On Wednesday, April 17, Wor-Wic Community College's Radiologic Technology Class of 2024 presented the Golden Apple Award to Whitney Ballard, Radiologic Technologist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Each year, Wor-Wic's Radiologic Technology students present the Golden Apple Award to a TidalHealth staff technologist who was highly influential to their growth and development throughout their clinical time at TidalHealth’s Salisbury hospital. Ballard was selected for this year's award because of her
Hebron Savings Bank is excited to announce an expansion of services including a full-service mortgage division. We understand that buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions our customers will make, and we want to be there to support them every step of the way. We are able to provide the expertise necessary to offer a wide range of products and services to meet the unique needs of each individual. Along with our in-person service and local decision making that many larger banks
Chesapeake College and the Upper Shore Workforce will be hosting a job fair on May 16th from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Chesapeake College HPAC Multi-Purpose room. This event is FREE and open to the public, no registration required. Please email Debbie Bowden at envistrallc@gmail.com for more information or for businesses wishing to recruit at the event to register.
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Tina Stade and Chrystal Willey are their Team Members of the Month for March 2024.Tina Stade, Cancer Services Manager, Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute in SalisburyStade was nominated by Jennifer Wheatley for the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service: “Tina has held many positions in TidalHealth and brings 30+ years of experience to the table. However, serving as the Manager of Patient Access is
Hebron Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank J. Narr, Jr. and Darron S. O. Whitehead to its Board of Directors beginning immediately. With these additions, Hebron Savings Bank has expanded its board to eight members. Mr. Narr is a retired CFO from the insurance brokerage industry and is an active volunteer in the Dorchester County community. He received his B.A. in Business Administration from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. Upon graduation, he became a CPA and
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional physicians recently donated $10,000 to the TidalHealth Foundation in support of the Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic. In the check presentation photo, from the left, are (HOSPITALIST); Trudy Hall, MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer; Lauren McGovern, MD (need title); Michael Murphy, MD, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional President of the Medical Staff; Jessica Hales, TidalHealth Foundation President; Simona Eng, DO, Designated Institutional Official
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), recently facilitated an annual gift given in memory of 1944 Legacy Circle members, David & Alice Bernstein. UWLES partner agency Diakonia was the recipient of this year’s gift. They were chosen for their work to strengthen Lower Shore families through homeless prevention, veterans’ support and food insecurity programs. The gift is possible thanks to the Bernstein’s investment in United Way’s future community impact through the 1944 Legacy Fund. About
SALISBURY – TidalHealth announces a series of free skin cancer screenings for people without insurance, those whose insurance doesn’t cover screenings or for people who currently do not have a dermatologist and are having difficulty obtaining an appointment with one. The free screenings will take place at the following locations on the following days. Appointments are required at each session and may be made by calling Scott Rall at 410-543-7006.TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute,
The tradition of boat racing on Maryland’s Eastern Shore is deep. In the early 1900’s Lou Barrett, Jr. and Alfred I. DuPont talked on DuPont’s yacht, the Alicia, after young Barrett caught the industrialist’s eye while “racing around” the Alicia in his father’s boat, the sport was just in its infancy. It is likely neither imagined the impact their little event would have. Racing right here in Dorchester County, Maryland since 1911, one of the oldest active powerboat races in the country is the Cambridge
Due to an administrative reinterpretation of Labor & Employment Article § 8-606(d), the Maryland Division of Unemployment Insurance has recalculated the Annual Tax Rate for Calendar Year 2024 for all earned and standard rate employers. As in calendar years 2022 and 2023, the Division of Unemployment Insurance has compared two different methods of computing the tax rate (one based on pre-pandemic experience and one based on immediate past years’ experience) and assigned the lower of the two rates to each
The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce presented the 2024 C. Robert “Bob” Spedden Service Award to Dr. Paul Brant at the Annual Meeting on March 21, 2024. Bob Spedden was a well-known and respected leader in the community. He demonstrated a real passion for the revitalization of the County and Cambridge. He served for several years on the Board of Directors of the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce and was the President in 1980-1981. He also served on the Cambridge Yacht Club Board of Governors,
