SALISBURY, HEBRON & OCEAN CITY — The TidalHealth Foundation thanks Homes4Hope Therapeutic Solutions in Salisbury, Seaside Smiles in Salisbury, Sportland in Ocean City, Westside Intermediate School in Hebron, and a generous anonymous donor for supporting Brooke’s Toy Closet in February 2024. Brooke’s Toy Closet is a program at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke that provides new toys to children in the Emergency Department and Pediatric Units that the children get to keep and take
TidalHealth is honored to partner with Children and Families First, Seaford Community of Hope and the Seaford School District to bring HealthFest “Care for Generations” to Seaford, Del. on Sat., April 13 from Noon to 4 p.m. at West Seaford Elementary School. The free, family-friendly event, TidalHealth’s annual health fair, is designed to provide people of all ages the opportunity to learn just how healthy they are and what they can do to ensure an even healthier, more productive and active
The Daily Record has named Kathryn Fiddler, DNP, MBA, MSN, FNAP, RN to its 2024 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. Dr. Fiddler, TidalHealth’s Vice President of Population Health, is a two-time recipient of this honor (2024, 2019). In its 29th year, Maryland’s Top 100 Women was founded to recognize outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership and mentoring. “The 2024 Maryland’s Top 100 Women, including Dr. Fiddler, are exemplary leaders from
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SALISBURY – Jessica Hales, President of the TidalHealth Foundation, has earned the prestigious Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification from CFRE International. Hales joins over 7,700 professionals in 25 countries who hold the CFRE designation, which is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). To earn the CFRE certification, fundraising professionals must meet standards set by CFRE International for educational and professional practice and fundraising achievement.
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware recently awarded TidalHealth a $1 million grant for advanced robotic training at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Del. Attending the check presentation were, from the left, front row, Penny Short, TidalHealth Nanticoke President; Dr. Jarrod Buzalewski, Bariatric and Robotic surgeon; Jessica Hales, TidalHealth Foundation President; Dr. Simona Eng, GME Designated Institutional Official and Nick Moriello, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware President. In the
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SALISBURY — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Rachel Bozman and Stephanie Jones are their Team Members of the Month for February 2024.Rachel Bozman, LPN, TidalHealth Pulmonary in Salisbury Bozman was nominated by several team members and Practice Manager, Florence Daniels, for demonstrating the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service: “During our office's absence of a Practice Manager, Rachel was the glue to hold everything together from an
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Olivia Dorman, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Pulmonary in Salisbury, Md. Dorman received her bachelor’s degree in community health from Salisbury University. She later earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Salisbury University, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University in Wilmington, Del. Dorman is a certified family nurse practitioner. Dorman began her career at TidalHealth in 2019, offering comprehensive patient care as a
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Elizabeth McKernan, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s February Daisy Award recipient. SALISBURY – Elizabeth McKernan, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s surgical services division, has been selected as the February 2024 recipient of the Daisy Award for her care and special attention. Her nomination, below, was written by a patient’s family member, who is also a healthcare professional, to express their appreciation for the extraordinary care shown to their 92-year-old loved one. My great
Dr. William Doran recently reached an historic milestone by completing his 1,000th Mako procedure. SEAFORD –William Doran, DO, FAAOS, orthopedic surgeon and joint replacement specialist of TidalHealth Orthopedics in Seaford, DE, recently reached an historic surgical milestone with his 1,000th joint replacement using Mako robotic technology. Dr. Doran, who pioneered the use of Mako robotics for precision hip and knee joint replacement on Delmarva, is the first surgeon in Delaware to reach 1,000 Mako joint
From left are LuAnn Brady, MSPH, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, UM SRH; Gabriel Sardi, MD, interventional cardiology specialist; Timothy Shanahan, DO, Medical Director, UM Shore Medical Group; Jeffrey Etherton, MD, Medical Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton; Ken Kozel, President and CEO, UM SRH; and Paul Nicholson, MBA, FHFMA, Senior Vice President for Finance, UM SRH. Members of UM Shore Regional Health’s Senior Leadership and
Excellence in Quality of Life Awardshttps://www.coastalhospice.org/eql-awards/ Thursday, April 11, 2024 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Wicomico Youth & Civic Center 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD 21804 The Excellence in Quality of Life Awards recognize community partners — hospitals, medical providers, healthcare industry, and other organizations — that share our goal of enhancing the quality of life of our patients and families. These organizations and healthcare professionals are not only paragons of standards
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Pictured from left to right are Caitlin Rothstein and Barbara Murray of TidalHealth Primary Care in Millsboro, Del. MILLSBORO — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce that Barbara Murray and Caitlin Rothstein, Team Care Assistants at TidalHealth Primary Care in Millsboro are its 2023 Team Members of the Year. Murray and Rothstein were recognized as Team Members of the Month in September 2023 for their demonstration of TidalHealth’s values of community and service
Anyra Hudson is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for February 2024. SALISBURY – Anyra Hudson, certified nursing assistant (CNA) on patient care area 3 West, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's February 2024 Sunshine Award recipient for her professionalism, kindness and compassion. Anyra was actually nominated by two different people: a patient and a patient’s family member. From a patient’s family member.Anyra was very attentive and patient with my father, making sure
SALISBURY – The ALS Association has recertified the ALS Clinic at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional an ALS Recognized Treatment Center (RTC). TidalHealth was the first hospital in Maryland to earn the initial designation in 2018 and has held it ever since. In again honoring the ALS Clinic team, the national association thanked the team for providing outstanding care and services to people on the Delmarva Peninsula who are facing this most horrific disease. “It is through a complex continuum of care and
