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Tuesday, May 24, 2022TidalHealth announces retirement of Denise Billing
Jessica Stamp Hales selected as the next President of the TidalHealth Foundation The Board of Directors of TidalHealth has announced that longtime President of the Foundation Denise Billing has chosen to retire. Billing, a 21-year veteran of the health system, will be retiring within 30 to 60 days. At that time, Jessica Stamp Hales will assume the position of President. She joined TidalHealth on May 9 and is working closely with Billing on a smooth and seamless transition of
Tuesday, May 24, 2022TidalHealth awarded Joint Commission Gold Seal Disease-Specific certifications at 2 Hospitals
TidalHealth has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for several disease-specific services at its hospitals in Seaford, Del. and Salisbury, Md. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Disease-specific certifications were earned in the Spine Program, Advanced Total Hip and Knee and Advanced Primary Stroke at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. The team at TidalHealth Nanticoke earned
Tuesday, May 24, 2022TidalHealth welcomes first class of resident physicians this summer
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is steadily working to prepare for the next generation of physicians who have selected the health system for their residency training in Internal Medicine. The 10 doctors, chosen from an initial field of more than 2,000 applicants, will be the first class of residents in the 125-year history of TidalHealth, and will arrive to begin their graduate medical education in July. "Our residents will not only practice medicine, but will also participate in quality improvement and patient
Tuesday, May 24, 2022UM Shore Regional Health Establishes HALO SleepSack Initiative at the Birthing Center in Easton
From left are Angie Wicks, Nurse Manager, Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, and Ahmed Gawad, MD, Regional Department Chair, Pediatrics, UM Shore Regional Health. Wicks is holding a custom-designed HALO SleepSack, which is gifted to new families at time of discharge.EASTON, Md. (May 23, 2022) – As part of an ongoing commitment to promote infant safe sleep practices, the Birthing Center at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton has adopted the HALO SleepSack in-hospital safe
Tuesday, May 24, 2022Robin Ford, MSN, RN, Honored as 2022 UM SRH Nurse of the Year
Shown at the UM Shore Regional Health Nurse of the Year Award presentation are Ken Kozel, President and CEO, UM SRH; Roberta Lilly, MD, Director of the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center; Jenny Bowie, Chief Nursing Officer; Nurse of the Year Robin Ford, Nurse Navigator at the Breast Center; Jeanie Scott, Director of Oncology Services; and Brittany Krautheim, CRNP at the Breast Center. EASTON, Md. (May 23, 2022) – Robin Ford, MSN, RN, Nurse Navigator at the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center at
Monday, May 23, 2022TidalHealth Peninsula Regional first in Maryland service area to adopt electronic health records tool to streamline lifesaving organ donations
Copernicus system to simplify potential organ donor referrals, ease process for medical staff SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, in partnership with The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland (The LLF), is the first hospital in The LLF’s Maryland-based service area to implement Copernicus, an electronic referral system that allows hospital staff to quickly notify The LLF when they have a potential lifesaving organ or tissue donor on their unit. The system went live on May 17. All hospitals in
Thursday, May 19, 2022eNews & Events May 19, 2022 - June 2, 2022
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Friday, May 13, 2022In Conjunction with MD Dept. Health, Immanuel United Church of Christ will host a Vaccine Clinic
In conjunction with Maryland MCD, Immanuel United Church of Christ will be hosting a vaccine clinic on Saturday, May 21st from 8am to noon. This will be done along with Immanuel’s Spring Yard Sale, starting at 7am. Immanuel United Church of Christ is located at 5401 White Hall Road, at the corner of US Rt. to just east of Cambridge, MD. Table space $10 each. We will also be offering Chicken Salad, Soups and bake table. To reserve your space or to place your food order:
Thursday, May 12, 2022Eastern Shore AHEC will be offering A Look Inside Dementia Experience
Connected Conversations on the Shore: Brain Health in the African American Community, is presented to you by the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Maryland, Johns Hopkins Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, and AARP.Additional Information Our first annual conference is being held at The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center, located at 4608 Golden Hill Road in Church Creek, Maryland. The event start time is 12:00 PM, although we do invite you to join us from 10:00
Thursday, May 12, 2022UM Shore Regional Health Recognizes National Donate Life Month
Members of the UM Shore Regional Health Same Day Surgery and Endoscopy at Easton team dressed in blue and green to honor organ donors on Blue and Green Day, which was Friday, April 22. From left are Alexis Coverdale, RN; Maddi Nagel, RN; Stacy Dion, RN; Cindy Coulbourne, unit secretary; Renee Thomas, RN; Amy Schwaninger, RN; and Amanda Coate, RN.Easton, Md. (May 11, 2022) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health celebrated April as National Donate Life Month, honoring organ donors and bringing
