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eNews & Events June 1, 2023 - June 15, 2023Click Here
CAMBRIDGE, Md. Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) has launched an online survey asking the community for input on naming a new street being added to Cambridge Harbor. The survey can be accessed through the Cambridge Harbor website at www.cambridgeharbor.org. The website can also be reached using the QR code to the right. The survey will be open through June 30, 2023. CWDI once again worked with BCT Design Group on this latest effort “to include our community in the development of Cambridge
Kinney joins TidalHealth as Senior Director of Medical Imaging SALISBURY – Timothy Feist, Vice President of Ambulatory Services, is pleased to announce Anna Kinney, MBA, CRA, CNMT, ARRT (N), has been named Senior Director of Medical Imaging. In this role, Kinney will have strategic, administrative and operational responsibility for all radiology imaging services offered by TidalHealth. Kinney comes to TidalHealth with 25+ years of imaging and healthcare leadership experience, most recently serving as
Chill out with hot science about the waters around us. As part of their 50th Anniversary, the Horn Point Laboratory (HPL) is hosting a series of six Summer Talks. Beginning June 20 these Tuesday talks will run weekly (except July 4tth), from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. "We are excited to bring our latest science to the Cambridge community and to share what we are learning about the natural world around us." shared Director, Mike Sieracki. With slides and conversation, faculty members will share their research on a
Wilson-Hypes Named Health Educator for Shore Medical Center at Chestertown’s Rural Health Care Transformation Team Sandra Wilson-Hypes (Sandra Wilson-Hypes.jpg) CHESTERTOWN, Md. (May 30, 2023) – Sandra Wilson-Hypes has joined the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown as Health Educator on the hospital’s Rural Health Care Transformation team. The Health Educator provides leadership and collaboration with local community partners in developing and managing community health
eNews & Events May 25, 2023 - June 8, 2023Click Here
TidalHealth Announces Team Members of the Year SALISBURY & SEAFORD — TidalHealth is pleased to announce the following four Team Members of the Year: Kasey Moore, RNKasey was born at TidalHealth Nanticoke and her dedication to the organization is evident from her 10 years of perfect attendance. She started her career as a Medical Surgical nurse, then transferred to the Operating Room where she was recently promoted to the role of Charge Nurse. Kasey has earned the respect of the physicians and staff and
Blackwater NWR to Hold Annual Youth Fishing Fun Day on June 3 In partnership with the Friends of Blackwater and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge will hold its annual Youth Fishing Fun Day on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. This family-friendly event will be held at “Hog Range” Pond behind the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center, located off Route 335. Young people 15 years old and under can pre-register for the event by
Dr. Abou Yehia to present at national radiation oncology conference SALISBURY – Radiation therapy is an integral part of breast cancer treatment to minimize the risk of cancer recurrence. Radiation is typically given postoperatively to the whole breast after surgery and sometimes an additional boost of radiation to the surgical site. Now, a new prospective phase II study (NCT04871516) is being conducted to assess the feasibility and benefit of delivering a radiation boost pre-operatively, and is
Shannon Hart, BSN, RN, Honored as 2023 UM SRH Nurse of the YearShown at the UM Shore Regional Health Nurse of the Year Award presentation are Mary Collins, Nurse Manager, 2 East Multispecialty Unit; Shannon Hart, Nurse of the Year; Jenny Bowie, Chief Nursing Officer; and Ashley Higgs, Clinical Nurse Coordinator. EASTON, Md. (May 16, 2023) - Shannon Hart, RN, clinical nurse coordinator on the 2 East Multispecialty Unit at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, has been named SRH’s Nurse of the Year.
