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Tuesday, May 05, 2026Welcome new primary care practitioners and specialists join TidalHealth
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome seven new practitioners to the health system. Mindy Lane, DO, FACOS, FASMBS, ACC Mindy Lane, DO FACOS, FASMBS, ACC is a da Vinci-certified surgeon who provides care at TidalHealth General Surgery in Salisbury and TidalHealth Endoscopy Center in Ocean Pines, Maryland. Dr. Lane received her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her surgical internship at Ingham Regional Medical Center in
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Monday, May 04, 2026UM SRH Names Tyson Werner Director of Supply Chain and Logistics
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tyson Werner, PMP to Director of Supply Chain and Logistics. Werner brings a strong track record of operational leadership, financial stewardship and supply chain optimization to his new role. He has been serving as Interim Director of Materials Management, where he led procurement, distribution and inventory management across UM SRH’s
Monday, May 04, 2026For All Seasons Expands Community Mental Health Education During Mental Health Awareness Month
Pictured, left to right, are Javana Bowser, Senior Match Support Specialist at Talbot Mentors, with Lauren Weber, Chief Strategy Officer at For All Seasons. For All Seasons recently partnered with Talbot Mentors to help family members/caregivers learn new tools related to children’s mental health issues. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For All Seasons is celebrating with a focus on the theme “Strong Communities Begin with Connection,” as the agency introduces a range of resources through its Center
Friday, May 01, 2026May 2026 Chamber Connection Newsletter
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Monday, April 27, 2026New primary care practitioners and specialists join TidalHealth
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome eight new practitioners to the health system. Jeffrey Cope, MD provides care at TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Cope received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He later completed his residency in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Cope is
Monday, April 27, 2026TidalHealth community health events for May 2026
Somerset, Sussex, Wicomico, Worcester Counties – TidalHealth announces the following educational event calendar for May 2026: Systemwide eventsAdvance care planning session: May 12 Second Tuesday of each month, 1 pm via virtual meeting.Use this link to join the webinar. Grief virtual support group: May 12 Second Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), 6:30-7:30 pm, via virtual meeting.Use this link to join the meeting. Learn more: 410-629-6848 or lora.pangratz@tidalhealth.org Diabetes
Friday, April 24, 2026Luzano named TidalHealth’s April 2026 Marc McDonald Awardee
TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Genevieve Luzano, physical therapist at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware, is the April 2026 recipient of the Marc McDonald Award. Luzano was recognized by a TidalHealth team member for her professionalism, compassion and commitment to the healing and well-being of TidalHealth’s patients:“Genevieve truly embodies the spirit and dedication that the Marc McDonald Service Award was created to recognize. She is compassionate and deeply committed to her
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Monday, April 20, 2026TidalHealth hospitals mark Donate Life Month with flag-raisings to honor donors
TidalHealth proudly raised Donate Life flags at each of its three hospitals this month to honor organ and tissue donors and their families during National Donate Life Month. Held in partnership with organ procurement organizations Infinite Legacy and the Gift of Life Donor Program, the tradition pays tribute to the lives saved and the hope made possible through donation. In 2025, organ donors across the TidalHealth system made a lifesaving impact. At TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, 10 organ donors
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Monday, April 20, 2026Maria Deza, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC Joins UM Shore Medical Group-Neurology and Sleep Medicine
Maria Deza, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, UM Shore Medical Group – Neurology and Sleep Medicine. University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Neurology and Sleep Medicine recently welcomed Maria Deza, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC. UM SMG is an affiliate medical practice of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. Deza is an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of diverse clinical experience across
Friday, April 17, 2026For All Seasons Hosts Volunteer Open House
Whether you enjoy working with the community, supporting educational programs, or helping behind the scenes, there are many ways to volunteer with For All Seasons. On April 28 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., the agency will host a Volunteer Open House at the For All Seasons’ Center for Learning, 111 E. Dover Street in Easton. The event will offer the opportunity to explore how volunteers help For All Seasons achieve its mission of providing mental health and rape crisis services to everyone who needs them,
Friday, April 17, 2026TidalHealth promotes Dr. Wen Cao to Associate Vice President
TidalHealth is proud to announce the promotion of Wen Cao, Ph.D., MBA(c), MS, LSSBB, FACHE, to Associate Vice President of Performance Improvement and Enterprise Transformation, effective April 20. This promotion reflects the health system’s commitment to improvement performance, organizational excellence and the need for continued transformation to better support the region during a time of significant change in healthcare. Dr. Cao joined TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in 2015 as a performance
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Monday, April 06, 2026Chad Sutton, RT(R)(ARRT), honored with Golden Apple Award
Wor-Wic Community College’s Radiologic Technology Class of 2026 presented its Golden Apple Award to Chad Sutton, RT(R)(ARRT), center, holding flowers. Wor-Wic Community College’s Radiologic Technology Class of 2026 presented its Golden Apple Award to Chad Sutton, RT(R)(ARRT), a radiologic technologist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Wor-Wic's Radiologic Technology students present the Golden Apple Award annually to a TidalHealth staff technologist who was highly influential to their growth and
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Thursday, April 02, 2026TidalHealth Peninsula Regional to hold Donate Life Month flag-raising ceremony on April 17
Throughout April, in recognition of National Donate Life Month, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, in partnership with Infinite Legacy — Maryland’s organ procurement organization — will fly the Donate Life flag to honor past, present, and future organ, eye, and tissue donors, including donors in spirit. We invite you to join us and provide coverage of our annual Donate Life Month flag-raising ceremony. What: TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Donate Life Month flag-raising ceremonyWhere: Guerrieri Heart &
Wednesday, April 01, 2026For All Seasons Creates Sexual Assault Awareness Through Expanded Outreach
Pictured is Karen Kaludis of Easton participating in For All Seasons’ Sexual Assault Awareness Survivor’s Community Art Project at The Ivy, one of several activities to be offered in all five counties on the Mid-Shore to increase awareness about sexual assaults. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to strengthen awareness and honor the resilience of survivors. For All Seasons, the Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis Center for the Mid-Shore, is increasing outreach and education by offering public
Wednesday, April 01, 2026TidalHealth, AARP and the Town of Ocean City hosting HealthFest on April 15
TidalHealth is proud to partner with AARP and the Town of Ocean City to host HealthFest on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 9 am to 12 pm at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. HealthFest proudly builds on the legacy of the Ocean City Community Health Fair, a long-standing community tradition originally established and led by TidalHealth Atlantic for more than 30 years. While the name and location have evolved, the heart of the event remains the same:
Wednesday, April 01, 2026April 2026 Chamber Connection Newsletter
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026MAC and Salisbury Police Department Announce New Telephone Reassurance Program Partnership
