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Wednesday, May 24, 2023TidalHealth announces Team Members of the Year
TidalHealth Announces Team Members of the Year SALISBURY & SEAFORD — TidalHealth is pleased to announce the following four Team Members of the Year: Kasey Moore, RNKasey was born at TidalHealth Nanticoke and her dedication to the organization is evident from her 10 years of perfect attendance. She started her career as a Medical Surgical nurse, then transferred to the Operating Room where she was recently promoted to the role of Charge Nurse. Kasey has earned the respect of the physicians and staff and
Wednesday, May 17, 2023Choptank Tattoo Supports Baywater Animal Rescue
The community showed overwhelming support at the recent fundraiser hosted and organized by Choptank Tattoo in Cambridge. Excited supporters lined up at the doors and enjoyed our beautiful downtown. This was truly a fundraiser unlike any other, and the kind owner of Choptank Tattoo, Trevor Howeth, donated 100% of the days proceeds for a total of $3,059 for the pets of Baywater Animal Rescue and Dorchester County!choptanktattoo.com/
Friday, May 12, 2023TidalHealth Breast Center Earns Accreditation
TidalHealth Breast Center earns accreditation TidalHealth Breast Center earns accreditation SALISBURY – The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted accredited status to the TidalHealth Breast Center in Salisbury, Maryland. To achieve voluntary NAPBC accreditation, a breast center demonstrates compliance with the NAPBC standards that address a center’s leadership, clinical services, research,
Friday, May 12, 2023Steven Wisniewski joins TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury
Steven Wisniewski joins TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Steven Wisniewski, PA-C, to TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Md. Wisniewski received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa.; his physician assistant certificate from Anne Arundel Community College in Annapolis, Md.; and his Master of Medical Science from Saint Frances University in Loretto, Pa. He also completed a postgraduate
Wednesday, May 10, 2023Spring Golf Classic raises nearly $70,000
On May 4, one hundred Golfers enjoyed a perfect day at Heritage Shores Golf Course in Bridgeville, Delaware playing in the 2023 TidalHealth Foundation Spring Golf Classic. The event raised nearly $70,000 for the health system’s Graduate Medical Education program. The TidalHealth Foundation would like to thank its golf committee, volunteers, staff, and Heritage Shores staff for helping to make this year’s event a great success. Save the Date for the TidalHealth Foundation 2023 Fall Golf Classic on
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Tuesday, May 09, 2023“A” Safety Grade
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton Earns “A” Safety Grade University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton (UM Shore Medical Center Easton lg.jpeg) EASTON, Md. (May 9, 2023) - University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has received an "A" Hospital Safety Grade in The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2023 reporting period. This marks the sixth consecutive period that the hospital has received an
Monday, May 08, 2023TidalHealth Receives ''A'' Safety Grade from Leapfrog
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2023 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. 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 nine Maryland hospitals, and the only on the lower shore, to earn an ‘A’ in the spring 2023 report. The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or
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Friday, May 05, 2023“Rookie Therapist of the Year” Award
UM Shore Regional Health Respiratory Therapist Recognized With “Rookie Therapist of the Year” Award UM Shore Regional Health recently celebrated Kendall Dixon, BS, RRT, center, who received the “Rookie Therapist of the Year” award from the Maryland/District of Columbia (MD/DC) Society for Respiratory Care. Pictured with Dixon are, Steve Eisemann, BS, RRT, Director, Respiratory Services, UM SRH, left; and LuAnn Brady, MSPH, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, right EASTON, Md. (May
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Friday, May 05, 2023National Donate Life Month
UM Shore Regional Health Recognizes National Donate Life MonthUM SRH team members wore blue and green in honor of National Donate Life Blue and Green Day on April 14 UM SRH team members assembled on April 6 for a Donate Life Flag Raising, honoring past organ donors and their families. . EASTON, Md. (May 5, 2023) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) celebrated National Donate Life Month during April, honoring organ donors and bringing awareness to saving or enhancing lives through
Sunday, April 30, 2023Chamber Connection Newsletter - May 2023
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Friday, April 28, 2023Choptank Fiber Partners with Bay Country Communications on Fiber Broadband Services
Choptank Electric Cooperative and its subsidiary, Choptank Fiber LLC, finalized a deal to acquire thousands of broadband fiber customers from Bay Country Communications over the next 10 years. The deal sets up a partnership between Choptank and BCC whereby Bay Country will continue to serve its cable customers and will construct fiber services to customers already in the construction pipeline. Choptank will acquire broadband accounts as they come online. “This arrangement allows two quality companies that
Friday, April 21, 2023For All Seasons is Building Leadership Program for Social Workers & Professional Counselors
