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                        Opportunity Announced to see visual display of Model Earthen Berm
                        Wednesday, December 03, 2025
                        Opportunity Announced to see visual display of Model Earthen Berm

                        The City of Cambridge through the Make Cambridge Resilient Initiative has opened the opportunity to see the installation of a model earthen berm on December 3, 2025. The purpose of this model earthen berm is to visually display a portion of the flood mitigation project in the Long Wharf area, as requested by the community. The model dimensions are those within the draft flood mitigation project design. The height of the model berm, which is the same height within the draft flood mitigation project design

                        City of Cambridge (The)
                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Tree of Life Awardee for November 2025
                        Wednesday, December 03, 2025
                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Tree of Life Awardee for November 2025

                        Makenzie Horner, RRT, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Tree of Life Award recipient for November 2025. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Makenzie Horner, RRT, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for November 2025.  This award honors respiratory therapists who provide exceptional care to patients, establish meaningful connections, and collaborate with the care team to ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients. Horner was nominated by the family member of a recent

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Local Banker Attends National Meeting for Community Bank Leaders
                        Wednesday, December 03, 2025
                        Local Banker Attends National Meeting for Community Bank Leaders

                        Community bankers around the country gathered in Washington recently to discuss the latest challenges currently facing community banks across the country, according to Jennifer Poulsen, President & CEO of Hebron Savings Bank.    Poulsen, who attended the ABA Community Bankers Council meeting November 17-19, said the bankers talked at length about public policy, operations and business issues that might impact the nation’s hometown banks and their communities.  “Community banks are such a vital part of our

                        Hebron Savings Bank
                        United Way of the Lower Shore’s “United Is the Way” Campaign Underway
                        Wednesday, December 03, 2025
                        United Way of the Lower Shore’s “United Is the Way” Campaign Underway

                        United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore’s President and CEO, Pam Gregory, rallies community partners to embrace United is the Way  United Way of the Lower Shore’s 2025-2026 “United Is the Way” campaign is in full force. The annual Fall kickoff, hosted in partnership with Salisbury University, rallied 200 community leaders, businesses, and volunteers to fuel another year of local impact across Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. Participants enjoyed firsthand stories from corporate and

                        United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore
                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has again constructed its holiday star decoration atop the hospital i
                        Wednesday, December 03, 2025
                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has again constructed its holiday star decoration atop the hospital i

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has again constructed its holiday star decoration atop the hospital in Salisbury. The unique star, measuring 22 feet from tip to tip, will be lit on the Friday after Thanksgiving and remain illuminated throughout the holiday season. The star has been the centerpiece of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s holiday decorating theme for the last 30 years. In 1995, following the death of Maryland State Police Trooper 1st Class Edward A. Plank, Jr., who was lost in the line of duty,

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        TidalHealth to hold ICD support group on Dec. 9
                        Monday, December 01, 2025
                        TidalHealth to hold ICD support group on Dec. 9

                        TidalHealth will hold a free ICD support group from 9 to 10 am on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building located at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd., Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The goal of this group is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices to become more knowledgeable and comfortable with having an ICD. The group is open to patients, family, friends and caregivers, and allows attendees to meet and share with others who have been through similar

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Dr. Khoury joins TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury
                        Monday, December 01, 2025
                        Dr. Khoury joins TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury

                        TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Audrey Khoury, MD, MPH, to TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Khoury received her master’s degree in public health from the University of North Carolina, Gillings School of Global Public Health in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She then earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, where she went on to complete her residency in the Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program. Dr.

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Harrington joins TidalHealth Infectious Disease in Delmar
                        Monday, December 01, 2025
                        Harrington joins TidalHealth Infectious Disease in Delmar

                        TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Taylor Harrington, AGACNP, to TidalHealth Infectious Disease in Delmar, Delaware. Harrington received her Master of Science in Nursing from Purdue University Global and is a certified adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner. She has experience in comprehensive patient care as a registered nurse at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in the cardiac stepdown unit. Harrington is a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and is certified by the American

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        December 2025 Chamber Connection Newsletter
                        Monday, December 01, 2025
                        December 2025 Chamber Connection Newsletter

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                        TidalHealth invites community to Walk with a  Doc on Dec. 6
                        Wednesday, November 26, 2025
                        TidalHealth invites community to Walk with a Doc on Dec. 6

                        TidalHealth has partnered with the nonprofit organization Walk with a Doc to host a free walk at the Salisbury Riverwalk from 10 to 11 am on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Participants will meet at Unity Square, located at 100 Circle Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801. This month’s guest speaker will be Dr. Nicole Alu of the TidalHealth Family Medicine Residency Clinic. After a brief educational session with Dr. Alu, participants will spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk at their own pace and

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Choptank Health recognizes National Rural Health Day
                        Monday, November 24, 2025
                        Choptank Health recognizes National Rural Health Day

                        Choptank Health marked National Rural Health Day by participating in the Rural Maryland Council’s Health-Focused Bus Tour, with participants shown here. The event highlighted Choptank Health’s new Federalsburg Health Center and the innovative approaches Choptank Health is using to improve health and wellness for the Mid-Shore’s rural communities.  Choptank Community Health System is proud to join communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The

                        Choptank Community Health System
                        Dr. Sabadish joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
                        Monday, November 24, 2025
                        Dr. Sabadish joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury

                        TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Michael Sabadish, MD, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Sabadish earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also completed his internal medicine residency and his fellowship in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Sabadish is board certified in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. He comes with a wealth of clinical experience, has received multiple awards and

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2025 Team Members of the Quarter
                        Friday, November 21, 2025
                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2025 Team Members of the Quarter

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 3rd Quarter 2025 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Joyce Jones, Environmental Services Joyce Jones of Environmental Services (EVS) is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2025 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Jones is an environmental services aide who is known for her outstanding work ethic and positive attitude. She consistently anticipates tasks and completes

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        This Small Town in Maryland Is the Perfect Late Fall Getaway—and It's Less Than 2 Hours From Washington D.C.
                        Thursday, November 20, 2025
                        This Small Town in Maryland Is the Perfect Late Fall Getaway—and It's Less Than 2 Hours From Washington D.C.