Thursday, May 12, 2022Dr. Srivastava appointed Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at TidalHealth Behavioral
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Rajeev Srivastava, MD, has been appointed Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at TidalHealth Behavioral Health in Salisbury. Dr. Srivastava completed his residency in Psychiatry at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, La., in 2012. He later completed his fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., in 2014, in the Department of Psychiatry and
Thursday, May 12, 2022TidalHealth to host National Cancer Survivors Day celebrations in June
DEL. & MD. — Cancer survivors across Delmarva are invited to attend one of TidalHealth’s many National Cancer Survivors Day celebrations in June. Anyone living with a history of cancer — from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life — is a cancer survivor, according to the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. In the United States alone, there are more than 16.9 million people living with a history of cancer according to statistics from the American Cancer Society. TidalHealth’s
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Tuesday, May 03, 2022TidalHealth Peninsula Regional announces Physician and APP of the Year
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce its Physician and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year: Matthew Stensland, DO, and Jeremiah Campbell, CRNP, ENP-C, FNP-C, both of Emergency Services Associates at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Emergency Department (ED). Dr. Stensland is known for his excellent bedside manner and the care that he provides to patients. During this challenging time, he has been stepping in to do anything he can to alleviate the burden on the ED
Tuesday, May 03, 2022TidalHealth Wound & Hyperbaric is again nationally recognized for clinical excellence
TidalHealth Wound & Hyperbaric providers, leaders and clinicians in Salisbury were again honored recently with the Center of Distinction Award, which was presented to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Wound & Hyperbaric by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. SALISBURY-TidalHealth Wound & Hyperbaric providers, leaders and clinicians at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional were again honored recently with the 2021 Center of Distinction Award, which was presented to the
Tuesday, May 03, 2022UM Shore Regional Health Neurosurgeon Dr. Khalid Kurtom Competes in Boston Marathon
Easton, MD - (April 28, 2022) – Khalid Kurtom, MD spent his 44th birthday – at least 3 hours and 28 seconds of it – on the road from the town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts to Boston.But Kurtom was not behind the wheel – he took a few days off from his role as a neurosurgeon and medical director at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton to spend a long weekend in Boston among more than 25,000 competitors running the 126th Boston Marathon on April 18. Kurtom was joined in Boston by his
Monday, May 02, 2022Cuddle Cot will bring comfort to families at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
SALISBURY – The Special Treasures Are Remembered (STAR) program at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional recently received a Cuddle Cot donated by Ashlie’s Embrace, a non-profit organization formed by Erin and Tony Maroon in Ohio that provides Cuddle Cots to medical facilities across the United States to help support families experiencing stillbirth or infant loss. A Cuddle Cot is a cooling pad designed to slow down the natural and inevitable changes in a baby’s body after death. The pad cools the baby’s
Sunday, May 01, 2022May 2022 Chamber Connection
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Thursday, April 28, 2022eNews & Events April 28, 2022 - May 12, 2022
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Monday, April 25, 2022Alyson Hickman joins TidalHealth Medical Weight Loss and Bariatric Nutrition
SEAFORD, DEL. & SALISBURY, MD. – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Alyson Hickman, RD, LDN, CDCES, to TidalHealth Medical Weight Loss and Bariatric Nutrition. Hickman earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Ecology from University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2017, graduating Suma Cum Laude. She believes in using fun, motivational educational techniques and provides an individualized nutritional counseling approach. When Hickman is not working with patients, she enjoys creating recipes, boating,
Thursday, April 21, 2022eNews & Events April 21, 2022 - May 5, 2022
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Wednesday, April 20, 2022EXHALE grant program tackles high incidence of asthma on the Lower Shore
Chesapeake Housing Mission and Habitat for Humanity performed home repair and energy efficiency services for the EXHALE Asthma Control Program. Pictured here is a team that completed a wheelchair ramp for a homeowner. SALISBURY – When it comes to asthma and obstructive lung diseases like COPD, the Lower Shore has some of the highest incidence rates compared to other regions in Maryland, and it is resulting in record-making emergency department visits and hospital admissions and readmissions. In fact,
Tuesday, April 19, 2022UM SRH Pharmacist Resumes Medication Assistance Consults at Regional Senior Centers