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Maureen Hands, RRT, night shift Senior Respiratory Therapist Supervisor at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for February 2024. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide outstanding, excellent care to patients, make a special connection, and are engaged with the care team to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. Hands always comes to work with a positive attitude ready for whatever the night
EASTON, Md. (February 28, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, recently named Jessica Genrich, MBA, RNC, as Director of Women and Children’s Services. “Jess has dedicated her clinical career to the care of women and children, and her present and focused leadership in this specialty will support UM Shore Regional Health in caring for this population throughout their lifetime,” said Jenny Bowie, MBA, BSN, Senior
SEAFORD – TidalHealth Nanticoke is honored to have recently been designated a Cigna Healthcare Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery for its dedication to treating individuals living with morbid or extreme obesity. “TidalHealth Nanticoke is proud to be recognized for meeting the rigorous selection criteria set by the Cigna Healthcare Centers of Excellence program,” said TidalHealth Nanticoke President, Penny Short, MSM, BSN, RN. “We provide our patients with exceptional
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Choptank Community Health System’s school-based health team members, shown here, are celebrating 25 years of providing essential health services to Mid-Shore students this February as part of the National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month. In 1999, Choptank Health opened its first School-Based Health Centers in Caroline County and has since expanded to serve students in all five of Maryland’s Mid-Shore counties. Registration forms and more are at www.choptankhealth.org/schoolbased. Choptank
TidalHealth, today, is changing its masking policies making it no longer mandatory to wear a mask at the patient’s bedside while inside either of their two hospitals. Over the past few weeks, there has been a steady decline in the number of respiratory viral patients admitted to TidalHealth facilities as well as a decrease in team member absences for such illnesses. Although masking is now optional for team members, visitors, and patients, it may still be required in certain situations where
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host the next in-person “Don’t Worry, Be Healthy” session on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Designed to teach participants how to stay healthy by making healthier and safer choices, the class meets once per month at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown Street, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for the course, but advance registration is required. Led by Sandra
Grasonville, MD, February 20th, 2024 - Crossroads Community and Corsica River Mental Health Services is excited to announce the launch of its annual 5K event, scheduled to take place on April 13, 024. This event promises to be a celebration of health, community, and unity, inviting participants of all ages and fitness levels to join in the fun. Whether walking, jogging, or sprinting to the finish line, every step taken will contribute to the overall sense of camaraderie and accomplishment. The Crossroads
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Top left: Kristen Bailey, Top right: Joey Monfort Bottom left: Jasmine Blue, Bottom right: Abigail Payne SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 4th Quarter 2023 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Kristen Bailey, Central Stores Kristen Bailey of Central Stores is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 4th Quarter 2023 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Bailey picks up things quickly and does an
Left, Alysia Mills, Right, Serenity Scott SALISBURY & SEAFORD — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Alysia Mills and Serenity Scott are their Team Members of the Month for January 2024.Alysia Mills, Medical Assistant, TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Seaford Mills was nominated by Dr. Ismet Lukolic for demonstrating the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service:“On Jan. 24, 2024, while arriving at work, I noticed one of my colleagues, Ms. Alysia
To honor team members and departments who play a key role in helping the Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton achieve the Get With The Guidelines annual awards, members of UM Shore Regional Health’s Senior Leadership team, as well as members of management, delivered the good news and ice cream to several departments, including the Intensive Care Unit (pictured), Telemetry and Emergency Departments. (UM SRH Stroke Awards Recognition EASTON, Md. (February 12, 2024) – UM Shore Regional
Sandra Wilson-Hypes CHESTERTOWN, Md. (February 13, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host “Breathe Again: A Journey to a Smoke-Free and Healthier YOU,” designed to help smokers who wish to quit, on Wednesday, February 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown Street. This is the second session of this five-session course that is scheduled once per month. Sessions will run
SALISBURY – Charles “Charlie” Kim, MD has recently joined TidalHealth as Medical Director for Ambulatory Anesthesia sites. TidalHealth ambulatory anesthesia sites include the TidalHealth Delmarva Endoscopy Center in Ocean Pines, Md., TidalHealth Surgery Center in Salisbury, Md., and our future ambulatory site in Millsboro, DE. Dr. Kim is board-certified in anesthesiology and is a graduate of the University of Kentucky School of Medicine. He completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of
Dr. Angela Brittingham, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, Vice President of Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Executive for TidalHealth, recently announced the hiring of Justin P. Giles as the health system’s Director of Patient Experience. Giles, who joins TidalHealth from Target of Salisbury where he was the Executive Team Lead of Logistics and General Merchandise, will now be responsible for working closely with the TidalHealth Executive Suite and other health system leaders to drive and foster a
Seaford, Delaware – TidalHealth is pleased to announce a partnership with Ninth Street Development Company (“9SDC”) and will be one of the anchor tenants at the Nylon Capital Center. 9SDC will be constructing a new, state-of-the-art +/-22,000 sq. ft. healthcare facility for TidalHealth in the heart of the campus overlooking the shared campus green and pickleball courts. The 22-acre redevelopment of the former Nylon Capital Shopping Center aims to create a diverse mix of education, healthcare,
