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Thursday, December 02, 2021eNews & Events December 2, 2021 - December 16, 2021
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Wednesday, December 01, 2021Chamber Connection Newsletter
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Wednesday, December 01, 2021UM Shore Regional Health Supports Maryland Food Bank Sites on the Eastern Shore
Arvin Singh, Vice President, Strategy and Communications, UM SRH is shown with Jennifer Small, Senior Program Director, Maryland Food Bank at the Cambridge delivery site. EASTON, Md. - (December 1, 2021) – The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has partnered with the Maryland Food Bank - Eastern Shore Branch to help address food insecurity challenges impacting local residents, providing a donation of $4,000. The UMSRH donation will provide $800 in funding for food purchases allocated to five
Wednesday, December 01, 2021UM Shore Regional Health Oncology Nurse Navigator Retires After 30 Years of Patient Care
Margot Spies, shown with Maryland State Senator Addie Eckardt at the 2019 Colors of Cancer Gala, retired recently from her role as Oncology Nurse Navigator for the Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health. EASTON, Md. - (December 1, 2021) – Margot Spies, BSN, RN, OCN, Oncology Nurse Navigator for the Cancer Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, retired this month after a 30-year career caring for patients in the Mid-Shore region. “Margot was an integral part of creating the Cancer
Tuesday, November 30, 2021UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and Easton Nationally Recognized
with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Three Consecutive PeriodsUniversity of MD Easton Hospital EASTON, Md. (November 22, 2021) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown and University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton each received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2021, making this the third consecutive period both hospitals have received the prestigious A grade. This national distinction recognizes the achievements of the hospitals in consistently
Tuesday, November 30, 2021Lara Wilson Honored as Outstanding Rural Health Advocate
EASTON, Md. - (November 23, 2021) – Lara Wilson, Director of Rural Health Care Transformation for University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, was recently honored by the Maryland Rural Health Association as recipient of the organization’s 2021 Outstanding Rural Health Advocate Award. “Lara Wilson is a key member of our Rural Health Care Transformation team. We are delighted that she has earned this well-deserved recognition for her excellence in advancing rural health care in Maryland and particularly in
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Monday, November 29, 2021Davis, Bowen & Friedel Welcomes Two Employees to Milford Office
Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., (DBF) welcomes Christie L. Murphy and Mathew C. Snider to the firm. Both Murphy and Snider join the Milford, Delaware office. Joining the team as an Executive Assistant, Christie L Murphy, will serve as the right-hand person to assist the civil engineering team in Milford. Murphy is responsible for ensuring that quality control is met on a variety of projects, including preparing, tracking, and submitting various applications and reports. She will also be maintaining
Wednesday, November 24, 2021eNews & Events November 25, 2021 - December 9, 2021
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Monday, November 22, 2021Jett Earns Climate Change Professional (CC-P) Certification
Delmarva-based engineering and architectural firm George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB) announces that staff member Brent R. Jett, P.E., CFM, CC-P is now a Certified Climate Change Professional (CC-P), having successfully completed the process administered by the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO). The ACCO grants this certification only to those professionals who meet the requirements and complete a comprehensive examination demonstrating competency in the fundamentals of climate change preparedness
Monday, November 22, 2021TidalHealth dedicates rose for Donate Life float in the 2022 Rose Parade
Dr. Steve Leonard, TidalHealth’s President/CEO, signs a rose that will be added to Donate Life Rose Parade Float in the 2022 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1. Joining Dr. Leonard is Chris Wright, RN, BSN, In-House Coordinator for The Living Legacy Foundation. TidalHealth joins The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland (The LLF) in dedicating roses for the Donate Life Rose Parade float to honor the generous patients and their families who have given the gifts of life and hope as organ, eye,
Monday, November 22, 2021UMMS Offers Ingredients For A Safe Thanksgiving
System’s Medical Experts Share Top Ten Tips For Holiday Travel BALTIMORE (November 16, 2021) – Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and people traveling via planes, trains and automobiles, experts from the University of Maryland Medical System are sharing advice to help Marylanders celebrate safely amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Most importantly, doctors say the most important thing individuals can do to protect against COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. Vaccines are safe, effective and free. “The holidays