Hurlock resident Beulah Jackson, who recently celebrated her 102nd birthday, is shown with Melanie Chapple, PharmD, at the Cambridge Senior Center. Hurlock resident Beulah Jackson, who recently celebrated her 102nd birthday, is shown with Melanie Chapple, PharmD, at the Cambridge Senior Center. EASTON, Md. (April 18, 2022) – After a long hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health's Transitions Pharmacist, Melanie Chapple, PharmD, has returned to the Cambridge Senior
Thursday, April 14, 2022eNews & Events April 14, 2022 - April 28, 2022
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022Dr. Kowdley appointed Medical Director of TidalHealth’s General Surgery Residency Program
Dr. Gopal Kowdley SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Gopal Kowdley, MD, PhD, has been appointed Medical Director of TidalHealth’s General Surgery Residency Program, which the health system hopes to receive accreditation for in the fall. Dr. Kowdley comes from St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Md., where he was the Program Director of General Surgery and served as the Chief Medical Information Officer and Chairman of the Robotics Committee. He was previously responsible for training
Tuesday, April 12, 2022TidalHealth encourages safe drug disposal on National Drug Take Back Day
SALISBURY, MD. & SEAFORD, DEL. – Safe disposal of medications helps prevent medication misuse, accidental ingestion of the wrong medicine, or use of expired medication. From 9 am to noon on Friday, Apr. 29, TidalHealth will hold National Drug Take Back Day activities to allow the public to safely dispose of old medications. Free Deterra pouches will be given out at both hospitals; prescription drug collection will only occur at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Locations: TidalHealth Peninsula
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Tuesday, April 05, 2022Choptank Health’s new Federalsburg Facility receives town funding
From left: Federalsburg Town Council Members Robert Willoughby and Scott Phillips; Federalsburg Mayor Kimberly Abner; Town Council Member Debra Sewell; Choptank Community Health System CEO Sara Rich; and Town Council Member Edward Windsor at a recent council meeting. Choptank Health has received $125k from the Town of Federalsburg to help fund sewer and water expenses for its new Hayman Ave. Federalsburg facility. The support comes from eligible funding through the American Rescue Plan Act, with the new
Friday, April 01, 2022April 2022 Chamber Connection
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Thursday, March 31, 2022eNews & Events March 31, 2022 - April 14, 2022
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Tuesday, March 29, 2022UM Shore Regional Health Names Bounds as Director, Acute and Critical Care Services
EASTON, Md. (March 28, 2022) -- Mandy Bounds, DNP, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CCRN, has been named Director, Acute and Critical Care Services at UM Shore Regional Health. Bounds most recently served as Patient Safety Officer and Director, Safety, Experience, and High Reliability. In that capacity, she was the primary point of contact for the patient safety program and took a lead role in organizing high reliability and patient experience initiatives. She brings more than 15 years of frontline experience as a nurse
Tuesday, March 29, 2022UM Shore Regional Health ICU Nurses Honored by Talbot County Council
Talbot County Council members presented a proclamation honoring UM Shore Medical Center at Easton ICU nurses at the March 22 County Council meeting. EASTON, Md. (March 28, 2022) – The team of ICU nurses at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton were recognized on March 22 with a proclamation presented by the Talbot County Council honoring the team’s many months of dedication and sacrifice during the COVID-19 pandemic as they cared for patients in our community. The proclamation recognized
Tuesday, March 29, 2022TidalHealth Wound & Hyperbaric highlights the importance of foot health during National Foot Health
As National Foot Health Awareness Month kicks off this April, TidalHealth Wound & Hyperbaric aims to educate the public on common foot wounds and treatment. Right now, nearly 7 million Americans are living with a chronic wound, and more than 2 million of those are suffering from diabetic foot ulcers. Many suffering from chronic wounds have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as they have eschewed needed care during the past two years. For those suffering from wounds on their feet, many of
Monday, March 28, 2022$2.889M for Choptank Health’s new Federalsburg Health Center included in federal funding bill
A sign on Federalsburg’s Hayman Ave. marks the future site of a new health care facility for Choptank Community Health System, based in Denton, Md. The new community health center is supported with $2.889M funding secured in legislation by U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) and is expected to open in 2024, with more at www.choptankhealth.org. Funding for Choptank Community Health System’s new Federalsburg facility is included in the $9.5M direct federal funding for Eastern Shore
Monday, March 28, 2022TidalHealth to hold ICD Support Group on April 12
SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 am on April 12 at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building 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 experiences.