For All Seasons is providing a unique Supervisor Credentialing Training for social workers and professional counselors at The Point at Pintail in Queenstown, Maryland on June 23 to 25, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The three-day in-person training fulfills the 24 credit-hour training necessary for professional counselors and social workers to obtain the licensure that allows them to provide clinical oversight and supervision of interns and early-career therapists. “Currently, there are no similar
Monday, April 03, 2023Chamber Appoints New Board Member
At the March Dorchester Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting the Board voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of the nomination committee to appoint Elizabeth Hancock to the Board of Directors. Elizabeth “Beth” Hancock, SHRM-CP, PHR is the Senior Human Resource Business Partner at Regal Rexnord Corporation | Cambridge Engineered Solutions, located in Cambridge, MD. Regal Rexnord is a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of industrial powertrain solutions, power
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Monday, March 27, 20232023 C. Robert ''Bob'' Spedden Service Award Recipients Announced
The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce presented the 2023 C. Robert “Bob” Spedden Service Award to Evelyn Townsend and Herschel Johnson posthumously at the Annual Meeting on March 23, 2023. Over 350 business and community leaders registered to attend the sold-out event held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort and Spa. 25 family members of the recipients were in attendance to celebrate and accept the award. Lynda Brown, Evelyn Townsend’s daughter, accepted on behalf of Mrs. Townsend and the family.
Monday, March 27, 2023TidalHealth MyChart teams with Apple Health
TidalHealth will now offer MyChart subscribers an effortless way to get an all-encompassing view of their overall health and wellbeing by partnering with Apple Health and the Apple Health app. The Apple Heath app tracks sleep, steps, nutrition, and more on apple devices, while MyChart focuses on personal, secure medical records, lab results, appointments, and messages from medical professionals. Both apps allow patients to access health data at no cost. Vice President of Information Technology Mark
Monday, March 27, 2023Megan Wooten is TidalHealth's Tree of Life Awardee for March 2023
TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Megan Wooten, RRT, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is our Tree of Life Award recipient for March 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. Megan's nominator wrote the following: "If you know Megan, you know that your patient is being taken care of like a family member. She always goes above and
Friday, March 24, 2023Surgical and internal medicine residents selected at ''match'' event
In America today, the increased demand for physicians continues to outpace the relatively fixed supply of available doctors. By 2034, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) anticipates doctor shortages of between 38,000 and 124,000 as an aging physician population nears retirement. Primary care and internal medicine face the greatest challenge, but the impact is being felt across the board in all areas and specialties. Each year, it becomes more difficult to keep pace, and nowhere is
Friday, March 24, 2023Brittingham named Chief Nursing Executive
Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth today announced that Angela (Angie) Brittingham, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, has been named as the health system’s next Chief Nursing Executive (CNE). Brittingham was selected after the completion of a national search following the departure of Dr. Sarah Arnett last year. Brittingham, who began her career at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in 2000 as a Certified Nursing Assistant on the Mother/Baby Unit, transitions to the Executive
Friday, March 24, 2023Michael Boyle joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Michael Boyle, CRNP, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Md. Boyle received his master’s degree in nursing from Wilmington University in Wilmington, Del. He has cared for patients in the primary care setting as a nurse practitioner and in critical care as a registered nurse. Boyle is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and currently serves as a Captain in the Army Reserves. He recently was the Chief of Medical Readiness and previously the
Wednesday, March 22, 2023Brady Joins UM Shore Regional Health as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
LuAnn Brady, MSPH, has joined University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) as its Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. An accomplished senior health care industry executive, Brady has diverse and established credentials in strategic planning, program development and hospital operations for community hospitals, non-for-profit health systems and academic medical centers. In her new role with UM SRH, Brady is responsible for hospital operations as well as the operations of the health
Wednesday, March 22, 2023Adkins promoted to Senior Director of Lab Services
SALISBURY & SEAFORD – Timothy Feist, MBA, CHC, TidalHealth's Vice President of Ambulatory Services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kimberly S. Adkins, MBA, BS (MT), ASCP, to Senior Director of Laboratory Services effective March 26, 2023. In this role, Adkins will have strategic, administrative and operational responsibility for all laboratory services provided by TidalHealth. Adkins has held various staff and leadership roles throughout her career at TidalHealth. She started her career at