                        Top 5 Can’t MissBook a room at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, a Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards winner.Explore the four land trails in Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge by bike or on foot.Discover the Underground Railroad Scenic Byway by car.Grab a bite at Black Water Bakery, a local favorite serving house-made pies and cakes.Visit in the fall for the bird-watching and stunning fall foliage​Maryland’s Eastern Shore, located an hour east of Washington, D.C., is known for its

                        A Cambridge Power Couple
                        Thursday, November 20, 2025
                        A Cambridge Power Couple

                        Bernard and Danielle Johnson in their High Street headquarters. The couple is making a mark on Cambridge as business and civic leaders, setting an example of how to achieve success the right way.  In Cambridge, a place where people notice who shows up, who follows through, and who treats others well, Bernard and Danielle Johnson are familiar names. Their four businesses are a steady presence in the city’s commercial life, and their willingness to help where they are needed has made them leaders across the

                        Johnson's Cleaning Services, LLC
                        TidalHealth adopts CLEAR technology to modernize MyChart verification
                        Wednesday, November 19, 2025
                        TidalHealth adopts CLEAR technology to modernize MyChart verification

                        TidalHealth is partnering with CLEAR, the secure identity company, to simplify the healthcare experience for its patients through easy-to-use identity verification. Beginning today, TidalHealth patients can use CLEAR to securely verify their identity when creating a MyChart account or resetting their password from their mobile device or the MyChart app. This new option saves time and reduces friction by eliminating the need to contact TidalHealth’s MyChart service team for account creation or password

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        TidalHealth’s REACH program earns Outstanding Rural Health Program Award
                        Wednesday, November 19, 2025
                        TidalHealth’s REACH program earns Outstanding Rural Health Program Award

                        The Maryland Rural Health Association (MRHA) presented the Outstanding Rural Health Program Award to TidalHealth’s REACH (Rural Equity and Access to Community Health) program for improving chronic disease management and reducing hospital admissions on the Lower Eastern Shore. Attending the presentation were, from left, REACH Evaluator Miriam C. Purnell, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Chair, Professor and Program Director of Department of Pharmacy Practice & Administration; Kathryn Fiddler, TidalHealth

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        UM Shore Medical Group-Cardiology Welcomes New Interventional Cardiologist
                        Wednesday, November 19, 2025
                        UM Shore Medical Group-Cardiology Welcomes New Interventional Cardiologist

                        Binesh Shrestha, MD University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) and UM Shore Medical Group-Cardiology (UM SMG) recently announced the addition of interventional cardiologist Bishesh Shrestha, MD, to the team. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. Dr. Shrestha will provide advanced interventional cardiology care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, working closely with primary care providers and specialists to manage coronary artery disease,

                        University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
                        TidalHealth Celebrates Opening of New Pediatric Development & Therapy Clinic in Salisbury
                        Tuesday, November 18, 2025
                        TidalHealth Celebrates Opening of New Pediatric Development & Therapy Clinic in Salisbury

                        TidalHealth cut the ribbon Nov. 17 to officially open the health system’s new Pediatric Development & Therapy Clinic in Salisbury. In the photo, from the left, are, Steve Tracy, Vice President of Corporate Ventures & President of Peninsula Health Ventures; Alexis Laws, MS, BCBA, LBA, Clinical Supervisor; Dr. Samantha Scott, Psychology Postdoctoral Program Director, Clinical Psychology Fellowship and Cindy Lunsford, Ed.D., MSN, RN, Executive Vice President & COO of TidalHealth. On Nov. 17, TidalHealth

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Dr. Nawa joins TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury
                        Monday, November 17, 2025
                        Dr. Nawa joins TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury

                        TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Ahmad Nawid Nawa, MD, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Nawa earned his medical degree from the Kabul Medical University and completed his internal medicine/pediatric residency at the French Medical Institute for Children, both in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dr. Nawa recently completed TidalHealth’s internal medicine residency program, as part of the program’s inaugural class. He is a member of the Internal Medicine Society of Afghanistan and the Afghan

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, RPS, and Gallagher Host Record-Breaking Disc Golf Tournament
                        Monday, November 17, 2025
                        United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, RPS, and Gallagher Host Record-Breaking Disc Golf Tournament

                        Dedicated members of United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, RPS and Gallagher celebrate record breaking Disc Golf Tournament. The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), in partnership with RPS and Gallagher, hosted its largest-ever Disc Golf Tournament on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Schumaker Pond Park in Salisbury. The annual event brought together 41 teams and raised a record $35,000, pushing the tournament’s total impact to more than $210,000 since its inception. All proceeds support United

                        United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore
                        Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Earns Honors  for Tenth Consecutive Year
                        Monday, November 17, 2025
                        Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Earns Honors for Tenth Consecutive Year

                        For the tenth consecutive year, the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton’s Primary Stroke Center has received recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) with the Get With The Guidelines®- Rural Stroke Gold and Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, which recognize quality achievement. UM Shore Medical Center at Easton is a University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) facility; UM

                        University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
                        Dr. Othepa joins Atlantic General Primary Care in Berlin
                        Friday, November 14, 2025
                        Dr. Othepa joins Atlantic General Primary Care in Berlin

                        TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Eugide Othepa, MD, to Atlantic General Primary Care in Berlin, Maryland. Dr. Othepa earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in West Indies, Dominica. He completed his family medicine residency at Memorial Hospital Gulfport in Mississippi, where he was chief resident.  He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians and brings extensive clinical experience, including research and

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Rivera joins TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury
                        Friday, November 14, 2025
                        Rivera joins TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury

                        TidalHealth is pleased to welcome board-certified physician assistant Elisa Rivera, PA-C, to TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury, Maryland. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Salisbury University and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.  Rivera provides compassionate, patient-centered care. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and the Physician Associates for Latino Health. She holds

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        For All Season Cuts Ribbon on New Location in Cambridge
                        Wednesday, November 12, 2025
                        For All Season Cuts Ribbon on New Location in Cambridge

                        Pictured are attendees at For All Seasons' recent Ribbon Cutting and Open House at its new location at 407 Race Street in Cambridge. On October 22, For All Seasons and the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the agency’s new location at 407 Race Street in Cambridge. The event drew a packed crowd of community members, business owners, elected officials, agency staff, and Board members, all celebrating the opening of For All Seasons’ larger, more visible