Friday, March 25, 2022TidalHealth expands visitation starting Monday, March 28
SALISBURY – As TidalHealth works to balance patient safety and support and the desire to reunite loved ones with family members who are hospitalized, starting on Monday, March 28, the health system will be increasing visitation opportunities at both TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland and TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware. •A maximum of two visitors, over the age of 18, per patient. They do not need to be the same two people during the patient’s stay. •Additionally, TidalHealth
Thursday, March 24, 2022eNews & Events March 24, 2022 - April 7, 2022
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Monday, March 21, 2022TidalHealth Peninsula Regional re-designated as a Primary Stroke Center
SALISBURY – Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of serious long-term disability. For people suffering from a stroke, time is of the essence, and time is brain. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional was recently re-designated a Primary Stroke Center by The Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMMS). The Salisbury hospital met all requirements following a recent and thorough survey of its systems, practices and personnel by MIEMMS. The designation is effective for
Wednesday, March 16, 2022Tamara Kim Joins UM Shore Medical Group – Pediatrics at Easton
EASTON, Md. (March 14, 2022) – UM Shore Medical Group – Pediatrics at Easton recently welcomed Tamara Kim, CPNP-PPC. A board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner, Kim will join Mark Langfitt, MD, Michael Pallone, MD, and Lauren Zimmer, DO, in the Easton-based practice. Prior to joining UM SMG – Pediatrics, Kim most recently worked on the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) in Baltimore. Her specialties included providing care to complex cardiac surgical
Wednesday, March 16, 2022UM Medical System & Johns Hopkins Medicine Partnering To Deliver More Than $4 Mil Worth Of Medical
University of Maryland Medical System and Johns Hopkins Medicine Partnering To Deliver More Than $4 Million Worth Of Medical Supplies To Ukraine BALTIMORE (March 8, 2022) – The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) and Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM) are making a coordinated donation of medical supplies worth more than $4 million to support the people of Ukraine in the aftermath of Russia’s military invasion. The donation will help ensure doctors, nurses, medics and other clinicians can continue to
Friday, March 11, 2022Grants for Walking Groups and Community Gardens
We have exciting news! Mini-grants are available to support walking groups and community gardens in Caroline, Dorchester and Kent Counties! Through funding from the Maryland Department of Health, the Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition is able to provide mini-grants to organizations who directly serve residents in Caroline, Dorchester and Kent counties to address overweight/obesity and diabetes among residents. Approximately $54,000 is available to organizations in the three counties. Mini-grant awards
Thursday, March 10, 2022eNews & Events March 10, 2022 - March 24, 2022
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Tuesday, March 08, 2022TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 4th Quarter Employees of the Quarter
SALISBURY – TidalHealth honors these four team members as 4th Quarter 2021 Employees of the Quarter. Donna Webster Donna Webster of Purchasing is the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional 4th Quarter 2021 Employee of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Friends say Donna provides exceptional service to everyone, including those who work with and around her, external vendors and her internal customers from throughout the health system. As Purchasing’s “go-to” person, she’s constantly ready to
Friday, March 04, 2022University of Maryland Medical System Buildings Lit in Blue & Yellow In Unity With Ukraine
Throughout the last week as the world has witnessed terrible and unprovoked violence against the people of Ukraine, we are reminded that the mission of the University of Maryland Medical System to support the health and well-being of others extends beyond our state to all of those in need across the globe.Starting at sundown March 4, 2022 and continuing each evening into next week, buildings on each University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) campus will be lit in blue and yellow colors to honor Ukraine
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Tuesday, March 01, 2022March 2022 Chamber Connection
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Monday, February 28, 2022TidalHealth submits candidate names for its first internal medicine residency program
Dr. Hameem Kawsar, seated, Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at TidalHealth, submits the names of the first candidates chosen for the new internal medicine residency training program. SALISBURY – TidalHealth, a 125-year-old health system based in Salisbury, Maryland, was recently accredited to start its first residency training program in Internal Medicine. As a part of this process, TidalHealth began accepting applications from medical students who have already graduated medical school
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Wednesday, February 23, 2022Rochalla Jones Joins Cancer Team as Oncology Nurse Navigator
Rochalla Jones EASTON, Md. (February 23, 2022) – The Cancer Program at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health recently welcomed Rochalla Jones, RN, to the position of Oncology Nurse Navigator. In this capacity, Jones works with patients throughout the cancer journey from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship, helping them to manage symptoms and plan for healing and recovery. Prior to joining the Cancer Program team, Jones served for several years as Nurse Supervisor with UM Shore Medical Group –