Salisbury, MD. - MAC is proud to announce a new partnership with the Salisbury Police Department to launch a Telephone Reassurance Program partnership, aimed at supporting the safety and well-being of older adults and other vulnerable members of the Salisbury area community. This collaborative e&##1049007;ort reflects a shared commitment to serving residents through compassion, connection, and proactive outreach. Through the Telephone Reassurance Program, participants will receive regular check-in calls
Friday, March 27, 2026Bailey named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s March 2026 DAISY Awardee
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Alexandria (Alex) Bailey, RN, of 3 West, has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for March 2026.Bailey was nominated by a patient for her dedication and compassionate, patient-centered care:“Our family came to the hospital in May because my dad, who has stage 3 NSCLC, was experiencing weakness and had stopped eating. His condition is complicated by dementia and hearing loss, which can make communication very difficult. The night before we
Friday, March 27, 2026Fisher named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s March 2026 Sunshine Awardee
Myesha Fisher, CNA, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for January 2026. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Myesha Fisher, CNA of 3 West, has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for March 2026. Fisher was nominated by a patient for her compassion, empathy, dedication, and generosity:"During my hospital stay, I experienced a very difficult and unexpected situation. Myesha came in right away and helped me get cleaned up, made sure I was comfortable, and
Thursday, March 26, 2026Fisher named TidalHealth’s Laboratory Outreach Services 2025 Monarch of the Year Awardee
Jacquelyn Fisher is the recipient of TidalHealth Nanticoke’s Monarch of the Year Award. SALISBURY — TidalHealth's Laboratory Outreach Services team is pleased to announce is pleased to announce that Jacquelyn Fisher is the recipient of its Monarch of the Year Award. She is a shining example of what it means to embody TidalHealth’s mission and values, making her an outstanding nominee for Monarch of the Year. Throughout her career, Jacquelyn has built a reputation as a trusted, empathetic, and
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Thursday, March 26, 2026Expanded Role Announced for UM SRH’s Zack Royston
Zack Royston, VP Rural Health Care Transformation and Executive Director, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown EASTON, Md. (March 26, 2026) –University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, recently announced an expanded role for Zack Royston, Vice President, Rural Health Care Transformation and Executive Director, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. “In an era of rapid change in health care - marked by an increasing
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Announces Spring Travel Experiences for Guests
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, announces its spring experiences for travelers. With its waterfront location on the Choptank River tributary of Chesapeake Bay, the resort offers a year-round waterfront destination immersed in the beauty and charm of the Eastern Shore. It is also debuting a special promotion to help travelers make the most of their spring getaway. “Spring is one of the most
Tuesday, March 24, 2026Celebrating 40 Years of Impact: Women’s Leadership at For All Seasons
Pictured is the For All Seasons Executive Team. From left to right: William Cerrato, D.O., Chief Medical Officer; Katie Theeke, M.Ed., Chief Marketing and Communications Officer; Beth Anne Dorman, MS, President & CEO; Lesa Mulcahy, LCSW-C, Chief Clinical Officer; Lauren Kay Weber, MBA, Chief Strategy Officer; and Patti Cannon, MBA, Chief Operating Officer. This year’s theme of Women’s History Month in March recognizes the powerful leadership of women in creating a community where everyone has what they
Tuesday, March 24, 2026Fundraising Continues for Chestertown MRI More Than 600 Patients Have Already BenBenefitted From New Technology
UM SRH team members demonstrate the new MRI. CHESTERTOWN, Md. – (March 24, 2026) The state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine installed last fall at UM Shore Medical Center (UM SMC) at Chestertown has brought advanced diagnostic technology to the region and reinforced the medical center’s role as a critical community resource. UM SMC at Chestertown is a University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) hospital; UM SRH is a member of organization of the University of Maryland
Monday, March 23, 2026TidalHealth Peninsula Regional launches new visitor management system
As part of TidalHealth’s ongoing commitment to patient and campus safety, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional will implement a new visitor management system effective March 23, 2026. Under the system, all visitors entering through the Frank B. Hanna Main Entrance or the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute entrance must check in at the welcome desk and obtain a visitor badge, which must be displayed at all times. The system adds an extra layer of protection for patients, visitors and team members by ensuring
Monday, March 23, 2026TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 4th Quarter 2025 Team Members of the Quarter
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 4th Quarter 2025 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Linda Bunting, Purchasing Linda Bunting is a buyer in TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's purchasing department. Bunting began her TidalHealth career in the emergency department at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, where she worked for nine years before transitioning to the purchasing department, where she has served as a buyer for the past 5 1/2 years. During
Monday, March 23, 2026TidalHealth community health events for April 2026
TidalHealth announces the following educational event calendar for April 2026:Systemwide eventsAdvance care planning session: April 14 Second Tuesday of each month, 1 pm via virtual meeting. Use this link to join the webinar. Grief virtual support group: April 14 Second Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), 6:30-7:30 pm, via virtual meeting. Use this link to join the meeting. Learn more: 410-629-6848 or bobbi.mcdonald@tidalhealth.org.Diabetes self-management class: April 15, 22, 29 & May
Monday, March 23, 2026Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center Announces April 2026 Training Series
Maryland Capital Enterprises’ (MCE) Women’s Business Center (WBC) is pleased to announce its April 2026 lineup of no-cost business training webinars, designed to equip entrepreneurs and small business owners with practical tools, knowledge, and inspiration to succeed. Open to everyone, these engaging online sessions cover essential topics ranging from marketing strategy and government contracting to business planning and the growing role of artificial intelligence in everyday business operations.April
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Monday, March 16, 2026UM Shore Regional Health Hosts Service Challenge
The Chestertown Surgical Services team collected donations for the Kent County Humane Society University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), hosted a service challenge for team members from mid-January through February in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. UM SRH teams were invited to participate in any service event benefiting our local communities. “We are deeply grateful to team members and departments for
Monday, March 16, 2026Dorchester County Health Department to host ''Under the Stars'' Community Baby Shower
The Dorchester County Health Department is inviting you to their community baby shower "Under the Stars." Join us on June 6th at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School as we honor expecting parents & parents to children under one (Must be a Dorchester County resident & must be present to win). There will be free giveaways and Door Prizes. Register by May 15th, 2026 HERE or scan the QR code on the flyer. If you have questions please contact Asiha Blake (DCHD) at 410-901-8158 or Shannon Proffitt (DCHD)
Monday, March 16, 2026YAC & Greater Chief Cornerstone Temple Church Outreach Ministries (GCCTC) Present Youth Cooking Clas
The Youth Action Council and Greater Chief Cornerstone Temple Church Outreach Ministries (GCCTC) are partnering to present a Youth Cooking Class. Come for a FREE cooking class with the YAC members! They will be teaching easy, budget-friendly meals you can make almost anywhere. Learn to cook and taste test three different dishes with a hand-on, interactive and actually fun environment!
