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Chesapeake College and the Upper Shore Workforce will be hosting a job fair on May 16th from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Chesapeake College HPAC Multi-Purpose room. This event is FREE and open to the public, no registration required. Please email Debbie Bowden at envistrallc@gmail.com for more information or for businesses wishing to recruit at the event to register.
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Tina Stade and Chrystal Willey are their Team Members of the Month for March 2024.Tina Stade, Cancer Services Manager, Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute in SalisburyStade was nominated by Jennifer Wheatley for the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service: “Tina has held many positions in TidalHealth and brings 30+ years of experience to the table. However, serving as the Manager of Patient Access is
Hebron Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank J. Narr, Jr. and Darron S. O. Whitehead to its Board of Directors beginning immediately. With these additions, Hebron Savings Bank has expanded its board to eight members. Mr. Narr is a retired CFO from the insurance brokerage industry and is an active volunteer in the Dorchester County community. He received his B.A. in Business Administration from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. Upon graduation, he became a CPA and
Investing 101: How Investing & Payout Strategies Impact an Endowment Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | 9:00AM–10:15AM | Virtual Session Join us for an informal conversation to learn how investing works, beginning with understanding the reason to invest as well as how institutions differ from individuals. We will touch on a broad spectrum of topics including risk tolerance, time horizon, asset allocation, market fluctuations, diversification, rebalancing, and the importance of fiduciary responsibilities.
The Cambridge Lighthouse Foundation is looking to expand its roster of volunteer “keepers” at the Choptank River Lighthouse for the coming season. Keepers staff the Lighthouse on Saturdays and Sundays between May 1st and October 31st. “Our volunteers serve as goodwill ambassadors not just for the Lighthouse itself, but for our whole community,” says Cassie Burton, the past president of the board of the nonprofit foundation. The foundation’s mission is to promote the Lighthouse and enhance the experiences
Headshot of Bernard A. “Andy” Cheezum, Jr., CHC, Co-Owner and current Vice President of Willow Construction, outside the Eastern Shore Conservation Center in Easton, Maryland. In 2015, Willow completed a major renovation of this historic facility, previously the McCord Laundry Building. EASTON, MARYLAND — After 30 years with Willow Construction, Vice President Bernard A. “Andy” Cheezum Jr., CHC, has announced his plan to retire, effective December 31, 2024. Cheezum began his career at Willow in 1989,
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), in partnership with the Ocean City Hotel, Motel, Restaurant Association (OCHMRA), looks forward to welcoming back guests and visitors for the 2024 summer season! UWLES is excited to offer the Dine, Stay, and Play program again this year with local hospitality and recreational organizations as they demonstrate giving back to the community and creating local impact. Local restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues, and sporting venues can sign up with UWLES to
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional physicians recently donated $10,000 to the TidalHealth Foundation in support of the Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic. In the check presentation photo, from the left, are (HOSPITALIST); Trudy Hall, MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer; Lauren McGovern, MD (need title); Michael Murphy, MD, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional President of the Medical Staff; Jessica Hales, TidalHealth Foundation President; Simona Eng, DO, Designated Institutional Official
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), recently facilitated an annual gift given in memory of 1944 Legacy Circle members, David & Alice Bernstein. UWLES partner agency Diakonia was the recipient of this year’s gift. They were chosen for their work to strengthen Lower Shore families through homeless prevention, veterans’ support and food insecurity programs. The gift is possible thanks to the Bernstein’s investment in United Way’s future community impact through the 1944 Legacy Fund. About
SALISBURY – TidalHealth announces a series of free skin cancer screenings for people without insurance, those whose insurance doesn’t cover screenings or for people who currently do not have a dermatologist and are having difficulty obtaining an appointment with one. The free screenings will take place at the following locations on the following days. Appointments are required at each session and may be made by calling Scott Rall at 410-543-7006.TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute,
eNews & Events April 11, 2024 - April 25, 2024Click Here
The tradition of boat racing on Maryland’s Eastern Shore is deep. In the early 1900’s Lou Barrett, Jr. and Alfred I. DuPont talked on DuPont’s yacht, the Alicia, after young Barrett caught the industrialist’s eye while “racing around” the Alicia in his father’s boat, the sport was just in its infancy. It is likely neither imagined the impact their little event would have. Racing right here in Dorchester County, Maryland since 1911, one of the oldest active powerboat races in the country is the Cambridge
Due to an administrative reinterpretation of Labor & Employment Article § 8-606(d), the Maryland Division of Unemployment Insurance has recalculated the Annual Tax Rate for Calendar Year 2024 for all earned and standard rate employers. As in calendar years 2022 and 2023, the Division of Unemployment Insurance has compared two different methods of computing the tax rate (one based on pre-pandemic experience and one based on immediate past years’ experience) and assigned the lower of the two rates to each
Main Street Gallery is excited to be exhibiting the artwork of Joy Staniforth, as its guest artist for the May/June show. Joy, a resident of Cambridge, has titled her show “Joy Through Art,” and she will be showing alongside the nine member artists of the gallery. A maker of many types of art, Joy will be showing unique jewelry made of wire, textiles and tumbled rocks, as well as bold textile wall hangings and examples of her most recent artistic passion, a paper art called quilling. Many in the
The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce presented the 2024 C. Robert “Bob” Spedden Service Award to Dr. Paul Brant at the Annual Meeting on March 21, 2024. Bob Spedden was a well-known and respected leader in the community. He demonstrated a real passion for the revitalization of the County and Cambridge. He served for several years on the Board of Directors of the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce and was the President in 1980-1981. He also served on the Cambridge Yacht Club Board of Governors,