Hebron Savings Bank participates in National Financial Literacy Month with Teach Children to Save Lessons. During the week of April 27th, 10 Hebron Savings Bank Branch Managers delivered financial literacy lessons to K-8 students in their local market as part of the ABA Foundation’s 2023 Teach Children to Save Day. The bankers raised financial awareness through in-school presentations promoting responsible saving habits. Employees taught students the fundamentals of personal finance through age-specific
Choptank Health testifies at Senate hearing“ChoptankHealth_SaraRich_SenatorCardin_2023.jpg” The importance of access to rural healthcare was the topic for Choptank Community Health System CEO Sara Rich’s May 17 testimony at a hearing titled, “Improving Health Care Access in Rural Communities: Obstacles and Opportunities” before the Senate Committee on Finance Health Care Subcommittee. Presiding over the Subcommittee hearing were Chairman U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and ranking member U.S. Senator
TidalHealth expands visiting hours May 22 SALISBURY & SEAFORD – As TidalHealth works to balance patient safety and support the need to provide family members additional time with loved ones who are hospitalized, starting on Monday, May 22, the health system will be increasing visitation opportunities at both TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. and TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Del. Visiting hours are expanding at both hospitals, in all non-critical care, medical-surgical areas, to 8
ROHLFING PROMOTED TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF CREDIT OFFICERHebron, MD, May 17, 2023- Hebron Savings Bank announced that Larry Rohlfing has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer. Mr. Rohlfing is responsible for leading corporate credit strategy initiatives, managing the commercial loan portfolio and underwriting administration, and monitoring credit risk and asset quality for the Bank. Larry has been with the Bank since 2019. Mr. Rohlfing has served in various roles
GOTTSCHALK JOINS HEBRON SAVINGS BANKAS CHIEF LENDING OFFICER Hebron, MD, May 17, 2023- Hebron Savings Bank announced that Brian Gottschalk has joined the Bank as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. Mr. Gottschalk will develop and expand business relationships in the Maryland and Delaware markets. He will lead the team of Commercial Lenders to provide high-quality business solutions, drive service excellence, and expand the Bank’s geographic presence. He has over 21 years of bank
TidalHealth honored by ESGR for support of military members Pictured from left to right with the Patriotic Employer Award are: Cindy Lunsford, TidalHealth Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO); Dr. James Trumble, TidalHealth Vice President for Clinical Integration; Carsen Hyde, Manager of the Advance Practice Providers at TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery; and Bill Peters, Military Outreach Representative, ESGR Maryland Committee.Pictured from left to right with the Seven Seals Award
Bonnie Willey is TidalHealth’s 3rd Quarter 2022 MacGyver Award Recipient SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Bonnie Willey, LBSW, of Community Wellness at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has been selected as the 3rd Quarter 2022 recipient of the MacGyver Award. This award recognizes TidalHealth social workers and licensed professional counselors who contribute a positive image to their profession. Bonnie is dependable and compassionate. She eagerly engages in every situation where she
Cambridge, MD – Local Cambridge, MD triathlon group, Cambridge Multi-Sport, (CMS) announces the return of their annual “Firecracker Kid’s Triathlon” on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Robbins Family YMCA at 201 Talbot Avenue in Cambridge, MD. Rebranded in memory of local Ironman, MD organizer and director Gerry Boyle, this year marks the 11th anniversary of the triathlon. The event begins at 8:00 am as children from ages 6 to 15 will swim, bike, and run various distances based on their age group. The swim
eNews & Events May 18, 2023 - June 1, 2023Click Here
TidalHealth Breast Center earns accreditation TidalHealth Breast Center earns accreditation SALISBURY – The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted accredited status to the TidalHealth Breast Center in Salisbury, Maryland. To achieve voluntary NAPBC accreditation, a breast center demonstrates compliance with the NAPBC standards that address a center’s leadership, clinical services, research,