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Monday, March 16, 2026UMSRH Recognizes Team Members for Service
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, recently honored team members with service award presentations. Ken Kozel, UM SRH President and Katie Halen, Vice President, Human Resources, hosted the service award luncheon at the Tidewater Inn, honoring over 20 recent retirees and celebrating those with service milestones of 10 to 55 years. “Our team members’ loyalty to Shore Regional Health and their dedication to our UMMS
Friday, March 13, 2026TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 West team honored by Guardian Angel program
Hillary Mozeik, Executive Assistant and Donor Relations Coordinator, TidalHealth Foundation; Dr. Qamar Iqbal; Kim Nechay; and Dr. Juwairiya Shuroog. At the heart of the TidalHealth Foundation’s mission is the Guardian Angel program — a meaningful way for patients and families to honor caregivers who made a profound difference in their medical journey through compassion, expertise and humanity. Through this program, a grateful family recently recognized members of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 West
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Wednesday, March 04, 2026Atlantic General Hospital and TidalHealth announce rebrand to TidalHealth Atlantic
BERLIN, Md. – After joining the TidalHealth system last year, Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland, now has a new name: TidalHealth Atlantic. All the campuses, physician offices and diagnostic locations that were part of the Atlantic General Health System have also transitioned to naming that reflects the TidalHealth brand. The rebranding reflects the health system’s integration into the Salisbury, Maryland-based TidalHealth system and reinforces a shared commitment to delivering
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026Mark E. Morgan, DO, MAEd Joins UM Shore Medical Group-Primary Care
Mark Morgan, DO, MaEd. UM Shore Medical Group – Primary Care at CentrevilleCENTREVILLE, Md. (February 19, 2026) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Primary Care at Centreville welcomes Mark E. Morgan, DO, MAEd. UM SMG is an affiliate medical practice of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. Dr. Morgan brings more than a decade of experience in family medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine, and
Monday, February 23, 2026Choptank Community Health System awarded accreditation from The Joint Commission
Choptank Community Health System has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for an Ambulatory Health Care and Primary Care Medical Home Certification. The accreditation formally recognizes Choptank Health’s ongoing commitment to meeting rigorous performance standards and delivering the safest, highest-quality care to its patients. Choptank Community Health System has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care, formally recognizing Choptank Health’s
Monday, February 23, 2026TidalHealth community health events for March 2026
TidalHealth announces the following educational event calendar for March 2026:Systemwide eventsAdvance care planning session: March 10 Second Tuesday of each month, 1 pm via virtual meeting. Use this link to join the webinar. Grief virtual support group: March 10 Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-7:30 pm, via virtual meeting. Use this link to join the meeting. Learn more: 410-629-6848 or lora.pangratz@tidalhealth.org.Diabetes self-management class Weekly on Wednesdays, 6-8 pm via virtual meeting.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026TidalHealth Breaks Ground on New Employee Childcare Center in Seaford
TidalHealth broke ground on Feb. 17 in Seaford, DE for the first of four new TidalHealth Kids childcare centers being constructed for team members. Additional centers are planned for Millsboro, DE and Salisbury and Berlin, MD. Joining childcare kids and their moms, middle photo, in the groundbreaking were, from the left, Demi Gilmore, TidalHealth Vice President of People; Carissa Messick, KinderCare Senior Partnership Manager; Steve Tracy, President, TidalHealth Ventures and Penny Short, TidalHealth
Wednesday, February 18, 2026Candle Light Cove’s LifeBridges Expands Advanced Care with Dignity
Intimate New Neighborhood Delivers Personalized Support While Preserving Comfort, Connection and Continuity in Easton Senior Living Community Candle Light Cove senior living community has expanded its continuum of care with the recent opening of LifeBridges, an intimate new neighborhood designed to support residents with higher care needs while preserving comfort, connection and dignity. “LifeBridges offers advanced, personalized care in a smaller-scale setting that remains fully connected to the greater
Monday, February 16, 2026For All Seasons Connects Acts of Kindness & Our Mental Health
For All Seasons, a nonprofit mental health agency and rape crisis center serving the Eastern Shore of Maryland, is recognizing National Random Acts of Kindness Week, February 14 to 20, 2026, to highlight how kindness can benefit our mental health. The American Psychiatric Association reports that recent research from the University of Ohio shows that acts of kindness benefit both the givers’ and the receivers’ mental health. An “act of kindness” refers to a good or helpful action intentionally directed
Monday, February 16, 2026Atlantic General Hospital to hold caregiver support group on March 2
Atlantic General Hospital will hold a caregiver support group from 3 to 4 pm on Monday, March 2, at the John H. 'Jack' Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811. This support group is free and open to caregivers who share the challenges and rewards of caring for adults with serious illnesses. It offers a space for members to discuss their feelings, concerns and experiences related to the caregiving role. Discussion topics vary according to the group's needs. For more
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Monday, February 16, 2026UM Shore Regional Health Earns Multiple American Heart Association Awards for Excellence in Cardiovascular Care
UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) has earned multiple American Heart Association (AHA) awards recognizing its commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for patients experiencing heart disease and the most severe heart attacks. Pictured are members of UM SRH’s Senior Leadership team and UM SRH’s Cardiovascular Services team, including the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiovascular Diagnostics, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and UM Shore Medical Group-Cardiology. UM Shore Regional Health
Monday, February 16, 2026Temporary traffic and parking changes to be implemented at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
Patients and visitors should expect temporary traffic and pedestrian patterns at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional starting Feb. 23 as the health system constructs a new observation unit adjacent to its Robert T. Adkins, M.D. Emergency/Trauma Center. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is implementing temporary parking and traffic changes starting Monday, Feb. 23, in support of the construction of a new observation unit adjacent to the Robert T. Adkins, M.D. Emergency/Trauma Center (ED). As construction
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026For All Seasons Welcomes New Board Members
Bill Flook, Ph.D. Sally Heckman Craig Postlewait For All Seasons is excited to announce the appointment of Bill Flook, Ph.D., of Chestertown, Sally Heckman of Easton, and Craig Postlewait of Easton to its Board of Directors. According to For All Seasons’ President and CEO Beth Anne Dorman, “We are thrilled to have these new members join our board. They bring a wealth of experience, as well as a spirit of generosity and a passion for community service.” Bill
Tuesday, February 10, 2026American Legion Post 166 supports AGH forensic nurses
The TidalHealth Foundation, supporting Atlantic General Hospital, recently accepted a donation in support of the hospital’s forensic nursing team from American Legion Post 166. In the photo, from the left, are, Juliana Jaeger, RN; Stacy Fisher, RN; Ryan Kirby, Atlantic Council; David Carey, Post 166 Commander; Toni Keiser, Director, TidalHealth Community Relations and Engagement; Winnie Karis, RN; Ben Dawson, Post 166 Donation Committee and Jessica Hales, Vice President/Chief Philanthropy Officer,