Cambridge, Maryland – April 2, 2024 – The Dorchester County Public Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce that as part of our process to select the next Superintendent of Schools, we will hold a series of Community Visioning Sessions to engage and discuss the current and future needs for the District. The Superintendent Search process is designed to engage all district stakeholders, including parents, teachers, administrators, staff, students, and community residents, in developing a shared
TidalHealth recently presented the inaugural Marc McDonald Award to physical therapist (PT) Richard “Rich” Runge, a 24-year veteran at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. Runge, who was nominated by four different individuals including three nurses, was recognized for his exceptional grace, clinical skills and the high-quality care, safety and comfort he provides with each patient encounter. Described as a pleasure to team up with, Runge works the challenging weekend shift, and is the “PT
eNews & Events April 4, 2024 - April 18, 2024Click Here
Cambridge, MD – Cambridge Main Street, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Cambridge, Maryland, recently enlisted the expertise of Rivers & Roads partners Ross Benincasa and Sam Shoge to lead a transformative retreat for its board of directors. With a renewed focus on enhancing the effectiveness of its board, Cambridge Main Street sought facilitators who could provide comprehensive guidance on board governance, leadership roles, and committee optimization tailored
The Chestertown and North County branches of the Kent County Public Library are helping to expand access to healthcare, with Choptank Health behavioral health patients now able to be provided with an iPad and a safe space in a Cubicall study pod, like the one shown here, to conduct private video appointments with their Choptank Health provider. Choptank Community Health is expanding access to healthcare for behavioral health patients in Kent County through a new partnership with the Kent County Public
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For All Seasons will sponsor a Lunch & Learn, “Human Trafficking 101,” on April 10 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce in Cambridge. In 2024, For All Seasons expanded its human trafficking awareness efforts to engage the Shore’s business community in a more significant way to be a part of the solution, specifically, to know what to look for and how to report suspected incidents of trafficking. The International Labor Organization estimates that forced labor and human trafficking is
eNews & Events March 21, 2024 - April 4, 2024Click Here
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Aleksandra Ward, CRNP, to TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury, Md. Ward received her postgraduate degree in adult gerontology acute care from Purdue University Global in West Lafayette, Ind., and her bachelor's degree from Aspen University in Colorado. She is a board-certified nurse practitioner and a vascular access board-certified nurse. Ward started her healthcare career as a nursing assistant at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional on 5 Layfield and has been
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Ramon Riojas, MD, PhD, to TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Riojas earned his PhD in biochemistry from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas, and his medical degree from Uniformed Services University Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md. He completed his general surgery residency at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi and his cardiothoracic fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco,
Rubens Fontilus is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for March 2024. SALISBURY – Rubens Fontilus, certified nursing assistant (CNA) on patient care area 5 East, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's March 2024 Sunshine Award recipient for his professionalism, kindness and compassion shown to a patient who was having a difficult time understanding their care. A fellow healthcare provider on the unit submitted Fontilus’ nomination.We have an older patient on 5 East who
SALISBURY, HEBRON & OCEAN CITY — The TidalHealth Foundation thanks Homes4Hope Therapeutic Solutions in Salisbury, Seaside Smiles in Salisbury, Sportland in Ocean City, Westside Intermediate School in Hebron, and a generous anonymous donor for supporting Brooke’s Toy Closet in February 2024. Brooke’s Toy Closet is a program at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke that provides new toys to children in the Emergency Department and Pediatric Units that the children get to keep and take
TidalHealth is honored to partner with Children and Families First, Seaford Community of Hope and the Seaford School District to bring HealthFest “Care for Generations” to Seaford, Del. on Sat., April 13 from Noon to 4 p.m. at West Seaford Elementary School. The free, family-friendly event, TidalHealth’s annual health fair, is designed to provide people of all ages the opportunity to learn just how healthy they are and what they can do to ensure an even healthier, more productive and active
The Daily Record has named Kathryn Fiddler, DNP, MBA, MSN, FNAP, RN to its 2024 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. Dr. Fiddler, TidalHealth’s Vice President of Population Health, is a two-time recipient of this honor (2024, 2019). In its 29th year, Maryland’s Top 100 Women was founded to recognize outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership and mentoring. “The 2024 Maryland’s Top 100 Women, including Dr. Fiddler, are exemplary leaders from
On October 27, 2022, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board approved a $140 million construction services contract for a portion of Phase 1 of the Eastbound Bay Bridge Deck Replacement project, which is expected to begin major construction in winter 2023/2024 with anticipated completion in spring 2025. Consistent with MDTA’s 2015 Bay Bridge Life Cycle Cost Analysis, the deck replacement in the deck truss spans is the first phase in a series of projects during the next several decades to maintain
In a recent merger, GMB welcomed Steven M. Adkins Land Surveying, LLC of Laurel, Delaware. Steven M. Adkins, RLS is a registered licensed surveyor in the State of Delaware with over 24 years of industry experience. Adkins, now leading GMB’s Survey Group, is a longtime partner to GMB. Adkins brings a highly trained crew and advanced land surveying equipment to GMB, including conventional total stations, robotics, and GPS. The integration of these personnel and equipment with GMB’s existing surveying
eNews & Events March 21, 2024 - April 4, 2024Click Here
SALISBURY – Jessica Hales, President of the TidalHealth Foundation, has earned the prestigious Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification from CFRE International. Hales joins over 7,700 professionals in 25 countries who hold the CFRE designation, which is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). To earn the CFRE certification, fundraising professionals must meet standards set by CFRE International for educational and professional practice and fundraising achievement.
