tourism. The Heritage Board also administers grant programs to help local organizations
CAMBRIDGE, MD – The former presidential yacht Sequoia, covered in shrink wrap, arrived by barge Monday on the city’s waterfront, where it will become part of the revival of the Richardson Maritime Center’s (Richardson) mission and the region’s boat building history. The 104-foot motor cruising yacht, once used by presidents ranging from Franklin Roosevelt to Richard Nixon, landed after a five-day journey from Belfast, Maine, where it has been stored on blocks for the past four years. Workers spent
eNews & Events October 26, 2023 - November 9, 2023Click Here
Lange Joins UM Shore Medical Group – Pediatrics at Cambridge Rachel Lange, CPNP-AC EASTON, Md. (October 24, 2023) – Rachel Lange, CPNP-AC, recently joined UM Shore Medical Group – Pediatrics at Cambridge. Lange joins Ahmed Saad Gawad, MD, and Gina Exantus-Bernard, MD, in the Cambridge-based practice. Most recently, Lange was a traveling nurse with the neonatal intensive care units (NICU) at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., and Wellington Regional Center in Wellington, Fla. She also
Brown and Fansler named Team Members of the Month for October 2023 MILLSBORO & SALISBURY — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Ryan Brown and Brooke Fansler are their Team Members of the Month for October 2023. Ryan Brown, Nurse Practitioner, TidalHealth Primary Care in Millsboro Ryan was nominated by Tricia Collison for demonstrating the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service: “I want to acknowledge Ryan Brown for stepping in
UM Shore Regional Health Welcomes Lisa Brown to Centreville Primary Care Lisa Brown CENTREVILLE, Md. (October 20, 2023) – UM Shore Medical Group – Primary Care Centreville recently welcomed Lisa Brown, FNP-C, MSN, BSN. Brown has 13 years of patient care experience in a variety of inpatient units, including at Broward Health in Coral Springs, Florida, University of Miami Hospital in Miami, Florida, and Holy Cross Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. A U.S. Army veteran, Brown spent six
UM Shore Regional Health Welcomes Abbie Morgan to UM Shore Medical Group - Gastroenterology Abbie Morgan EASTON, Md. (October 23, 2023) – UM Shore Medical Group – Gastroenterology recently welcomed Abbie Morgan, DNP FNP-C, as a nurse practitioner. Morgan has experience in Intensive Care Unit and Acute Care nursing at University of Maryland Medical Center, the University of Maryland Medical Systems’ flagship academic hospital in Baltimore, as well as clinical experience in multiple
Several TidalHealth services named among America’s top performers in 2024 Healthgrades Star Report SALISBURY – Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians, and health systems, today released its 2024 Star Report of hospital achievements, and TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke are rated among the nation’s best in several clinical services. At TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md., new in the 2024 report is a designation as One of America’s
Jill Stone raises $11,000 for TidalHealth’s Drive to Mobile Mammography Pictured are Jill Stone, Senior Director of Physical Medicine at TidalHealth, and Jessica Hales, TidalHealth Foundation President. Jill raised $11,000 for TidalHealth’s Drive to Mobile Mammography through her annual “Pink for a Purpose” fundraiser. SALISBURY — On Thursday, Oct. 12, Jill Stone, Senior Director of Physical Medicine at TidalHealth and a breast cancer survivor, visited The Giving House in Salisbury, Md. to present a
Todd Houck is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2023 Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Awardee SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Todd Houck, RT(R), is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2023 Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Award recipient. This award is given to TidalHealth Medical Imaging professionals and is named after Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German physicist and mechanical engineer who discovered X-rays in 1895. Houck was nominated not once, not twice, but four times for this
Photo credit: White-eyed vireo by Holly Keepers/USFWS from @BlackwaterNWR Come experience the changing of the seasons at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) by participating in one of our Guided Birding tours in the fall of 2023. You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy identifying and learning about the many species of birds that inhabit the refuge. Fall birding tours at Blackwater NWR highlight the returning migratory waterfowl. Don’t miss the opportunity to observe and identify our diverse
TidalHealth breaks ground for the Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic in Salisbury, Md. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Simona Eng, Designated Institutional Official (DIO) for Graduate Medical Education at TidalHealth; Abby Payne; Colby Payne; Jessica Hales, President of the TidalHealth Foundation; Bryan LeCompte, Owner of Yard Designs Inc. and longtime TidalHealth Foundation board member; Dr. Steven Leonard, President and CEO of TidalHealth; Edward Q. Wilgus; Susan Wilgus-Murphy; CR Murphy; Hannah Adkins
Brooke Adkins, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s DAISY Awardee for October 2023. SALISBURY – Brooke Adkins, RN, Oncology Care Coordinator, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's October 2023 DAISY Award recipient for the care and dedication she shows her patients. Her nomination was written by the wife of Dr. David McDermott, Radiation Oncologist: Every day my husband comes home from work, I hear about how wonderful Brooke is, not only as a nurse, but as a person. On countless
Sierra Webb is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for October 2023. SALISBURY – Sierra Webb, Nursing Assistant on 3 East, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's October 2023 Sunshine Award recipient for her professionalism, kindness and compassion: Sierra makes 3 East shine. Every shift she works, she is dedicated, helpful, kind, considerate, compassionate, and thoughtful, yet firm when needed. She is a team player. She goes above and beyond every single shift she works. She
Hebron, MD, October 19, 2023- Hebron Savings Bank is excited to announce that Joe Domotor has joined the bank as Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer to provide an expansion of services including a full-service mortgage division. Mr. Domotor comes to us from his most recent role as SVP of Mortgage Lending with Provident State Bank. He has extensive experience in developing, implementing, and managing a mortgage division. We understand that buying a home is one of the most significant financial
Local Employment Collaborative Mace’s Lane Community Center Renovation Project Date: October 23, 2023 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: St Luke UM Church 712 Bradley Avenue Cambridge, MD 21613 The Mace’s Lane Community Center (MLCC) is sponsoring a “Local Employee Collaborative”, facilitated by Lewrox Enterprises. The purpose of the event is to engage and inform the local community of the potential economic benefit of the Mace’s Lane Community Center renovation construction project. We are looking for
Shown with Dr. Kurtom (back row, third from left) are members of UM SRH’s Orthopedic Center and Shore Rehabilitation at Easton teams. EASTON, Md (October 17, 2023) – UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) recently hosted a community presentation at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton on orthopedic and rehabilitative services offered at The Orthopedic Center (TOC). Providers from TOC, a partner of UM SRH, presented information on surgery, pain relief, prehabilitation, and rehabilitation services, as
Raising Over $63,500 Since InceptionPictured Left to Right: Cindi Strawley, George McKelvie, Tammy Patrick, Coastal Hospice Director of Advancement; Richard Stone, Holly Stone Murray, Coastal Hospice Director of Home Hospice Services; and Barbara Trumpower, Coastal Hospice Advancement Assistant. Committee members Rick Coleman and Steve Silverman were not available for photo. Ocean Pines, MD – October 17, 2023 – The Michael J. Strawley, Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament Committee presented a check for $12,500 to
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, a waterfront resort located on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, has been named among the winners of the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine that provides readers with information on popular travel destinations, hotels, food and beverage, airlines, and more. “We are thrilled and honored to be recognized in Condé Nast Traveler ‘Readers’ Choice Awards’ for 2023,” said Cari Ruppert, Director
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Annual Sporting Clays Classic Set for October 21UM Shore Regional Health Clay Shoot Committee members (l-r): Mary Alice Vanhoy, Manager, UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown; Nancy Morton, Stephanie Bryan, Fundraising Coordinator, UM Memorial Hospital Foundation; Jim Robertson, Wayne Dyott, Jeanie Scott, Oncology Services Director, Clark Comprehensive Breast Center; and Mary Windsor, Manager, UM Memorial Hospital Foundation. Not present: Hilary Cassel,
UM Shore Regional Health Celebrates Efforts of Team Members During COVID-19 Pandemic From left, at the unveiling of artwork at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, are Joan Levy, Executive Director, Talbot County Arts Council; artist Kevin Garber; Sherri Hobbs-Messick, Chief Quality, Safety and Experience Officer, UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH); LuAnn Brady, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, UM SRH; Ken Kozel, President and CEO, UM SRH; and William Huffner, MD, Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Salman Bhat joins TidalHealth Endocrinology in Berlin & Salisbury BERLIN & SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Salman Bhat, MD, to TidalHealth Endocrinology in Berlin and Salisbury, Md. Dr. Bhat received his medical degree from the Government Medical College in Srinagar, Kashmir. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, N.Y., where he served as Chief Resident in his final year. Dr.