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For the past four years, For All Seasons has been active in the Red Sand Project, a participatory art project created by artist and activist Molly Gochman that invites community members to question, connect, and act against vulnerabilities that can lead to human trafficking and exploitation. In 2024, the agency is expanding the project to engage the business community to be a part of the solution, specifically, to know what to look for and how to report suspected incidents of trafficking. The
In this session you will learn about Human Trafficking here in the mid-shore region and beyond: how to recognize it and the importance of community partnerships in preventing and responding to best help survivors and their families. Human Trafficking is complex problem that requires great awareness and collaboration from our business community, law enforcement, medical practitioners, county leaders, social service providers, school administrators and staff, and more. Please join us to learn about
Gionna Todd is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s January Daisy Award Recipient Gionna Todd, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s January Daisy Award recipient. SALISBURY – Gionna Todd, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 West patient care unit, has been selected as the January 2024 recipient of the Daisy Award for her care and special attention. Her nomination, below, was written by a patient’s family to express their appreciation for the extraordinary care shown to their loved
SALISBURY – Yashvir Sangwan, MD, was recently named the Medical Director of Critical Care for TidalHealth. Dr. Sangwan is board-certified in pulmonary/critical care medicine and also in interventional pulmonology. He has also been TidalHealth’s Director of Interventional Pulmonology since 2017. His appointment as Medical Director of Critical Care became effective in January, and puts the Salisbury based health system on a trajectory for the launch of a Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship program by
William Huffner, MD, medical director, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health EASTON, Md. (January 23, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) recently accepted the 2023 Partnership award from the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). William Huffner, MD, MBA, FACEP, FACHE, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs, UM SRH, accepted the award on behalf of the health system on October 12, 2023, at a ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana. The
EASTON, Md. (January 25, 2024) – Mary Alice Vanhoy, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NRP, FAEN, Nurse Manager, University of Maryland Shore Emergency Center (UM SEC) at Queenstown, has been elected to the board of directors of the Academy of Emergency Nursing (AEN) for a two-year term. UM SEC at Queenstown is part of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), which is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. The mission of the AEN is to recognize and promote significant
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Dr. Trudy Hall, TidalHealth’s Chief Medical Officer, accepts the Apogee ACE Award on behalf of physicians at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Del. Joining her are, from the left, Dr. Michael Gregory, Chairman, Apogee Physicians; Dr. Peter Thompson, Chief of Clinical Operations, Apogee Physicians and Dr. Jamie Upegui, Division 2 President, Apogee Physicians. SEAFORD – The hospitalist team of physicians at TidalHealth Nanticoke were presented with the Apogee Center of Excellence (ACE) Award on Jan. 16 in
Architectural Rendering of UM Shore Regional Medical Center EASTON, Md. (January 19, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) ), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, received approval yesterday from the Maryland Health Care Commission to construct a new Regional Medical Center in Easton. Once completed, the UM Shore Regional Medical Center in Easton will replace the existing hospital in downtown Easton, which is outdated and obsolete, with the majority
Salisbury, MD – January, 22 2024 – Coastal Hospice, in collaboration with the American Lung Association (ALA) and the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) today announces the Advanced Lung Care Program to improve care quality and access to hospice and palliative/advanced illness care. The program will provide specialized care for patients experiencing severe symptoms from chronic lung disease, which includes COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, cystic fibrosis,
Ken Kozel, President and CEO of UM Shore Regional Health EASTON, Md. (January 17, 2024) – Ken Kozel, MBA, FACHE, President and CEO of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), has been named to the The Daily Record’s 2023-2024 Power 100, a list of 100 individuals shaping businesses, governments, nonprofits, law firms and other key institutions in Maryland. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS). The 2023-24 Power 100 list marks the third year that
Architectural Rendering of UM Shore Regional Medical Center EASTON, Md. (January 18, 2024) – During his Fiscal Year 2025 budget announcement yesterday, Governor Wes Moore introduced a State budget that includes a significant funding commitment of $100 million in capital commitments for the construction of the new regional medical center in Easton. “This commitment from the Moore-Miller Administration and the State of Maryland reflects a remarkable pledge to the future of rural health care and to the
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TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Nidia Hall, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Pulmonary in Berlin, Md. Hall received her bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from the Technologic Institute of Tuxtla Gutierrezin in Chiapas, Mexico. She later earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Wilmington University in New Castle, Del., and her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minn. Hall is a certified family nurse practitioner. Hall began her career at TidalHealth in 2017,
TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Shaniqua Cross and Nina Stearn are their Team Members of the Month for December 2023. Shaniqua Cross, Medical Assistant, TidalHealth General Surgery in Salisbury Cross was nominated by Dr. David Sechler for demonstrating the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service:“Shaniqua consistently demonstrates professionalism and compassion as she interacts with patients and team members. Shaniqua goes above and beyond