March 18, 2024—Salisbury, MD—Registration is now open for the Lower Shore Nonprofit Summit - the region's largest professional development opportunity for the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit professionals from across the Lower Shore will gather for a professional development opportunity on April 25 & 26. The event is presented by Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES), United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), and the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE) at Salisbury
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware recently awarded TidalHealth a $1 million grant for advanced robotic training at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Del. Attending the check presentation were, from the left, front row, Penny Short, TidalHealth Nanticoke President; Dr. Jarrod Buzalewski, Bariatric and Robotic surgeon; Jessica Hales, TidalHealth Foundation President; Dr. Simona Eng, GME Designated Institutional Official and Nick Moriello, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware President. In the
Easton, MD – Rivers & Roads Consulting, a leading regional consulting firm, proudly announces the addition of Chris Wheedleton to its team as a Consultant. Leveraging his extensive experience in strategic planning, fundraising, workforce development, and collaborative problem-solving, Wheedleton joins Rivers & Roads in a pivotal role. "I am thrilled to welcome Chris Wheedleton to Rivers & Roads Consulting, where his extensive expertise will undoubtedly elevate our strategic capabilities,” stated Ross
eNews & Events March 14, 2024 - March 28, 2024Click Here
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Rachel Bozman and Stephanie Jones are their Team Members of the Month for February 2024.Rachel Bozman, LPN, TidalHealth Pulmonary in Salisbury Bozman was nominated by several team members and Practice Manager, Florence Daniels, for demonstrating the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service: “During our office's absence of a Practice Manager, Rachel was the glue to hold everything together from an
Delmarva Community Transit’s new graphics, including the Maryland flag logo will appear on all newly purchased buses. Photo by The Handy Group. Delmarva Community Transit, (DCT) a division of Delmarva Community Services Inc.--has a new look on their buses. “We incorporated the Maryland flag design into our logo,” says Delmarva Community Services Deputy Director, Keith Adkins. “We think it really pops,” adds Adkins. “The wording and signage on our buses is easier to read, as well, according to the deputy
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Olivia Dorman, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Pulmonary in Salisbury, Md. Dorman received her bachelor’s degree in community health from Salisbury University. She later earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Salisbury University, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University in Wilmington, Del. Dorman is a certified family nurse practitioner. Dorman began her career at TidalHealth in 2019, offering comprehensive patient care as a
eNews & Events March 7, 2024 - March 21, 2024Click Here
(March 1, 2024) – Easton, Md.– Registration for 2024 YMCA of the Chesapeake youth summer camps is open. “Camps at the Y are all about discovery,” said Robbie Gill, YMCA of the Chesapeake CEO. “Kids will be able to try a wide variety of programs ranging from sports camps to the arts, to themed day camps and more, that will surely spark a child's interest, excitement and creativity.” Camp programs are offered at the Cecil County YMCA, Easton Family YMCA, Henson Camp Cook in Salisbury, Kent County Family
Elizabeth McKernan, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s February Daisy Award recipient. SALISBURY – Elizabeth McKernan, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s surgical services division, has been selected as the February 2024 recipient of the Daisy Award for her care and special attention. Her nomination, below, was written by a patient’s family member, who is also a healthcare professional, to express their appreciation for the extraordinary care shown to their 92-year-old loved one. My great
SALISBURY, MD – There’s still time to Register for Maryland Capital Enterprises’ Women’s Business Center’s 9th Annual “Aspire to Succeed & Lead” Women’s Business Conference. This popular event continues to provide a platform for businesswomen to connect, learn, and grow. Scheduled for March 15, 2024, the conference promises a day filled with insightful speakers, networking opportunities, and practical strategies for success.Date: Friday, March 15, 2024Time: Check-in: 8:30-9:00 AM | Conference: 9:00 AM –
From left are LuAnn Brady, MSPH, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, UM SRH; Gabriel Sardi, MD, interventional cardiology specialist; Timothy Shanahan, DO, Medical Director, UM Shore Medical Group; Jeffrey Etherton, MD, Medical Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton; Ken Kozel, President and CEO, UM SRH; and Paul Nicholson, MBA, FHFMA, Senior Vice President for Finance, UM SRH. Members of UM Shore Regional Health’s Senior Leadership and
Excellence in Quality of Life Awardshttps://www.coastalhospice.org/eql-awards/ Thursday, April 11, 2024 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Wicomico Youth & Civic Center 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD 21804 The Excellence in Quality of Life Awards recognize community partners — hospitals, medical providers, healthcare industry, and other organizations — that share our goal of enhancing the quality of life of our patients and families. These organizations and healthcare professionals are not only paragons of standards
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eNews & Events February 29, 2024 - March 14, 2024Click Here
Pictured from left to right are Caitlin Rothstein and Barbara Murray of TidalHealth Primary Care in Millsboro, Del. MILLSBORO — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce that Barbara Murray and Caitlin Rothstein, Team Care Assistants at TidalHealth Primary Care in Millsboro are its 2023 Team Members of the Year. Murray and Rothstein were recognized as Team Members of the Month in September 2023 for their demonstration of TidalHealth’s values of community and service
Anyra Hudson is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for February 2024. SALISBURY – Anyra Hudson, certified nursing assistant (CNA) on patient care area 3 West, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's February 2024 Sunshine Award recipient for her professionalism, kindness and compassion. Anyra was actually nominated by two different people: a patient and a patient’s family member. From a patient’s family member.Anyra was very attentive and patient with my father, making sure
SALISBURY – The ALS Association has recertified the ALS Clinic at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional an ALS Recognized Treatment Center (RTC). TidalHealth was the first hospital in Maryland to earn the initial designation in 2018 and has held it ever since. In again honoring the ALS Clinic team, the national association thanked the team for providing outstanding care and services to people on the Delmarva Peninsula who are facing this most horrific disease. “It is through a complex continuum of care and