Cambridge, Maryland – April 2, 2024 – The Dorchester County Public Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce that as part of our process to select the next Superintendent of Schools, we will hold a series of Community Visioning Sessions to engage and discuss the current and future needs for the District. The Superintendent Search process is designed to engage all district stakeholders, including parents, teachers, administrators, staff, students, and community residents, in developing a shared
TidalHealth recently presented the inaugural Marc McDonald Award to physical therapist (PT) Richard “Rich” Runge, a 24-year veteran at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. Runge, who was nominated by four different individuals including three nurses, was recognized for his exceptional grace, clinical skills and the high-quality care, safety and comfort he provides with each patient encounter. Described as a pleasure to team up with, Runge works the challenging weekend shift, and is the “PT
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For All Seasons will sponsor a Lunch & Learn, “Human Trafficking 101,” on April 10 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce in Cambridge. In 2024, For All Seasons expanded its human trafficking awareness efforts to engage the Shore’s business community in a more significant way to be a part of the solution, specifically, to know what to look for and how to report suspected incidents of trafficking. The International Labor Organization estimates that forced labor and human trafficking is
TidalHealth is honored to partner with Children and Families First, Seaford Community of Hope and the Seaford School District to bring HealthFest “Care for Generations” to Seaford, Del. on Sat., April 13 from Noon to 4 p.m. at West Seaford Elementary School. The free, family-friendly event, TidalHealth’s annual health fair, is designed to provide people of all ages the opportunity to learn just how healthy they are and what they can do to ensure an even healthier, more productive and active
The Daily Record has named Kathryn Fiddler, DNP, MBA, MSN, FNAP, RN to its 2024 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. Dr. Fiddler, TidalHealth’s Vice President of Population Health, is a two-time recipient of this honor (2024, 2019). In its 29th year, Maryland’s Top 100 Women was founded to recognize outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership and mentoring. “The 2024 Maryland’s Top 100 Women, including Dr. Fiddler, are exemplary leaders from
In a recent merger, GMB welcomed Steven M. Adkins Land Surveying, LLC of Laurel, Delaware. Steven M. Adkins, RLS is a registered licensed surveyor in the State of Delaware with over 24 years of industry experience. Adkins, now leading GMB’s Survey Group, is a longtime partner to GMB. Adkins brings a highly trained crew and advanced land surveying equipment to GMB, including conventional total stations, robotics, and GPS. The integration of these personnel and equipment with GMB’s existing surveying
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TidalHealth, today, is changing its masking policies making it no longer mandatory to wear a mask at the patient’s bedside while inside either of their two hospitals. Over the past few weeks, there has been a steady decline in the number of respiratory viral patients admitted to TidalHealth facilities as well as a decrease in team member absences for such illnesses. Although masking is now optional for team members, visitors, and patients, it may still be required in certain situations where
On Friday, March 1, 2024 CWC hosts Dr. Mike Sieracki, oceanographer and Director of Maryland Center for environmental sciences Horn Point Laboratory. Dr. Sieracki’s area of expertise is microbial plankton ecology, including the phytoplankton, spring bloom and harmful algal blooms. Dr. Sieracki invented automated microscope systems for analyzing micro plankton populations in the oceans and innovated single cell genomic methods for characterizing individual marine microbes. He has participated in 25
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host the next in-person “Don’t Worry, Be Healthy” session on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Designed to teach participants how to stay healthy by making healthier and safer choices, the class meets once per month at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown Street, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for the course, but advance registration is required. Led by Sandra
DCPS is set to host career fairs at both North Dorchester High School and Cambridge-South Dorchester High School. Join North Dorchester for the Career Fair on May 8th! Scan the QR quote or click HERE to complete the Interest Survey. For more information email Ashley Roberts at robertsa@dcpsmd.org or call 410-943-4511 ext. 1590. Join Cambridge-South Dorchester High School on April 11th for a great Career Fair! Scan the QR code or click HERE to RSVP for the event. For more information email Sandy Shaw at
UNA has exciting news! They have decided to start an annual Disc Golf Tournament! As with their golf tournament, they are looking for sponsors, teams, players, and donations. We all would love to see this new event take off like their golf tournament does each year!! If you are interested in hearing more, or would like to participate, please contact Heather Brittingham at 410-543-0665 ext. 110 or you can email HBrittingham@UNA1.org, or Whitney Tilghman 410-543-0665 ext. 115, email Whitney@UNA1.org. We