Steven Wisniewski joins TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Steven Wisniewski, PA-C, to TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Md. Wisniewski received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa.; his physician assistant certificate from Anne Arundel Community College in Annapolis, Md.; and his Master of Medical Science from Saint Frances University in Loretto, Pa. He also completed a postgraduate
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University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton Earns “A” Safety Grade University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton (UM Shore Medical Center Easton lg.jpeg) EASTON, Md. (May 9, 2023) - University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has received an "A" Hospital Safety Grade in The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2023 reporting period. This marks the sixth consecutive period that the hospital has received an
UM Shore Regional Health Respiratory Therapist Recognized With “Rookie Therapist of the Year” Award UM Shore Regional Health recently celebrated Kendall Dixon, BS, RRT, center, who received the “Rookie Therapist of the Year” award from the Maryland/District of Columbia (MD/DC) Society for Respiratory Care. Pictured with Dixon are, Steve Eisemann, BS, RRT, Director, Respiratory Services, UM SRH, left; and LuAnn Brady, MSPH, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, right EASTON, Md. (May
UM Shore Regional Health Recognizes National Donate Life MonthUM SRH team members wore blue and green in honor of National Donate Life Blue and Green Day on April 14 UM SRH team members assembled on April 6 for a Donate Life Flag Raising, honoring past organ donors and their families. . EASTON, Md. (May 5, 2023) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) celebrated National Donate Life Month during April, honoring organ donors and bringing awareness to saving or enhancing lives through
eNews & Events May 4, 2023 - May 20, 2023Click Here
Lisa Lisle Wins Maryland Emergency Nursing AwardMary Alice Vanhoy, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NRP, FAEN, Nurse Manager, UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown; 2023 Emergency Nurse of the Year Lisa Lisle, MSN, RN, CEN; and Maryland Emergency Medicine Network-Eastern Shore emergency care physicians Kevin Pearl, MD and Eric Klotz. EASTON, Md. (May 1, 2023) – Lisa Lisle, MSN, RN, CEN, Clinical Nurse Coordinator,
Emily Dinardo named Wor-Wic’s 2023 Golden Apple AwardeePictured left to right are Sangita Silwal; Samantha Hurley; Caitlyn Vessey; Katelyn Hernandez; Emily Dinardo, RT(R); Danielle Nester; Chloe Abresch; Chelsea Ward. SALISBURY — On Tuesday, April 24, Wor-Wic Community College's Radiologic Technology Class of 2023 presented the Golden Apple Award to Emily Dinardo, Radiologic Technologist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Each year, Wor-Wic's Radiologic Technology students present the Golden Apple
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Jayla Bright is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s April Sunshine Award recipient. Jayla Bright is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s April Sunshine Award Recipient SALISBURY – Jayla Bright, Certified Nursing Assistant of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 West patient care area, is the April 2023 Sunshine Award recipient for her kindness, professionalism and compassion. A patient under her care wrote and submitted the following nomination. Jayla brings so much professionalism with a very caring and
eNews and Events April 27, 2023 - May 11, 2023Click Here
WHCP is excited to announce Baltimore-based Josh Christina and his band live in Cambridge at the 447 Venue. This show will be fun for all ages and we encourage you to invite your friends! Josh Christina is an infectious blend of piano driven, high-octane boogie-woogie and rock ’n’ roll. Think of a mix between Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Elton John and you’ve got Josh Christina. If you’re a fan of piano driven rock ‘n’ roll, Josh will restore your confidence in the ability of young musicians to
eNews & Events April 20, 2023 - May 4, 2023Click Here
SEAFORD – On Apr. 14, TidalHealth Sleep Medicine in Seaford and Millsboro, Del., under the medical directorship of Dr. Jacques Conaway, underwent successful site visits by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Both were granted full five-year sleep facility accreditation with no provisions. “Full accreditation with no provisions validates that TidalHealth Sleep Medicine demonstrates a commitment to provide the highest quality diagnostic services and management of sleep patients, said Dr. Conaway.