                        For All Seasons, Inc.
                        Mid-Shore Community  Foundation to Host Giving Day Event
                        Wednesday, November 12, 2025
                        Mid-Shore Community Foundation to Host Giving Day Event

                        On Tuesday, December 2nd, Mid-Shore Community Foundation will host Mid-Shore Gives 2025, an online Giving Day Event to benefit local nonprofits in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties. “Mid-Shore Gives is a way for us to support our nonprofits, while engaging the community,” said Buck Duncan, President of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. “Last year’s event was a success; the event raised more than $102,000 in 24-Hours! We hope to make an even greater impact this

                        Mid-Shore Community Foundation
                        Coastal Hospice Invites the Community to “Be an Angel” This Holiday Season
                        Wednesday, November 12, 2025
                        Coastal Hospice Invites the Community to “Be an Angel” This Holiday Season

                        For many families, it’s a beloved annual tradition. Each holiday season, Coastal Hospice invites Lower Shore neighbors to be “angels” by including the organization in their year-end giving. Many residents look forward to receiving the Be An Angel mailing and its inspiring Christmas tree ornament, each one a touching way to honor or remember a loved one. Donations can be made by mail or online at www.coastalhospice.org/be-an-angel. Donors are encouraged to include the name of their “angel,” which will be

                        Coastal Hospice
                        For All Seasons Brings Awareness to Mental Health Challenges of Family Members and Caregivers of Vet
                        Wednesday, November 12, 2025
                        For All Seasons Brings Awareness to Mental Health Challenges of Family Members and Caregivers of Vet

                        Family members of veterans and service members have varying experiences and perspectives on how the military experience affects their mental health. 100% of the For All Seasons team is trained in cultural competency around service members, veterans, and their families. In honor of Veterans’ Day this month, For All Seasons is bringing the focus to the mental health of families and caregivers of veterans, active service, and reserve members who can experience a unique set of challenges, stressors, and

                        For All Seasons, Inc.
                        Kline named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s October 2025 Sunshine Awardee
                        Wednesday, November 12, 2025
                        Kline named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s October 2025 Sunshine Awardee

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Doreena “Dee” Kline, certified nursing assistant (CNA) on 3 East, has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for October 2025. Kline was nominated not once, but three times by recent patients and their family members for her compassion, professionalism and exceptional service:“My father is a patient under [Dee's] care. She is excellent with him and our visiting family members. Dee is very professional and cares for him with a smile and

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Saintfleur named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s October 2025 DAISY Awardee
                        Tuesday, November 11, 2025
                        Saintfleur named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s October 2025 DAISY Awardee

                        Claire Saintfleur, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s DAISY Awardee for October 2025. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Claire Saintfleur, RN, of Mother Baby, has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for October 2025. Saintfleur was nominated by a recent patient for providing excellent patient care and service:“Claire served as my night nurse after an unexpected caesarean section. I was highly distraught and emotional. Claire was a breath of fresh air. She was highly

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Curtis named TidalHealth Lab Outreach’s 3rd Quarter 2025 Monarch Awardee
                        Monday, November 10, 2025
                        Curtis named TidalHealth Lab Outreach’s 3rd Quarter 2025 Monarch Awardee

                        Danielle Curtis is TidalHealth Lab Outreach’s 3rd Quarter 2025 Monarch Award recipient. TidalHealth's Laboratory Outreach Services team is pleased to announce that Danielle Curtis is its 3rd Quarter 2025 Monarch Award recipient. Curtis joined TidalHealth in November 2020 and graduated from the hospital's inaugural phlebotomy intern training program. She currently works as a technician in the outpatient lab at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. Known for her exceptional customer service and

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        TidalHealth to hold advance care planning webinar on Nov. 11
                        Wednesday, November 05, 2025
                        TidalHealth to hold advance care planning webinar on Nov. 11

                        TidalHealth will hold a free advance care planning webinar at 1 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. What care would you want if you had an unexpected illness? Who would you want to make decisions for your care? Have you talked about your wishes with your loved ones if you are unable to speak for yourself? Learn about advance care planning, which can help you answer these questions. Advance care planning refers to making decisions about your healthcare in the future, if, due to injury or illness, you cannot

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Robbin Hill Retires After Nearly 24 Years at Mid-Shore Community Foundation - New Faces Join
                        Wednesday, November 05, 2025
                        Robbin Hill Retires After Nearly 24 Years at Mid-Shore Community Foundation - New Faces Join

                        Robbin Hill retired from Mid-Shore Community Foundation after 24 years. Robbin Hill, the first employee of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, has retired after nearly 24 years of service. Hill joined MSCF in 2001, when the organization had no staff and was led entirely by volunteers. Her interview took place on Sept. 12, 2001 — the day after the 9/11 attacks. “If this is real, it could be really great,” Hill recalled telling her husband that evening. Hired alongside MSCF’s first president, she helped

                        Mid-Shore Community Foundation
                        Gettysburg Address Anniversary Reading to take place November 19th
                        Monday, November 03, 2025
                        Gettysburg Address Anniversary Reading to take place November 19th

                        On November 19, 1863. President Abraham Lincoln made "a few appropriate remarks" at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. These "remarks" became known as the Gettysburg Address and is now considered one of the most important speeches in American History.   An anniversary reading of the Gettysburg Address will be given at noon on the November 19, 2025, on the steps of the historic Meredith House on the grounds of the Dorchester County Historical Society at 1003

                        Dorchester County Historical Society, Inc
                        November 2025 Chamber Connection Newsletter
                        Saturday, November 01, 2025
                        November 2025 Chamber Connection Newsletter

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                        Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay is Honored with  ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award
                        Wednesday, October 29, 2025
                        Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay is Honored with ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award

                        Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is recognized among the Readers’ Choice Award winners by ConventionSouth, a national resource for planning events in the South. The resort is among 502 convention and visitor bureaus, meeting facilities, hotels, and unique venues located throughout the South to receive this year’s Readers’ Choice Award.  “We are honored to be recognized among the top meeting

                        Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort
                        Economic Development hosting ''Business in Action'' Photo Contest
                        Tuesday, October 21, 2025
                        Economic Development hosting ''Business in Action'' Photo Contest

                        Economic Development Week is here and we’re celebrating with a “Businesses in Action” Photo Contest. The Contest will run October 20th through the 26th.  Share your best photo of a Dorchester County Business at work in one of the three categories: Small BusinessInnovationMade in DorchesterThe winners will be announced on 10/29/2025. Let's spotlight the people, products, and ideas that make Dorchester strong! Click HERE to enter or us the QR code below.