The musical entertainment kicks off at noon with local favorite “Hit Man” Eddie Hitt bringing his Bloody Mary’s & Karaoke noon till 2pm. Then DC Blues Legend, Jimmy Cole (JB Hutto) will bring his “Delmarva All-Stars” to the stage 2pm till 5pm. Ron Holloway (Gov’t Mule, Dizzy Gillespie) on tenor sax, the amazing Sam Paladino on the Hammond Organ, George Sheppard (Frank Sinatra, Frank Zappa) on drums, Bryan Smith (Tennessee Rockets, Billy Hancock) on bass and Jimmy Stepanson (Blue Dogs) on lead
Dr. Angela Brittingham, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, Vice President of Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Executive for TidalHealth, recently announced the hiring of Justin P. Giles as the health system’s Director of Patient Experience. Giles, who joins TidalHealth from Target of Salisbury where he was the Executive Team Lead of Logistics and General Merchandise, will now be responsible for working closely with the TidalHealth Executive Suite and other health system leaders to drive and foster a
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For the past four years, For All Seasons has been active in the Red Sand Project, a participatory art project created by artist and activist Molly Gochman that invites community members to question, connect, and act against vulnerabilities that can lead to human trafficking and exploitation. In 2024, the agency is expanding the project to engage the business community to be a part of the solution, specifically, to know what to look for and how to report suspected incidents of trafficking. The
In this session you will learn about Human Trafficking here in the mid-shore region and beyond: how to recognize it and the importance of community partnerships in preventing and responding to best help survivors and their families. Human Trafficking is complex problem that requires great awareness and collaboration from our business community, law enforcement, medical practitioners, county leaders, social service providers, school administrators and staff, and more. Please join us to learn about
The 2024 Competitiveness Redbook is here The Maryland Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024 Competitiveness Redbook, providing an in-depth analysis of the state’s economic position across over 50 metrics. Now in its second year, the data and insights in the Redbook aim to inform policy discussions, spark partnerships and guide strategic efforts to enhance Maryland’s competitiveness. The 2024 Redbook benchmarks Maryland’s performance on economic factors ranging from business climate to infrastructure
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Nidia Hall, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Pulmonary in Berlin, Md. Hall received her bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from the Technologic Institute of Tuxtla Gutierrezin in Chiapas, Mexico. She later earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Wilmington University in New Castle, Del., and her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minn. Hall is a certified family nurse practitioner. Hall began her career at TidalHealth in 2017,
Hebron Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer A. Poulsen to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ms. Poulsen joined Hebron Savings Bank in 2023 as President in anticipation of the retirement of then-CEO Donna Defino. Poulsen has been instrumental in shaping the company's strategic direction and leading the organization to success. With this promotion, she will continue to drive the company's growth and take on additional responsibilities in guiding Hebron Savings Bank to
TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Shaniqua Cross and Nina Stearn are their Team Members of the Month for December 2023. Shaniqua Cross, Medical Assistant, TidalHealth General Surgery in Salisbury Cross was nominated by Dr. David Sechler for demonstrating the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service:“Shaniqua consistently demonstrates professionalism and compassion as she interacts with patients and team members. Shaniqua goes above and beyond
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Stuart Hensley, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Delmar, Del. Hensley received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University in New Castle, Del. He later earned his Master of Science in Nursing, as well as his Master of Science in Management from Wilmington University. Hensley is a certified family nurse practitioner. As a former paramedic and emergency room nurse, Hensley has more than 25 years of experience in a variety of patient care,
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In a commitment to enhancing women's health services, Laureen Gallo, CRNP, is pleased to announce that she is now available to see gynecological patients under the age of 65 in Crisfield and Pocomoke City. This strategic expansion aims to bring comprehensive and specialized care closer to the community, ensuring that women in these areas have convenient access to a range of essential services. Gallo’s extensive expertise covers a spectrum of women’s health needs. From routine exams to addressing
From January 4 through February 25 the Main Street Gallery in Cambridge will be showing the works of their member artists in a special show called “Serendipity”. The dictionary defines serendipity as an unplanned fortunate discovery and the artists at the city’s only artist owned and operated cooperative are promising just that. “You don’t know what you might find at our “Serendipity” show", says director Linda Starling. “You may discover a beautiful painting at a significant discount or a unique piece of