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Stuart Hensley, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Delmar, Del. Hensley received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University in New Castle, Del. He later earned his Master of Science in Nursing, as well as his Master of Science in Management from Wilmington University. Hensley is a certified family nurse practitioner. As a former paramedic and emergency room nurse, Hensley has more than 25 years of experience in a variety of patient care,
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Sandra Wilson-Hypes CHESTERTOWN, Md. (January 9, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host an in-person, five-session workshop titled “Don’t Worry, Be Healthy,” beginning January 24, 2024. Designed to teach participants how to stay healthy by making healthier and safer choices, the workshop will meet once per month, in-person at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown Street, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is
Sandra Wilson-Hypes CHESTERTOWN, Md. (January 9, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host an in-person five-session winter workshop titled “Breathe Again: A Journey to a Smoke-Free and Healthier YOU,” designed to help smokers who wish to quit. The class will be offered once per month at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown Street, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginning Tuesday, January 16. Sessions will run
Choptank Community Health System’s Annie Coyer, PA is now seeing Choptank Health medical patients and students enrolled in School-Based Health on Mondays and Thursdays at Choptank Health’s Community Health Center at Rock Hall Elementary. Coyer also sees patients at the Chestertown Health Center, with new patients welcome, and more at choptankhealth.org. Choptank Community Health System recently welcomed provider Annie Coyer, PA at its Community Health Center at Rock Hall Elementary School. Coyer also sees
Wilde Charitable Foundation supports TidalHealth Foundations Graduate Medical Education campaign Joining Ryan Wilde, second from the right, for the Wilde Charitable Foundation’s $65,000 donation to TidalHealth’s GME campaign were, from the left, TidalHealth President and CEO Dr. Steve Leonard; Jessica Hales, President, TidalHealth Foundation and Bryan LeCompte, TidalHealth Foundation Board Member. SALISBURY – The TidalHealth Foundation recently received a generous donation of $65,000 from the
UM Shore Regional Health Welcomes Nicholson as Senior Vice President for Finance Paul Nicholson EASTON, Md. (January 4, 2024) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, recently welcomed Paul Nicholson, MBA, FHFMA, as senior vice president for finance, succeeding Joanne Hahey, CPA, who retired in November 2023. Nicholson’s responsibilities will include managing patient and administrative services and directing
Gabrielle Perinet Lacroix is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s December Daisy Award RecipientGabby Perinet Lacroix, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s December Daisy Award recipient. SALISBURY – Gabrielle (Gabby) Perinet Lacroix, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 5 East patient care unit, has been selected as the November 2023 recipient of the Daisy Award for her care and special attention. Her nomination, below, was written by a peer who observed the nurse provide extraordinary care to a
From left are Josh Krieger, Amanda Pae and First Baby of 2024, Knox Krieger. EASTON, Md. (January 4, 2024) – The first baby of 2024 arrived on January 2nd at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. UM Shore Regional Health is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. Knox Krieger was born at 2:24 p.m. to Amanda Pae and Josh Krieger, both of Cambridge. He weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 19 inches long, and joins
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From left are Debra Powell, an Environmental Services (EVS) team member with UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), who recently won the Cintas Corporation’s CAPE Award, and Aaron Reddick, Unit Director of EVS, UM SRH. EASTON, Md. (December 29, 2023) – Debra Powell, an Environmental Services (EVS) team member at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, recently won the Cintas Corporation’s CAPE Award, which honors team members for their dedication in keeping patients, team members and
Pictured from left to right are Justin Brown, Andrew Brown, Amy Brown and Donna Murray, Director of the TidalHealth Foundation. SALISBURY — Amy Brown, a local Scentsy consultant, held a Scentsy Buddy Drive during the month of December to benefit Brooke’s Toy Closet. On Friday, Dec. 22, Ms. Brown visited The Giving House located on TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s campus to deliver the toys just in time for the holidays. Ms. Brown noted the importance of this drive, stating: “It has been my pleasure to
Daelynn Johnson holds her daughter Naylani, the first baby born at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in 2024. SALISBURY– Below is the media fact sheet for the First Baby of 2024 born at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. Baby Name: Naylani Ameerah Moses (female) Parents’ Names: Daelynn Johnson (Mother) Sibling to: N/A Parents’ Residence: Salisbury, Md. Baby Birth Date and Time: January 1, 2024 at 12:55 AM Baby Weight: 5 pounds, 15 ounces Baby Length: 18.5 inches Gifts
Pictured are Donna Murray, Director of the TidalHealth Foundation, and John Weber, President of Mil-Net, Inc. SALISBURY — On Friday, Dec. 22, John Weber, President of Mil-Net, Inc., traveled to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional from Capital Heights, Md. to deliver a generous amount of toys for Brooke’s Toy Closet. Mil-Net, Inc., is a wonderful organization committed to promoting and enhancing positive youth opportunities in suburban, urban and inner-city settings. This organization is no stranger to our
EASTON, Md. (December 29, 2023) – The Birthing Center at UM Shore Regional Health’s Shore Medical Center at Easton will provide several classes related to childbirth, parenting, breastfeeding and being a safe sibling throughout 2024. The Birthing Center team also offers ongoing breastfeeding support, as well as certified Safe Sitter courses for adolescent babysitters, led by experienced maternal care nurses and lactation consultants. With the exception of the Safe Sitter course, all classes are offered free
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Choptank Community Health System recently welcomed, from left: Family Nurse Practitioners Kristen Farrell, DNP, Natalie Lewis, CRNP, and Registered Dietician Jennifer Runz, MBA, RD, LDN to its Talbot County School-Based Health Center team. Farrell is providing healthcare to students at Easton Elementary School, Lewis is providing healthcare at Easton Middle School and White Marsh Elementary School, and Runz is providing dietician services to all Talbot County Public School students enrolled in School-Based