Friday, March 10, 2023Willow Construction Honored as a National, Top-Performing US Construction Contractor by ABC
March 8—Willow Construction of Easton, Maryland, was recognized in the Associated Builders and Contractors’ fifth annual Top Performers publication as one ABC’s Top 250 Performers and Top General Contractors nationwide. ABC’s Top Performers lists—the only rankings of their kind—recognize member contractors’ achievements in safety, quality, inclusion, diversity, equity, project excellence and special designations, ranked by work hours. “We are proud to be named a Top Performer and Top General Contractor by
Wednesday, March 08, 2023YMCA Summer Camp Registration is Open
The YMCA of the Chesapeake announces that registration is open for 2023 youth summer camp programs at its Cecil County, Talbot County, Dorchester County, Kent County, Lower Shore, Queen Anne’s County, and Wicomico County locations. Parents can register on the YMCA of the Chesapeake website, and camp registration fees are waived through the month of March when the promo code “2023-Camp” is used while checking out. YMCA of the Chesapeake day camps are centered around improving the well-being of children,
Tuesday, February 28, 2023Chamber Connection Newsletter - March 2023
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Friday, February 17, 2023Governor Moore Visits Dorchester County
Dorchester County proudly welcomed Governor Wes Moore to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center on Tuesday, February 14th where he announced the discovery of a home where enslaved people lived on the Thompson Farm, the birthplace of Harriet Tubman. Dorchester County is proud to be the birthplace of Harriet Tubman and is excited that this sacred ground has been discovered along with many artifacts which will be preserved as a piece of history for future generations. The exhibit opened in
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Friday, February 10, 2023City of Cambridge Invites Input for Proposed Arts & Entertainment District Redesignation at ArtBar 2
Cambridge, Maryland (February 10, 2023). The City of Cambridge, in partnership with Alpha Genesis CDC, invites interested members of the public to attend an inclusive listening session on February 16th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Art Bar 2.0, 420B Race Street. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Cambridge Arts & Entertainment District redesignation and its goals for the next several years. Every ten years, the Maryland State Arts Council reassesses the Arts & Entertainment District designation.
Friday, February 10, 2023UM Shore Regional Health Cancer Program Welcomes New Radiation Oncologist
The Cancer Program at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) has welcomed Rashmi Benda, MD, as Medical Director of the Requard Radiation Oncology Center. In this role, Dr. Benda will work closely with John Mastandrea, MD, Chief of Radiation Oncology at UM SRH, to further develop the robust clinical program at the radiation therapy center with state-of-the-art technology, including brachytherapy and stereotactic radiation services. Dr. Benda also has joined the faculty of the Department of
Friday, February 10, 2023DBF, Inc Kicks Off 40 Year Anniversary with Acquisition of Delaware Environmental Sciences Firm
Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF), an award-winning architecture, engineering and surveying firm headquartered in Salisbury, Md., is celebrating 40 years in business. DBF has been providing professional consulting services across the Mid-Atlantic region to over 4,000 clients since its inception in 1983. To kick-off the firm’s celebrations, DBF announces that they have acquired Environmental Resources, Inc. (ERI), a Selbyville based environmental sciences firm. This is the firm’s second acquisition,
Wednesday, February 08, 2023Dorchester County Council President George L. Pfeffer, Jr. Elected to LGIT Board of Trustees
The Dorchester County Council is pleased to announce that George L. Pfeffer, Jr., President, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT). LGIT provides affordable joint self-insurance programs for towns, cities and counties in the State of Maryland. President Pfeffer is honored to be elected for this important role. He looks forward to serving the members of LGIT to ensure that the Trust is sound and financially strong. Please join us in congratulating Councilman
Wednesday, February 08, 2023UWLES Partnering with PACE at SU and CFES to host Non-Profit Summit
UWLES is partnering with PACE at SU and Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to host a Non Profit Summit at Salisbury University on Friday, April 28th. This event offers informational sessions featuring presenters, break out sessions and more for our non profit community partners across the four lower shore counties. Please see below with link, and the link has more information for those interested. The Nonprofit Summit planning team put together a call for proposals to generate potential breakout
Wednesday, February 01, 2023Three Nurse Practitioners Join UM Shore Medical Group - Primary Care
University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Primary Care recently welcomed three new nurse practitioners. Kathryn Wilson, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C and Melissa Wood, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C joined the Easton practice. Ashley Schreppel, MSN, CRNP, FNP-B, FNP-BC joined the Denton practice. All three providers are natives to the Eastern Shore. Wilson earned her Associate of Science in Nursing from Chesapeake College in Wye Mills and her Master of Science – Family Nurse Practitioner from Walden University.