Monday, February 21, 2022Rosales Joins UM Shore Medical Group – Women’s Health
Lauren Rosales, MSN, CNM EASTON, Md. (February 17, 2022) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Group – Women’s Health recently welcomed Lauren Rosales, MSN, CNM. A certified nurse midwife, Rosales joins Javier Cajina, MD, Palak Doshi, MD, and Audrey Drummey, MD; nurse practitioners Jennifer Dyott and Dale Jafari; and certified nurse midwives Molly Bernish and Sunny Granger in the Easton-based practice. Rosales recently completed a 600-hour clinical rotation internship at UM Shore Medical Group –
Monday, February 21, 2022TidalHealth among grantees awarded $13.5 mil help with health concerns of underserved MD Communities
TidalHealth among grantees awarded $13.5 million to address health disparities and improve health outcomes in underserved Maryland communities SALISBURY – The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) recently awarded nine grantees under the new “Pathways to Health Equity” program, investing a total of $13.5 million in new resources in underserved communities across the state. TidalHealth, in partnership with the local health departments and a coalition of community-based stakeholders, was
Thursday, February 17, 2022eNews & Events February 17, 2022 - March 3, 2022
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022Choptank Health, Preston Motor Group bring mobile primary healthcare unit to Mid-Shore
Choptank Community Health System has added a new mobile primary healthcare unit to its offering, made possible in part through a partnership with Preston Motor Group. Choptank Community Health System’s new mobile primary healthcare unit, shown here, is made possible in part through a partnership with Preston Motor Group. The new mobile unit will travel across Mid-Shore communities to meet patients where they are. The unit will additionally provide school-based medical and dental services, and provide a
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Tuesday, February 08, 2022Cambridge DOT Welcomes New Staff!
Lisa Schnoor Marshall, Nurse Practitioner and Owner of Cambridge DOT welcomes new staff. Courtney Stubbs Schnoor is a native of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Born and raised in Caroline County, Courtney graduated from Colonel Richardson High School. She continued her education at Chesapeake College, while playing Varsity Softball for the Skipjacks, and graduated with an Associates Degree in Business. Courtney now resides in Cambridge MD with her husband Andrew and her chocolate lab Nellie. Courtney
Tuesday, February 08, 2022UM Shore Regional Health Grant Funding Through State Supports Cambridge Packing House Project
Shown in front of the entrance to the Four Eleven Kitchen, now nearing completion in the Packing House project in Cambridge, are Arvin Singh, Vice President for Strategy and Communications at UM SRH; Amanda Kidd, founder and owner of the 411 Kitchen; and Michael White, Consultant, Cross Street Partners. A $1 million grant awarded to University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will be dedicated to the “Four Eleven Kitchen” facility
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Wednesday, February 02, 2022Erika Jordan Named Operations Manager for University of MD Shore Medical Group
Erica Jordan EASTON, Md. (February 2, 2022) – Erika Jordan has been promoted to Director of Operations for University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG). Comprised of physicians and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, UM SMG now includes more than 20 practices in a wide range of specialties with office locations in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties. As Director of Operations, Jordan coordinates strategic
Tuesday, February 01, 2022TidalHealth Visitation Policy Changing February 1
As TidalHealth works to balance patient safety and support and the desire to reunite loved ones with family members who are hospitalized, starting on Tuesday, February 1 the health system will be increasing visitation opportunities at both TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland and TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware. •One designated visitor, over the age of 18, per patient will be allowed for the duration of the patient’s hospitalization.•Visitors are required at all times to wear a
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Thursday, January 27, 2022UM Shore Regional Health to Offer Healthy for Life Courses Beginning Feb. 1
Jeanette Jeffrey, MS, MPH, MCHES. EASTON, Md. - (January 26, 2022) – Need encouragement to help you keep your healthy New Year’s resolutions? Join Jeanette Jeffrey, MS, MPH, MCHES, Health Educator for University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, for Healthy for Life®, an online evidence-based community nutrition and well-being program designed to empower you to make healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices. Attend one or all 10 sessions. Classes take place virtually via WebEx from
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022UM Shore Regional Health Names New Vice President for Philanthropy
William J. BrownEASTON, Md. - (January 26, 2022) -- William J. Brown has been named Vice President, Philanthropy, for UM Shore Regional Health, succeeding F. Graham Lee, who recently retired. Brown joins UM SRH after four years as Senior Director of Philanthropy at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) in Washington, DC. In that capacity, he led a fundraising team that generated over $12.5 million in annual giving support in a five-year period and increased major/planned giving levels