Thursday, November 18, 2021eNews & Events November 18, 2021 - December 2, 2021
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Thursday, November 11, 2021The Salvation Army Ensures ‘Hope Marches On’ for All Those in Need
Early giving could be key to keeping families in their homes this holiday seasonCambridge, MD (November 10, 2021) – With the resurgence of the pandemic these last six months, the organization is digging in for another challenging season of need. As thousands of people continue to struggle with the impacts of pandemic poverty, The Salvation Army of the Mid-Shore in Cambridge, MD is calling on everyone to help individuals and families overcome the threat of eviction amid the holiday season. Organizations like
Thursday, November 11, 2021eNews & Events November 11, 2021 - November 25, 2021
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021Salvation Army Is Throwing Hat in the ‘Ring’ for Dec. 3rd National Commander's Red Kettle Challenge
The Salvation Army of the Mid-Shore Is Throwing Hat in the ‘Ring’ for December 3rd National Commander’s Red Kettle ChallengeLocal Salvation Army beckons community to the Walmart in Cambridge, MD to support neighbors in need through annual competition for good Cambridge, MD (November 10, 2021) – The Salvation Army is continuing an annual event that raised more than $500,000 nationally in just four hours last year—the National Commander’s Red Kettle Challenge. The organization is raising the stakes in 2021,
Tuesday, November 09, 2021Meredith Girard Named Mid-Shore Pro Bono Executive Director
Mid-Shore Pro Bono’s Board of Directors recently announced Meredith Lathbury Girard will serve as the non-profit’s Executive Director. Girard currently serves as Mid-Shore Pro Bono’s Managing Attorney and will begin as Executive Director when the current director Sandy Brown steps down from the position at the end of 2021. Mid-Shore Pro Bono and a network of volunteer lawyers ensure access to the legal system and provide free or reduced-fee legal services for those who need legal help on the Eastern
Tuesday, November 09, 2021Maryland State of Emergency Flood Grant
Has your business sustained damage from the recent flooding? HELP is HERE! Maryland State of Emergency Flooding 2021 Grants available through Maryland Capital Enterprises On Friday October 29th Governor Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency for areas of Maryland along the Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River, and the Atlantic Coastline. Grants of up to $50,000 will be available for businesses in our service area listed below. These grants are to help recover from damage sustained and halt in operations
Friday, November 05, 2021UM Shore Regional Health Announces Central Scheduling Phone and Fax Number Change
Effective Monday, November 8, 2021, the telephone and fax numbers for the scheduling of patient imaging and radiology services will be changed. Services such as ultrasounds, mammograms, MRIs, and CT scans, currently scheduled using 410-822-1000, ext. 2600, will be scheduled by phone at 443-225-7474 or through fax at 410-822-0433. Prior to Monday, Nov 8, 2021 Phone: 410-822-1000, ext. 2600 Fax: 410-221-7580; 410-221-7581 Beginning Monday, November 8, 2021 Phone: 443-225-7474 Fax:
Thursday, November 04, 2021eNews & Events November 4, 2021 - November 18, 2021
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Thursday, November 04, 2021Excelon Announces $36 Million Equity Fund To Support Minority-Owned Business Growth
EXELON ANNOUNCES $36 MILLION EQUITY FUND TO SUPPORT MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS GROWTHRacial Equity Capital Fund will provide needed capital to help minority-owned businesses create jobs and expand in communities served by Exelon’s utilitiesCHICAGO (October 27, 2021) – Exelon’s utilities business, which owns six electric and gas utilities serving more than 10 million customers, announced today it has created a $36 million fund to support minority-owned businesses in the communities it serves. The launch of the
Wednesday, November 03, 2021TidalHealth Peninsula Regional among America’s 50 best hospitals for vascular surgery
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional named one of America’s 50 best hospitals for vascular surgery for the eighth year in a rowAlso named top 10% in the nation for overall orthopedic services for the sixth consecutive year TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland is one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery according to new research released byHealthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. This is the 8th consecutive year that TidalHealth
Wednesday, November 03, 2021Introducing WHCP's New General Manager
Judy Diaz named new WHCP manager; Mike Starling, station founder, steps down Cambridge community radio station WHCP-FM has named Judy Diaz as the new general manager. Diaz, who brings an impressive background in media strategy and marketing, will replace the station’s founder and long-time station manager Mike Starling, who stepped down as of November 1. Diaz was head of audience strategy at PBS, where she launched PBS KIDS among other programs and services. She co-founded and launched her own PBS
Tuesday, November 02, 2021''New Snowmen'' For Holiday Bazaar
Alice Keyes and Carol Segar of Immanuel United Church of Christ on Whitehall Road, Cambridge, MD review some of the "new snowmen" that will be available for sale at their annual "Holiday Bazaar" to be held on November 20th from 9am-'til. Other items available for sale will be homemade soups and chicken salad, plus items on our Bake Table, Country Store and handmade crochet tables. You may call Diane Murphy at 410-228-5167 for pre-orders of soups and chicken salad. Immanuel United Church of Christ can be