Members of the Rotary Club of Cambridge and friends spent the day building a ramp for the Johnson Family. Working through the Chesapeake Housing Missions, the Rotarians cut lumber and put together the ramp from scratch. CHM does all the prep work such as permits, plans and material purchasing. A non-profit, they organize ramp builds in several counties on the Eastern Shore making life easier for the recipients. Along with the ramps, CHM, also, does some minor home repair. All recipients of the work are
eNews & Events October 12, 2023 - October 26, 2023Click Here
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Clinical Integration team will hold a free Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) class from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in the TidalHealth Orthopedics Classroom located at 800 S. Salisbury Boulevard, Unit D in Salisbury, Md. The CDC reports that around 15% of adults in the US have CKD, and up to 90% of adults with CKD are unaware of their condition. TidalHealth’s chronic disease nurses will present on how to slow down the disease progress, monitoring your kidney
Pictured are Hilary Schmitt, MBA, BSN, RN, Director of Operations, UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH); Hope Meredith, RN, PCCN, Cardiopulmonary Rehab nurse, UM SRH; Ralph Starkey; Sally Worm, RN CCRP, Cardiopulmonary Rehab Manager, UM SRH; and Rebecca Bair, Vice President of Philanthropy, UM SRH. EASTON, Md. (October 11, 2023) – A $5,200 donation used to purchase a new treadmill for patients was recently made by a member of Easton Elks Lodge #1622 in honor of UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH)
On Tuesday, November 28th, Mid-Shore Community Foundation will host Mid-Shore Gives 2023, the 24-hour fundraising event to benefit local nonprofits. “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, with 443 donors and 70 participating organizations, the inaugural event raised $62,869 for local nonprofits! We hope to make an even greater impact this
Main Street Gallery is thrilled to announce that beginning Thursday, November 2nd “All That Glitters: A Women’s Metalsmith Collective” returns to the Cambridge art co-op to present a dazzling showcase of jewelry and artwork! The seven talented Eastern Shore metalsmiths and glass artists showed at the gallery last year and will exhibit again alongside Main Street Gallery’s twelve member artists. The exhibition will be open to the public until December 31 with two receptions, November 11 and December 9
SALISBURY – The American Lung Association identifies lung cancer as the number one killer of people in the United States. In fact, it claims more lives annually than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. If you are currently smoking or have a history of smoking, your risk of lung cancer increases significantly. Interested in learning more? TidalHealth’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute, Allen Cancer Center and the Thoracic Oncology Program will be providing two special Saturday lung cancer
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Choptank Community Health System is expanding its school-based services in Caroline and Talbot County Public Schools with the addition of three new behavioral health providers. Behavioral Health Therapists Maura Cavalieri, LGPC, and Fiona Kay, LCSW-C have joined Choptank Health’s Talbot County Public School School-Based Health Center team, and Behavioral Health Therapist Reina Ronquillo, LMSW joins behavioral health provider Lindsay Newcomb, LCSW-C in serving the students at Caroline County Public
BERLIN — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Megan Karin Tyndall, DNP, FNP to TidalHealth Primary Care in Berlin, Md. Dr. Tyndall received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University. She went on to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner from Salisbury University. She has extensive critical care experience and a passion for providing holistic patient-centered care. Dr. Tyndall is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Nurse
The Friends of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Cambridge, Maryland, are hosting a digital photo contest from October 1 to December 1, 2023, to showcase Blackwater NWR and raise funds for Refuge projects. Adult and youth participants are invited to submit photos taken between January 1, 2022 and December 1, 2023, in Refuge areas open to the public, which includes the Wildlife Drive, Marsh Edge Trail, Woods Trail, Tubman Road Trail, paddling trails, the Visitor Center butterfly garden, and
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Coastal Hospice Announces New Resource for the Lower Eastern Shore:Dementia Patient and Caregiver Resource Guide Salisbury, MD – September, 26, 2023 – Coastal Hospice, in collaboration with the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) announces that patients and their caregivers now have access to our Dementia Patient and Caregiver Resource Guide. Our guide provides the best-in-class resource for dementia care and improves quality of life for dementia patients, reduces
Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar staff in St. Michaels gather in honor of the restaurant’s 15th anniversary, with the Chef’s Favorite pizza, shown, offered at a special price this October of $10.19 in recognition of the day the restaurant opened. Pictured from the left are Danella Gilligan, Makia Morton, Celina Perez Garcia, Edwin Martinez, and Chris Agharabi. Reservations and more are at www.avaspizzeria.com. Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar is celebrating its 15th anniversary of serving delicious food, wine, and
SEAFORD- TidalHealth’s annual Delaware Flu Clinic will be held in 2023 at the Apple Scrapple Festival on Saturday, October 14 from 8 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 quadrivalent 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 quadrivalent flu shot is
SEAFORD – TidalHealth Nanticoke has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to offering safe and quality patient care. The Seaford, Del. hospital was recognized for providing clinical total hip and knee replacement programs across the continuum of care. The recertification evaluates
Hear ye hear ye come one come all! The Cambridge Woman’s Club Gala is almost here! The bazaar begins Friday, October 13 from 11 AM to 5 PM through Saturday, October 14 from 8 AM to 3 PM at the historic Sycamore Cottage on 417 High St. in Cambridge, Maryland (a great place to be). There will be gently used housewares furniture, art, books, records, and antiques for purchase. Baked goods are also available created by some very accomplished bakers. The CWC events provide the funds to allow the club to
SALISBURY – Krista Kelly-Hearn, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 East patient care unit, has been selected as the September 2023 recipient of the Daisy Award for her care and special attention. Her nomination was written by a patient to acknowledge the care received. I have been a regular patient on the 3 East oncology unit. Krista has always been so kind and compassionate. However, one particular day she went above and beyond for me and my family. My dad was sent to the emergency
SALISBURY – Corlessa Dixon, Certified Nursing Assistant of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Nursery, is the September 2023 Sunshine Award recipient for her kindness, professionalism and compassion in dealing with a challenging patient.A co-worker wrote and submitted the following nomination.Corlessa went above and beyond in care for a psychiatric obstetric patient that was on our unit for three days. Using her skill set, she was able to calm the patient and get her focused on the process. The patient
EASTON, Md (September 29, 2023) – UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) netted over $70,000 for patient care services at its annual golf tournament fundraiser held at Talbot Country Club. Proceeds are designated for the purchase of a Remote Patient Monitoring system for UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, which will allow for health data such as a patient’s vital signs and medication reminders to be transmitted between to providers. “This state-of-the-art technology will allow providers to monitor patients