The Cambridge Lighthouse Foundation is looking to expand its roster of volunteer “keepers” at the Choptank River Lighthouse for the coming season. Keepers staff the Lighthouse on Saturdays and Sundays between May 6 and October 28. “Our volunteers serve as goodwill ambassadors not just for the Lighthouse itself, but for our whole community,” says Cassie Burton, the past president of the board of the nonprofit foundation. The foundation’s mission is to promote the Lighthouse and enhance the experiences it
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 1st Quarter 2023 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Ellen Perdue, Emergency Department Ellen Perdue of the Emergency Department (ED) is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 1st Quarter 2023 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Ellen is an important part of the ED team. She never hesitates to adjust her schedule to help cover needs in the department and
eNews & Events April 13, 2023 - April 27, 2023Click Here
The American Legion Unit 91 Auxiliary recently sponsored their first Spring Market on April 1. It was a huge success and drew many patrons from the surrounding communities. Vendors that participated were very pleased and suggested that the Auxiliary plan another similar event in the Fall. All proceeds from the Unit 91 activities go toward our local veterans and their families. Please follow us on the American Legion Unit 91 Auxiliary Facebook page for upcoming events. All proceeds from the Unit 91
Main Street Gallery is excited to present “SPRING SHOW 2023 –including New Artists, New Media”. The gallery has recently welcomed four new members who bring with them a wealth of talent, experience and exciting new work in a variety of media. They will be showing alongside the gallery’s other 9 members. Sheryl Southwick is a well- known, award winning artist and arts educator from Easton. Sheryl makes collages, paintings and prints and says “Color and texture have been the main focus of my work since I
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), in partnership with the Ocean City Hotel, Motel, Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) is looking forward to welcoming back guests and visitors for the 2023 summer season! UWLES is excited to offer the Dine, Stay and Play program again this year with local hospitality and recreational organizations as they demonstrate giving back to the community and creating local impact. Local restaurants, hotels, entertainment, and sporting venues can sign up with UWLES to
SALISBURY – Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth, today announced that Cindy Lunsford has been appointed President of the health system’s network of employed providers and support personnel in primary care and specialty care offices on Delmarva Peninsula. Lunsford, who will continue to also serve as TidalHealth’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), will assume her additional role on April 6. She joined TidalHealth in 2005 as the Vice President of
LAUREL– TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard to its HealthFest health fair on Sat., May 6 at the Laurel, Del. Middle/High School on South Central Avenue. Ricard is making a special appearance and will hold an autograph session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Autographs will be free, but limited to one per person to provide everyone an opportunity. Please be sure to bring the item to have signed as merchandise will not be sold. TidalHealth is also offering a
BERLIN, SALISBURY & SEAFORD – May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but early detection and treatment make it the most curable. Local dermatologists and providers are donating their time for free screenings for Melanoma Monday/Skin Cancer Awareness Month. TidalHealth is providing free skin cancer screenings at the following locations: May 1, 2023, 4:30 to 6:30 pm TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute 100. E. Carroll St. Salisbury,
Excalibur Demolition’s John Johnson, left, with Excalibur Demolition Owner Rick Townsend, right, as seen cutting pole bollards as a subcontractor with Cardinal Construction of Easton, Md. Cardinal Construction recently received construction management and commercial demolition certifications from the Maryland Department of Transportation as part of the construction management company's expanded MBE/DBE/SBE services. More is at www.cardinalbuilds.com. Cardinal Construction LLC of Easton, Md. recently
Easton, Maryland, April 5,—Willow Construction has announced it has achieved Diamond level in Associated Builders and Contractor’s STEP Safety Management System. Founded more than three decades ago, STEP has evolved into a world-class safety program that dramatically improves safety performance among construction industry participants, with top-performing Diamond members achieving incident rates 645% safer than the industry average. “Safety is absolutely our top priority, and it is reflected on every
The National Academies of Practice (NAP) is pleased to announce Aaron M. Sebach, PhD, DNP, MBA, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, NP-C, CP-C, CEN, CPEN, CLNC, CGNC, CNE, CNEcl, SFHM, TidalHealth Hospitalist and Community Wellness/SWIFT Nurse Practitioner, was inducted as a Distinguished Practitioner and Fellow (FNAP) in the Nursing Academy. Class of 2023 Fellows were welcomed into the NAP during the awards and induction ceremony in Washington, D.C., on April 1, 2023. There are less than 330 nurses nationwide that have
eNews & Events April 6, 2023 - April 20, 2023Click Here