                        Dorchester County Council
                        Dr. Robinson joins TidalHealth OB/GYN in Salisbury
                        Friday, October 17, 2025
                        Dr. Robinson joins TidalHealth OB/GYN in Salisbury

                        TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Caitlin Robinson, DO, to TidalHealth OB/GYN in Salisbury, Maryland.  Dr. Robinson earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore.  Dr. Robinson is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        eNews & Events - October 16, 2025 - October 30, 2025
                        Friday, October 17, 2025
                        eNews & Events - October 16, 2025 - October 30, 2025

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                        Dr. Lewis joins TidalHealth OB/GYN in Salisbury
                        Friday, October 17, 2025
                        Dr. Lewis joins TidalHealth OB/GYN in Salisbury

                        TidalHealth is pleased to welcome board-certified gynecologist and obstetrician, Karren Lewis, MD, MPH, FACOG, to TidalHealth OB/GYN in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Lewis discovered her passion for women’s health while growing up on her family’s sheep ranch in Wyoming. She earned her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, where she co-founded several service-learning projects and received the U.S. Public

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Dr. Canakis joins TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines
                        Friday, October 17, 2025
                        Dr. Canakis joins TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines

                        TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Andrew Canakis, DO, a gastroenterologist specializing in advanced endoscopic procedures, to TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines, Maryland. A native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, he is proud to bring cutting-edge care back to his home community.  Dr. Canakis earned his bachelor’s degree in history from the College of William and Mary and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received the prestigious 2018

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Dr. Salacup joins TidalHealth Pulmonary & Critical Care in Salisbury
                        Friday, October 17, 2025
                        Dr. Salacup joins TidalHealth Pulmonary & Critical Care in Salisbury

                        TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Grace Salacup, MD, to TidalHealth Pulmonary & Critical Care in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Salacup earned her medical degree from the University of the City of Manila-College of Medicine in the Philippines. She completed her internal medicine residency at the Jefferson Health-Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Dr. Salacup is a pulmonary and critical care

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Dr. Montero-Diaz joins TidalHealth Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic in Salisbury
                        Friday, October 17, 2025
                        Dr. Montero-Diaz joins TidalHealth Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic in Salisbury

                        TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Karinnet Montero-Diaz, MD, to the TidalHealth Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Montero-Diaz earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Health Sciences in St. Kitts. She completed her internal medicine residency at TidalHealth and was a member of the inaugural class of residents to study at TidalHealth. Dr. Montero-Diaz served as chief resident in her final year.  Dr. Montero-Diaz is a member of the American College of

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s Puppy Penguin Swim is Oct. 19
                        Tuesday, October 14, 2025
                        Atlantic General Hospital Foundation’s Puppy Penguin Swim is Oct. 19

                        The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation invites the community to its fifth annual Puppy Penguin Swim and Yappy Hour on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City, MD 21842.  Dogs weighing under 20 pounds may swim from 11 to 11:30 am, and all dogs are welcome to swim from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Registration is $20 per pup with a limit of one pup per person. All dog handlers must be 18 years old and will be required to sign a waiver. Event highlights include:•A free gift for

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Mid-Shore Community Foundation welcomes eight new members
                        Tuesday, October 14, 2025
                        Mid-Shore Community Foundation welcomes eight new members

                        MSCF welcomes new board members (left to right): Richard “Rich” Loeffler, Kathleen “Kathy” Deoudes, Margaret “Peggy” Rennels, Suze Chaffinch, Leslie Bishop, and LaMonte Cooke; not pictured: Rabbi Peter Hyman and Arraminta Ware. Mid-Shore Community Foundation welcomes eight new members to its board of directors: Leslie Bishop, Suze Chaffinch, LaMonte Cooke, Kathleen Deoudes, Rabbi Peter E. Hyman, Richard “Rich” Loeffler, Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Rennels, and Arraminta Ware. "As one of the founding board

                        Mid-Shore Community Foundation
                        Mid Shore Nursing Assistant Advisory Council (MSNAAC) honors Mary Camper as 2025 Certified Nursing Assistant of the Year
                        Tuesday, October 14, 2025
                        Mid Shore Nursing Assistant Advisory Council (MSNAAC) honors Mary Camper as 2025 Certified Nursing Assistant of the Year

                        Mary Camper proudly displays her award as the MSNAAC 2025 CNA of the Year. Mary Camper, a certified nursing assistant at Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab in Cambridge, MD, was awarded the honor of being chosen as the Mid Shore Nursing Assistant Advisory Council’s 2025 CNA of the Year. The awards ceremony took place at the Health and Education Center of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health in Easton on September 30, 2025.  Camper has been a CNA for 46 years. She was nominated by Mallard Bay, and

                        Mallard Bay Nursing + Rehab
                        Mester is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s September 2025 DAISY Awardee
                        Friday, October 10, 2025
                        Mester is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s September 2025 DAISY Awardee

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Delaney Mester, RN, of the Emergency Department (ED), has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for September 2025. Mester was nominated for going above and beyond for a recent pediatric patient in the ED:“Our ED is no stranger to holding patients for care. Every so often, we have patients who become long-term residents of our department while they await placement at another facility or home discharge. Of these patients, our most vulnerable

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Banks is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s September 2025 Sunshine Awardee
                        Wednesday, October 08, 2025
                        Banks is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s September 2025 Sunshine Awardee

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Faye Banks, patient care technician in the Emergency Department (ED), has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for September 2025. Banks was nominated by a coworker for her compassion, professionalism and the exceptional care she showed a recent pediatric patient:“I would like to give accolades to Faye Banks for going above and beyond the outline of a job description. I was touched by the way she interacted with an adolescent patient who

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                        Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Partners with Chesapeake Bay Foundation  to Help Restore Local Oyster Population
                        Wednesday, October 08, 2025
                        Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Partners with Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Help Restore Local Oyster Population

                        Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, partners with Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the largest independent conservation organization dedicated solely to saving the Bay, to install 16 oyster cages along its dock.  “We are honored to partner with the incredible Chesapeake Bay Foundation on this important initiative to help rebuild the local oyster population,” said Yagmur Quillin, wellbeing experience