Tuesday, February 10, 2026Masking requirements lifted at TidalHealth
SALISBURY, MARYLAND - TidalHealth announced today that it is lifting masking requirements at its hospitals and patient-care facilities following a steady and sustained decline in cases of Influenza A (Flu A), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and COVID-19 since Christmas. Hospital leaders say the decision was made after closely monitoring respiratory virus trends within TidalHealth facilities and across the region, which have shown consistent improvement over recent weeks. “We’ve seen a very encouraging
Monday, February 09, 2026AGH Auxiliary Thrift Shop hosting 20th Anniversary Celebration on Feb. 20
The Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary Board of Directors invites the community to join in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop on Friday, Feb. 20. Festivities begin when the Thrift Shop opens at 10 am, followed by a special anniversary commemoration at 11 am that will recognize the Auxiliary’s volunteers and supporters who have contributed to the shop’s continued success. In honor of this milestone, shoppers will enjoy a 20% discount throughout the
Monday, February 09, 2026Gross named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s January 2026 Sunshine Awardee
Samantha “Sam” Gross, CNA, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for January 2026. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Samantha “Sam” Gross, CNA, of 3 East, has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for January 2026. Gross was nominated by a coworker for her compassion, empathy, dedication and generosity:“Sam is such an incredible member of this team, always going above and beyond for her patients. One specific encounter really stood out to me, and I believe
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Wednesday, February 04, 2026Atlantic General Hospital earns certification from The Joint Commission
Atlantic General Hospital earns certification in knee, hip and shoulder replacements from The Joint Commission BERLIN, Md. – Atlantic General Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for hip, knee and shoulder replacement by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Atlantic General Hospital underwent a rigorous review,
Wednesday, February 04, 2026McBride joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
SALISBURY – Julianne McBride, FNP-C, ACNP, cares for electrophysiology patients at TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Maryland. McBride received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Salisbury University and her master’s degree in nursing from Wilmington University. She then went on to earn a post-master's acute care nurse practitioner certificate from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. She is a certified family and acute care nurse practitioner. McBride is a member of the American Association of
Wednesday, February 04, 2026Lynch named Atlantic General Hospital’s January 2026 DAISY Awardee
Atlantic General Hospital is pleased to announce that Payton Lynch, RN, of the Atlantic General Wound Care Center, has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for January 2026. Lynch was nominated by a co-worker for her positivity, passion, and patient-centered care: “Payton Lynch is one of the best nurses I have had the honor to work with in my nursing career, and even better, I get to be her clinical coordinator. Managing someone with her motivation and passion in patient care makes my job easy.
Monday, February 02, 2026Turner named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s January 2026 DAISY Awardee
Kayla Turner, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s DAISY Awardee for January 2026. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Kayla Turner, RN, of 5 West, has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for January 2026. Turner was nominated by a patient for her dedication and compassionate, patient-centered care:“In May, I underwent gastric bypass surgery that led to complications and left me in a coma. After leaving the intensive care unit, I was confused and experienced periods of
Monday, February 02, 2026For All Seasons Shares Information and Resources During Human Trafficking Awareness Month
For All Seasons team members joined Cambridge South Dorchester High School staff—including administrators, counselors, and school resource officer—to complete the Red Sand Project in support of human trafficking survivors. For All Seasons hosted several activities during January to promote Human Trafficking Awareness Month. For this year’s annual Red Sand Project, staff involved all For All Seasons’ offices and many partners across the Shore in the awareness initiative using red sand to represent victims
Thursday, January 29, 2026Dr. Casto joins TidalHealth OB/GYN in Salisbury
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Catherine Casto, MD, to TidalHealth OB/GYN in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Casto, an Eastern Shore native from Snow Hill, earned her bachelor’s degree in cell and molecular biology from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and her medical degree from East Carolina University School of Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina. She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Dr. Casto is board certified by
Thursday, January 29, 2026Coastal Hospice Announces 2026 New Board Leadership
Salisbury, MD – January 29, 2025 – Coastal Hospice proudly announces the 2026 Board of Directors Executive Committee transitions, recognizing the dedicated Executive Committee members who are stepping down from officer roles to continue their service as Board members, while welcoming new leaders into Executive Committee positions. These thoughtful transitions reflect Coastal Hospice’s commitment to strong governance, continuity, and mission-driven leadership in support of patients and families facing
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Thursday, January 29, 2026For All Seasons: 40 Years of Meeting Community Needs
What began in 1986 as one woman’s determination to serve children who had experienced sexual assault has grown into a mental health lifeline for thousands. Today, For All Seasons Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis Center provides expert mental health services, victim crisis support, education and outreach, and statewide leadership. The agency’s unique model of care ensures that no one in the region has to imagine life without these services, regardless of language or ability to pay. Guided by the vision
Monday, January 26, 2026TidalHealth to hold advance care planning webinar on Feb. 3
TidalHealth will hold a free advance care planning webinar at 1 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. What care would you want if you had an unexpected illness? Who would you want to make decisions for your care? Have you talked about your wishes with your loved ones if you are unable to speak for yourself? Learn about advance care planning, which can help you answer these questions. Advance care planning refers to making decisions about your healthcare in the future, if, due to injury or illness, you cannot
Monday, January 26, 2026TidalHealth to host Interactive Career Day for local students
The TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Research Institute will sponsor an educational event for ninth through 12th grade students from Salisbury Christian School. The event will provide an immersive experience designed to expand students’ understanding of careers in healthcare. Healthcare today is more than medicine and nursing — it’s a dynamic field with a wide range of exciting, impactful professions that many teens and their parents may not know about. From public health and medical laboratory science to
Monday, January 26, 2026TidalHealth to hold diabetes support group on Feb. 9
TidalHealth Nutrition & Diabetes Education will hold a diabetes support group from 6 to 7 pm on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at MAC Inc., Area Agency on Aging, located at 909 Progress Circle, Suite 100, Salisbury, MD 21804. Join us for this month's meeting with guest speaker Lindsey A. Nelson, MD, of TidalHealth Anesthesiology. This support group is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 410-543-7061.