The YMCA of the Chesapeake is hosting its annual Fall Membership Campaign throughout the month of October and will waive the $75 joining fee at all eleven of its locations on the Eastern Shore. “With the changing of the seasons, October is a great time to join, or rejoin, the Y and make a commitment to yourself, your family and your community,” said Jennifer Gill, YMCA of the Chesapeake Chief Operating Officer. “With the Y, you’re not just a member of a facility; you’re part of a cause. With a shared
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ALISBURY – TidalHealth today announces the award of two mini grants under its Pathways to Health Equity Grant, investing a total of $18,760 in resources to underserved communities in Wicomico County. The new mini grants will fund projects through April 2024 that expand access to health education and other wrap around services in the local Haitian community. The two projects awarded by TidalHealth are: “Wellness Made Easy Health Literacy Curriculum” (United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore/UWLES) and
Maryland Capital Enterprises Announces 12th Annual Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year Award Nominations SALISBURY, MD – Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE), a leading non-profit that empowers businesses to launch, grow, create jobs, and generate wealth across Maryland is excited to announce that it is now accepting nominations for its 12th Annual MCE Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The award ceremony will take place at MCE’s annual celebration on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023. The event
McCall “Mickey” Breuer, CNM, WHNP-BC EASTON, Md. (September 25, 2023) – McCall “Mickey” Breuer, CNM, WHNP-BC, recently joined UM Shore Medical Group – Women’s Health. Formerly a provider with WomanWise Midwifery in Blue Bell, Pa., her midwifery experience includes providing general benign gynecology, prenatal, OB triage, contraceptive and intrapartum and postpartum care. In outpatient and inpatient settings, she has managed patients with gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia and gestational
The Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice Receives $13,000 Donation In Memory of Joan Gadow Glime from the JGG Memorial Fund OCEAN PINES, MD – SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 – Coastal Hospice is the recipient of a $13,000.00 gift in memory of Joan Gadow Glime who was cared for by our team at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, MD. Her husband, William M. Glime made this gracious donation from the Joan Gadow Glime Memorial Fund. During an uplifting conversation with our Director of Advancement, Tammy
Choptank Health Fassett Magee team members in Cambridge, Maryland are wearing purple on Fridays this September as part of standing up against substance abuse and the Go Purple movement. Choptank Health is building awareness around its substance use disorder and behavioral health services for patients in all its Mid-Shore offices, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), which is the use of medications in combination with counseling to treat substance use disorders. More is at www.choptankhealth.org.
Maryland Health Care Commission Dockets UM Shore Regional Health’s Application for Certificate of Need for New Regional Medical Center University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s new Regional Medical Center rendering following schematic design phase EASTON, Md. (September 19, 2023) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s plans for construction of a new Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Easton have moved a step forward as hospital officials have received notice that the Maryland Health
Barbara Murray Caitlin Rothstein MILLSBORO — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce their Team Members of the Month for September 2023. Barbara Murray and Caitlin Rothstein, Team Care Assistants at TidalHealth Primary Care in Millsboro, were both nominated by Tricia Collison for demonstrating the value of Service: “A patient was transitioning from the home he had lived in all his life to a long-term care facility. He did not have any suitcases or any means
Salisbury, MD – September, 8, 2023 – Coastal Hospice, in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA) and the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) today announces the Advanced Cardiac Care (ACC) Program to address one of the nation’s largest killers of Americans – heart disease. Each year, more Americans die from heart disease than any other condition, including cancer. Heart disease is also a leading cause for hospitalization: patients with congestive heart
Choptank Community Health System is bringing its mobile healthcare unit to Chestertown to help serve people in Kent County. The initiative is made possible through a partnership with Choptank Health, the Town of Chestertown, and the Chestertown Police Department. From left: Chestertown Police Department Chief Ronald M. Dixon, Choptank Health President and CEO Sara Rich, Chestertown Council Ward 2 Member Thomas A. Herz, Jr., and Chestertown Mayor David Foster. Choptank Community Health System is bringing
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The 2023 Comcast Advertising Report: Actionable Insights for the Modern Multiscreen TV AdvertiserThe 2023 Comcast Advertising Report was designed to help simplify the complexity that buyers and sellers are facing today as TV viewing continues to shift. This second annual report analyzes data insights across Comcast Advertising; in addition to data from Effectv, it includes platform insights from FreeWheel, Comcast's advertising technology platform, to offer a unique perspective into how viewers are
The YMCA of the Chesapeake is pleased to announce the return of its annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd. The 2023 event will be hosted virtually and in person at seven locations across the Eastern Shore. “Every year, we look forward to welcoming our Eastern Shore neighbors to the annual Turkey Trot,” said Robbie Gill, YMCA of the Chesapeake CEO. “Joining together for fun, fitness and tradition with friends and family, while also giving back to the community, is the best way to
Volunteer at Blackwater NWR on National Public Lands Day Looking for a rewarding way to give back? Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is celebrating National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 23, by hosting its annual litter cleanup. Help protect wildlife by volunteering to remove litter from refuge roadsides. In addition, the entrance fee for Wildlife Drive will be waived so that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy their public lands! Blackwater NWR’s annual litter cleanup will take
Ribbon cutting officially launches electrophysiology services at TidalHealth Nanticoke TidalHealth Nanticoke cut the ribbon Sept. 15 to introduce electrophysiology (EP) services at the Seaford hospital. Joining in the celebration, from the left, were Lisa Gullett, Cath Lab Supervisor; Akhil Parashar, MD; Scott Kaufman, DO; Chick Allen; Richard Simons, DO, FACC; Jessica Hales, TidalHealth Foundation President; Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO TidalHealth; Penny Short, TidalHealth Nanticoke
TidalHealth’s Crisfield Drive-Thru Flu Clinic returns on Saturday, October 7, 2023TidalHealth’s Crisfield Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is Saturday, October 7 at the TidalHealth McCready Pavilion from 8 a.m. to noon. FREE flu shots at this year’s clinic TidalHealth’s Crisfield Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is returning on Saturday, October 7 at the TidalHealth McCready Pavilion, 201 Hall Highway in Crisfield from 8 a.m. to noon. Seasonal quadrivalent flu vaccinations will be provided to individuals 8 years of age or
TidalHealth Foundation Fall Golf Classic raises nearly $150,000The TidalHealth Foundation Fall Golf Classic recently raised nearly $150,000 for Graduate Medical Education at TidalHealth. SALISBURY – On Sept. 11, over 200 golfers from across the region enjoyed a day of golf and fellowship while participating in the TidalHealth Foundation Fall Golf Classic at GlenRiddle Golf Club in Berlin, Md. The event raised nearly $150,000 for TidalHealth's Graduate Medical Education program. "Through the
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Celebrate 50 years of Science for All at the Horn Point Laboratory Open House, Saturday, October 14 CAMBRIDGE, MD (August 15, 2023)–The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory (HPL) invites the public to its annual free Open House on Saturday, October 14,2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mark your calendar and Save the Date! This year’s Open House is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Horn Point Laboratory. The theme is “Science for All!” with 50 years of science