Tuesday, November 02, 2021Choptank Health provides vaccine equity on Mid-Shore
Eastern Shore Network for Change, front, gather with Choptank Community Health System staff members during a vaccine clinic held earlier this year at Dorchester Elks Lodge #223. Participants enjoyed music and food, with the Choptank Health team providing vaccinations and addressing any concerns regarding COVID vaccine safety. Choptank Community Health System was recently chosen to present “Strengthening Foundations of Trust Across the Eastern Shore: A Story of Equitable Vaccine Distribution” as part of
Tuesday, November 02, 2021Dorchester County Flood Recovery & Impact Assessment
If your property experienced damages from flooding or high winds please call and report it to the Dorchester County Department of Emergency Services. We will need your name, address, phone number, and what damage was caused. We understand this is a very sensitive time for those impacted. Part of the recovery and impact assessment requires us to collect a list of impacted residents and share that list with the State of Maryland and allied agencies who assist. You may call 410-228-2222 or email your
Monday, November 01, 2021Enter the Friends of Blackwater 2021 Photo Contest
The Friends of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Cambridge, Maryland, are hosting a digital photo contest through November 2021 to showcase Blackwater NWR and raise funds for Refuge projects. Adult and youth participants are invited to submit photos taken between January 1, 2019 and November 30, 2021, in Refuge areas open to the public, which includes the Wildlife Drive, land trails, paddling trails, the Visitor Center butterfly garden, and Refuge property along Maple Dam Road. The submission
Monday, November 01, 2021Remembering Our Angels Campaign
Remembering Our Angels... "Life is full of moments that only you and your angels share" Each year, Coastal Hospice encourages its Lower Shore neighbors to be "angels" by including the organization in their holiday giving through the Be An Angel Appeal. During the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's, angel ornaments are hung on Coastal Hospice Christmas trees displayed across the region. Each angel is personalized with the name of someone a donor wants to memorialize or honor. The Be An Angel
Friday, October 29, 2021Avery Hall Educational Medicare Webinars
Avery Hall Benefit Solutions, Inc. announces a free educational webinar scheduled on the following dates: November 10th, and December 8th from 12 pm-1 pm. Attendees only need to attend one webinar session that will provide Medicare information and dispel common Medicare myths. Turning 65 can become a stressful time as Medicare advertisements begin to appear more so than ever. However, Alyssa Sinagra, an Avery Hall senior account executive who has been with the company since 2006, is here to guide you
Thursday, October 28, 2021eNews & Events October 28, 2021 - November 11, 2021
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021TidalHealth Nanticoke named top 10% in nation for gastrointestinal care
TidalHealth Nanticoke recognized for superior outcomes by Healthgrades TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware is among the nation’s leaders for Gastrointestinal (GI) Care and a recipient of GI Care and Surgery Excellence Awards according to new analysis by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. New for 2022, TidalHealth Nanticoke is the recipient of the Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award and the Gastrointestinal Surgery
Wednesday, October 27, 2021UM Shore Regional Health Cancer Program Welcomes New Specialists in Oncology and Hematology
Shown left to right: Dr. Benjamin Bridges, Dr. Adam Goldrich, Dr. David Weng EASTON, Md. - (October 25, 2021) – The Cancer Program at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health has welcomed three new physicians specializing in medical oncology and hematology, following the recent retirement of Mary DeShields, MD, Medical Director, University of Maryland Shore Medical Group – Oncology. The new providers are Benjamin Bridges, MD, Adam Goldrich, MD, and David Weng, MD, PhD. They are members of Maryland
Wednesday, October 27, 2021Primary Stroke Center at Easton Earns Honors from American Heart Association
From left are neurology/telemetry unit team members Jacob Luber, RN; Alessandra-Anna Micheli BSN, RN; Teresa Manship RN, CNRN; and Yassine Zidour BSN, RN. EASTON, Md. (October 27, 2021) – University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton’s Primary Stroke Center recently was notified by the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) that it has received the Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award with Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. The award
Wednesday, October 27, 2021Opening Ceremony at UM Shore Regional Health at Cambridge Marks New Era of Health Care in Dorchester
Local health care leaders and elected officials celebrated the pending opening of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health at Cambridge facility yesterday with an outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony on-site at Cambridge Marketplace on U.S. Route 50/Ocean Gateway. Local health care leaders and elected officials celebrated the pending opening of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health at Cambridge facility yesterday with an outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony on-site at Cambridge Marketplace on