Tuesday, January 25, 2022Revolutionary mitral heart valve procedure performed for the first time at TidalHealth
Leading the clinical team at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in performing the first ViV TMVR were, in the front, Steven Hearne, MD, on the right, Stephen Wilson, PA-C and left, James Todd, MD. The mitral valve is one of four in the heart that help stop blood from flowing backward. When it doesn’t close tightly preventing that backward flow, the heart cannot pump enough oxygen rich blood to the body. That can cause fatigue, shortness of breath and heart failure. When a mitral valve stops performing as it
Tuesday, January 25, 2022TidalHealth’s Dr. Kathryn Fiddler appointed to the Maryland Commission for Women
Kathryn M. Fiddler, DNP, MBA, RN, Vice President of Population Health at TidalHealth, was recently appointed by Governor Larry Hogan to serve on the Maryland Commission for Women. The Commission for Women is a 25-member board established by state law and charged with the responsibility to study the status of women in our state; recommend methods of overcoming discrimination; recognize women's accomplishments and contributions; provide informed advice to the executive and legislative branches of
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022Cathie Weishaar appointed to Regional Director of Pharmacy at UM Shore Regional Health
Catherine Weishaar, PharmDEASTON, Md. - (January 17, 2022) – Catherine Weishaar, PharmD, was recently promoted to Regional Director of Pharmacy at the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health after serving as Interim Director since August 2021. An Eastern Shore native and longtime member of the UM SRH pharmacy team, Weishaar has served as vaccine and therapeutics leader for the hospital system’s COVID-19 Incident Command Structure (ICS). This involves managing medication guidelines, scarce resource
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022Regional Health Officials Request Public's Help to Reduce Strain on System
EASTON, Md. - (January 11, 2022) – Regional county officials, including the emergency medical services (EMS) departments of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties, the chief clinical officer of Choptank Community Health, and the chief medical officer of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health are requesting action by local residents to help alleviate the unprecedented strain that the current COVID-19 surge is placing on the area’s EMS personnel, frontline responders and
Wednesday, January 12, 2022TidalHealth Peninsula Regional moves to crisis status
As a result of significant increases in both emergency department volumes, COVID-19 related admissions, and the ongoing national staffing shortage, TidalHealth has chosen to implement and follow CDC recommendations for crisis standards at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland. A similar change in status was announced at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware on January 10. TidalHealth becomes the 13th hospital in Maryland to implement crisis standards for care. This is the first time
Friday, January 07, 2022Upcoming Vascular Screenings at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
Looking for a good and healthy New Year’s resolution that’s easy to stick with?Heart disease costs an average of $200 billion per year in the United States, and 47 percent of people have a risk factor for heart disease – high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking are all significant risks. Many people put off routine care during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a quick, free screening could prevent a visit to the emergency department when you'd rather be home. The Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute
Friday, January 07, 2022Historic monoclonal antibody COVID-19 treatment administered by TidalHealth
Steven Webster of Mardela Springs, Maryland was the first patient in the state of Maryland to receive monoclonal antibody infusion at his home through a new program administered by TidalHealth. Administering the treatment was Kara Harrington, Salisbury Fire Department Paramedic; Tammy Walbert, TidalHealth Nurse Practitioner for SWIFT and Aaron Sebach, TidalHealth Nurse Practitioner for SWIFT TidalHealth’s Mobile Integrated Health/SWIFT team made history on December 23 administering the first home-based
Friday, January 07, 2022Dr. Simona Eng named Interim Chief Medical Officer at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
Simona Eng, DO, was recently named the Interim Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Dr. Eng will now provide executive leadership for a medical staff of more than 300 physicians with privileges to practice medicine at the Salisbury, Maryland hospital. Dr. Eng succeeds Charles “C.B.” Silvia, MD, who retired from TidalHealth on January 4, 2022. Dr. Eng, a hospitalist, first joined TidalHealth in 2001. She is a previous President of the Medical Staff, the first woman in the
Thursday, January 06, 2022First Baby of 2022 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
FB Aminesa Metelus was TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s first baby of 2022 born on January 1 at 9:16 am. She joins mom, Malouse, and dad, Balnave, for a photo with the gift box presented to her by the TidalHealth Junior Auxiliary Board. Baby Girl's Name: FB Aminesa Metelus Parents’ Names: Malouse Castin (Mom) Balnave Metelus (Dad) Sibling to: 6 other brothers and sisters Parents’ Residence: Salisbury, Maryland Baby Birth Date and Time: January 1, 2022 at 9:16AM Baby Weight: 6 Pounds 0 Ounces Baby