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                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 2nd Quarter 2025 Team Members of the Quarter
                        Wednesday, October 08, 2025
                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 2nd Quarter 2025 Team Members of the Quarter

                        SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 2nd Quarter 2025 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Victoria Adkins, Environmental Services Victoria “Vickie” Adkins of Environmental Services is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's 2nd Quarter 2025 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Adkins’ kindness shines every day as she gives her all to keeping the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) running smoothly. Her attention to

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        TidalHealth Promotes Laren MacMillan to Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
                        Monday, October 06, 2025
                        TidalHealth Promotes Laren MacMillan to Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

                        TidalHealth recently announced the promotion of Laren MacMillan to Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, recognizing her outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence over more than 13 years with the health system. Throughout her tenure, MacMillan has been instrumental in shaping and strengthening TidalHealth’s brand presence across the Delmarva Peninsula. She led the launch of the health system’s new identity and oversaw a seamless renaming effort, creating a unified brand

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                        TidalHealth to hold Infant Loss Memorial Walk on Oct. 15 in Salisbury
                        Wednesday, October 01, 2025
                        TidalHealth to hold Infant Loss Memorial Walk on Oct. 15 in Salisbury

                        October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In observance of Infant Loss Awareness Day, TidalHealth’s Special Treasures Are Remembered (STAR) program will host an Infant Loss Memorial Walk at 5:30 pm Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, located at 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. The event will be held rain or shine in the Salisbury hospital’s Frank B. Hanna Main Lobby in the patient discharge area to the left. Attendees will have the opportunity to create

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                        TidalHealth to hold chronic kidney disease class on Oct. 8 in Ocean Pines
                        Wednesday, October 01, 2025
                        TidalHealth to hold chronic kidney disease class on Oct. 8 in Ocean Pines

                        TidalHealth will hold a free chronic kidney disease (CKD) class from 10 am to noon, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the TidalHealth Ocean Pines Campus, located at 11101 Cathage Road, Suite 102, Berlin, MD 21811. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that around 14% of adults in the US have CKD, and up to 90% of adults with CKD are unaware of their condition.  TidalHealth’s chronic disease nurses will present on how to slow down disease progression, monitoring your kidney disease, diet,

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                        ALL THAT GLITTERS 2025: A METALSMITH COLLECTIVE Returns to Main Street Gallery
                        Wednesday, October 01, 2025
                        ALL THAT GLITTERS 2025: A METALSMITH COLLECTIVE Returns to Main Street Gallery

                        For the fourth year in a row, Main Street Gallery is thrilled to welcome back ALL THAT GLITTERS 2025: A METALSMITH COLLECTIVE.  The group of seven jewelry artists, all of whom work in silver, include returning guest artists, Alexa Matthai, Chuck McMillin and Wanda Jester. The three guests will be joined by MSG member jewelers Cindy Ayd, Robin Morgan, Linda Starling and Barbara Trower, who also works in glass.  A special feature of the now annual jewelry show is that everything in ALL THAT GLITTERS is

                        Main Street Gallery
                        Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Announces Fall  Travel Experiences and Exclusive Offer for Guests
                        Monday, September 29, 2025
                        Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Announces Fall Travel Experiences and Exclusive Offer for Guests

                        Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, announces its fall travel experiences for guests. The resort will offer a variety of seasonal activities ranging from fall foliage hayrides to the opening of an on-site synthetic ice-skating rink. The resort also debuts the “Fall on Sale” offer providing exclusive rates for travelers.  “The fall season is a great time to explore the beauty of Maryland’s Eastern

                        Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort
                        TidalHealth breaks ground Sept. 22 on new family medicine residency clinic in Salisbury’s Morris Street
                        Wednesday, September 24, 2025
                        TidalHealth breaks ground Sept. 22 on new family medicine residency clinic in Salisbury’s Morris Street

                        TidalHealth today celebrated with the community and neighborhood the official groundbreaking of its new Family Medicine Residency Clinic on Morris Street in Salisbury, marking the start of construction on a project that will bring expanded access to primary care in one of the city’s most established, diverse and historic neighborhoods. The clinic will serve as the flagship clinic and homebase for TidalHealth’s Graduate Medical TidalHealth today celebrated with the community and neighborhood the official

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                        TidalHealth attains national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
                        Wednesday, September 24, 2025
                        TidalHealth attains national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer

                        TidalHealth recently announced that it has received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program as an (INCP) Integrated network cancer program. The ACS CoC accreditation is awarded to the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute locations at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland, TidalHealth Ocean Pines Campus in Berlin Maryland, and the Allen Cancer Center at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware. The ACS CoC is a consortium

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                        TidalHealth’s Walk-Up Flu Clinic at the Apple Scrapple Festival in Bridgeville is Saturday, October 11
                        Wednesday, September 24, 2025
                        TidalHealth’s Walk-Up Flu Clinic at the Apple Scrapple Festival in Bridgeville is Saturday, October 11

                        TidalHealth’s annual Delaware Flu Clinic will be held in 2025 at the Apple Scrapple Festival on Saturday, October 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the festival grounds in Bridgeville. Clinical teams providing the walk-up vaccinations will be located on the TidalHealth Community Wellness Van next to the firehouse.  Seasonal trivalent flu vaccinations will be administered to individuals 8 years of age or older (8-17 please bring a parent or legal guardian to sign consent). The flu shot is designed to protect

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                        Fello looking for Donors for their Holiday Giving Program
                        Wednesday, September 24, 2025
                        Fello looking for Donors for their Holiday Giving Program

                        Fello has partnered with local businesses and sponsors to touch as many lives as possible during the holiday season for more than 20 years. We help lessen the burden on families so they can focus on what’s most important – spending time together. Our program provides holiday gifts to children with disabilities and their siblings. We also include a minimum of a $100 grocery store gift card per family (with an extra $25 for each additional child) to help prepare a special holiday meal. We support over 300

                        Fello
                        Unity Day with DCPS
                        Wednesday, September 24, 2025
                        Unity Day with DCPS

                        October is bullying awareness and prevention month. DCPS will participate in the National Unity Day 2025 campaign on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. All students, staff, and community members are encouraged to wear ORANGE to show a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying! Everyone is encouraged to post pictures to social media using the hashtags #UnityEveryDay and #withJOY.  Bullying awareness education and activities will take place throughout