“Claws for a Cause” to benefit UM Shore g)Emergency Center at QueenstownClaws for a Cause Committee members outside UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown. (left to right) Laurie Plemons, Martha Baker, Stephanie Bryan, Tracey Llongo, Mary Windsor, Lisa Lisle, Mary Alice Vanhoy and Melissa Svehla Queenstown, Md. (September 7, 2023) – Final preparations are now underway for “Claws for a Cause,” a crab feast fundraiser set for Thursday, September 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fisherman’s Crab Deck in
Rehab Teams at Denton and Queenstown Welcome New Speech/Language Therapist Mikayla Mountain, MS, CC-SLP (Mountain, Mikayla.jpg) EASTON, Md. (September 7, 2023) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services recently welcomed Mikayla Mountain, MS, CCC-SLP, to its outpatient rehab teams in UM Shore Medical Pavilions at Denton and Queenstown. Mountain joins UM Shore Regional Health from Key Healthcare -The Pines in Easton, where she had served as speech language
Nurse at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Donates Painting to Hospital’s Pain Management Center in Memory of Her MotherShown with the painting donated by Terri Coleman, RN, VA-BC, in her memory of her mother, Chris Mullikin, memory, are Coleman and UM Shore Regional Health Pain Management Center team members Linda Wilt, RN-PMGT-BC, Gail Shorter, DNP, PMGT-BC, and Cathy Asche, BSN, RN, PMGT-BC. Asche and Wilt worked with Mullikin as the first two nurses in the Pain Management Center. (Mullikin painting
TidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic returns on Friday, September 29 for the 29th season FREE flu shots at the Salisbury eventTidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is Friday, September 29 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the 29th year for the event, which is again offering free flu shots. SALISBURY - TidalHealth’s Salisbury Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is returning for its 29th season on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Arthur W. Perdue (Shorebirds) Stadium at the intersection of
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional again awarded Joint Commission recertification in the treatment of heart attack SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional today announced that it has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for AMI (treatment of heart attack) Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton Earns Top Patient Safety Award from Healthgrades University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton was recently recognized with Healthgrades’ 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award. EASTON, Md. (August 29, 2023) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton was recently named a top hospital in the country for Patient Safety, according to Healthgrades. Healthgrades’ 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award distinction focused on clinical
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) vascular access nurse Terri Coleman, RN, daughter of the late Chris Mullikin, MSN, BSN, RN, recently donated a painting to the Pain Management Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton in her mother’s memory. Mullikin, who retired from UM SRH in 2014 after working at the Easton hospital for 42 years, died in January. During her career, Mullikin managed the obstetrics, dialysis, and medical-surgical units, but was most proud of her leadership role in
Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Easton, MD, is seeking an Administrative and Communications Manager to fill a new role at MSBH, joining a growing, passionate, dedicated, and diverse team. This new position will provide meeting coordination and support, facilitate Board correspondence and other governance related support activities, develop, and enhance external communications to include press releases and the MSBH bi-weekly newsletter, support the
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CAMBRIDGE, Maryland – The Fifth Annual Day of Resilience on Sept. 9 will feature a procession down High Street to Long Wharf, followed by a ceremony at the Dorchester Courthouse where the Harriet Tubman Beacon of Hope sculpture will be formally dedicated to the Dorchester County Commissioners. The day’s events will continue in the afternoon the Harriet Tubman Take My Hand mural at Cannery Way. “The fact that it has been five years since our first Day of Resilience is monumental,” said Adrian Holmes,
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TidalHealth receives a $200,000 grant to enhance the SWIFT program SALISBURY – TidalHealth is the proud recipient of a grant totaling $209,425 from the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF), which is designed to facilitate significant targeted investments in important economic and community development programs and promote regional and intergovernmental cooperation. TidalHealth, in partnership with the Salisbury Fire Department, previously received grant funding to expand the mobile
Willow Construction Celebrates 50th Anniversary The Willow Construction leadership team prepares to cut the cake at their 50th Anniversary Open House event on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Pictured from left to right are Senior Estimator Justin Hiner; Senior Project Manager Eric Milhollan, CHC; President Michael Hiner; and Vice President Bernard A. Cheezum, Jr., CHC. Willow Construction welcomed clients, industry partners, friends, family, and community members for an Open House ceremony commemorating its
Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) has issued a 2023 Mid-Year Report to its stakeholder community. “This is a follow up to our 2022 Annual report issued in February,” said Matt Leonard, CWDI’s Executive Director.CWDI’s 2022 Annual Report outlined six goals for it to achieve in 2023 that would advance the development of Cambridge Harbor. These include: Establish a Downtown Office, Launch a Website, Complete Public Amenity and Infrastructure Planning, Break Ground on the Promenade, Increase
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton was recently recognized with Healthgrades’ 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award. EASTON, Md. (August 29, 2023) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton was recently named a top hospital in the country for Patient Safety, according to Healthgrades. Healthgrades’ 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award distinction focused on clinical performance and patient outcomes, and reflects the care and compassion of UM Shore Regional Health’s (UM
EASTON, Md. (August 28, 2023) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men in the United States aside from non-melanoma skin cancer. Approximately one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, and about six cases in 10 are diagnosed in men aged 65 or older. To promote early detection of prostate cancer, the Cancer Program at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has scheduled a
Choptank Community Health System’s Denton Health Center recently welcomed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Samantha Hoffman, CRNP, to the medical practice. Hoffman specializes in the comprehensive assessment and treatment of pediatric patients working in local, rural communities. She is certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Hoffman received her Post-Master’s Doctorate degree in Nursing Practice and Master of Science degree with a Primary
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Dr. Trudy Hall, TidalHealth’s Senior vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, has been appointed as a member of the Maryland Department of Health’s Commission to Study Trauma Center Funding. SALISBURY – Trudy Hall, MD, TidalHealth’s Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs & Chief Medical Officer, was recently named to the newly formed Commission to Study Trauma Center Funding. Her appointment was made official by Laura Herrera Scott, MD, MPH, Secretary of the Maryland Department of
Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. (MSBH), in collaboration with Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot County health departments announces the fourth annual “The Mid-Shore is Going Purple Together” event on Saturday, September 16th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Worton Park in Kent County. Going Purple Together (GPT) serves as a space for the community to come together supporting recovery from substance misuse. Free and open to the public, GPT welcomes those in recovery or seeking recovery,
The Chesapeake Ag Innovation Center (CAIC) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the second cohort of our Producers Growth Program. Over the course of six months, the program gives value-added producers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) entrepreneurs the knowledge, resources, and tools they need to scale their businesses. Through one-on-one work with an advisor, classes taught by subject matter experts, and hands-on assignments, each producer will develop and execute their own scaling
Choptank Community Health System’s Denton Health Center recently welcomed family practice physician Eunice A. Asare, DO to the medical practice. Dr. Asare specializes in the comprehensive assessment and treatment of prenatal, pediatric, and adult patients working in local, rural communities. She is a Global Health Clinical Elective participant with Christiana Care and the Rhodes Foundation and is a Certified Medical Language Interpreter in Akan/Twi. Dr. Asare received her Doctor of Osteopathic
Sharon Spedden, Broker on Sharon Real Estate, P.C., is pleased to announce the addition of two new agents to their team. Their office is located at 120 Market Square, Cambridge, MD and can be reached at 410-228-2525 or found on the web at www.sharonre.com. Sharon is pleased to introduce Nathan Harding and Tyler Bennett as new agents. Nathan Harding, your esteemed Realtor in Dorchester County. Growing up in a farming family in the North Dorchester area has instilled in Nathan an admiration for finding the
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Clinical Integration team will hold a free Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) class from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in the TidalHealth Orthopedics Classroom located at 800 S. Salisbury Boulevard, Unit D in Salisbury, Md. The CDC reports that around 15% of adults in the US have CKD, and up to 90% of adults with CKD are unaware of their condition. TidalHealth’s chronic disease nurses will present on how to slow down the disease progress, monitoring your
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Ahmed Abu-Haniyeh, MD to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Abu-Haniyeh received his medical degree from the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Abu-Haniyeh went on to perform his cardiovascular disease fellowship at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y., followed by an advanced fellowship in interventional and structural cardiology
Choptank Community Health System’s Goldsboro Medical and Dental Center recently welcomed dentist Morgan Rhodes, DMD to the dental practice. Dr. Rhodes specializes in the comprehensive assessment and treatment of pediatric and adult dental patients working in local, rural communities. Dr. Rhodes received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine, where she treated advanced dental patient cases as a clinical honors student. She received a
CRISFIELD, SALISBURY & SEAFORD – Angela Brittingham, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, Chief Nurse Executive and Vice President of Patient Care Services, is pleased to announce Susan Mathers, DNP, MBA, BSN, NEA-BC, has been named Senior Director of Emergency and Trauma Services. In this role, Dr. Mathers will oversee TidalHealth's Emergency Departments in Crisfield and Salisbury, Md. and in Seaford, Del. Dr. Mathers joins TidalHealth as a passionate and dedicated nursing professional with years of
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The Cambridge Empowerment Center (CEC) is seeking a motivated, innovative, and community-minded Executive Director who will be responsible for implementing the mission, programs and policies established by the board of Directors as well as leading the day-to-day operations of the center. This is a part-time, 20 hour a week position. The Pine Street Enrichment Program is the largest and most important program the CEC operates, serving neighborhood children from ages five to twelve. This vital program is
Explore the mysteries of the Chesapeake through demonstrations created by our faculty and students! CAMBRIDGE, MD (August 15, 2023)–The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory (HPL) invites the public to its annual free Open House on Saturday, October 14,2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mark your calendar and Save the Date! This year’s Open House is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Horn Point Laboratory. The theme is “Science for All!” with 50 years of science for
UM Shore Medical Center at Easton's Birthing Center Teams Recognized by Maryland Perinatal-Neonatal Quality Collaborative From left, Ahmed Gawad, MD, Regional Chair, Pediatrics at UM Shore Regional Health, and Medical Director, UM Shore Medical Group - Pediatrics; Jessica Genrich, BSN, RNC-OB, Interim Nurse Manager of the Birthing Center; and Javier Cajina, MD, Medical Director of the Birthing Center and UM Shore Medical Group - Women’s Health, celebrate the Birthing Center’s recent recognition as a
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome John V. Conte, Jr., MD, FACS to TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Conte received his medical degree and completed his residency in surgery and cardiovascular research at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. In his final year, he was chief resident for the Department of Surgery. While at Georgetown University, he also completed a fellowship in the Department of Surgery and the Department of Neonatology. Dr. Conte completed
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Navin Subrayappa, MD to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Subrayappa is a board-certified interventional cardiologist. He received his medical degree from Ambedkar Medical College in Bangalore, India., and completed his internal medicine residency at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pa. He later completed his cardiology fellowship from Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, Pa., and his interventional cardiology fellowship from
Pictured are TidalHealth's Chief of Special Police, James "Bo" Kennedy, and Captain Anthony Tull with the Lexipol Connect 2022 Silver Award. SALISBURY — TidalHealth's Special Police team has earned the Lexipol Connect 2022 Silver Award for excellence in online training management with a 92% User Activity rating and over 98% assignment completion rate. Lexipol is one of the nation’s leading content, policy, and training platforms for public safety agencies. The Connect program tracks performance on five
Donna Defino, CPA, MBA, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hebron Savings Bank, announced today that she plans to retire at the end of this year on December 31, 2023. Defino joined Hebron Savings Bank in 1999 as the Bank’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), rising later that year to Executive Vice President and CFO. She was promoted to President and CEO in February 2015. She is the first female to hold the Bank’s top position since its inception in 1910. Under her leadership, the Bank experienced rapid growth
Dale Jafari, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP (center), is shown at the induction ceremony during the 2023 American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Fellows Conference held in June in New Orleans, La. EASTON, Md. (August 8, 2023) – S. Dale Greenhawk Jafari, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, a provider with UM Shore Medical Group – Women’s Health, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). This honor has been bestowed on less than one percent of the 355,000 nurse practitioners in
On August 8, 2023, citizens and elected officials came together and named a new street being built at Cambridge Harbor. The new street will be named Watermen Way. Angie Hengst, one of the CWDI Board Members who attended the event commented that “CWDI is extremely pleased with the new street’s name and its much-deserved nod to the hardworking people who have helped define and shape this community.” “It was a fun event that produced a great outcome.” says Matt Leonard, CWDI’s Executive Director. “Including