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Shore Regional Health’s Population Health Team Promotes Community Health Alma White of Calvert Heights Apartments in Chestertown, Md., was among the local residents to get a blood pressure check from Shore Community Outreach Team Nurse Coordinator Emily Welsh in May 2023.EASTON, Md. (December 13, 2023) – Working in collaboration with primary and specialty care providers throughout the region, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Population Health team has made significant progress in the past
Perdue Foundation supports Graduate Medical Education at TidalHealthPictured from left to right are Perry Aulie, Senior Vice President of Value-Added Products for Perdue AgriBusiness and TidalHealth Foundation board member; Jim Perdue, Chairman of Perdue Farms; Kim Nechay, Executive Director of the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation; Jessica Hales, President of the TidalHealth Foundation; Simona Eng, DO, Associate Vice President of Medical Education/Designated Institutional Official at
Dr. Jason Coleman joins TidalHealth Pediatrics in Salisbury SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Jason Coleman, MD, to TidalHealth Pediatrics in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Coleman obtained his medical degree from the University of Alabama and completed his residency in pediatrics at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He is a retired lieutenant colonel from the U.S. Army, serving as a brigade surgeon, which involved three deployments. He has received several honors and awards
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton has been recognized for the third time as High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. From left are Ken Kozel, President and CEO, UM Shore Regional Health; Pam Callahan, RN, Birthing Center nurse; Palak Doshi, DO, OB/GYN; certified nurse midwife Laruen Rosales, CNM, MSN; Tara Clark, BSN, Birthing Center nurse; Carol Roger, BSN, Birthing Center Nurse; Jenny Bowie, MBA, BSN,
Tammy Patrick, Coastal Hospice, Director of Advancement; Jan Patterson, and Louise Reardon. Ocean City, MD – December 14, 2023 – CraZy LadyZ presented a check to Tammy Patrick of Coastal Hospice for $6,490.00. They do an annual fundraising trip where they pick a local charity on the Lower Eastern Shore. CraZy LadyZ along with Braemar Travel match half of the contributions from their customers that sign up. Jan stated, “This is the second year we have chosen Coastal Hospice…at one point our family
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SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Melissa Lewis, RRT, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for November 2023. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide outstanding, excellent care to patients, make a special connection and are engaged with the care team to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. Melissa was nominated not once, but twice for this award. In September, a PCU charge nurse nominated Melissa, stating: “What started as trach care today
Dr. Robert Joyner with the Sister Mary Yvonne Jenn, CRNA, RRT Lifetime Achievement Award presented to him recently for his lifelong dedication and contributions to the respiratory care profession. SALISBURY — Robert L. Joyner, Jr., PhD, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, Director of the Richard A. Henson Research Institute at TidalHealth, was recently presented with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)’s highest honor, the Sister Mary Yvonne Jenn, CRNA, RRT Lifetime Achievement Award, at the 2023 American
EASTON, Md. (November 28, 2023) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has received an "A" Hospital Safety Grade in The Leapfrog Group's fall 2023 reporting period. This marks the seventh consecutive period that the hospital has received an "A." “This accomplishment is one that our entire UM Shore Regional Health family should be proud of,” said Ken Kozel, President and Chief Executive Officer of UM Shore
UM Shore Regional Health Radiology Services team members held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Interventional Radiology Suite at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton on October 17, 2023. EASTON, Md. (November 29, 2023) – The Interventional Radiology (IR) suite at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton recently underwent major renovations to accommodate new X-ray equipment. Due to the size of the new equipment, the room has been completely revamped, including new cabinetry and flooring, an updated control room
Pictured Left to Right: Tammy Patrick, Coastal Hospice, Director of Advancement; Carol Withers, and Pam Stansell. 28th year in memory of Elizabeth “Libby” Chaney Ocean City, MD – December 4, 2023 – Pamper Yourself for Charity raised a total of $6,140.00 and presented a check to Coastal Hospice for $3,507.00 this past Giving Tuesday. Carol Withers, Owner of A Perfect Face Day Spa and staff have arranged this special fundraiser, “Pamper Yourself for Charity” for 28 years - in honor of Carol’s mother,
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Natalie Parks, DNP, FNP, MSN, BSN, provides care at TidalHealth Primary Care in Pocomoke City, Md. Parks earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing, master’s degree in science and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Salisbury University and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. Parks is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland. She once traveled on a mission trip to Nicaragua to provide clinical care
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2023 Team Members of the Quarter SALISBURY & CRISFIELD — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 3rd Quarter 2023 Team Members of the Quarter: Administrative & Support Services: Brian Ennis, Information Services Brian Ennis of Information Services (IS) is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2023 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Ennis was recognized for going above and beyond for
The Mid-Shore Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, Inc., led by Foundation President Bill Shrieves (second from right) recently hosted University of Maryland Medical System physicians Dr. Jason K. Molitoris (left), Dr. Yixing Jiang (second from left) and Dr. Nader Hanna (far right) to speak on “New Trends in Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment” at Chesapeake College. (Neavitt, Md. – November 21, 2023) Pancreatic cancer is a relatively rare cancer, representing only 3 percent of estimated new cancer
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TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Cindy Lin, PA-C, to TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury, Md. Lin completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Saint Norbert College in De Pere, Wis., and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. Lin is an active American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) member. During her leisure time, she enjoys various hobbies and pastimes including baking, cooking, trying new foods, traveling,
TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Angel Adams and Sarah McConnell are their Team Members of the Month for November 2023. Angel Adams, Certified Medical Assistant Lead, TidalHealth Primary Care in Laurel Adams was nominated by Sasha Drummond for demonstrating the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service: “Adams has been a dedicated TidalHealth team member for over eight years, with her unfailing service to the patients of TidalHealth Primary
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SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Neil Basumallik, MD, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Basumallik received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine in Buffalo, N.Y., and a master’s degree in public health from Columbia University in New York City. He completed his internal medicine residency at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, N.J. Dr. Basumallik is board certified by the American Board
UM Shore Regional Health team members celebrate their Service Milestones at the Tidewater Inn. EASTON, Md. (November 13, 2023) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, led by members of the senior leadership team, recently honored team members with service award presentations. Service award luncheons honored those celebrating 10 or 15 years of employment, and service awards dinners honored those celebrating 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic had not allowed for large
TidalHealth Nanticoke dedicated its flag wall on Nov. 10 honoring the armed forces and community partnerships. SEAFORD – TidalHealth Nanticoke today dedicated a flag wall honoring the military branches of the armed forces, MIA/POWs and the hospital’s continued support for veterans and community. The flags—including all branches of the armed forces, Sussex County, the City of Seaford and the State of Delaware—are on permanent display in the hallway leading from the lobby to the emergency
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TidalHealth Wound & Hyperbaric providers, leaders and clinicians in Seaford at TidalHealth Nanticoke were honored recently with the Center of Distinction Award, which was presented by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. SEAFORD – TidalHealth Wound & Hyperbaric providers, leaders and clinicians at TidalHealth Nanticoke were honored with the 2022 Center of Distinction Award, which was recently presented to the Seaford, Del. hospital team by Healogics, the nation’s
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that RJ Wilkinson, BSRC, RRT, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for October 2023. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide outstanding, excellent care to patients, make a special connection and are engaged with the care team to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. The award was presented to RJ on Oct. 26 during Respiratory Care Week by Lauren Gladwell, Manager of Respiratory Care at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional,
SALISBURY –TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. The designation recognizes the Salisbury hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from preventable harm and errors and providing safer healthcare. TidalHealth was one of just thirteen Maryland hospitals to earn an ‘A’ in the fall 2023 report, a designation it has held for the past two reporting periods (spring
SALISBURY — At TidalHealth, we are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients of all ages. That’s why we are pleased to announce the addition of a pediatrician to our team. With a focus on infants, children, and adolescents, Dr. Deepa Manimegalan offers dedicated care to our youngest patients. Dr. Deepa will be part of the TidalHealth team of pediatric physicians, working alongside Pediatric subspecialists and healthcare providers to ensure the best possible continuum of care for
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Nutrition & Diabetes Education will hold a free event in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13 in the Hallowell Conference Center located on the ground floor of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional at 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. Endocrinologist Jack Snitzer, DO, of TidalHealth Endocrinology will be the keynote speaker with special guest speakers. This event is open to people with diabetes or pre-diabetes as well as their family members and
SALISBURY/SEAFORD – In honor of Veterans Day and in appreciation for the service to our nation by the veterans of Delmarva, TidalHealth is pleased to offer free flu shots to all veterans and their spouses. The free flu vaccinations will be provided on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion Wicomico Post 64, 1109 American Legion Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21801. The same vaccinations will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 (Veterans
Pictured left to right are Jonathan Dayton, MRHA Executive Director; Dr. Kathryn Fiddler, TidalHealth Vice President of Population Health; SGT. David Phippin, S.F.D. Paramedic and SWIFT Coordinator; Dr. Tammy Walbert, TidalHealth Community Wellness Nurse Practitioner; Dr. Aaron Sebach, TidalHealth Community Wellness Nurse Practitioner; Miranda Webster, S.F.D. Paramedic; Dr. Charles Dolan, TidalHealth Associate Vice President of Clinical Operations; and S.F.D. Deputy Chief Christopher O’Barsky with
Kathy Deoudes, Chair, UM Shore Regional Health Board of Directors EASTON, Md. (November 1, 2023) – Under the leadership of Kathy Deoudes, Chair, the UM Shore Regional Health Board of Directors recently welcomed four new members: LuAnn Brady, Marlene Feldman, Wayne Hockmeyer and Valerie Overton. The Board’s composition includes representatives from the five counties served by UM SRH, the regional physician community and UMMS. Serving as Secretary of the Board, LuAnn Brady, MSPH, joined UM Shore Regional
TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building located at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd, Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The goal of this group is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices to become more knowledgeable and comfortable with having an ICD. The group is open to patients, family, friends, and caregivers, and allows attendees to meet and share with others who have been through similar
Join TidalHealth for the dedication of a new flag wall at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford (just off the main lobby) on Fri., Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. The flag display will be in tribute to the armed forces, those who have served our nation during wartime and to acknowledge the Seaford hospital’s connection to Veterans and its partnerships with the state, county and city. The event is part of TidalHealth’s annual Veterans Day celebration in tribute to team members who have served our nation. If interested in