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Monday, January 26, 2026University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Announces Updated Openings Following Winter Storm Fern
EASTON, MD (January 26, 2026) - Following the impacts of Winter Storm Fern, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) is resuming services across its five-county service area, with some locations opening on a delayed schedule to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and team members. The following services and locations will open and operate as scheduled on Tuesday, January 27, 2026: All in-hospital elective proceduresDiagnostic testing conducted within hospital facilities at UM Shore
Friday, January 23, 2026Green named Senior Director of Operations for TidalHealth Primary & Specialty Care
TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Suzanne Green, ACMPE, has been appointed Senior Director of Operations for TidalHealth Primary & Specialty Care. In this role, Green will collaborate with service line senior directors and medical office leaders to enhance workflows, develop policies and procedures, and monitor clinical performance and team member satisfaction. Green brings extensive experience in practice management, working closely with administrative and clinical teams to improve processes that
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Thursday, January 22, 2026Atlantic General Hospital to hold caregiver support group on Feb. 2
BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital will hold a caregiver support group from 3 to 4 pm on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at the John H. 'Jack' Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811. This support group is free and open to caregivers who share the challenges and rewards of caring for adults with serious illnesses. It offers a space for members to discuss their feelings, concerns and experiences related to the caregiving role. Discussion topics vary according to the group's
Wednesday, January 21, 2026Dr. Lehman joins Atlantic General Pediatrics in Berlin
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Harry Lehman, III, MD, to Atlantic General Pediatrics at the Gudelsky Family Medical Center in Berlin, Maryland. He is passionate about preventative care for the children he sees and enjoys teaching parents who entrust him with their children. After graduating with his medical degree from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Lehman continued at Hahnemann to complete his pediatric residency. He is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of
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Thursday, January 15, 2026TidalHealth partners with Pulse Radiology Institute to expand imaging education
SALISBURY – TidalHealth has partnered with Pulse Radiology Institute to expand ARRT-accredited education and training for imaging professionals, strengthening the health system’s diagnostic imaging workforce across Delmarva. Through TidalHealth’s upskilling program, team members can complete accredited training in CT, MRI, and mammography and earn more than 25 Category A continuing education credits recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). TidalHealth will also host clinical
Tuesday, January 13, 2026Dr. Khalid named Medical Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Ovais Khalid, MD, has been appointed Medical Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services. Dr. Khalid is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 15 years of experience in mental health care. He completed his psychiatry residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 2013 and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). He was named a Fellow of the American Psychiatric
Tuesday, January 13, 2026UM Shore Regional Health Announces 2026 Safe Sitter Dates
EASTON, Md. (January 13, 2026) – The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, is hosting upcoming Safe Sitter® courses at UM Shore Medical Center locations in Chestertown and Easton. The course will be taught by UM SRH Women and Children’s Department nurses and is designed for children ages 11 to 13. Dates and times for the courses are: Saturday, January 24, March 14, June 20 and October 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UM Shore
Tuesday, January 13, 2026TidalHealth invites community to Walk with a Doc on Feb. 7
SALISBURY – TidalHealth has partnered with the nonprofit organization Walk with a Doc to host a free walk at the Salisbury Riverwalk from 10 to 11 am on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. Participants will meet at Unity Square, 100 Circle Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801. This month’s guest speaker will be Dr. Sumit Khurana of TidalHealth’s Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program, who will share key information on cardiovascular health in recognition of American Heart Month. Following a brief educational session with
Monday, January 12, 2026TidalHealth Peninsula Regional celebrates 700th WATCHMAN™ procedure
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiac Catheterization/EP Labs and 2 East clinical unit celebrated Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, after successfully performing their 700th WATCHMAN™ procedure. The WATCHMAN™ is a minimally invasive procedure designed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who cannot take blood thinners. By implanting a small device that closes off the left atrial appendage (LAA) — the source of many stroke-causing blood
Friday, January 09, 2026TidalHealth and Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates to launch TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute in April
Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, left, President and CEO of TidalHealth and Pasquale Petrera, MD, President of Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates, sign an agreement creating the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute. Salisbury, MD — TidalHealth today announced the integration of Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates (POA), one of Delmarva’s most respected orthopaedic practices, into the TidalHealth system through the creation of the TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute, a unified, system-wide
Friday, January 09, 2026TidalHealth to hold chronic kidney disease webinar on Jan. 21
SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free chronic kidney disease (CKD) webinar from 1 to 2:30 pm on Jan. 21, 2026. The community is invited to attend to learn how to slow disease progression and monitor kidney health. During the event, TidalHealth’s chronic disease nurses will present on slowing disease progression, monitoring kidney health, diet, dialysis and transplant options, and financial considerations. This event is free and open to the public. Use this link to join the webinar:
Friday, January 09, 2026TidalHealth to hold diabetes support group on Jan. 12
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Nutrition & Diabetes Education will hold a diabetes support group from 6 to 7 pm on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at MAC Inc., Area Agency on Aging, located at 909 Progress Circle, Suite 100, Salisbury, MD 21804. Join us for this month's meeting as TidalHealth Community Health Educator Bobbi McDonald, MS, leads the group in a refreshing chair yoga session. This support group is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 410-543-7061.