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Wednesday, February 01, 2023Luke Whalen, MD, Named Medical Director of Shore Regional Health Emergency Department at Cambridge
University of Maryland Shore Emergency Center at Cambridge has named Luke Whalen, MD, as medical director. Dr. Whalen has served UM Shore Regional Health as an emergency medicine physician since 2018. A cum laude graduate of St. Mary's College of Maryland in St, Mary's City, Md., Dr. Whalen earned his medical degree in 2014 from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, Va. and completed a four-year residency in emergency medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital in 2018. Dr. Whalen's
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Friday, January 27, 2023Samah Ramadan-Nassar joins TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Samah Ramadan-Nassar, PA-C, to TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines, Md. Ramadan-Nassar earned her Physician Assistant degree from Townson University in 2014 and her master's degree in chemical and life sciences from the University of Maryland College Park in 2008. She has experience as a Physician Assistant in gastroenterology, hospitalist, urgent care and emergency department settings. Ramadan-Nassar is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Wednesday, January 25, 2023One Mission Cambridge 2023 Newsletter
One Mission Cambridge has been doing some great things in the community this past year and look forward to 2023! Click here to read their 2023 Newsletter.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023THRIVE featured on Good Morning America
The THRIVE Fitness Program designed to help kids normalize physical activity, healthy eating and emotional health was featured on Good Morning America. In the segment co-founders Dr. Casey Scott and Karah Bunde were able to share what their program is all about. Watch the segment on Good Morning America.
Monday, January 23, 2023CWDI Moves Office Operations to Chamber Office
Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) has moved its day-to-day operations to the offices of the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) building at 306 High Street in Cambridge. “We are very excited to have a full-time downtown office,” says Matt Leonard, CWDI’s Executive Director. “That was one of the needs identified through CWDI’s recent Strategic Planning session.” CWDI’s mission has accelerated through 2022, and its operations are evolving to keep pace. CWDI determined that they needed
Monday, January 23, 2023Hearn Promoted to Associate
GMB is pleased to announce the promotion of Benjamin K. Hearn, P.E. to Associate of the firm. Hearn began interning with GMB in 2014 and joined our full-time staff upon his 2016 graduation from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Hearn was heavily involved as the Design Engineer on the Gills Neck Road Wastewater Flow Diversion project, which won the 2019 Engineering Excellence Grand Conceptor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Wednesday, January 18, 2023Dr. Simona Eng to lead TidalHealth Graduate Medical Education
Steve, Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth has announced Simona Eng, DO, FACOI, SFHM was recently appointed the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and Chairperson of the Graduate Medical Education Committee at TidalHealth. In her role as DIO, Dr. Eng provides oversight and leadership to all graduate medical education (GME) programs at TidalHealth. She is instrumental in the health system’s forward progression of its robust GME programs and the development of future programs
Tuesday, January 10, 2023Dorchester County Council President named Treasurer of the Maryland Association of Counties 2023 BOD
The Dorchester County Council is delighted to announce that George L. (Lenny) Pfeffer, Jr., Council President, has been named Treasurer of the Maryland Association of Counties 2023 Board of Directors. Councilman Pfeffer, who is currently serving his second term on the Council, also serves as the County’s representative on the MACo Legislative Committee. We are also pleased to announce that Steve Nuwer, Airport Director, was elected as the Secretary for the Maryland Aviation Council. Mr. Nuwer, who is
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Tuesday, January 10, 2023United Way Celebrates Community with 19th Annual Holiday Ball
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) recently held their 19th Annual Holiday Ball at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, MD, raising over $182,000 through sponsorships, a virtual auction and other event activities. 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 gourmet dinner along with specialty drinks, treats and late-night fare presented by the Hyatt. “Sharing the positive
Friday, January 06, 2023TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's 3rd Quarter 2022 Team Members of the Quarter
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 3rd Quarter 2022 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Amanda Hottenstein, Maryland Primary Care - Care Transition Organization Amanda Hottenstein of Maryland Primary Care – Care Transition Organization is the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional 3rd Quarter 2022 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Amanda has undertaken some of the most complex and technical projects in