Choptank Health staff were provided special pins to celebrate Choptank Community Health System earning The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for primary care medical home, ambulatory health care, and behavioral health care and human services accreditation. Choptank Community Health System provides medical, dental, and School-Based health services to more than 30,000 adults and children in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties, with headquarters in Denton, Md. More is at
Sheeba Thattil, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, PCCN EASTON, Md. (April 4, 2023) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Group – Cardiology recently welcomed Sheeba Thattil, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, PCCN as a new provider at the practice. Thattil has more than 20 years of experience in clinical and education settings, including cardiac and medical surgical units, and intensive care units. Most recently, Thattil spent more than 15 years as a registered nurse in the cardiac telemetry unit at Howard County General Hospital in
Becky Kroeger, DNP, CNM Choptank Community Health System recently welcomed women’s health practitioner Becky Kroeger, DNP, CNM of Easton, Md. to its medical practices. Kroeger is offering prenatal care and women’s health services at Choptank Health’s Easton Health Center and Fassett Magee Center in Cambridge. She will also be expanding access to women’s health services at Choptank Health Centers located in Caroline and Kent counties. Services include well-women exams for cervical cancer and
DELMAR — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Faith Lauer, FNP, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Delmar, Del. Lauer received her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Salisbury University. Lauer has 40 years of nursing experience. Her nursing career began in the U.S. Navy, and she has worked in the nursing home, inpatient and hospice settings. When she isn’t treating patients, Lauer enjoys swimming, hiking, gardening and reading. Lauer is
March 30, 2023 To: All Marylanders I am here to inform you that the State of Maryland has seen the worst increase in fire deaths in the first three months of 2023 than in any other time in recent decades. Close to 40 Marylanders have lost their lives to fire from the eastern shore to the mountains of western Maryland. This deeply saddens and concerns me to my core. We need to slow this trend down immediately. I will tell you that fires these days’ burn faster and hotter and produce toxic smoke that
CWC is very excited to present “Learning about schools: A Lucky life” by Stephen Heyneman at 1pm on Friday April 7, 2023. Mr Heyneman is the editor in chief at the International Journal of Education Development at Vanderbilt University in Nashville Tennessee. Stephen received his PhD in Comparative education from the university of Chicago in 1976. Between 76 and 1984 he helped research educational quality and design policies in support of educational effectiveness. Among his many appointments he was
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eNews & Events March 30, 2023 - April 13, 2023Click Here
As a small business owner, you understand the importance of taking steps to boost business growth. To maximize your day-to-day, it’s essential to use online software and tools that can help you make the most of your time and resources. The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce has a few ideas on how you can get started; in this blog post, we’ll go over some of the best practices for small business owners looking to take their businesses to the next level.Redesign Your Website A great way to increase visibility
The County Council is pleased to announce that the Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport will host an EAA Young Eagles Rally on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 9 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (weather permitting) with a rain date of Sunday, April 30th. Children ages 8 to 17 can receive a free airplane ride at no cost (parent/legal guardian approval and signature required). If your child is interested in the field of Aviation or would just like to explore the excitement of flying, bring them out for a day filled with
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CAMBRIDGE, Md. Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) has launched the Cambridge Harbor website at www.cambridgeharbor.org. The website provides the public with updated information about the Cambridge Harbor development and CWDI. It can also be reached using the QR code to the right. “CWDI has carefully crafted the Cambridge Harbor website,” said Matt Leonard, CWDI’s Executive Director. “To ensure that it’s informative, attractive, and easy to navigate.” The website expresses the quality-of-life
The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) and Salisbury University are hosting a Poverty Simulation on Saturday, April 29 at Salisbury University. A Poverty Simulation is a highly interactive experience that helps participants begin to understand what a typical low-income family experiences trying to survive month to month. The main goal of the simulation is to help create awareness of, and sensitivity to, the challenges faced by individuals living in poverty. Both participants and volunteers
2022 Best in Show, Artist Brianah Shockley, Snow Hill High School United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) is once again hosting the Lower Shore Addiction Awareness Visual Arts Competition. The competition is open to any public, private or home school high school student in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties. Students may submit one piece of fine art in any media including painting, drawing, collage, mixed media, photography, sculpture or video. Works must have opioid or other