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Maureen Hands, RRT, night shift Senior Respiratory Therapist Supervisor at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for February 2024. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide outstanding, excellent care to patients, make a special connection, and are engaged with the care team to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. Hands always comes to work with a positive attitude ready for whatever the night
EASTON, Md. (February 28, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, recently named Jessica Genrich, MBA, RNC, as Director of Women and Children’s Services. “Jess has dedicated her clinical career to the care of women and children, and her present and focused leadership in this specialty will support UM Shore Regional Health in caring for this population throughout their lifetime,” said Jenny Bowie, MBA, BSN, Senior
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is hosting its annual Eagle Festival on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Join us for this free, family-friendly event focused on birds of prey, with educational programs and exhibits featuring live birds and reptiles, hands-on activities, and refuge tours. Programs in the big tent will kick off at 10:00 am with naturalist Liz Smith as she shares the special hunting adaptations of several native species of birds of prey. At 11:00 am, and again at
One Mission Cambridge is sponsoring a Purse Bingo fundraiser on Sunday, March 24 at the Elks Lodge at 5464 Elks Lodge Road in Cambridge. Doors open at noon and bingo starts at 2 p.m. Proceeds from the event will support One Mission Cambridge’s programs, including a food pantry, community navigation, community dinners, and counseling services to help its neighbors in need. According to Lauren Mikelson, fundraiser at One Mission Cambridge, “The event is a fun way to support One Mission Cambridge while
RISE Flag Football is proud to announce its collaboration with the State of Maryland's Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, the All4Love organization, the Boys & Girls Club at Leonard's Lane, and the Cambridge Police Department. As part of this partnership, we are offering individuals the opportunity to join the Cambridge Flag Football league at a NO COST or significantly reduced cost to register. Please complete our pre-registration form, and our League Commissioner will contact you at a
Pictured is Lauren Mikelson of Cambridge who is the new part-time fundraiser at One Mission Cambridge. Mikelson is modeling the new hoodie available for sale as one of the upcoming fundraisers for the organization. One Mission Cambridge has hired Lauren Mikelson of Cambridge as its part-time fundraiser to aid the organization in raising the necessary funds to meet the growing needs of the Cambridge community. To date, One Mission Cambridge provides quality programs, including a food pantry, community
SEAFORD – TidalHealth Nanticoke is honored to have recently been designated a Cigna Healthcare Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery for its dedication to treating individuals living with morbid or extreme obesity. “TidalHealth Nanticoke is proud to be recognized for meeting the rigorous selection criteria set by the Cigna Healthcare Centers of Excellence program,” said TidalHealth Nanticoke President, Penny Short, MSM, BSN, RN. “We provide our patients with exceptional
eNews & Events February 22, 2024 - March 7, 2024Click Here
Choptank Community Health System’s school-based health team members, shown here, are celebrating 25 years of providing essential health services to Mid-Shore students this February as part of the National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month. In 1999, Choptank Health opened its first School-Based Health Centers in Caroline County and has since expanded to serve students in all five of Maryland’s Mid-Shore counties. Registration forms and more are at www.choptankhealth.org/schoolbased. Choptank
TidalHealth, today, is changing its masking policies making it no longer mandatory to wear a mask at the patient’s bedside while inside either of their two hospitals. Over the past few weeks, there has been a steady decline in the number of respiratory viral patients admitted to TidalHealth facilities as well as a decrease in team member absences for such illnesses. Although masking is now optional for team members, visitors, and patients, it may still be required in certain situations where
On Friday, March 1, 2024 CWC hosts Dr. Mike Sieracki, oceanographer and Director of Maryland Center for environmental sciences Horn Point Laboratory. Dr. Sieracki’s area of expertise is microbial plankton ecology, including the phytoplankton, spring bloom and harmful algal blooms. Dr. Sieracki invented automated microscope systems for analyzing micro plankton populations in the oceans and innovated single cell genomic methods for characterizing individual marine microbes. He has participated in 25
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host the next in-person “Don’t Worry, Be Healthy” session on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Designed to teach participants how to stay healthy by making healthier and safer choices, the class meets once per month at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown Street, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for the course, but advance registration is required. Led by Sandra
Grasonville, MD, February 20th, 2024 - Crossroads Community and Corsica River Mental Health Services is excited to announce the launch of its annual 5K event, scheduled to take place on April 13, 024. This event promises to be a celebration of health, community, and unity, inviting participants of all ages and fitness levels to join in the fun. Whether walking, jogging, or sprinting to the finish line, every step taken will contribute to the overall sense of camaraderie and accomplishment. The Crossroads
eNews & Events February 15, 2024 - February 29, 2024Click Here
DCPS is set to host career fairs at both North Dorchester High School and Cambridge-South Dorchester High School. Join North Dorchester for the Career Fair on May 8th! Scan the QR quote or click HERE to complete the Interest Survey. For more information email Ashley Roberts at robertsa@dcpsmd.org or call 410-943-4511 ext. 1590. Join Cambridge-South Dorchester High School on April 11th for a great Career Fair! Scan the QR code or click HERE to RSVP for the event. For more information email Sandy Shaw at
UNA has exciting news! They have decided to start an annual Disc Golf Tournament! As with their golf tournament, they are looking for sponsors, teams, players, and donations. We all would love to see this new event take off like their golf tournament does each year!! If you are interested in hearing more, or would like to participate, please contact Heather Brittingham at 410-543-0665 ext. 110 or you can email HBrittingham@UNA1.org, or Whitney Tilghman 410-543-0665 ext. 115, email Whitney@UNA1.org. We
Top left: Kristen Bailey, Top right: Joey Monfort Bottom left: Jasmine Blue, Bottom right: Abigail Payne SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 4th Quarter 2023 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Kristen Bailey, Central Stores Kristen Bailey of Central Stores is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 4th Quarter 2023 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Bailey picks up things quickly and does an