Shore Legal Access (formerly Mid-Shore Pro Bono) continues to grow to meet the civil legal needs of the eight counties it serves on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The non-profit organization, which has offices in Easton and Salisbury, recently welcomed four new staff members to its team. The new staff are Jamie Ferguson, Intake and Outreach Coordinator and Life Planning Case Manager for the Lower Shore; Emily Marshall, Family Law Case Manager for the Lower Shore; Peter Rolph, Equal Justice Works Fellow Housing
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Natalie Parks, DNP, FNP, MSN, BSN, provides care at TidalHealth Primary Care in Pocomoke City, Md. Parks earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing, master’s degree in science and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Salisbury University and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. Parks is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland. She once traveled on a mission trip to Nicaragua to provide clinical care
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Cindy Lin, PA-C, to TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury, Md. Lin completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Saint Norbert College in De Pere, Wis., and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. Lin is an active American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) member. During her leisure time, she enjoys various hobbies and pastimes including baking, cooking, trying new foods, traveling,
TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Angel Adams and Sarah McConnell are their Team Members of the Month for November 2023. Angel Adams, Certified Medical Assistant Lead, TidalHealth Primary Care in Laurel Adams was nominated by Sasha Drummond for demonstrating the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service: “Adams has been a dedicated TidalHealth team member for over eight years, with her unfailing service to the patients of TidalHealth Primary
Maryland’s job market has reached a historic milestone. The mid-Atlantic state registered a record unemployment rate of 1.6% in September — less than half the national unemployment rate of 3.8% that month — Labor Department data shows. That’s the lowest seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of any state on records going back to 1976, according to a CNN analysis. Metropolitan areas in the state are also seeing some of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, including the Baltimore metro and the
Saints Peter & Paul School commemorated Veterans Day and honored Veterans at three separate ceremonies during the week of November 6. Easton, MD: Saints Peter & Paul School proudly commemorated Veterans Day at three separate ceremonies during the week of November 6.Elementary School: It was a blessing to dedicate our weekly prayer service on Wednesday morning, November 8, to honor those who have served our Country so selflessly. Elementary students created a beautiful backdrop illustrating a poppy field.
Women Supporting Women has received over $50,000 in donations after the successful event of Preston Automotive Groups' "Frog's Fairway Golf Tournament". On October 22nd, 2023, the Preston Automotive Group held it's "Frog's Fairway Golf Tournament" at Hog Neck Golf Course in Easton, Maryland. Preston Automotive group held this event during the month of October to support and fundraise for Breast Cancer Awareness; they were able to raise a stupendous $71,000 in donations. All WSW employees attended the
Hebron Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Trevor Carouge has joined the Bank as Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer, serving our customers in the Cambridge and Easton areas. With over thirteen years of experience in commercial lending on the Eastern Shore, Trevor brings lending expertise along with a history of excellent local service to our team. Having been born and raised in Cambridge, MD, Mr. Carouge will serve an area for which he has a vested interest. He has been involved with a
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently held their 2023-2024 Annual Campaign Kickoff event at Salisbury University. This event brought together business and community leaders to hear about the importance of collaboration and working together to meet community needs. The event, presented in partnership with Salisbury University, recognized annual sponsors Perdue Farms, TidalHealth, Avery Hall Insurance Group, PNC Bank and First Shore Federal whose generous support helps with year-long campaign
TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building located at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd, Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The goal of this group is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices to become more knowledgeable and comfortable with having an ICD. The group is open to patients, family, friends, and caregivers, and allows attendees to meet and share with others who have been through similar
Join TidalHealth for the dedication of a new flag wall at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford (just off the main lobby) on Fri., Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. The flag display will be in tribute to the armed forces, those who have served our nation during wartime and to acknowledge the Seaford hospital’s connection to Veterans and its partnerships with the state, county and city. The event is part of TidalHealth’s annual Veterans Day celebration in tribute to team members who have served our nation. If interested in
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