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Mona Flannery, RT(R)(M), is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 4th Quarter 2022 Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Award recipient. This award is given to TidalHealth Medical Imaging professionals and is named after Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German physicist and mechanical engineer who discovered X-rays in 1895. Mona was nominated not once, but twice for this award and is an incredible asset to the Radiology team at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Mona is honest,
UWLES President/CEO Pam Gregory (L) and TidalHealth nurse Nicole Marine (R) present new parents Melanie Longoria, William Calloway and baby Eden with their SmartStart Welcome Pack with first book and enrollment in Imagination Library. The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) is pleased to announce the expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library through SmartStart, a new partnership with TidalHealth, to increase support for new parents. Imagination Library is an early childhood literacy
eNews & Events March 9, 2023 - March 23, 2023Click Here
Community Listening Session to be held on Proposed Combination of the Ironman and Eagleman Events Into An Ironman Festival Weekend Starting in June of 2024 The City of Cambridge and Dorchester County are jointly hosting a community listening session to receive input on a proposal to combine the IRONMAN Maryland and Eagleman events into an IRONMAN Festival Weekend starting in 2024. The listening session will be held in the Cambridge City Council Chambers at 305 Gay Street on Monday, March 20 from
Khalid Kurtom, MD, FAANS, FACSRick Miller stands in front of one of the boats in his workshop at Miller’s Marine Services in Chestertown. Thanks to the support of his wife, Diana Miller, a successful surgery at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, an innovative clinical trial, and advanced cancer care at University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miller is living cancer-free. EASTON, Md. (March 1, 2023) – When Chestertown native Rick Miller began
The Friends of the Dorchester County Public Library met on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 with the Library staff to present their annual donation. As a non-profit, the Library is able to receive funding for collections and building up-keep from grants and donations from the Friends and other entities. State and county funding of the Library supports salaries. No funding is received from the cities of Cambridge or Hurlock. Please send your donations to the Friends of the Library. Information can be found on the
eNews & Events March 2, 2023 - March 16, 2023Click Here
Brittney Calandra, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s February Daisy Award recipient. SALISBURY – Brittney Calandra, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 5 Layfield patient care unit, has been selected as the February 2023 recipient of the Daisy Award for her care shown recently to a patient and his family. Her nomination, below, was written by the patient. "Brittney is an amazing nurse; caring, smart and has an awesome way with patients. When I was at my worst, she was beside me, making a huge
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Katherine Arensmeyer joins TidalHealth Medical Oncology and Hematology in Salisbury SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Katherine (Katie) Arensmeyer, CRNP, to TidalHealth Medical Oncology and Hematology in Salisbury, Md. Arensmeyer received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and Wilkes University, both in Pennsylvania. Arensmeyer has 14 years of experience as an oncology nurse practitioner in private practice, inpatient and outpatient infusion and hospice
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 4th Quarter 2022 Team Members of the Quarter: Administrative & Support Services: Demetris “D” Bennett, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Demetris Bennett of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 4th Quarter 2022 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Demetris has been with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for 23 years and has made a tremendous impact
CAMBRIDGE, Md. Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) has issued a 2022 Annual Report for its stakeholder community. “We believe in keeping our partners informed,” said Matt Leonard, CWDI’s Executive Director. "We do this as we make plans, progress, and reach milestones.”The 2022 Annual Report is an easy to read and concise conveying of the significant progress CWDI has made on all fronts in 2022. Its contents include descriptions of key developments in Funding, Messaging, Branding, Organizational
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Author and storyteller Jim Duffy of Secrets of the Eastern shore will share tales of Delmarva days gone by in a talk at the Cambridge Woman’s Club meeting Friday, March 3rd at 1pm. A Cambridge resident, Duffy is an award winning writer and author of 5 books, including two collections of Eastern Shore Road Trips and the brand new Shore Bets: The Delmarva Fun guide slated for publication March 1. Duffy founded the homegrown business Secrets of the Eastern Shore with his wife, the photographer Jill Jasuta,
8th Annual “Aspire to Succeed & Lead” Women’s Conference Hosted by Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center Friday, March 3rd, 2023 Check-in: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Conference: 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. At the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center (Midway Room), 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21804 Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center is hosting their 8th Annual “Aspire to Succeed & Lead” Women’s Business Conference. Keynote speaker, Maisie Dunbar is an award-winning beauty business leader with