EASTON, Md. (August 4, 2023) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) has welcomed Mary Grace Hensell, MHS, BSN, RN, CNOR, as Director of Perioperative Services, and Tisha Thompson, DNP, RN, NE-BC, as Regional Director of Emergency Services. In their new roles, Hensell and Thompson are responsible for perioperative services and emergency departments and services, respectively, in Cambridge, Chestertown, Easton and Queenstown.Mary Grace Hensell, MHS, BSN, RN, CNOR, Director of Perioperative
SALISBURY – Jessica Hales, President of the TidalHealth Foundation, has been named to the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) 2023 40 Under 40 List. The AHP 40 Under 40 program is designed to recognize leaders within the healthcare philanthropy community. The AHP honors these 40 young professionals under the age of 40 because they are shaping the future of the healthcare industry, one campaign at a time. “These honorees are part of a select group of healthcare philanthropy professionals
Bosom Buddies Charities presented a gift of $135,000 to UM Memorial Hospital Foundation to benefit the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH). Presented by Bosom Buddies Charities board and committee members, the donation will fund the purchase of a state-of the-art ultrasound machine that produces the clearest, deepest imaging available, reducing the incidence of false negative biopsies. The gift also will support the purchase of a new surgical headlamp
We have some exciting news! We are setting the bar high for our fundraising goal this year. Our fundraising goal of $10,000 will help purchase player equipment, field equipment, travel bags, and new video equipment. In addition, we will continue to purchase new equipment for our weight room. Would you consider helping sponsor our CSD Football Team? This will be the 48th year that CSD has fielded a football team and players from the past, present and future would appreciate your support. In
TidalHealth is pleased to announce a request for proposal (RFP) for community partners serving Salisbury (21801, 21804), Pocomoke (21851), Eden (21852), Princess Anne (21853), and Snow Hill (21863) Md. for projects to help address health disparities among those diagnosed with pre-diabetes, diabetes and hypertension. TidalHealth, in partnership with local health departments, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH), and a coalition of community-based stakeholders, was awarded a Pathways to Health Equity Grant
Hilary Schmitt recently was named Director of Operations at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, where she will assume leadership of several non-clinical services including Clinical Engineering, Food and Nutrition Services and Environmental Services. Schmitt will also retain her role as Director of UM SRH’s Heart and Vascular Services. In her new role, Schmitt will collaborate with UM SRH Nursing and Patient Care leaders to ensure alignment and effective communication across all care teams. She
SEAFORD— TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Meredith Phillips-Woodard, LCSW, of Patient Care Management at TidalHealth Nanticoke has been named our 1st Quarter 2023 MacGyver Award recipient. This award recognizes TidalHealth social workers and licensed professional counselors who contribute a positive image to their profession. Phillips-Woodard is respected not only by her peers but also by management and members of various departments throughout the hospital. She has years of experience, skills
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At the Breast Center is Thad Waters, Project Manager, Willow Construction and Eric Milhollan, Senior Project Manager; Jeanie Scott; and Stephanie Bryan. EASTON, Md. (July 28, 2023) – Willow Construction, LLC, recently made gifts totaling $2,000 to UM Memorial Hospital Foundation in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary. The gifts are designated to benefit patient care programs at the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center and the Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health. “We wanted to recognize
MSG is excited to feature one of its own member artists for the September/October exhibit. Titled “No Limits” this show is all about the rich, colorful and imaginative mosaic pieces that Pam Watroba makes in her studio on the Eastern Shore. Some are zany and whimsical, others are inspired by the diverse ecosystems from the ocean to the mountains of Maryland and many of her most recent pieces favor an abstract or contemporary style. “I absolutely love mosaics,” she says. “I love to use repurposed items and
Ranked 4th Best Hospital in Maryland SALISBURY - U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional the 4th Best Hospital (tie) in Maryland and a 2023-2024 High Performing hospital for 11 challenging and elective health conditions; the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. The Salisbury hospital was recognized as high performing in heart bypass surgery,
In October 2022, For All Seasons launched an innovative method to eliminate its waitlist and allow individuals and families to begin mental health services in a timely way. For All Seasons’ “Open Access” program allows individuals to select a time window and a location, complete their intake and meet with a therapist on the same day. Open Access is the first mental health delivery model of its kind on the Eastern Shore. “Open Access was about finding a way to open up more spots to increase the capacity
SALISBURY, MD – July 2023 – Coastal Hospice has appointed, Ann Lovely, RN, BSN, CHPN, as Chief Clinical Officer. Ann Lovely is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse with more than 20 years of experience in end-of-life care. “Ann is one of our most experienced clinical leaders,” said Coastal Hospice President & CEO, Monica Escalante. “Her well-rounded knowledge of the organization, along with her extensive hands-on experience in care will propel Coastal Hospice to the next level.” Ann began her
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Choptank Community Health System is recognizing National Health Center Week this Aug. 6-12 with the theme for the National Association of Community Health Center’s initiative set as “Community Health Centers: The Roadmap to a Stronger America.” “Health centers provide preventive and primary care to more than 30 million people across the country, with services tailored to the needs of the unique communities,” said Choptank Health President and CEO Sara Rich. “Together, we are the backbone of the nation’s
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Sandra Wilson-Hypes CHESTERTOWN, Md. (July 26, 2023) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is launching an in-person five-session workshop titled “Don’t Worry, Be Healthy,” designed to teach participants how to stay healthy by making healthier and safer choices. The class will be offered once per month, in-person at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown Street, from 1 to 3 p.m., beginning Friday, July 28, with sessions running through November. There is no charge for the course, but
Dr. Trudy Hall has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer at TidalHealth. SALISBURY – Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth, has announced the promotion of Trudy Hall, MD, to the position of Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Hall joined the health system in June 2022 as VP of Medical Affairs/CMO and has been instrumental in leading its medical direction and the office responsible for medical staff
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 2nd Quarter 2023 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Marti Ruark, Health Information Management Marti Ruark of Health Information Management (HIM) is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 2nd Quarter 2023 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Ruark is a long-standing Inpatient Coder who always goes the extra mile for her department. Despite the department’s increased
TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Taylor Marshall, RT(R), is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 2023 2nd Quarter Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Award recipient. This award is given to TidalHealth Medical Imaging professionals and is named after Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German physicist and mechanical engineer who discovered X-rays in 1895. Marshall was nominated not once, but three times for this award and is an incredible asset to the Cardiac Cath Lab team at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Marshall's