                        Dorchester County Public Schools
                        Fall Events Fuel One Mission Cambridge's Work
                        Friday, September 19, 2025
                        Fall Events Fuel One Mission Cambridge's Work

                        CAMBRIDGE—This fall, One Mission Cambridge invites the community to gather for games, giving, and gratitude at two fundraisers to support ongoing work to provide vital resources to those living in poverty in Dorchester County. The events will support the nonprofit’s expanding work in Dorchester County: Harvest and Hallelujah, a home-cooked meal and worship night hosted by Cambridge Wesleyan Church, and Gift Card Bingo, a high-energy afternoon of games, prizes and community connection at the Elks

                        One Mission Cambridge
                        TidalHealth Foundation Reaches $1 Million Goal for Mobile Mammography Unit
                        Friday, September 19, 2025
                        TidalHealth Foundation Reaches $1 Million Goal for Mobile Mammography Unit

                        The TidalHealth Foundation announced this week that it has successfully reached its $1 million fundraising goal for the Drive for Mobile Mammography campaign. The milestone was achieved Sept. 15 at a fundraising event at the Ocean City home of Sandy and Palmer Gillis, where donors in attendance contributed $86,300 to officially close the campaign. The Drive for Mobile Mammography began in October 2023 with initial support from TidalHealth team members, who together pledged $125,000 during Breast Cancer

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                        TidalHealth to hold chronic kidney disease seminar on Sept. 24 in Salisbury
                        Monday, September 15, 2025
                        TidalHealth to hold chronic kidney disease seminar on Sept. 24 in Salisbury

                        TidalHealth will hold a free chronic kidney disease (CKD) seminar from 2 to 4 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in the TidalHealth Orthopedics Classroom, located at 800 S. Salisbury Boulevard, Unit D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that around 14% of adults in the US have CKD, and up to 90% of adults with CKD are unaware of their condition. TidalHealth’s chronic disease nurses will present on how to slow down disease progression, monitoring your kidney

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Tree of Life Awardee for September 2025
                        Monday, September 15, 2025
                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Tree of Life Awardee for September 2025

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Christina Griffin, RRT, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for September 2025. Griffin is a registered respiratory therapist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury and TidalHealth McCready Pavilion in Crisfield. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide exceptional care to patients, establish meaningful connections, and collaborate with the care team to ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients. Griffin was

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        TidalHealth to host free community flu clinics across Delmarva
                        Friday, September 12, 2025
                        TidalHealth to host free community flu clinics across Delmarva

                        TidalHealth has held annual flu clinics during the fall season since 1994. These clinics are free of charge and open to anyone age 8 and up (individuals under age 18 must bring a parent or legal guardian to sign consent).  The shot given at TidalHealth's flu clinics is a trivalent flu vaccine. High-dose "senior" flu shots are not offered at these events — please see your primary care provider or pharmacist to see if you should get one. This year's flu clinics include:•Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, from 8 am to 6

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        TidalHealth Pediatric Development & Therapy opens in Salisbury
                        Friday, September 05, 2025
                        TidalHealth Pediatric Development & Therapy opens in Salisbury

                        SALISBURY  – TidalHealth is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location, TidalHealth Pediatric Development & Therapy, at 2326 Goodard Parkway, Salisbury, MD 21801. With two convenient locations in Millsboro, Delaware, and Salisbury, Maryland, TidalHealth Pediatric Development & Therapy provides compassionate, individualized care for children through ABA, occupational, and speech therapy in a state-of-the-art clinic.  Their skilled team supports children with diverse needs, including autism,

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        TidalHealth promotes Paul Sonder to Senior Administrative Director of Cancer Services
                        Wednesday, September 03, 2025
                        TidalHealth promotes Paul Sonder to Senior Administrative Director of Cancer Services

                        SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Sonder, MBA, to Senior Administrative Director of Cancer Services. In this role, Sonder will oversee strategic planning, business operations, and the continued growth of TidalHealth’s oncology service line. Sonder brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in oncology and transplant services at institutions including NYU Langone Health, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Most recently, he served

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        For a Second Consecutive Year, TidalHealth Nanticoke Achieves Prestigious 5-Star Rating from Centers
                        Wednesday, September 03, 2025
                        For a Second Consecutive Year, TidalHealth Nanticoke Achieves Prestigious 5-Star Rating from Centers

                        Seaford, DE – TidalHealth Nanticoke is honored to announce that for a second consecutive year, it has received a prestigious 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its recently released 2025 Hospital Quality Star Ratings.  TidalHealth Nanticoke is the only hospital in Delaware to earn this top rating in 2025, as it also was in 2024, highlighting its role as a leader in healthcare excellence within the state. This distinguished recognition, the highest awarded by CMS,

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Coastal Hospice’s Coastal Walk & 5K Run Presented by Beachwood, Inc. - Benefiting the Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice
                        Wednesday, September 03, 2025
                        Coastal Hospice’s Coastal Walk & 5K Run Presented by Beachwood, Inc. - Benefiting the Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice

                        Ocean Pines, MD – September 3, 2025 – Lace up your sneakers and get ready for a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit! On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Beachwood, Inc. Custom Builders is proud to present the annual Coastal Walk & 5K Run at the breathtaking Assateague State Park. Sponsored by Assateague State Park & Maryland Park Services, this event combines the beauty of Maryland’s shoreline with the power of local support. Whether you’re a seasoned runner chasing your next personal best or a

                        Coastal Hospice
                        September 2025 Chamber Connection Newsletter
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                        Jackson is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s August 2025 Sunshine Awardee
                        Friday, August 29, 2025
                        Jackson is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s August 2025 Sunshine Awardee

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Charles Jackson, patient care technician in Same Day Surgery, has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for August 2025. Jackson was nominated by a recent patient for his compassion, professionalism and the exceptional care he showed during her surgical visit:“I was a surgery patient the morning of June 9. I had exceptional care from everyone that morning, but one person in particular left quite an impression on me. When Charles entered

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        UM Shore Regional Health and Talbot County Health Department  Partner to Offer Community Education Courses
                        Friday, August 29, 2025
                        UM Shore Regional Health and Talbot County Health Department Partner to Offer Community Education Courses