Pictured, from left, are Pam Gregory, UWLES President & CEO, donors Kim and Jim List, and Cathie Thomas, UWLES Leadership & Planned Giving Officer. United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) recently received $25,000 for the 1944 Legacy Circle Fund in honor of Bill and Carolee List, given by his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Kim List of Ocean City. Bill and Carolee were active for many years in their community sharing their time, talent, and treasure. Upon Bill’s passing in the spring of 2022, the
eNews & Events February 16, 2023 - March 2, 2023Click Here
The Dorchester Skipjack Committee owns the skipjack Nathan of Dorchester, a U.S. Coast Guard certified passenger carrying vessel located in Cambridge, Maryland. This is a dynamic, all volunteer organization which has maintained and sailed the Nathan for over 29 years. The Nathan shares maritime history of the Chesapeake Bay along with oyster ecology with over 1,200 passengers a year. Visitors of all ages, from all over the world, spend up to two hours sailing on the beautiful Choptank River on the youngest
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce its 2022 Physician and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year: Nicholas Dudas, MD, FACS, of TidalHealth General Surgery and Kevin Healy, PA-C, a hospitalist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Dr. Dudas was selected for his medical work combined with his community service with local youth. In addition to seeing patients at TidalHealth General Surgery and the TidalHealth Breast Center, Dr. Dudas has been busy preparing to teach the next
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Elleda Ziemer, DO, a family medicine physician for the last 18 years, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury. Dr. Ziemer obtained her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa., and completed her internship and residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pa. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of Med Chi, the American Academy of
Dr. Walter Gianelle treats a patient at Your Doc’s In. SALISBURY – Your Doc’s In (YDI), the leader in urgent and immediate care on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and TidalHealth, a 125-year-old health system based in Salisbury, Md., today announced a new collaboration with TidalHealth purchasing a 50 percent share of the Your Doc’s In franchise. Peninsula Health Ventures, an existing company of TidalHealth, is providing administrative oversight for the 50/50 partnership. “TidalHealth’s goal is to improve
On Saturday, March 11, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is hosting its annual Eagle Festival to celebrate the wonders of nature and the refuge’s 90th birthday! Since 1933, Blackwater has been conserving wildlife for all to enjoy, contributing to the remarkable recovery of the once-endangered bald eagle. Join us for this free, family-friendly event focused on birds of prey, with educational programs and exhibits featuring live birds, hands-on activities, and refuge
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Alexandra Richards, MSN, PMHNP-BC, to TidalHealth Behavioral Health in Salisbury. Richards received her master’s degree in nursing and her post-master’s psychiatric mental health Nurse Practitioner certificate from Walden University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Delaware Technical and Community College in Georgetown, Del. Richards is a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and she is certified in First Aid and
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EASTON, Md. (February 6, 2023) – The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Population Health team is off to a strong start this year with two projects – promoting advance directives for UM SRH team members, patients and community residents, and encouraging enrollment in the new Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). Kathy Sellers, Transitional Care Liaison, UM SRH (left) and Terry Satchell, Population Health Manager, UM SRH (right) presented a gift basket to Ellen Sellers, Social Worker, Bayleigh
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton has been recognized for the second time as High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. From left are Angie Wicks, DNP, RNC-OB, Nurse Manager at The Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton; Jenny Bowie, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services, and Chief Nursing Officer; Javier Cajina, MD, Medical Director for UM Shore Medical Group – Women’s Health and The
Main Street Gallery is pleased to present Delaware artist Jack Knight as guest artist for its March/April exhibit. Jack, who was born in Ontario Canada and currently resides in Long Neck, Delaware, will be showing his 3-D constructions alongside the work of the gallery’s 11 member artists in an exhibit titled “Ontario Series: Mixed Media Constructions”. Occupying a long wall in the gallery is Jack’s series of eight colorful works that he began in April of 2022. The artist calls these vertical wall hung
Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) has completed the demolition phase at the Cambridge Harbor development. Demolition began four months ago and included the removal of the old Dorchester General Hospital, adjacent Nurses Quarters, Governors Hall slab, associated parking lots, and other hardscapes. Two empty medical office buildings were added to the original scope allowing the entire developable acreage to be cleared. “This was truly a team effort that required all of our partners working