On July 1, 2023, Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) closed the online survey seeking community input on naming a new street being added to Cambridge Harbor. The survey, managed by BCT Design Group (BCT), solicited responses and suggestions to help CWDI focus street naming efforts by asking the public to rank the four possible naming themes, which were: 1) Rose Hill; 2) Roses; 3) Light / Sources of Light; 4) Maritime Heritage. BCT analyzed the public’s input and reported the following
Mid-Shore Community Foundation announced the election of five new members to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2023. “It is with great pleasure that we welcome Joe Anthony, JoAnn Asparagus-Murray, Linda Friday, Kirk Helfenbein, and Otis Sampson” said Buck Duncan, Mid-Shore Community Foundation President. “We also thank Kathy Deoudes, Clem Hathaway, and Fil Morrison, who are completing their terms. We are extremely fortunate to have talented and supportive volunteers.” Officers and directors for
Beginning August 9, 2023, at 10:00 AM EST, Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) hunting permits will be available online at www.recreation.gov or by phone at (877) 444-6777. Regulations and dates for the 2023-24 deer hunt are now available on the refuge website at www.fws.gov/refuge/eastern-neck. Please note the following changes to this year’s regulations. Only one hunter per permit is allowed; group members may no longer be added to a permit. This change now allows hunters to present their
Angel Aguilar was recently named the Senior Director of Facilities, Construction and Property Management at TidalHealth. He joins the Salisbury, Md. based health system from Beebe Healthcare, where he had been the Director of Facilities and Plant Engineering the past eight years. Aguilar, a Veteran of the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserves, has a career that spans more than 30-years with supervisory and leadership positions in skilled trades, engineering, and facilities management. The past
eNews & Events July 20, 2023 - August 3, 2023Click Here
Members of Choptank Community Health System’s Federalsburg Health Center team gathered to help break ground for the new Center being built at 320 Hargraves Dr. The new Federalsburg Health Center will be replacing Choptank Health’s current location on Bloomingdale Ave. The new center is anticipated to open in the summer of 2024. Choptank Community Health System brought together elected officials, community leaders, staff, partners, and residents for a July 13 groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start
eNews & Events July 13, 2023 - July 27, 2023Click Here
FEDERALSBURG — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Tiarra Jones-Bbosa, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Federalsburg, Md. Jones-Bbosa is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who sees patients at TidalHealth Primary Care in Federalsburg. She brings years of clinical experience and a patient-centered approach to her role. Jones-Bbosa’s journey in healthcare began at Hood College in Frederick, Md., where she earned a bachelor’s degree in biology with a concentration in pre-medicine. She
OCEAN PINES — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Ravjyot Chawla, MD, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Ocean Pines. Dr. Chawla received her medical degree from JJM Medical College in Davangere, India. She performed her internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York and her cardiovascular fellowship at Loyola University in Chicago, Ill. Dr. Chawla has many years of research experience, and her board certifications include ABIM Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation, ABIM
WHCP is excited to announce local artist Kentavius Jones live in Cambridge at the 447 Venue. This show will be fun for all ages and we encourage you to invite your friends! Kentavius is a soulful rock and R&B guitarist that is a favorite on the Eastern Shore. His major influences in music have been Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, and Jimi Hendricks from listening to them on his father’s turntable, and now he’s added his own personality to their styles. Being a gifted vocalist, it’s easy for him
Choptank Community Health System’s Easton Health Center and Denton Health Center recently welcomed behavioral medicine practitioner Laurence J. Pezor, MD, CHE to the medical practice. Dr. Pezor will provide psychiatric medication assessments and medication management for children, adolescents, and young adult patients of Choptank Community Health System’s medical and dental providers. He will see patients in Choptank Health’s Easton Health Center on Wednesdays and at the Denton Health Center on
Meet the team and apply for open positions on 7/26/2023 from 12-5 pm Looking for a job in the cannabis industry? Come to our Job Fair at CULTA on July 26th and meet with top employers in the field! Chesapeake Community College 418 Race Street, Room 101, Cambridge, MD Job candidates must be 21 years or olderAll applicants must bring a valid government ID and printed resume for guaranteed interview on the spot. Come join us at the CULTA Job Fair! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to explore
Immanuel United Church of Christ, 5401 Whitehall Rd., Cambridge, MD will hold Family Bingo on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Doors open at 5:00pm; Games start at 6:00pm. Adults and children 12 and older: $10.00; Children under 12: $5.00. Admission includes 6 cards for 20 games for adults and 3 cards for 20 games for children under 12 and a door prize. (Second set of cards: $5.00) Food will be available for purchase. Featuring: Tricky Tray, 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Come out and enjoy a fun
TidalHealth Nanticoke has received the American Heart Association’s 2023 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 guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. The Seaford, Del. hospital also received the 2023 American Heart Association’s Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll/Target: StrokeSM Elite award. To qualify for
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has been recognized by the Maryland Perinatal-Neonatal Quality Care Collaborative (MDPQC) as a platinum-level participant for its maternal hypertension stewardship initiative. The MDPQC is a statewide network of perinatal care providers and public health professionals working to improve health outcomes for women and newborns through continuous quality improvement. It provides participating birthing hospitals with educational resources, technical assistance and a platform
Sandra Wilson-Hypes CHESTERTOWN, Md. (July 3, 2023) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is launching an in-person and participatory five-session workshop titled “Breathe Again: A Journey to a Smoke-Free and Healthier YOU,” designed to help smokers who wish to quit. The class will be offered in-person from 1 to 3 p.m., beginning Monday, July 10, with sessions running through November. There is no charge for the course, but registration is required. Led by Sandra Wilson-Hypes, Health Educator
Rebecca Bair, Vice President, Philanthropy EASTON, Md. (July 5, 2023) – Rebecca Bair, Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) has been named Vice President, Philanthropy, for UM Memorial Hospital Foundation. UM Memorial Hospital Foundation raises funds to advance health care programs and services at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown, the Cancer Center at UM SRH and the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center. Bair joined the UM SRH leadership team after serving three
eNews & Events July 6, 2023 - July 20, 2023Click Here
Each year, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) partners with Subaru dealers nationwide to raise funds and awareness for cancer patients. The initiative is part of Subaru Loves to Care, a national effort from Subaru of America focused on spreading warmth, love and hope where it’s needed the most. For many years, TidalHealth's oncology patients have received donations from this initiative. On June 27, team members from Gateway Subaru in Delmar, Md. and the LLS Mid-Atlantic Region visited the Richard A.