Left, Alysia Mills, Right, Serenity Scott SALISBURY & SEAFORD — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Alysia Mills and Serenity Scott are their Team Members of the Month for January 2024.Alysia Mills, Medical Assistant, TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Seaford Mills was nominated by Dr. Ismet Lukolic for demonstrating the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service:“On Jan. 24, 2024, while arriving at work, I noticed one of my colleagues, Ms. Alysia
Do you know a curious kid who loves being outside!EcoCamp registration begins on March 1st at 10AM explore create discover hike learn play If your child loves being outdoors, is naturally inquisitive, and likes to have fun-- EcoCamp is the place to be! Our team of energetic educators and naturalists are proud to offer 7 weeks of engaging and memorable day camp designed for kids entering K-7th grade, beginning June 17th. Pickering Creek's 450-acres of diverse ecosystems comprised of
The 2023 IRONMAN Athletes’ Choice Awards have been chosen. IRONMAN Maryland Race Director, Angie Hengst reports that she is “So honored that IRONMAN Maryland was rated by our athletes as the third best bike course GLOBALLY!! &##128692;♀️ &##127941; Thank you to the community for welcoming the athletes, the city and county for ensuring the roads are in good condition, and police and EMS for keeping the athletes safe on course!” IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman didn't miss out on the love either, the athletes
To honor team members and departments who play a key role in helping the Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton achieve the Get With The Guidelines annual awards, members of UM Shore Regional Health’s Senior Leadership team, as well as members of management, delivered the good news and ice cream to several departments, including the Intensive Care Unit (pictured), Telemetry and Emergency Departments. (UM SRH Stroke Awards Recognition EASTON, Md. (February 12, 2024) – UM Shore Regional
Sandra Wilson-Hypes CHESTERTOWN, Md. (February 13, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host “Breathe Again: A Journey to a Smoke-Free and Healthier YOU,” designed to help smokers who wish to quit, on Wednesday, February 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown Street. This is the second session of this five-session course that is scheduled once per month. Sessions will run
eNews & Events February 8, 2024 - February 22, 2024Click Here
Sydney J. Cohee, a valuable member of Sharon Real Estate, PC since 2015, has recently earned her Associate Broker License, a notable achievement that showcases her dedication to the field. Throughout her journey to achieve this milestone, she also attained her GRI designation, solidifying her real estate expertise. Ms. Cohee's proven track record as one of the company's top producing agents demonstrates her ability to close transactions successfully throughout the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland. Her 8
The musical entertainment kicks off at noon with local favorite “Hit Man” Eddie Hitt bringing his Bloody Mary’s & Karaoke noon till 2pm. Then DC Blues Legend, Jimmy Cole (JB Hutto) will bring his “Delmarva All-Stars” to the stage 2pm till 5pm. Ron Holloway (Gov’t Mule, Dizzy Gillespie) on tenor sax, the amazing Sam Paladino on the Hammond Organ, George Sheppard (Frank Sinatra, Frank Zappa) on drums, Bryan Smith (Tennessee Rockets, Billy Hancock) on bass and Jimmy Stepanson (Blue Dogs) on lead
The Annual Crawfish Boil & Muskrat Leg Eating World Championship brings muskrats, crawfish, blues music, and fun to Cult Classic Brewing Company in Stevensville, MD on Saturday, February 17th from Noon to 6 p.m. “We’re psyched to be hosting the 14th Annual Crawfish Boil and Muskrat Leg Eating World Championship. It’s a perfect partnership of the weird and wonderful things we love about where we live and the crazy creativity of our neighbors.” Said Rohry Flood of Cult Classic fame. The fan-favorite
SALISBURY – Charles “Charlie” Kim, MD has recently joined TidalHealth as Medical Director for Ambulatory Anesthesia sites. TidalHealth ambulatory anesthesia sites include the TidalHealth Delmarva Endoscopy Center in Ocean Pines, Md., TidalHealth Surgery Center in Salisbury, Md., and our future ambulatory site in Millsboro, DE. Dr. Kim is board-certified in anesthesiology and is a graduate of the University of Kentucky School of Medicine. He completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of
United Way’s Board Chair, Sonya Whited. (Photo: James Seip Photography) United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) celebrated their 20th Annual Holiday Ball at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, MD, raising over $215,000 to support United Way’s direct programs and nonprofit partners serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester counties. Randy Scott, from Froggy 99.9’s Whiskey and Randy Show, returned as the evening’s emcee. Guests enjoyed live music by Gold City, a delicious
Dr. Angela Brittingham, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, Vice President of Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Executive for TidalHealth, recently announced the hiring of Justin P. Giles as the health system’s Director of Patient Experience. Giles, who joins TidalHealth from Target of Salisbury where he was the Executive Team Lead of Logistics and General Merchandise, will now be responsible for working closely with the TidalHealth Executive Suite and other health system leaders to drive and foster a
Seaford, Delaware – TidalHealth is pleased to announce a partnership with Ninth Street Development Company (“9SDC”) and will be one of the anchor tenants at the Nylon Capital Center. 9SDC will be constructing a new, state-of-the-art +/-22,000 sq. ft. healthcare facility for TidalHealth in the heart of the campus overlooking the shared campus green and pickleball courts. The 22-acre redevelopment of the former Nylon Capital Shopping Center aims to create a diverse mix of education, healthcare,
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For the past four years, For All Seasons has been active in the Red Sand Project, a participatory art project created by artist and activist Molly Gochman that invites community members to question, connect, and act against vulnerabilities that can lead to human trafficking and exploitation. In 2024, the agency is expanding the project to engage the business community to be a part of the solution, specifically, to know what to look for and how to report suspected incidents of trafficking. The
In this session you will learn about Human Trafficking here in the mid-shore region and beyond: how to recognize it and the importance of community partnerships in preventing and responding to best help survivors and their families. Human Trafficking is complex problem that requires great awareness and collaboration from our business community, law enforcement, medical practitioners, county leaders, social service providers, school administrators and staff, and more. Please join us to learn about
Pictured is Jim Brady, new news director of WHCP-FM. CAMBRIDGE, Maryland – WHCP-FM, Mid-Shore Community Radio has named award-winning journalist Jim Brady as news director. The new position is the FM station’s most recent step in its continued expansion since becoming a National Public Radio member station last year. Brady will continue his work as WCHP’s lead investigative reporter and will oversee the news desk, identifying interview assignment needs and coordinating the daily Mid-Shore MidDay lineup of