The American Pickers are excited to return to Maryland! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in March 2023.AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique "picking" on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America's most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they
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South Dorchester Folk Museum Presents “Ghosts of the Eastern Shore” Presented by Andy Nunez Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Located: Robbins Heritage Center, Dorchester County Historical Society 1003 Greenway Drive, Cambridge, MD (Maryland Avenue Extended) Andy Nunez has had articles and stories published in Lost Treasure, Western and Eastern Treasures, Grenadier, Chain of Command, Inside the Old House, and Tales from the Shadows. He also created the comic strip Skipjack Pete, which ran for
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Many businesses require drug screening for new and current employees. Cambridge DOT, LLC is now providing drug screening for Coast Guard, employment, Federal, non-CDL and CDL drivers. These tests include urine drug testing and oral alcohol testing. If you own a business, you can call Cambridge DOT, LLC to set your company up for random testing as well. We look forward to working with you! Cambridge DOT, LLC is conveniently located at 200 Maryland Avenue, Suite B in Cambridge, MD 21613 and can be
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SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 am on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 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. Dr. John Zweig will discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder and treatments at the January meeting. The group is open to patients, family,
Choptank Community Health Center’s Fassett Magee Medical and Cambridge Dental Center recently welcomed Family Nurse Practitioner April Peresian, CRNP, FNP-C to the medical practice. Family Nurse Practitioner April Peresian specializes in the comprehensive assessment and treatment of pediatric and adult patients, with nearly a decade of working in local, rural communities. Peresian holds a master of science, family nurse practitioner degree from Wilmington University, and a bachelor of science in
On Friday January 6, 2023 at 1pm Cambridge Woman’s Club presents Terri Griffin, local recycling artist and entrepreneur. Terri creates one of a kind pieces using antique furniture, paint and decorative paper. The final product is an object both fanciful and functional. Instead of throwing away an old chair or table with a few blemishes, Terri repurposes so as to give a piece a second life that is classic yet fresh. Terri displays and sells her work at many local shops including the Dorchester Center for
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Choptank Community Health System has recently welcomed Family Nurse Practitioners Laura Bland, DNP, CRNP, FNP of Federalsburg, Md., and Dara Winfield, MSN, MPH, CRNP, FNP-BC of Preston, Md. to its Denton Health Center medical practice. Bland has nine years of nursing experience and holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Salisbury University. She became a Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse in 2017 through the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing. Bland is a current member of the Alpha
8 members of the Cambridge Lions Club recently sorted and packed 1,354 pairs of glasses, ready to be shipped to people in need.
Fifty is the watchword for Main Street Gallery’s winter show. Picture 50 works for under $50. Then picture a select group of art by gallery artists discounted up to 50%. What you’ve got is “That 50’s Show”, a very special sales event you won’t want to miss. The show will open on Thursday, January 5 and run through Sunday, February 26. The nine member artists at Main Street Gallery will be bringing work out of their studios for this annual event and offering a select group of their paintings,
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Attention Veterans! Veterans Stand Down 50 is coming to the Eastern Shore of Maryland in April 2023! This event will be coming to the Eastern Shore of Maryland for three days from 10:00 a.m. (1000hrs) to 02:00 p.m. (1400hrs) all days. The dates and locations are: April 28, 2023 at the American Legion Post 91, 98 Sunburst Highway, Cambridge, MD 21613 April 29, 2023 at the St. James AME Zion Church,521 Mack Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21801 April 30, 2023 at the Veterans Memorial Park, Race track Road, Ocean
The American Legion Post 91, S.A.L., and Auxiliary members held a free Thanksgiving Dinner, Wednesday, November 23 for their Veterans and members. This was very well attended at the Sunburst Highway Post, plus dinners were delivered to some of our home-bound veterans. After everyone was served their meals, the Legion provided the Local EMS, Dorchester Sheriff, 911 Dispatch, Cambridge City Police, and Maryland State Police with hot meals as well. This dinner is made possible by a very generous gift from a
JA Inspireis a hands-on, interactive two-day event that partners eighth-grade students with local business representatives from the seven counties in our coverage area – Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Accomack. The event allows students a chance to see the opportunities that await in their own backyard. JA Inspire offers hands-on, interactive activities designed to make an impact with students. Rather than handing out vague brochures, our event allows students to
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