Friday, January 06, 2023Amanda Larsen joins TidalHealth Neurology in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Amanda Larsen, FNP, MSN, to TidalHealth Neurology in Salisbury, Md. Larsen received her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from Walden University with a Sigma Theta Tau International honor. Larsen is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Neurology. She has extensive knowledge of spinal cord injuries, neurotrauma, complicated orthopedic injuries, septic shock, and soft tissue injuries. When she is not
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Wednesday, January 04, 2023First baby of 2023 Arrives at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Birthing Center
The first baby of 2023 arrived just after midnight, January 1, at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. The baby girl was born at 12:40 am to Lakeisha Alston and Durell E. Hyland Sr., both of Fruitland. Luvenia Lee Hyland was born weighing 7 pounds, 11.8 ounces, and was 21 inches long. She joins eight older siblings at home. Alston and her newborn were gifted a congratulatory basket from UM Shore Regional Health, which included baby
Wednesday, January 04, 2023First Baby of 2023 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
Baby Name: Charlie Nicole Bosley (female) Parents' Names: Shelbi and Brandon Bosley Sibling to: Parents' first baby Parents' Residence: Family wishes to keep this private Baby Birth Date and Time: January 1, 2023 at 3:23 pm Baby weight: 7 pounds Baby Length: 19.5 inches Gifts provided to the First Baby of the New Year are courtesy of the TidalHealth Junior Auxiliary Board. Since 1924, it has donated nearly $10 million to expansion projects, medical equipment, supplies and services at TidalHealth.
Wednesday, January 04, 2023Dr. Mark Weisman promoted to Vice President of Information Technology at TidalHealth
Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth, has announced the promotion of Mark Weisman, MD, MBA, to Vice President of Information Technology/CMIO & CIO Dr. Weisman, who joined TidalHealth in 2018 as its Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), has also been servings as the health system’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Senior Director level since 2021. “This promotion reflects the importance of Information Technology (IT) at TidalHealth in ensuring the correct data,
Wednesday, January 04, 2023Willow Construction Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration
Willow Construction, one of the largest commercial construction companies on Delmarva, has announced the kickoff to its year-long 50th anniversary celebration. Willow is planning events, charitable donations, and a social media series to look back on its history, all culminating in its 50th anniversary date on August 23rd. Willow Construction has become a fixture on the Eastern Shore, building high-profile projects throughout Delmarva. The company broke ground on its first project in 1973. At the time,
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022All4Love launches partnership with Choptank Elementary
The Hummingbird Way is a new initiative forming a partnership between ALL4LOVE and Choptank Elementary School! Each Elementary Student enrolled is paired with an ALL4LOVE high school student! This program is aimed at reaching out to future ALL4LOVE students, all the while teaching our current students practical skills needed for future workforce development! For the first 45 minutes of the program, each high schooler works one-on-one, or in small groups with their elementary mentee on programs like
Thursday, December 22, 2022Gill Joins UM Shore Medical Group - Women's Health
Certified nurse midwife Gabrielle Gill, MSN, CNM, WHNP recently joined the University of Maryland Shore Medical Group – Women’s Health. Gill joins Javier Cajina, MD, Palak Doshi, MD, and Audrey Drummey, MD; nurse practitioners Jennifer Dyott, Dale Jafari and Angie Price; and certified nurse midwives Molly Bernish, Sunny Granger, Tristen Holloway and Lauren Rosales in the practice. Board certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board, Gill recently practiced at Chesapeake Health Care OBGYN in
Tuesday, December 20, 2022Johnson wins Project Opportunity Veteran Entrepreneur Business Pitch
Dorchester County business owner and entrepreneur Danielle Johnson won $500 at the Project Opportunity Veteran Entrepreneur Business Pitch in Columbia, Maryland. Johnson is an Army veteran that owns and operates businesses with her husband Bernard Johnson in Cambridge. This is the 3rd Annual Project Opportunity Veteran Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition and Celebration. A total of 10 businesses competed in one of two categories: Early stage and Growth Stage at the Maryland Innovation Center on
Tuesday, December 20, 2022Saints Peter & Paul School Brings Christmas Joy through Music
Blessings overflowed as Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School students shared their musical talents and performed for their extended school families at Saints Peter & Paul Church on Thursday evening, December 15, 2022. As students sang traditional carols and a couple of newer favorites, their angelic voices reminded each attendee of the true meaning of Christmas. Students also performed instrumental selections. The students truly enjoyed sharing their spirit with the packed house as they sang each hymn,
Friday, December 16, 2022Saints Peter and Paul Inducts Newest Members of the National Honor Society
Congratulations to the following students who were inducted into the Dominican Chapter of the Saints Peter & Paul National Honor Society. The students met and exceeded the four guiding principles of Scholarship, Service, Character, and Leadership. Their intellectual abilities are apparent in the classroom, and their resumes spoke volumes of the depth and diversity of their participation, service, and leadership in and out of school. In addition to their other service activities, the National Honor Society