Gionna Todd is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s January Daisy Award Recipient Gionna Todd, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s January Daisy Award recipient. SALISBURY – Gionna Todd, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 West patient care unit, has been selected as the January 2024 recipient of the Daisy Award for her care and special attention. Her nomination, below, was written by a patient’s family to express their appreciation for the extraordinary care shown to their loved
The 2024 Competitiveness Redbook is here The Maryland Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024 Competitiveness Redbook, providing an in-depth analysis of the state’s economic position across over 50 metrics. Now in its second year, the data and insights in the Redbook aim to inform policy discussions, spark partnerships and guide strategic efforts to enhance Maryland’s competitiveness. The 2024 Redbook benchmarks Maryland’s performance on economic factors ranging from business climate to infrastructure
SALISBURY – Yashvir Sangwan, MD, was recently named the Medical Director of Critical Care for TidalHealth. Dr. Sangwan is board-certified in pulmonary/critical care medicine and also in interventional pulmonology. He has also been TidalHealth’s Director of Interventional Pulmonology since 2017. His appointment as Medical Director of Critical Care became effective in January, and puts the Salisbury based health system on a trajectory for the launch of a Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship program by
On November 14, representatives from non-profit organizations that provide health and wellness services to residents of Caroline County, gathered for breakfast and a presentation of grant awards from the Caroline Foundation. At its first breakfast in 2016, the Foundation gifted $109,000 to two organizations; this year twenty-one organizations received $800,000 bringing the eight-year total to over $4.9 million. Although most of the organizations had received grants in the past, many were returning with
William Huffner, MD, medical director, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health EASTON, Md. (January 23, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) recently accepted the 2023 Partnership award from the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). William Huffner, MD, MBA, FACEP, FACHE, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs, UM SRH, accepted the award on behalf of the health system on October 12, 2023, at a ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana. The
SALISBURY, MD – Empowering women in business, Maryland Capital Enterprises’ Women’s Business Center announces its 9th Annual “Aspire to Succeed & Lead” Women’s Business Conference. This popular event continues to provide a platform for businesswomen to connect, learn, and grow. Scheduled for March 15, 2024, the conference promises a day filled with insightful speakers, networking opportunities, and practical strategies for success.Date: Friday, March 15, 2024Time: Check-in: 8:30-9:00 AM | Conference: 9:00
Get outside this winter and spring by participating in a free guided birding tour at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy identifying and learning about the many species of birds that inhabit the refuge. Throughout the winter, waterfowl and raptors, including bald eagles, are plentiful, while spring brings in migratory warblers and shorebirds. All guided birding tours are scheduled for Sundays, February 4, February 18, February 25, March 3, April 7, April 28,
Join us at the 20th Annual Eagle Festival at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as we celebrate birds of prey! Don’t miss out on this free event for the whole family, with live raptor programs, kids’ activities, refuge tours, exhibits, and more! Call 410-228-2677 for more information or visit us online at www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater. XXX Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, protects over 32,000 acres
eNews & Events January 25, 2024 - February 8, 2024Click Here
Welcome to our Expungement webinar series. You may not need to register for all four parts. Descriptions of each webinar are below. If you are not sure which parts apply to you, we recommend you register and attend all four.Part 1: Introduction to Expungements in Maryland Want to learn more about filing for expungement of a criminal record in Maryland? Join us for an interactive online class that introduces the topic of expungement and will teach you general rules that apply to the expungement of all
Dr. Trudy Hall, TidalHealth’s Chief Medical Officer, accepts the Apogee ACE Award on behalf of physicians at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Del. Joining her are, from the left, Dr. Michael Gregory, Chairman, Apogee Physicians; Dr. Peter Thompson, Chief of Clinical Operations, Apogee Physicians and Dr. Jamie Upegui, Division 2 President, Apogee Physicians. SEAFORD – The hospitalist team of physicians at TidalHealth Nanticoke were presented with the Apogee Center of Excellence (ACE) Award on Jan. 16 in
Salisbury, MD – January, 22 2024 – Coastal Hospice, in collaboration with the American Lung Association (ALA) and the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) today announces the Advanced Lung Care Program to improve care quality and access to hospice and palliative/advanced illness care. The program will provide specialized care for patients experiencing severe symptoms from chronic lung disease, which includes COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, cystic fibrosis,
Ken Kozel, President and CEO of UM Shore Regional Health EASTON, Md. (January 17, 2024) – Ken Kozel, MBA, FACHE, President and CEO of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), has been named to the The Daily Record’s 2023-2024 Power 100, a list of 100 individuals shaping businesses, governments, nonprofits, law firms and other key institutions in Maryland. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS). The 2023-24 Power 100 list marks the third year that
Architectural Rendering of UM Shore Regional Medical Center EASTON, Md. (January 18, 2024) – During his Fiscal Year 2025 budget announcement yesterday, Governor Wes Moore introduced a State budget that includes a significant funding commitment of $100 million in capital commitments for the construction of the new regional medical center in Easton. “This commitment from the Moore-Miller Administration and the State of Maryland reflects a remarkable pledge to the future of rural health care and to the
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TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Nidia Hall, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Pulmonary in Berlin, Md. Hall received her bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from the Technologic Institute of Tuxtla Gutierrezin in Chiapas, Mexico. She later earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Wilmington University in New Castle, Del., and her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minn. Hall is a certified family nurse practitioner. Hall began her career at TidalHealth in 2017,
Hebron Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer A. Poulsen to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ms. Poulsen joined Hebron Savings Bank in 2023 as President in anticipation of the retirement of then-CEO Donna Defino. Poulsen has been instrumental in shaping the company's strategic direction and leading the organization to success. With this promotion, she will continue to drive the company's growth and take on additional responsibilities in guiding Hebron Savings Bank to
TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Shaniqua Cross and Nina Stearn are their Team Members of the Month for December 2023. Shaniqua Cross, Medical Assistant, TidalHealth General Surgery in Salisbury Cross was nominated by Dr. David Sechler for demonstrating the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service:“Shaniqua consistently demonstrates professionalism and compassion as she interacts with patients and team members. Shaniqua goes above and beyond
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Stuart Hensley, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Delmar, Del. Hensley received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University in New Castle, Del. He later earned his Master of Science in Nursing, as well as his Master of Science in Management from Wilmington University. Hensley is a certified family nurse practitioner. As a former paramedic and emergency room nurse, Hensley has more than 25 years of experience in a variety of patient care,
eNews & Events January 11, 2024 - January 25, 2024Click Here
Sandra Wilson-Hypes CHESTERTOWN, Md. (January 9, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host an in-person, five-session workshop titled “Don’t Worry, Be Healthy,” beginning January 24, 2024. Designed to teach participants how to stay healthy by making healthier and safer choices, the workshop will meet once per month, in-person at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown Street, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is
Sandra Wilson-Hypes CHESTERTOWN, Md. (January 9, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host an in-person five-session winter 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 once per month at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown Street, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, January 16. Sessions will run
Choptank Community Health System’s Annie Coyer, PA is now seeing Choptank Health medical patients and students enrolled in School-Based Health on Mondays and Thursdays at Choptank Health’s Community Health Center at Rock Hall Elementary. Coyer also sees patients at the Chestertown Health Center, with new patients welcome, and more at choptankhealth.org. Choptank Community Health System recently welcomed provider Annie Coyer, PA at its Community Health Center at Rock Hall Elementary School. Coyer also sees
Wilde Charitable Foundation supports TidalHealth Foundations Graduate Medical Education campaign Joining Ryan Wilde, second from the right, for the Wilde Charitable Foundation’s $65,000 donation to TidalHealth’s GME campaign were, from the left, TidalHealth President and CEO Dr. Steve Leonard; Jessica Hales, President, TidalHealth Foundation and Bryan LeCompte, TidalHealth Foundation Board Member. SALISBURY – The TidalHealth Foundation recently received a generous donation of $65,000 from the
UM Shore Regional Health Welcomes Nicholson as Senior Vice President for Finance Paul Nicholson EASTON, Md. (January 4, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, recently welcomed Paul Nicholson, MBA, FHFMA, as senior vice president for finance, succeeding Joanne Hahey, CPA, who retired in November 2023. Nicholson’s responsibilities will include managing patient and administrative services and directing
Gabrielle Perinet Lacroix is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s December Daisy Award RecipientGabby Perinet Lacroix, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s December Daisy Award recipient. SALISBURY – Gabrielle (Gabby) Perinet Lacroix, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 5 East patient care unit, has been selected as the November 2023 recipient of the Daisy Award for her care and special attention. Her nomination, below, was written by a peer who observed the nurse provide extraordinary care to a
From left are Josh Krieger, Amanda Pae and First Baby of 2024, Knox Krieger. EASTON, Md. (January 4, 2024) – The first baby of 2024 arrived on January 2nd at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. UM Shore Regional Health is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. Knox Krieger was born at 2:24 p.m. to Amanda Pae and Josh Krieger, both of Cambridge. He weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 19 inches long, and joins
eNews & Events January 4, 2024 - January 18, 2024Click Here
From left are Debra Powell, an Environmental Services (EVS) team member with UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), who recently won the Cintas Corporation’s CAPE Award, and Aaron Reddick, Unit Director of EVS, UM SRH. EASTON, Md. (December 29, 2023) – Debra Powell, an Environmental Services (EVS) team member at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, recently won the Cintas Corporation’s CAPE Award, which honors team members for their dedication in keeping patients, team members and
Pictured from left to right are Justin Brown, Andrew Brown, Amy Brown and Donna Murray, Director of the TidalHealth Foundation. SALISBURY — Amy Brown, a local Scentsy consultant, held a Scentsy Buddy Drive during the month of December to benefit Brooke’s Toy Closet. On Friday, Dec. 22, Ms. Brown visited The Giving House located on TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s campus to deliver the toys just in time for the holidays. Ms. Brown noted the importance of this drive, stating: “It has been my pleasure to
Daelynn Johnson holds her daughter Naylani, the first baby born at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in 2024. SALISBURY– Below is the media fact sheet for the First Baby of 2024 born at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. Baby Name: Naylani Ameerah Moses (female) Parents’ Names: Daelynn Johnson (Mother) Sibling to: N/A Parents’ Residence: Salisbury, Md. Baby Birth Date and Time: January 1, 2024 at 12:55 AM Baby Weight: 5 pounds, 15 ounces Baby Length: 18.5 inches Gifts
The American Legion Dorchester Post 91 sponsored a free Thanksgiving dinner for it's veterans and members on Wednesday, November 23. This was made possible due to a generous donation by Mr. Pat Fletcher and his brother. The Post 91, Auxiliary and SAL units all played a part in serving this wonderful meal. In addition to our veterans and members, local police, EMT and dispatchers also got dinners, which included Cambridge and Easton Police Departments, Dorchester Sheriffs Department and the Maryland
Pictured are Donna Murray, Director of the TidalHealth Foundation, and John Weber, President of Mil-Net, Inc. SALISBURY — On Friday, Dec. 22, John Weber, President of Mil-Net, Inc., traveled to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional from Capital Heights, Md. to deliver a generous amount of toys for Brooke’s Toy Closet. Mil-Net, Inc., is a wonderful organization committed to promoting and enhancing positive youth opportunities in suburban, urban and inner-city settings. This organization is no stranger to our
EASTON, Md. (December 29, 2023) – The Birthing Center at UM Shore Regional Health’s Shore Medical Center at Easton will provide several classes related to childbirth, parenting, breastfeeding and being a safe sibling throughout 2024. The Birthing Center team also offers ongoing breastfeeding support, as well as certified Safe Sitter courses for adolescent babysitters, led by experienced maternal care nurses and lactation consultants. With the exception of the Safe Sitter course, all classes are offered free