Friday, January 09, 2026TidalHealth Nanticoke awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission
SEAFORD – TidalHealth Nanticoke has received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification after demonstrating continuous compliance with performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality patient care. The certification, offered in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, covers the entire continuum of care — from pre-surgical
Friday, January 09, 2026Dr. Lauren McGovern named medical director for children’s services at TidalHealth
SALISBURY, Md. — Longtime TidalHealth pediatric hospitalist Lauren McGovern, MD, is now the medical director for children’s services. Dr. McGovern, who has been with TidalHealth for 16 years, most recently served as medical director of TidalHealth Pediatric Hospitalists and will continue in that role while assuming her expanded responsibilities. In this capacity, Dr. McGovern will provide systemwide clinical and strategic leadership for pediatric and neonatology services across TidalHealth, encompassing
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Wednesday, January 07, 2026TidalHealth warns community of scammers targeting patients
TidalHealth is alerting the community to recent scam attempts targeting patients in our community. Scammers are posing as TidalHealth team members and contacting patients to request payment or personal information by phone, email or text message. Scam calls may appear to come from a legitimate TidalHealth phone number due to caller ID spoofing. Scammers are also using fraudulent email addresses posing as TidalHealth team members. TidalHealth advises anyone who receives a questionable call to hang up and
Wednesday, January 07, 2026Dr. Lindsey Nelson named executive medical director for the TidalHealth Anesthesiology service line
Lindsey Nelson, MD, brings decades of experience to his new role as executive medical director for the TidalHealth Anesthesiology service line. In this system-wide leadership role, Dr. Nelson will oversee the strategic, clinical and operational direction of anesthesia services across all TidalHealth hospitals, ambulatory sites and non-operating-room anesthetizing locations. “Dr. Nelson brings demonstrated leadership experience, specialized expertise in anesthesiology, and a strong alignment with
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Tuesday, January 06, 2026First Baby of 2026 Arrives at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Birthing Center
A local Easton family recently welcomed a baby boy, Anderson Caleb Fuentes Miranda, at 8:35 a.m. January 2, 2026, at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. Anderson is pictured with mom and dad, Sayda Jennifer Miranda Castañon and Yelsin Baldemar Fuentes Fuentes. Anderson is UM Shore Regional Health’s first baby of 2026.EASTON, Md. (January 6, 2026) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s first baby of 2026 arrived on the morning of January 2 at UM SRH’s Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at
Monday, January 05, 2026TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford First Baby of 2026
Kylan Amari Cannon is TidalHealth Nanticoke’s First Baby of 2026, born to Zhania Cannon on January 1 at 8:40 a.m. SEAFORD – Below is the media fact sheet for the First Baby of 2026 born at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Del. Baby Name: Kylan Amari Cannon (Boy) Parents’ Names: Zhania Cannon Parents’ Residence: Laurel, Delaware Baby Birth Date and Time: 1/1/26 8:40AM Baby Weight: 7 pounds, 13 ounces Baby
Monday, January 05, 2026TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Salisbury First Baby of 2026
Spencer Morgan Stanley is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s First Baby of 2026 born New Year’s Day at 2:19AM to Megan and Ethan Stanley. SALISBURY– Below is the media fact sheet for the First Baby of 2026 born at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. Baby Name: Spencer Morgan Stanley Parents’ Names: Megan and Ethan Stanley Sibling to: (First Child) Parents’ Residence: Eden, Maryland Baby Birth Date and Time: 1/1/26 at
Monday, January 05, 2026TidalHealth implements masking effective immediately
SALISBURY, MD — Delmarva is experiencing a significant and rapid increase in Influenza A (Flu A) cases and other respiratory illnesses across the region with the number of confirmed cases reported through TidalHealth tripling in just two weeks in December. In response, TidalHealth is implementing required, temporary protective masking effective immediately at all locations, including TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, TidalHealth Nanticoke and Atlantic General Hospital. Key points All team members
Monday, January 05, 2026TidalHealth Appoints Benny J. Stover, MBA, CPA, as Sr. VP of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Benny J. Stover has joined TidalHealth as the health system’s Sr. Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. He is just the fourth person in the history of the company to hold the CFO title. SALISBURY – TidalHealth President & CEO, Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, has announced the appointment of Benny J. Stover, MBA, CPA, as the health system’s next Sr. Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective today, January 5. Stover is an accomplished healthcare financial
Monday, January 05, 2026Ball and Outten named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s December 2025 DAISY Awardees
Rebecca Ball, RN, and Barry Outten, RN, are TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s DAISY Awardees for December 2025.SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Rebecca Ball, RN, and Barry Outten, RN, both of the Emergency Department (ED), have been selected as its DAISY Award recipients for December 2025. Ball and Outten were nominated by their supervisor, Jessica Cropper, for going above and beyond for a recent ED patient: “Rebecca and Barry truly saved a man's life in the ED.
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Monday, December 29, 2025Kara Morris selected as Executive Director of Crossroads Community & Corsica River Mental Health Ser
Kara Morris, Acting Executive Director, in front of the Crossroads Community and Corsica River Mental Health Services headquarters at 120 Banjo Lane, Centreville, Maryland. Centreville, MD – December 23rd, 2025: Crossroads Community, Inc. and Corsica River Mental Health Services, Inc. are pleased to announce that Kara Morris has been selected as Executive Director, effective December 17, 2025. Following a comprehensive and competitive recruitment process led by the Boards of Directors, Kara was chosen
Monday, December 29, 2025Crossroads Community & Corsica River Celebrate Clients and Staff at 2025 Annual Holiday & Awards Event
Pictured left to right at the 2025 Client Awards & Holiday Celebration in Centreville, Maryland: Deanna Lewis, Community Recovery Program Coordinator; Dottie Stokes, Health Home Program Coordinator; Clarence, Award Recipient; Brian Lambert, Vocational Program Coordinator; Kara Morris, Executive Director; and Will Turley, ACT Team Leader. For the full photo album from the event, please visit:cci-crmhs.org/2025-client-awards Centreville, MD – December 23rd, 2025: Crossroads Community and Corsica River
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Monday, December 22, 2025Stella named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s December 2025 Sunshine Awardee
Jacqueline “Jackie” Stella, PCT, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for December 2025. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Jacqueline “Jackie” Stella, patient care technician in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for December 2025. Stella was nominated by her supervisor, Jessica Cropper, for her compassion, patience and professionalism:“I am truly honored to have Jackie not only as a coworker but also as a friend. She
Monday, December 22, 2025Nalesnik joins TidalHealth Urogynecology in Berlin
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Logan Nalesnik, APRN, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Urogynecology in Berlin, Maryland. Nalesnik earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Wingate University in Wingate, North Carolina. She went on to receive her master’s degree in nursing from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Nalesnik is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Heart Association in basic life support (BLS), and she is a neonatal resuscitation provider
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025Dr. Smith joins TidalHealth Breast Center and TidalHealth General Surgery
Sharnell Smith, MD, provides care at TidalHealth Breast Center in Salisbury, Maryland and TidalHealth General Surgery in Seaford, Delaware. Dr. Smith earned her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. and completed her general surgery residency at Howard University Hospital, where she was selected to serve as chief resident. With 12 years of general surgery experience, Dr. Smith recently completed her breast surgical oncology fellowship at Ohio State University
Wednesday, December 03, 2025TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Tree of Life Awardee for November 2025
Makenzie Horner, RRT, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Tree of Life Award recipient for November 2025. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Makenzie Horner, RRT, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for November 2025. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide exceptional care to patients, establish meaningful connections, and collaborate with the care team to ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients. Horner was nominated by the family member of a recent
Wednesday, December 03, 2025For All Seasons Participates in National Rural Health Day Bus Tour
Participants who visited For All Seasons’ offices at 300 Talbot Street in Easton met with Beth Anne Dorman, President and CEO, as well as agency staff, to learn about the progress of the agency’s renovations at this location. In honor of National Rural Health Day on November 20, 2025, For All Seasons participated in the Rural Maryland Council’s 2025 Rural Summit Health-Focused Bus Tour, showcasing innovative approaches to improving health and wellness in rural communities. Participants also visited
Monday, December 01, 2025TidalHealth to hold ICD support group on Dec. 9
TidalHealth will hold a free ICD support group from 9 to 10 am on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building located at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd., Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The goal of this group is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices to become more knowledgeable and comfortable with having an ICD. The group is open to patients, family, friends and caregivers, and allows attendees to meet and share with others who have been through similar
Monday, December 01, 2025Dr. Khoury joins TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Audrey Khoury, MD, MPH, to TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Khoury received her master’s degree in public health from the University of North Carolina, Gillings School of Global Public Health in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She then earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, where she went on to complete her residency in the Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program. Dr.