Salisbury, MD – November 1, 2023 – Coastal Hospice now offers grief support to family and friends of loved ones who have lost their lives due to an overdose death. This is a FREE program, focused on providing grief support and resources to the four counties we serve, whether or not you were supported by Coastal Hospice directly. Alvin Harmon, SOBS Program Coordinator explained, “With this program, families from the four counties we serve will be able to receive specialized grief support for the loss of a
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Lange Joins UM Shore Medical Group – Pediatrics at Cambridge Rachel Lange, CPNP-AC EASTON, Md. (October 24, 2023) – Rachel Lange, CPNP-AC, recently joined UM Shore Medical Group – Pediatrics at Cambridge. Lange joins Ahmed Saad Gawad, MD, and Gina Exantus-Bernard, MD, in the Cambridge-based practice. Most recently, Lange was a traveling nurse with the neonatal intensive care units (NICU) at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., and Wellington Regional Center in Wellington, Fla. She also
Brown and Fansler named Team Members of the Month for October 2023 MILLSBORO & SALISBURY — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Ryan Brown and Brooke Fansler are their Team Members of the Month for October 2023. Ryan Brown, Nurse Practitioner, TidalHealth Primary Care in Millsboro Ryan was nominated by Tricia Collison for demonstrating the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service: “I want to acknowledge Ryan Brown for stepping in
UM Shore Regional Health Welcomes Lisa Brown to Centreville Primary Care Lisa Brown CENTREVILLE, Md. (October 20, 2023) – UM Shore Medical Group – Primary Care Centreville recently welcomed Lisa Brown, FNP-C, MSN, BSN. Brown has 13 years of patient care experience in a variety of inpatient units, including at Broward Health in Coral Springs, Florida, University of Miami Hospital in Miami, Florida, and Holy Cross Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. A U.S. Army veteran, Brown spent six
UM Shore Regional Health Welcomes Abbie Morgan to UM Shore Medical Group - Gastroenterology Abbie Morgan EASTON, Md. (October 23, 2023) – UM Shore Medical Group – Gastroenterology recently welcomed Abbie Morgan, DNP FNP-C, as a nurse practitioner. Morgan has experience in Intensive Care Unit and Acute Care nursing at University of Maryland Medical Center, the University of Maryland Medical Systems’ flagship academic hospital in Baltimore, as well as clinical experience in multiple
Several TidalHealth services named among America’s top performers in 2024 Healthgrades Star Report SALISBURY – Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians, and health systems, today released its 2024 Star Report of hospital achievements, and TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke are rated among the nation’s best in several clinical services. At TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md., new in the 2024 report is a designation as One of America’s
Jill Stone raises $11,000 for TidalHealth’s Drive to Mobile Mammography Pictured are Jill Stone, Senior Director of Physical Medicine at TidalHealth, and Jessica Hales, TidalHealth Foundation President. Jill raised $11,000 for TidalHealth’s Drive to Mobile Mammography through her annual “Pink for a Purpose” fundraiser. SALISBURY — On Thursday, Oct. 12, Jill Stone, Senior Director of Physical Medicine at TidalHealth and a breast cancer survivor, visited The Giving House in Salisbury, Md. to present a
Todd Houck is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2023 Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Awardee SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Todd Houck, RT(R), is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2023 Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Award recipient. This award is given to TidalHealth Medical Imaging professionals and is named after Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German physicist and mechanical engineer who discovered X-rays in 1895. Houck was nominated not once, not twice, but four times for this
TidalHealth breaks ground for the Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic in Salisbury, Md. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Simona Eng, Designated Institutional Official (DIO) for Graduate Medical Education at TidalHealth; Abby Payne; Colby Payne; Jessica Hales, President of the TidalHealth Foundation; Bryan LeCompte, Owner of Yard Designs Inc. and longtime TidalHealth Foundation board member; Dr. Steven Leonard, President and CEO of TidalHealth; Edward Q. Wilgus; Susan Wilgus-Murphy; CR Murphy; Hannah Adkins
Brooke Adkins, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s DAISY Awardee for October 2023. SALISBURY – Brooke Adkins, RN, Oncology Care Coordinator, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's October 2023 DAISY Award recipient for the care and dedication she shows her patients. Her nomination was written by the wife of Dr. David McDermott, Radiation Oncologist: Every day my husband comes home from work, I hear about how wonderful Brooke is, not only as a nurse, but as a person. On countless
Sierra Webb is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for October 2023. SALISBURY – Sierra Webb, Nursing Assistant on 3 East, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's October 2023 Sunshine Award recipient for her professionalism, kindness and compassion: Sierra makes 3 East shine. Every shift she works, she is dedicated, helpful, kind, considerate, compassionate, and thoughtful, yet firm when needed. She is a team player. She goes above and beyond every single shift she works. She
Shown with Dr. Kurtom (back row, third from left) are members of UM SRH’s Orthopedic Center and Shore Rehabilitation at Easton teams. EASTON, Md (October 17, 2023) – UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) recently hosted a community presentation at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton on orthopedic and rehabilitative services offered at The Orthopedic Center (TOC). Providers from TOC, a partner of UM SRH, presented information on surgery, pain relief, prehabilitation, and rehabilitation services, as
Raising Over $63,500 Since InceptionPictured Left to Right: Cindi Strawley, George McKelvie, Tammy Patrick, Coastal Hospice Director of Advancement; Richard Stone, Holly Stone Murray, Coastal Hospice Director of Home Hospice Services; and Barbara Trumpower, Coastal Hospice Advancement Assistant. Committee members Rick Coleman and Steve Silverman were not available for photo. Ocean Pines, MD – October 17, 2023 – The Michael J. Strawley, Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament Committee presented a check for $12,500 to
Dr. Salman Bhat joins TidalHealth Endocrinology in Berlin & Salisbury BERLIN & SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Salman Bhat, MD, to TidalHealth Endocrinology in Berlin and Salisbury, Md. Dr. Bhat received his medical degree from the Government Medical College in Srinagar, Kashmir. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, N.Y., where he served as Chief Resident in his final year. Dr.