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Choptank Community Health System recently welcomed, from left: Family Nurse Practitioners Kristen Farrell, DNP, Natalie Lewis, CRNP, and Registered Dietician Jennifer Runz, MBA, RD, LDN to its Talbot County School-Based Health Center team. Farrell is providing healthcare to students at Easton Elementary School, Lewis is providing healthcare at Easton Middle School and White Marsh Elementary School, and Runz is providing dietician services to all Talbot County Public School students enrolled in School-Based
eNews & Events December 21, 2023 - January 4, 2024Click Here
Shore Regional Health’s Population Health Team Promotes Community Health Alma White of Calvert Heights Apartments in Chestertown, Md., was among the local residents to get a blood pressure check from Shore Community Outreach Team Nurse Coordinator Emily Welsh in May 2023.EASTON, Md. (December 13, 2023) – Working in collaboration with primary and specialty care providers throughout the region, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Population Health team has made significant progress in the past
Mid-Shore Gives Raises $86,564 During 24-Hour Event (December 18, 2023) Mid-Shore Gives 2023, the online Giving Day Event to benefit local nonprofits, resulted in $86,564 for participating organizations! In just 24 hours, more than 591 donations were made to 77 participating organizations. Since inception in 2022, the event has raised $150,000 for nonprofit organizations in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties. The event is held on Giving Tuesday, the international giving day,
Perdue Foundation supports Graduate Medical Education at TidalHealthPictured from left to right are Perry Aulie, Senior Vice President of Value-Added Products for Perdue AgriBusiness and TidalHealth Foundation board member; Jim Perdue, Chairman of Perdue Farms; Kim Nechay, Executive Director of the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation; Jessica Hales, President of the TidalHealth Foundation; Simona Eng, DO, Associate Vice President of Medical Education/Designated Institutional Official at
Dr. Jason Coleman joins TidalHealth Pediatrics in Salisbury SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Jason Coleman, MD, to TidalHealth Pediatrics in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Coleman obtained his medical degree from the University of Alabama and completed his residency in pediatrics at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He is a retired lieutenant colonel from the U.S. Army, serving as a brigade surgeon, which involved three deployments. He has received several honors and awards
Centreville, MD, December 8th, 2023 - Crossroads Community, Inc. recently held their Annual Client Holiday & Awards Celebration, which was a resounding success, encompassing the presentation of 261 awards to clients in recognition of their unwavering dedication and hard work. Areas of recognition include achievements in the areas of resiliency, milestones in recovery and highlighting some of the amazing inspirational recovery stories of our clients.Our Executive Director, Holly Ireland and Delegate Steve
Tammy Patrick, Coastal Hospice, Director of Advancement; Jan Patterson, and Louise Reardon. Ocean City, MD – December 14, 2023 – CraZy LadyZ presented a check to Tammy Patrick of Coastal Hospice for $6,490.00. They do an annual fundraising trip where they pick a local charity on the Lower Eastern Shore. CraZy LadyZ along with Braemar Travel match half of the contributions from their customers that sign up. Jan stated, “This is the second year we have chosen Coastal Hospice…at one point our family
eNews & Events December 14, 2023 - December 28, 2023Click Here
In a commitment to enhancing women's health services, Laureen Gallo, CRNP, is pleased to announce that she is now available to see gynecological patients under the age of 65 in Crisfield and Pocomoke City. This strategic expansion aims to bring comprehensive and specialized care closer to the community, ensuring that women in these areas have convenient access to a range of essential services. Gallo’s extensive expertise covers a spectrum of women’s health needs. From routine exams to addressing
The Dorchester Center for the Arts (DCA) is developing a three-year strategic plan and we are looking for community input to inform it. Our mission is to provide and support programming in the visual, literary and performing arts to connect people, cultivate creativity and catalyze curiosity. It’s a big mission with a modest staff, so input from community leaders and members will help us to focus for the greatest impact. Click Here for the link
Cambridge, Md. (December 5, 2023) – Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, a waterfront resort located on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, announces the “Delmarvalous Winter” promotion for local residents who live on the Delmarva Peninsula. “The winter season is a beautiful time to visit our waterfront resort with incredible food, experiences, and activities the entire family will love,” said Cari Ruppert, Director of Sales, Marketing and Events at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Preston Ford will be holding a Bears that Care Bike Drive from December 1 through December 18. Drop off your donations for the "Midshore Bears that Care Bike Drive" at Preston Ford located at 4313 Preston Road, Hurlock, MD! For every donation you make, Preston Ford will match it! For questions, call 410-673-7171 Preston Ford is a proud member of the Preston Automotive GroupPrestonMotor.com
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From January 4 through February 25 the Main Street Gallery in Cambridge will be showing the works of their member artists in a special show called “Serendipity”. The dictionary defines serendipity as an unplanned fortunate discovery and the artists at the city’s only artist owned and operated cooperative are promising just that. “You don’t know what you might find at our “Serendipity” show", says director Linda Starling. “You may discover a beautiful painting at a significant discount or a unique piece of
Shore Legal Access (formerly Mid-Shore Pro Bono) continues to grow to meet the civil legal needs of the eight counties it serves on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The non-profit organization, which has offices in Easton and Salisbury, recently welcomed four new staff members to its team. The new staff are Jamie Ferguson, Intake and Outreach Coordinator and Life Planning Case Manager for the Lower Shore; Emily Marshall, Family Law Case Manager for the Lower Shore; Peter Rolph, Equal Justice Works Fellow Housing
Pictured Left to Right: Tammy Patrick, Coastal Hospice, Director of Advancement; Carol Withers, and Pam Stansell. 28th year in memory of Elizabeth “Libby” Chaney Ocean City, MD – December 4, 2023 – Pamper Yourself for Charity raised a total of $6,140.00 and presented a check to Coastal Hospice for $3,507.00 this past Giving Tuesday. Carol Withers, Owner of A Perfect Face Day Spa and staff have arranged this special fundraiser, “Pamper Yourself for Charity” for 28 years - in honor of Carol’s mother,
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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 of 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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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