Monday, December 01, 2025Harrington joins TidalHealth Infectious Disease in Delmar
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Taylor Harrington, AGACNP, to TidalHealth Infectious Disease in Delmar, Delaware. Harrington received her Master of Science in Nursing from Purdue University Global and is a certified adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner. She has experience in comprehensive patient care as a registered nurse at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in the cardiac stepdown unit. Harrington is a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and is certified by the American
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025TidalHealth invites community to Walk with a Doc on Dec. 6
TidalHealth has partnered with the nonprofit organization Walk with a Doc to host a free walk at the Salisbury Riverwalk from 10 to 11 am on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Participants will meet at Unity Square, located at 100 Circle Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801. This month’s guest speaker will be Dr. Nicole Alu of the TidalHealth Family Medicine Residency Clinic. After a brief educational session with Dr. Alu, participants will spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk at their own pace and
Tuesday, November 25, 2025UM Shore Medical Group-Pediatrics at Easton Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Jessica Pajak
Jessica Pajak, DNP, CPNPEASTON, Md. (November 25, 2025) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) is pleased to announce that Jessica Pajak, DNP, CPNP, has joined UM Shore Medical Group–Pediatrics at Easton. Pajak is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner with more than a decade of nursing experience and a strong background in both neonatal and pediatric primary care. UM SMG is an affiliate medical practice of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of
Tuesday, November 25, 2025For All Seasons Offers Tips for Grief During the Holidays
The holidays can be challenging for many, but for those grieving loved ones, they can be especially difficult. This may be because the season often comes with expectations of joy, or because holiday traditions once shared with someone now gone can bring a renewed sense of loss. Mass General Brigham (https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/) reports that grief is the mirror of love and that the holidays are naturally centered around love and connection. Making room for all the emotions that arise during this
Monday, November 24, 2025Choptank Health recognizes National Rural Health Day
Choptank Health marked National Rural Health Day by participating in the Rural Maryland Council’s Health-Focused Bus Tour, with participants shown here. The event highlighted Choptank Health’s new Federalsburg Health Center and the innovative approaches Choptank Health is using to improve health and wellness for the Mid-Shore’s rural communities. Choptank Community Health System is proud to join communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The
Monday, November 24, 2025Dr. Sabadish joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Michael Sabadish, MD, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Sabadish earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also completed his internal medicine residency and his fellowship in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Sabadish is board certified in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. He comes with a wealth of clinical experience, has received multiple awards and
Friday, November 21, 2025TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2025 Team Members of the Quarter
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 3rd Quarter 2025 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Joyce Jones, Environmental Services Joyce Jones of Environmental Services (EVS) is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2025 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Jones is an environmental services aide who is known for her outstanding work ethic and positive attitude. She consistently anticipates tasks and completes
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025TidalHealth adopts CLEAR technology to modernize MyChart verification
TidalHealth is partnering with CLEAR, the secure identity company, to simplify the healthcare experience for its patients through easy-to-use identity verification. Beginning today, TidalHealth patients can use CLEAR to securely verify their identity when creating a MyChart account or resetting their password from their mobile device or the MyChart app. This new option saves time and reduces friction by eliminating the need to contact TidalHealth’s MyChart service team for account creation or password
Wednesday, November 19, 2025TidalHealth’s REACH program earns Outstanding Rural Health Program Award
The Maryland Rural Health Association (MRHA) presented the Outstanding Rural Health Program Award to TidalHealth’s REACH (Rural Equity and Access to Community Health) program for improving chronic disease management and reducing hospital admissions on the Lower Eastern Shore. Attending the presentation were, from left, REACH Evaluator Miriam C. Purnell, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Chair, Professor and Program Director of Department of Pharmacy Practice & Administration; Kathryn Fiddler, TidalHealth
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025UM Shore Medical Group-Cardiology Welcomes New Interventional Cardiologist
Binesh Shrestha, MD University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) and UM Shore Medical Group-Cardiology (UM SMG) recently announced the addition of interventional cardiologist Bishesh Shrestha, MD, to the team. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. Dr. Shrestha will provide advanced interventional cardiology care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, working closely with primary care providers and specialists to manage coronary artery disease,
Tuesday, November 18, 2025TidalHealth Celebrates Opening of New Pediatric Development & Therapy Clinic in Salisbury
TidalHealth cut the ribbon Nov. 17 to officially open the health system’s new Pediatric Development & Therapy Clinic in Salisbury. In the photo, from the left, are, Steve Tracy, Vice President of Corporate Ventures & President of Peninsula Health Ventures; Alexis Laws, MS, BCBA, LBA, Clinical Supervisor; Dr. Samantha Scott, Psychology Postdoctoral Program Director, Clinical Psychology Fellowship and Cindy Lunsford, Ed.D., MSN, RN, Executive Vice President & COO of TidalHealth. On Nov. 17, TidalHealth
Monday, November 17, 2025Dr. Nawa joins TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Ahmad Nawid Nawa, MD, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Nawa earned his medical degree from the Kabul Medical University and completed his internal medicine/pediatric residency at the French Medical Institute for Children, both in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dr. Nawa recently completed TidalHealth’s internal medicine residency program, as part of the program’s inaugural class. He is a member of the Internal Medicine Society of Afghanistan and the Afghan
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Monday, November 17, 2025Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Earns Honors for Tenth Consecutive Year
For the tenth consecutive year, the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton’s Primary Stroke Center has received recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) with the Get With The Guidelines®- Rural Stroke Gold and Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, which recognize quality achievement. UM Shore Medical Center at Easton is a University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) facility; UM
Friday, November 14, 2025Dr. Othepa joins Atlantic General Primary Care in Berlin