Kids helping other kids. Is there anything more inspiring or more promising? Whitney Ballard is a Radiographic Technologist working in Diagnostic Radiology at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. She and her husband, Josh, have two daughters, Lennon and Harbor. The girls decided they wanted to set up a lemonade stand in their neighborhood with a goal of raising money and donating to a worthy cause whatever they were able to collect. With Dad’s help, the stand was built, the girls hand squeezed the lemons
The Salisbury, Md. hospital also received the American Heart Association’s 2023 Target: Type 2 Honor Roll award. Target: Type 2 Diabetes aims to ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a
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Choptank Community Health System is moving forward with the construction of its new health center at 320 Hargraves Dr. in Federalsburg with the recent selection of Harper & Sons, Inc. of Easton, Md. as the general contractor for the project. The new state-of-the-art center will be replacing Choptank Health’s current location on Bloomingdale Avenue, with the contract awarded to Harper & Sons, Inc. after a competitive bidding process. “Harper & Sons share our passion for excellence and a deep commitment
eNews & Events June 29, 2023 - July 13, 2023Click Here
Cambridge, MD (Grassroots Newswire) June 27, 2023 - EXIT on the Bay Realty is pleased to announce that Eva Jane Simmons has joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals. EXIT on the Bay Realty, located at 122 Cedar Street, Cambridge, Maryland is a proud member of EXIT Mid-Atlantic's rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region. About EXIT Realty: EXIT Realty is a company founded and built on human potential. A full service,
Stephanie Bryan, Events Coordinator, UM Memorial Hospital Foundation, with Liz Hannegan, President, Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton. EASTON, Md (June 20, 2023) – University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation has scheduled its annual golf tournament fundraiser for Monday, August 28, at Talbot Country Club in Easton. The UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) Golf Tournament is one of the premier golfing events in the area, with lunch on the course followed by an awards reception. Foundation
Beginning July 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM EST, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) hunting permits will be available online at www.recreation.gov or by phone at (877) 444-6777. Regulations and dates for the 2023-24 deer hunt are now available on the refuge website at www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater. Please note the following changes to this year’s regulations. Only one hunter per permit is allowed; group members may no longer be added to a permit. This change now allows hunters to present their valid
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Kaitlyn Sroka, PMHNP-BC, to TidalHealth Behavioral Health’s Outpatient Clinic in Salisbury, Md. Sroka received her post-master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate from Walden University and earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Salisbury University. She also received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Maryland in College Park, Md. Sroka is certified by Heartcode with Basic Life Support (BLS) and BLS skills. She
Bancroft Construction Company and Mace’s Lane Community Center, Inc. will be holding a Project Promotion event for interested trades on the Mace’s Lane Community Center Renovation Project. The event will take place on June 28th, 2023, at 2:30 pm at the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce located at 306 High Street, Cambridge MD 21613. Trade partner opportunities include sitework, demolition, concrete, masonry, masonry restoration, steel, rough carpentry, waterproofing, insulation, roofing, architectural /ACM
eNews & Events June 22, 2023 - July 6, 2023Click Here
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service recently recognized volunteers of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) for the outstanding contributions they made to the refuge during 2022. The Friends of Blackwater sponsored the awards dinner held at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park. Volunteers at Blackwater do everything from staffing the Visitor Center, maintaining the butterfly garden, and leading bird walks and educational programs, to monitoring bluebirds, surveying waterfowl, and serving as
EASTON, Md. (June 13, 2023) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Group - Women’s Health recently welcomed Janyne E. Althaus, MD, a University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) perinatologist who specializes in managing high-risk pregnancies, and Abbie L. Fields, MD, a leading gynecologic oncologist with UM SOM. Dr. Althaus and Dr. Fields are seeing patients at the Easton-based practice at 522 Idlewild Avenue. Both specialists are highly trained in managing complex medical conditions that can
The American Legion Unit 91 Auxiliary recently awarded well deserved $500.00 scholarships to two local students. Both have been enrolled in the Biomedical Science Program at the Dorchester Career and Technology Center. They will both be attending Chesapeake College in the fall to pursue their nursing career. We wish them the very best in their future endeavors. From left to right: Auxiliary member Peggy Tarburton, Crystal Ferrer-Hernandez, Alexis Pete, and Auxiliary President, Shelia Hickman
Hebron, MD, May 17, 2023- Hebron Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Ashley Clevenger has joined the Bank as Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer. With several years of experience in commercial lending, Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the bank. Prior to joining Hebron Savings Bank, Ms. Clevenger consistently produced exceptional results as a commercial lender and helped businesses grow by providing them with innovative financing options. She has an outstanding track
eNews & Events June 8, 2023 - June 29, 2023Click Here
Easton, MD – The YMCA of the Chesapeake invites the entire Eastern Shore community to join its Summer Bucket List Challenge and enjoy a screen-free summer. The Challenge begins on Monday, June 19th and is part of the YMCA’s national Strong Life initiative to strengthen people in spirit, mind and body. Participants can get into the summer spirit through more than 50 activities to get outside, active and having fun. Family, friends, and even pets, can complete activities and win prizes throughout the
Ocean Pines, MD – June 6, 2023 – As the premier and local hospice residence located in Ocean Pines, MD, the Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice is now licensed to offer General Inpatient Care (GIP) to our community of Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. On top of providing hospice-eligible individuals with a specialized, comforting, and safe long-term residential plan, starting mid-June we will offer short-term acute care intervention for hospice patients who need intensive
The TidalHealth Foundation’s recent fundraising event, “Summer on Ayres,” generated more than $100,000 in support of the health system’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) Program. The evening of delicious food, live entertainment, and reconnecting with friends and colleagues was held June 3 at the Myers’ family home on Ayers Creek in Berlin, Md. This event brought together approximately 300 community members, healthcare professionals and local businesses to raise funds and awareness for TidalHealth’s GME
eNews & Events June 8, 2023 - June 22, 2023Click Here
The 1944 Legacy Fund, founded in 2021 through the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, was proud to award Chesapeake Housing Mission the first gift in memory of Alice & David Bernstein. The gift, in the amount of $2,500, will be used to provide the necessary materials to build an access ramp for a homeowner in need. Recently, the Bernstein family, along with United Way staff, gathered in Hurlock, MD at a current ramp being built by volunteers from Avery Hall. The 1944 Legacy Fund was created to accept
Multiple cardiovascular centers associated with the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) have re-earned the industry gold standard in echocardiography accreditation. Cardiovascular Diagnostic Centers at UM Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown and Easton, and at Shore Medical Pavilions at Cambridge, Easton and Queenstown, have earned renewed three-year Echocardiography Reaccreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). UM SRH has been accredited through the IAC since
Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE and President/CEO of TidalHealth has announced the hiring of Steven Tracy as President of Peninsula Health Ventures, a TidalHealth company in partnership with local post-acute and ambulatory care providers. As President, Tracy is responsible for the development and expansion of the Peninsula Health Ventures network, while managing its entities, initiatives, partnerships and alliances to ensure its success. “Since 1997, TidalHealth has executed a strategy to expand
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Jenna Gibbons, LMSW, of the TidalHealth Crisis Center has been selected as the 4th Quarter 2022 recipient of the MacGyver Award. This award recognizes TidalHealth social workers and licensed professional counselors who contribute a positive image to their profession. Jenna comes to work each day with a positive professional attitude and is known for thinking outside of the box. She is very knowledgeable about community resources and referral processes
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