Thursday, January 06, 2022First Baby of 2022 Arrives at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Birthing Center
Sandra Mérida-Donis, 27, of Easton, is pictured with her newborn daughter, Franjeli Áymara Gómez Mérida, the first baby born in 2022 at the Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. EASTON, Md. (January 4, 2022) – The first baby of 2022 arrived late Saturday night, January 1 at UM Shore Regional Health’s Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. The baby girl was born at 11:07 pm to Sandra Mérida-Donis, 27, of Easton. Franjeli Áymara Gómez Mérida was born weighing 7 pounds, 0.5
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Wednesday, January 05, 2022Leppert Joins UM Shore Medical Group - Palliative Care Practice
Melissa Leppert EASTON, Md. (December 22, 2021) – UM Shore Medical Group – Palliative Care recently welcomed Melissa Leppert, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. Leppert joins Lakshmi Vaidyanathan, MD; Don F. D’Aquila, PharmD, RRT; Christina Ball, MS, AGACNP-BC, CNRN; Sharon Stagg, DNP, MPH, RN; Monick Conway, LCSW-C; Sarah Hopkins, LCSW-C; Madeline Steffens, BSN, RN, CHPN; and a number of support staff who see patients in the hospital as well as the outpatient clinic located at UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Easton, 500
Wednesday, January 05, 2022TidalHealth Daisy & Sunshine Award Winners
TidalHealth nurse honored for going above and beyond for a patient needing home careTammy Walbert, CRNP, of TidalHealth Community Wellness recently earned the Daisy Award for Exceptional Nurses for her outstanding kindness to a patient. Recently, Emergency Department case manager Melissa Martin emailed Walbert and said that a patient needed his IV antibiotic infusion because his home health agency was not available. Without hesitation, she agreed to go and took fellow Nurse Practitioner Aaron Sebach with
Wednesday, January 05, 2022Sukhdeo-Singh Named Medical Director of UM SRH Primary Stroke Center at Easton
EASTON, Md. (December 29, 2021) – Rena Sukhdeo-Singh, MD, has been named Medical Director of the Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. A member of the UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) medical staff since August 2021, Dr. Sukhdeo- Singh sees patients at UM Shore Medical Group-Neurology and Sleep Medicine as well as in the Primary Stroke Center at Easton. “I am excited to lead the outstanding care and treatment offered in our Primary Stroke Center,” Dr. Sukhdeo-Singh said. “Our
Wednesday, January 05, 2022Crossroads Community Honors the Retirement of Executive Director John Plaskon
Incoming Executive Director, Holly Ireland presents John with a citation from Governor Larry Hogan and the State of Maryland for his dedication to mental health recovery on Maryland's Eastern Shore. December 28, 2021 – Centreville, MD - Friends, family, and colleagues gathered to celebrate the retirement of Crossroads Community’s and Corsica River Mental Health Services’ Executive Director, John Plaskon. John announced his retirement this year after 33 years of dedication to behavioral health recovery on
Wednesday, January 05, 2022TidalHealth Research Director Presented National Respiratory Care Award
Dr. Robert Joyner and the national Robert H. Miller, RRT Award presented to him recently for his lifelong service to the field of respiratory care. Robert L. Joyner, PhD, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, Director of the Richard A. Henson Research Institute at TidalHealth, was recently honored with a prestigious national award for his lifelong service to the profession of respiratory care. Dr. Joyner was presented the Robert H. Miller, RRT Award, by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) at their annual Board
Tuesday, December 21, 2021TidalHealth asks the public for help in controlling patient volumes at a very busy time
Delmarva doctors, providers, nurses and everyone working in healthcare are doing everything they can to take care of people when they’re sick. Yet every day hospitals in our region are seeing avoidable illness and death as a direct result of COVID-19. The situation is critical. A spike in COVID-19 cases, other seasonal illnesses and the many health needs of our communities have come together to create a perfect storm for healthcare providers. Emergency departments are crowded, and patients fill every
Tuesday, December 21, 2021F. Graham Lee Retires from University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation
F. Graham Lee EASTON, Md. - (December 20, 2021) – F. Graham Lee, Vice President of Philanthropy for University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation and University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, is set to retire on January 7, 2022 after serving 45 years as a fundraising professional. Lee first served at Memorial Hospital Foundation from 1989 to 2002, and then again from 2012 to the present. During his tenure, Lee worked with volunteers to complete two successful capital campaigns — a $7.5 million
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021Dr. Mary De Shields Retires After More Than Three Decades in Cancer Care
Mary De ShieldsEASTON, Md. - (December 14, 2021) – Mary De Shields, MD has retired as Medical Director, Shore Medical Group – Oncology after 23 years caring for patients of the Cancer Program at UM Shore Regional Health. Dr. De Shields’ arrival on the Mid-Shore began as the result of a visit to the area in 1997 with her husband, Dennis De Shields, MD, to attend his grandfather’s funeral at Union Baptist Church in Easton. The funeral was attended by members of the Shore Health Board of Directors whom the De
Tuesday, December 14, 2021TidalHealth saves Christmas, kinda!