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Eugide Othepa, MD, to Atlantic General Primary Care in Berlin, Maryland. Dr. Othepa earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in West Indies, Dominica. He completed his family medicine residency at Memorial Hospital Gulfport in Mississippi, where he was chief resident. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians and brings extensive clinical experience, including research and
Friday, November 14, 2025Rivera joins TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome board-certified physician assistant Elisa Rivera, PA-C, to TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury, Maryland. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Salisbury University and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Rivera provides compassionate, patient-centered care. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and the Physician Associates for Latino Health. She holds
Thursday, November 13, 2025TidalHealth’s Alice B. Tawes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Earns “High Performing” Rating from U.S
TidalHealth’s Alice B. Tawes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Crisfield, Maryland CRISFIELD– TidalHealth is proud to announce that its Alice B. Tawes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been recognized as a “High Performing” facility for Long-Term Care in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes ratings — the publication’s highest possible distinction in this category, which just 47 centers in Maryland earned. This national honor places the Tawes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center among an
Thursday, November 13, 2025TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and Atlantic General Hospital both earn an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and Atlantic General Hospital both earn an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group SALISBURY/SEAFORD –TidalHealth was again nationally spotlighted in today’s release of the Fall 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report and remains the highest rated health system in patient care and patient safety in the region. Both TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. and Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) in Berlin, Md. were awarded an “A” grade, Leapfrog’s highest
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025For All Season Cuts Ribbon on New Location in Cambridge
Pictured are attendees at For All Seasons' recent Ribbon Cutting and Open House at its new location at 407 Race Street in Cambridge. On October 22, For All Seasons and the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the agency’s new location at 407 Race Street in Cambridge. The event drew a packed crowd of community members, business owners, elected officials, agency staff, and Board members, all celebrating the opening of For All Seasons’ larger, more visible
Wednesday, November 12, 2025For All Seasons Brings Awareness to Mental Health Challenges of Family Members and Caregivers of Vet
Family members of veterans and service members have varying experiences and perspectives on how the military experience affects their mental health. 100% of the For All Seasons team is trained in cultural competency around service members, veterans, and their families. In honor of Veterans’ Day this month, For All Seasons is bringing the focus to the mental health of families and caregivers of veterans, active service, and reserve members who can experience a unique set of challenges, stressors, and
Wednesday, November 12, 2025Kline named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s October 2025 Sunshine Awardee
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Doreena “Dee” Kline, certified nursing assistant (CNA) on 3 East, has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for October 2025. Kline was nominated not once, but three times by recent patients and their family members for her compassion, professionalism and exceptional service:“My father is a patient under [Dee's] care. She is excellent with him and our visiting family members. Dee is very professional and cares for him with a smile and
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025UM Shore Medical Group-Pulmonary Care Welcomes New Providers
Melissa Eigenbrode, MSN, RN, CRNP Andrew Pajak, DO EASTON, Md. (November 12, 2025) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s (UM SRH) Pulmonary Care team and UM Shore Medical Group-Pulmonary Care (UM SMG) are pleased to announce the addition of physician Andrew Pajak, DO, and nurse practitioner Melissa Eigenbrode, MSN, RN, CRNP, to the team. Dr. Pajak will also be providing critical care services to the Intensive Care Unit at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. UM SRH is a member organization
Tuesday, November 11, 2025Saintfleur named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s October 2025 DAISY Awardee
Claire Saintfleur, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s DAISY Awardee for October 2025. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Claire Saintfleur, RN, of Mother Baby, has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for October 2025. Saintfleur was nominated by a recent patient for providing excellent patient care and service:“Claire served as my night nurse after an unexpected caesarean section. I was highly distraught and emotional. Claire was a breath of fresh air. She was highly
Monday, November 10, 2025Curtis named TidalHealth Lab Outreach’s 3rd Quarter 2025 Monarch Awardee
Danielle Curtis is TidalHealth Lab Outreach’s 3rd Quarter 2025 Monarch Award recipient. TidalHealth's Laboratory Outreach Services team is pleased to announce that Danielle Curtis is its 3rd Quarter 2025 Monarch Award recipient. Curtis joined TidalHealth in November 2020 and graduated from the hospital's inaugural phlebotomy intern training program. She currently works as a technician in the outpatient lab at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. Known for her exceptional customer service and
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Wednesday, September 03, 2025DGP Art Contest Under Way
In recognition of recovery month, the Dorchester Goes Purple invites students of all ages to decorate their own purple ribbon. One elementary, one middle, and one high school student will be selected to have their artwork featured on the DGP website and receive a gift card. All submissions will be displayed at local businesses throughout the county. Click here to get the form and for more information: https://dorchestergoespurple.org/dgp-art-contest Submissions due by September 30, 2025
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025TidalHealth Foundation Launches Brooke’s Toy Closet at Atlantic General Hospital
TidalHealth cut the ribbon to open a new Brooke’s Toy Closet at Atlantic General Hospital on August 25. On the line were, from the left, Hillary Mozeik, Executive Assistant/Donor Relations Coordinator, Jackie Shockley, AGH Thrift Shop Co-Manager, Toni Keiser, AGH Vice President of Public Relations, Don Owrey, AGH President and CEO, Charleen Kuhblank, AGH Auxiliary President and Thrift Shop Co-Manager, Laurie Ondo, President, Brooke Mulford Foundation, Amy Mulford, Brooke’s Mother and Founder, Brooke
Friday, April 11, 2025Dr. Walker joins TidalHealth Postdoctoral Clinical Psychology Consortium
SALISBURY, MD. – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome McKenzie Walker, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist who cares for patients as part of the TidalHealth Postdoctoral Clinical Psychology Consortium. Dr. Walker earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, where she also completed a master's degree in clinical psychology. She later pursued an additional master's degree in clinical psychology, followed by a Doctorate of Psychology, at the Philadelphia College of