Friday, December 16, 2022CWDI Receives $1M Rural Fund Grant
On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) was awarded $1,000,000 through the Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund. The grant fund, which is overseen by the Maryland Department of Commerce and administered by the five rural regional councils, was announced by Governor Hogan earlier this year to boost economic development activity, stimulate private sector investment, and create jobs in the state’s rural regions. When announcing the grant awards, Maryland
Wednesday, December 14, 2022UM Memorial Hospital Foundation Hosts Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Reception
The University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation (UM MHF) recently hosted its annual donor appreciation reception at Talbot Country Club. Donors and friends who supported 2022 fundraising campaigns and events benefiting UM Shore Medical Center at Easton and its ancillary health care programs, services and scholarships gathered to celebrate. The program was led by Charles T. Capute, board member for UM Shore Regional Health and chair of the UM MHF board. Capute introduced fellow UM SRH board
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022Clark Comprehensive Breast Center Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Jo-Anne Kerry-Turner
Jo-Ayne Kerry-Turner, MSN, FNP, has joined the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Clark Comprehensive Breast Center team after more than 15 years as a provider with Chesapeake Healthcare in Salisbury, Md. Prior to her position with Chesapeake Healthcare, Kerry-Turner served as an emergency department nurse for both UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester (2003- 2006) and Peninsula Regional Medical Center/Tidal Health (2002- 2003). Early in her career, she worked in oncology and medical-surgical
Wednesday, December 14, 2022Dr. Scott Kaufman joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Scott Kaufman, DO, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Md. He specializes in electrophysiology, which is used to diagnose and treat heart conditions that affect the electrical activity of the heart muscle. Dr. Kaufman received his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Mo., and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry School of Medicine in Stratford, N.J.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022Hurley Promoted to Director of Support Services at UM Shore Regional Health
Robert Hurley has been promoted to Director of Support Services at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. He has served as UM SRH’s facilities operations manager since 2005. Hurley has been employed with UM Shore Regional Health since 1982, serving in several capacities, including as a stationary engineer with UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester and later as facilities manager and plant operations manager for the hospital. “Robert is a valued employee of more than 40 years with Shore Regional
Wednesday, December 07, 2022Loretta McWilliams is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's November Daisy Award Recipient
Loretta McWilliams, RN at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute’s Infusion Center, has been selected as the November recipient of the Daisy Award for her care and compassion shown recently to a frightened and concerned patient. The woman, 79, who was in perfect health prior to a recent heart attack, wrote in her nomination that her world had been turned upside down; she became extremely anemic, short of breath and was very concerned about her health and prognosis. After a
Wednesday, December 07, 2022Johnson's Cleaning Service in Cambridge, MD is the MCE 2022 Workforce Development Award Recipient
This is a company built on the foundation of giving customers excellent service, truly taking pride in hard work and commitment. Their goal is to service their customers with 100% satisfaction and it's no different when it comes to Mr. Johnsons staff - he strives for 100% satisfaction from them as an employee of Johnson's Cleaning Service! Mr. Johnson prides himself on having an open door policy and being available to his employees anytime. Each week there is a company meeting and time is always set aside
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Wednesday, December 07, 2022UM Memorial Hospital Foundation Announces Annual Appeal
EASTON, Md. (November 30, 2022) – The University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 2022 annual appeal will benefit the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center at UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH). Donations to the appeal, which is now in progress, will help support Breast Center services and the purchase of state-of-the art imaging software that enables providers to gather the most precise 3D images of breast tissue. “Better imaging promotes earlier diagnosis and treatment that helps save lives,”
Friday, December 02, 2022TidalHealth to hold ICD Support Group on Dec. 13
TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 am on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building located at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd, Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The goal is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices to become more knowledgeable and comfotable 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 experiences. Confidential
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