                        EASTON, Md. (August 29, 2025) - University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s (UM SRH) Women’s and Children’s Services Department offers several community education courses led by nursing team members. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. When the Talbot County Health Department (TCHD) approached Birthing Center team members this past spring with an interest in helping promote child safety education, Stephanie King, Clinical Educator for Women and Children’s

                        University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
                        UM Shore Regional Palliative Care Program Announces Christina Ball as Director
                        Friday, August 29, 2025
                        UM Shore Regional Palliative Care Program Announces Christina Ball as Director

                        EASTON, Md. (August 29, 2025) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s (UM SRH) Palliative Care Program has named Christina Ball, MS, AGACNP-BC, as the practice’s director. Ball has been a nurse practitioner with the practice since 2020. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. “Christina has been an integral part of our team, demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise, deep compassion for patients and families and an unwavering commitment to improving

                        University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
                        Harvey is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s August 2025 DAISY Awardee
                        Friday, August 29, 2025
                        Harvey is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s August 2025 DAISY Awardee

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Marianne Harvey, RN, of the Special Care Nursery, has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for August 2025. Harvey was nominated by a fellow nurse for going above and beyond when assisting with an infant in the Emergency Department (ED):“I requested Marianne's help with IV placement on a two-month-old infant that had already been stuck three times with no success. My request for help with line placement from the special care nursery on a

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. Shares Update on Cambridge Harbor Project
                        Friday, August 29, 2025
                        Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. Shares Update on Cambridge Harbor Project

                        A small group of citizens gathered on July 31 for a community update with the Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) board, where details of the long-term vision for Cambridge Harbor were presented. Tim Crosby, chair of the CWDI Planning Committee, outlined the development’s framework, which will feature four distinct zones: • Town Center – a hub for activity and commerce • Walkable Neighborhoods – designed for vibrant, livable communities • Maritime Trade – honoring Cambridge’s working

                        Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc.
                        Fire protection company expands to Cambridge
                        Friday, August 22, 2025
                        Fire protection company expands to Cambridge

                        Cutting-edge research and development business Fire & Risk Alliance is expanding to Dorchester County with the purchase of three lots in the county’s technology park. Fire & Risk Alliance’s facility will include a 30,000 square-foot state-of-the-art testing laboratory designed to push the boundaries of safety research, as well as an advanced training facility and dynamic office complex. The company’s research is at the forefront of hazard mitigation analysis and fire safety testing, with a special emphasis

                        Sprouts Early Childhood Learning Center takes first field trip under new director
                        Friday, August 15, 2025
                        Sprouts Early Childhood Learning Center takes first field trip under new director

                         Petrae Simpson, director of Sprouts Early Childhood Learning Center, supervises Jayce Melvin and Selena D'souza as they gently pet a patient rabbit.Raelyn Biggar and Nixon Allen spent time with rabbits on their field trip with Sprouts Early Childhood Learning Center to the Dorchester County Library Cambridge Branch, which hosted a petting zoo. CAMBRIDGE, MD — On Wednesday, August 6, Sprouts Early Childhood Learning Center, operated by Delmarva Community Services, Inc., enjoyed a lively field trip to the

                        Delmarva Community Services, Inc.
                        TidalHealth to hold ICD Support Group on Aug. 12
                        Monday, August 04, 2025
                        TidalHealth to hold ICD Support Group on Aug. 12

                        TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building located at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd., Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The goal of this group is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices to become more knowledgeable and comfortable with having an ICD. The group is open to patients, family, friends and caregivers, and allows attendees to meet and share with others who have been through similar

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        August 2025 Chamber Connection Newsletter
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                        TidalHealth breaks ground on Millsboro North Campus – its largest outpatient facility to date
                        Monday, July 28, 2025
                        TidalHealth breaks ground on Millsboro North Campus – its largest outpatient facility to date

                        Turning the first shovel of dirt were, from the left, Tyler Barnes, President, Gillis Gilkerson;  Ashleigh Sander, Millsboro Assistant Town Manager; Brian Calloway, Millsboro Chief of Police; Bob McKee, Millsboro Mayor; Steve Leonard, President/CEO, TidalHealth; Cindy Lunsford, Executive Vice President/COO, TidalHealth; Penny Short, President, TidalHealth Nanticoke; Angel Aguilar, Executive Director of Facilities, TidalHealth; Maria Lehman, Chairperson, TidalHealth Nanticoke Board of Directors and Dr.

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Cropper is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s July 2025 DAISY Awardee
                        Friday, July 25, 2025
                        Cropper is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s July 2025 DAISY Awardee

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Jessica Cropper, RN, of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for July 2025. Cropper was nominated by a follow team member at TidalHealth not only for the compassion and exceptional care she provided to her mother, but also for the kind gesture she extended to her peer at a very delicate time of need. She writes:“I was working my Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) shift of 3 East at the Salisbury hospital

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                        Cultivating Growth: UM Shore Regional Health Nurses  Graduate from Statewide Leadership Institute
                        Friday, July 18, 2025
                        Cultivating Growth: UM Shore Regional Health Nurses Graduate from Statewide Leadership Institute

                        EASTON Md. (July 17, 2025) – Three nurse managers at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), recently graduated from the Nurse Leadership Institute (NLI), a year-long professional development program hosted by the University of Maryland School of Nursing and funded by a state grant. The NLI was designed to build leadership capacity of Maryland nursing faculty and clinicians, facilitate partnerships for developing

                        University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
                        Merrick joins TidalHealth Primary Care in Lewes
                        Wednesday, July 16, 2025
                        Merrick joins TidalHealth Primary Care in Lewes

                        Helen Merrick, FNP-C, provides care at TidalHealth Primary Care in Lewes, Delaware. Merrick received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilmington College, where she also earned her Master of Science in Nursing. She is a certified family nurse practitioner. Merrick is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. As a native of Sussex County, Helen started her career as a registered nurse in the Emergency Department and has been a certified family nurse practitioner for nearly two

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        TidalHealth to Launch New Intermediate Care Unit at Salisbury hospital
                        Wednesday, July 09, 2025
                        TidalHealth to Launch New Intermediate Care Unit at Salisbury hospital

                        TidalHealth today announces the creation of a new Intermediate Care Unit at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional through the merger of its Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and 3 Layfield critical care unit.  The consolidation aims to better coordinate critical care services and address long-standing space and geographic challenges within the Salisbury hospital. The transition will officially begin July 29 with units taking on different patient responsibilities to best prepare for the changeover. Care will not be