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TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Clinical Integration team will hold a free Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) class from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in the TidalHealth Orthopedics Classroom located at 800 S. Salisbury Boulevard, Unit D in Salisbury, Md. The CDC reports that around 15% of adults in the US have CKD, and up to 90% of adults with CKD are unaware of their condition. TidalHealth’s chronic disease nurses will present on how to slow down the disease progress, monitoring your kidney
Pictured are Hilary Schmitt, MBA, BSN, RN, Director of Operations, UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH); Hope Meredith, RN, PCCN, Cardiopulmonary Rehab nurse, UM SRH; Ralph Starkey; Sally Worm, RN CCRP, Cardiopulmonary Rehab Manager, UM SRH; and Rebecca Bair, Vice President of Philanthropy, UM SRH. EASTON, Md. (October 11, 2023) – A $5,200 donation used to purchase a new treadmill for patients was recently made by a member of Easton Elks Lodge #1622 in honor of UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH)
SALISBURY – The American Lung Association identifies lung cancer as the number one killer of people in the United States. In fact, it claims more lives annually than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. If you are currently smoking or have a history of smoking, your risk of lung cancer increases significantly. Interested in learning more? TidalHealth’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute, Allen Cancer Center and the Thoracic Oncology Program will be providing two special Saturday lung cancer
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Choptank Community Health System is expanding its school-based services in Caroline and Talbot County Public Schools with the addition of three new behavioral health providers. Behavioral Health Therapists Maura Cavalieri, LGPC, and Fiona Kay, LCSW-C have joined Choptank Health’s Talbot County Public School School-Based Health Center team, and Behavioral Health Therapist Reina Ronquillo, LMSW joins behavioral health provider Lindsay Newcomb, LCSW-C in serving the students at Caroline County Public
BERLIN — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Megan Karin Tyndall, DNP, FNP to TidalHealth Primary Care in Berlin, Md. Dr. Tyndall received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University. She went on to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner from Salisbury University. She has extensive critical care experience and a passion for providing holistic patient-centered care. Dr. Tyndall is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Nurse
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Coastal Hospice Announces New Resource for the Lower Eastern Shore:Dementia Patient and Caregiver Resource Guide Salisbury, MD – September, 26, 2023 – Coastal Hospice, in collaboration with the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) announces that patients and their caregivers now have access to our Dementia Patient and Caregiver Resource Guide. Our guide provides the best-in-class resource for dementia care and improves quality of life for dementia patients, reduces
SEAFORD- TidalHealth’s annual Delaware Flu Clinic will be held in 2023 at the Apple Scrapple Festival on Saturday, October 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the festival grounds in Bridgeville. Clinical teams providing the walk-up vaccinations will be located on the TidalHealth Community Wellness Van next to the firehouse. Seasonal quadrivalent flu vaccinations will be administered to individuals 8 years of age or older (8-17 please bring a parent or legal guardian to sign consent). The quadrivalent flu shot is
SEAFORD – TidalHealth Nanticoke has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to offering safe and quality patient care. The Seaford, Del. hospital was recognized for providing clinical total hip and knee replacement programs across the continuum of care. The recertification evaluates
SALISBURY – Krista Kelly-Hearn, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 East patient care unit, has been selected as the September 2023 recipient of the Daisy Award for her care and special attention. Her nomination was written by a patient to acknowledge the care received. I have been a regular patient on the 3 East oncology unit. Krista has always been so kind and compassionate. However, one particular day she went above and beyond for me and my family. My dad was sent to the emergency
SALISBURY – Corlessa Dixon, Certified Nursing Assistant of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Nursery, is the September 2023 Sunshine Award recipient for her kindness, professionalism and compassion in dealing with a challenging patient.A co-worker wrote and submitted the following nomination.Corlessa went above and beyond in care for a psychiatric obstetric patient that was on our unit for three days. Using her skill set, she was able to calm the patient and get her focused on the process. The patient
EASTON, Md (September 29, 2023) – UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) netted over $70,000 for patient care services at its annual golf tournament fundraiser held at Talbot Country Club. Proceeds are designated for the purchase of a Remote Patient Monitoring system for UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, which will allow for health data such as a patient’s vital signs and medication reminders to be transmitted between to providers. “This state-of-the-art technology will allow providers to monitor patients
The YMCA of the Chesapeake is hosting its annual Fall Membership Campaign throughout the month of October and will waive the $75 joining fee at all eleven of its locations on the Eastern Shore. “With the changing of the seasons, October is a great time to join, or rejoin, the Y and make a commitment to yourself, your family and your community,” said Jennifer Gill, YMCA of the Chesapeake Chief Operating Officer. “With the Y, you’re not just a member of a facility; you’re part of a cause. With a shared
The Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice Receives $13,000 Donation In Memory of Joan Gadow Glime from the JGG Memorial Fund OCEAN PINES, MD – SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 – Coastal Hospice is the recipient of a $13,000.00 gift in memory of Joan Gadow Glime who was cared for by our team at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, MD. Her husband, William M. Glime made this gracious donation from the Joan Gadow Glime Memorial Fund. During an uplifting conversation with our Director of Advancement, Tammy
Barbara Murray Caitlin Rothstein MILLSBORO — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce their Team Members of the Month for September 2023. Barbara Murray and Caitlin Rothstein, Team Care Assistants at TidalHealth Primary Care in Millsboro, were both nominated by Tricia Collison for demonstrating the value of Service: “A patient was transitioning from the home he had lived in all his life to a long-term care facility. He did not have any suitcases or any means
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