Snuggle close, children, as you’re about to hear how Christmas was saved this 2021 year. St. Nick has worldwide “helpers” all doing their part, getting kids’ lists, sharing Santa’s big heart. In Seaford, Stephen Jones dons the red suit. On his knee have sat thousands…each one so cute.But this Delaware Santa faced a dilemma this year: an October heart attack, a new valve needed, and with Christmas so near!TAVR was the minimally invasive solution from his Salisbury heart team. Santa’s valve replaced, back
Friday, December 10, 2021TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Lights Holiday Star in Memory of State Trooper Eddie Plank
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has again lit its holiday star decoration atop the hospital. The unique star, measuring 22 feet from tip to tip, will remain illuminated throughout the holiday season. The star has been the centerpiece of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s holiday decorating theme for the last 26 years. In 1995, following the death of Maryland State Police Trooper First Class Edward A. Plank, Jr. who was lost in the line of duty, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional began dedicating the lighting of
Monday, December 06, 2021TidalHealth/Froggy 99.9 FREE flu and COVID-19 shot clinic Saturday, December 18
Twas the Saturday before Christmas, and do you still need your seasonal flu shot or COVID-19 vaccination? Good news, it’s not too late. On Saturday, December 18 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and Froggy 99.9 are again teaming up to provide Delmarva residents their best “shot” against the flu and COVID-19 this season. TidalHealth is bringing its Wagner Wellness Van to the Froggy 99.9 studios, located near the Oak Ridge Baptist Church in Salisbury, and will be providing free
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Wednesday, December 01, 2021UM Shore Regional Health Supports Maryland Food Bank Sites on the Eastern Shore
Arvin Singh, Vice President, Strategy and Communications, UM SRH is shown with Jennifer Small, Senior Program Director, Maryland Food Bank at the Cambridge delivery site. EASTON, Md. - (December 1, 2021) – The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has partnered with the Maryland Food Bank - Eastern Shore Branch to help address food insecurity challenges impacting local residents, providing a donation of $4,000. The UMSRH donation will provide $800 in funding for food purchases allocated to five
Wednesday, December 01, 2021UM Shore Regional Health Oncology Nurse Navigator Retires After 30 Years of Patient Care
Margot Spies, shown with Maryland State Senator Addie Eckardt at the 2019 Colors of Cancer Gala, retired recently from her role as Oncology Nurse Navigator for the Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health. EASTON, Md. - (December 1, 2021) – Margot Spies, BSN, RN, OCN, Oncology Nurse Navigator for the Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, retired this month after a 30-year career caring for patients in the Mid-Shore region. “Margot was an integral part of creating the Cancer
Tuesday, November 30, 2021UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and Easton Nationally Recognized
with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Three Consecutive PeriodsUniversity of MD Easton Hospital EASTON, Md. (November 22, 2021) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton each received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2021, making this the third consecutive period both hospitals have received the prestigious A grade. This national distinction recognizes the achievements of the hospitals in consistently
Tuesday, November 30, 2021Lara Wilson Honored as Outstanding Rural Health Advocate
EASTON, Md. - (November 23, 2021) – Lara Wilson, Director of Rural Health Care Transformation for University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, was recently honored by the Maryland Rural Health Association as recipient of the organization’s 2021 Outstanding Rural Health Advocate Award. “Lara Wilson is a key member of our Rural Health Care Transformation team. We are delighted that she has earned this well-deserved recognition for her excellence in advancing rural health care in Maryland and particularly in