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Participants wanted for 2025 Summer Business Sentiment Survey
                        Wednesday, July 02, 2025
                        Participants wanted for 2025 Summer Business Sentiment Survey

                        Deadline Approaching- Submit Your Answers Before July 31st:  The Dorchester County Economic Development office, in partnership with other Eastern Shore economic development agencies, is working to gather data from local businesses through the Summer 2025 Eastern Shore Business Sentiment Survey. This survey provides a localized view of our business community, highlighting their concerns and expectations for the coming year. Your participation is essential to our efforts and helps ensure that our programs

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                        No Kid Hungry Honors Executive Director of MidShore Meals til Monday as Summer Hunger Hero
                        Wednesday, June 25, 2025
                        No Kid Hungry Honors Executive Director of MidShore Meals til Monday as Summer Hunger Hero

                        Pam Allen’s outstanding commitment to summer hunger relief earns national recognition No Kid Hungry today announced their annual Summer Hunger Heroes awardees, thirteen honorees hailing from ten states across the country who have shown outstanding commitment to summer hunger relief. This year’s heroes have gone above and beyond to expand summer meals in rural communities and broaden the impact of Summer EBT (also known as Sun Bucks). One of the 2025 Summer Hunger Hero honorees is Pam Allen, Executive

                        MidShore Meals til Monday, Inc.
                        Nichols is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s June 2025 DAISY Awardee
                        Monday, June 23, 2025
                        Nichols is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s June 2025 DAISY Awardee

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Ebony Nichols, RN, of 5 South has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for June 2025. Nichols was nominated by the family member of a recent patient for the compassion and exceptional care she provided:“Ebony is a very professional, kind, caring nurse. She explains everything and asks if you need anything. She is willing to help in any way she can. When my husband was going to surgery and was going to miss dinner, she said they could get

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                        Trader is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s June 2025 Sunshine Awardee
                        Monday, June 23, 2025
                        Trader is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s June 2025 Sunshine Awardee

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Ciera Trader, PCT, of the Rebecca and Leighton Moore Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit on 3 South, has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for June 2025. Trader was recognized by her manager and a recent patient for going above and beyond:“I recently met with one of our patients on the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit. As the Unit Manager, I had no idea what to expect as normally the children enjoy

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                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Tree of Life Awardee for June 2025
                        Monday, June 23, 2025
                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Tree of Life Awardee for June 2025

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Erica Wheeler, RRT, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for June 2025. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide excellent care to patients, make a special connection, and are engaged with the care team to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. Wheeler was nominated by a TidalHealth nurse for her compassion, professionalism, teamwork and dedication to providing exceptional service to both patients and their families:“For two

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Amabili receives TidalHealth’s 2025 Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award
                        Friday, June 20, 2025
                        Amabili receives TidalHealth’s 2025 Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award

                        Lacie Amabili, RRT, a respiratory therapist at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware, was recently presented with the 2025 Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award by members of TidalHealth's leadership team and the TidalHealth Foundation. The Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award was established by TidalHealth's Board of Directors in 2014 to honor team members who exemplify Moore’s spirit of giving back to the community. Amabili was chosen from over a large group of nominees and was nominated not once, but

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        Dr. Gupta joins TidalHealth Rheumatology in Salisbury
                        Wednesday, June 18, 2025
                        Dr. Gupta joins TidalHealth Rheumatology in Salisbury

                        TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Deepak Gupta, MD, DM, MPhil, FACR, to TidalHealth Rheumatology in Salisbury, Maryland. After completing his undergraduate education in biological sciences, Dr. Gupta earned his medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. He completed further research in clinical immunology earning his Doctorate of Medicine from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute, Lucknow, India and his Master's in Philosophy from the University of London in the

                        TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
                        MCE and Somerville Consulting Group Launch First-Ever Shore and Soar Pitch Competition-New Dates
                        Friday, June 13, 2025
                        MCE and Somerville Consulting Group Launch First-Ever Shore and Soar Pitch Competition-New Dates

                        Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. (MCE), in collaboration with Somerville Consulting Group, LLC, is thrilled to announce the 2025 Shore and Soar Pitch Competition — an exciting new initiative designed to elevate emerging businesses across Maryland's Eastern Shore and beyond. This first-of-its-kind program will provide small business owners with the chance to compete for cash prizes and invaluable support in their business growth journey. With up to $9,000 in total prizes awarded on each side of the

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                        Main Street Gallery to Feature MORE THAN LINES AND COLORS: Works by Jose Ramirez
                        Wednesday, June 11, 2025
                        Main Street Gallery to Feature MORE THAN LINES AND COLORS: Works by Jose Ramirez

                        Main Street Gallery in Cambridge is excited to be exhibiting the works of local artist, Jose Ramirez this summer. For the months of July and August his oil and watercolor paintings of local eastern shore scenes will hang along with the works of the seven gallery members in his show titled MORE THAN LINES AND COLORS.  A plein air and studio painter, Jose says he has always been an artist and that he paints what he loves, what he knows and where he lives. “As an artist, I have found the creative

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                        United Way Celebrates Community Impact at Annual Meeting
                        Monday, June 09, 2025
                        United Way Celebrates Community Impact at Annual Meeting

                        United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) recently celebrated its 79th Annual Meeting, hosted in partnership with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Nearly 200 community members, partners, donors, and volunteers gathered to honor the incredible impact made possible through their collective support.Volunteer of the Year: Bonnie Flinn, ERA Martin Associates The event featured a warm welcome from UWLES President/CEO Pam Gregory, followed by remarks from Dr. Robert Mock, Vice President for Strategic

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                        ALL4LOVE Hosts Poor Boy Open Fishing Tournament 2025
                        Friday, June 06, 2025
                        ALL4LOVE Hosts Poor Boy Open Fishing Tournament 2025

                        The countdown has begun! With summer in full swing, we’re excited to invite you to join us for the 2025 Poor Boy Open Fishing Tournament, happening on Saturday, August 23rd at Portside Seafood Restaurant in Cambridge, MD. This one-of-a-kind tournament challenges every angler to fish using a Barbie rod—all to support a powerful cause. Proceeds from the event help send local students to out-of-state summer camp through ALL4LOVE’s scholarship fund. Register during the month of June and use the code GOFISH to

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