Monday, October 25, 2021TidalHealth unites sleep services
TidalHealth is pleased to announce a unification of its sleep centers. Starting November 1, the three locations will be operating as TidalHealth Sleep Centers in Salisbury, Maryland and Seaford and Millsboro, Delaware. Each location will continue to follow the American Academy of Sleep Medicine standards, and will offer complete and comprehensive testing, studies and medically based solutions to an assortment of sleep disorders. Patients who have clinical sleep studies already scheduled should expect no
Thursday, October 21, 2021Dorchester Chamber of Commerce eNews & Events October 21, 2021 - November 4, 2021
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Tuesday, October 19, 2021Enjoy the Sights and Sounds of Fall at Blackwater NWR
Come experience the changing of the seasons at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) by participating in one of our Guided Birding tours in the fall of 2021. You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy identifying and learning about the many species of birds that inhabit the refuge. Fall birding tours at Blackwater highlight the returning migratory waterfowl, and you will not want to miss the opportunity to observe and identify our diverse array of feathered friends, from woodpeckers and wading birds to
Friday, October 15, 2021TidalHealth to modify visitation on October 18
As TidalHealth works to balance patient safety and support and the desire to reunite loved ones with family members who are hospitalized, starting on Monday, October 18, the health system will be increasing visitation opportunities at both TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland and TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware. •One visitor, over the age of 18, per patient will be allowed.•If the patient is confirmed to have COVID-19 or under investigation for COVID-19, visitation will not be
Thursday, October 14, 2021eNews & Events October 14, 2021 - October 28, 2021
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL PARTNERS WITH DELMARVA POWER WITH SMOKE ALARM DONTATION
(L-R) John Petito; Delmarva External Affairs, Matt Stevens; Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal - OSFM Lower Eastern Regional OfficeCover photo: (L to R) Ocean City FMO, Worcester County FMO, Salisbury Fire Department, Rescue (Cambridge) VFC, Singerly VFC, Delmarva Power, OSFM LERO, OSFM UERO, Wicomico Co Fire Association and Delmarva Power This year’s donation marks Delmarva Power's 22nd year of promoting fire safety through smoke alarm programs with local first responders WICOMICO COUNTY, MD (October 8,
Wednesday, October 13, 2021Bullying Awareness in DCPS
This month we are highlighting Bullying Awareness in DCPS! On Wednesday October 20th we are encouraging all students, staff, and our community to join us in wearing Orange for Unity Day. The goal of this day is to bring awareness to bullying while we promote kindness, acceptance & inclusion. We would love to see social media flooded with pictures of folks in Orange to show our students that their community is also backing them and the message of unity. DCPS will also be hosting a Bullying Townhall
Tuesday, October 12, 2021Observation of Halloween
Dorchester County CouncilCounty Observation of HalloweenAt the Dorchester County Council meeting, Tuesday, October 5, 2021, it was approved by Council that Halloween will be observed by County residents on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for children ages 12 and under. This policy will not supersede prescheduled times and dates set by municipalities. Residents living outside town limits should follow the County policy set forth by the county Council, unless they intend on carrying their
Friday, October 08, 2021Choptank Health announces new Federalsburg health center planned
A sign on Federalsburg’s Hayman Ave. marks the future site of a new health care facility for Choptank Community Health System, based in Denton, Md. The new community health center is supported with federal funding and will include expanded parking and spaces for medical and dental services, with a spring 2024 anticipated completion date. More is at choptankhealth.org. Choptank Community Health System has recently announced plans are underway for a new Federalsburg health center to open in 2024. Choptank
Friday, October 08, 2021TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Programs Receive Recertification
Members of the TidalHealth cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs proudly display the recognition that recertifies both programs by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs receive recertification TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is proud to announce the recertification of its cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs by the American Association of
Friday, October 08, 2021''Bright and Beautiful'' is Main Street Gallery's Holiday Show
It’s all about gift giving at Main Street Gallery’s much anticipated holiday exhibit, “Bright and Beautiful”. In November and December the gallery’s 11 members will be in the holiday spirit, adding smaller, more affordable, bright and beautiful pieces to their stable of artwork. The artists are creating one-of-a-kind paintings, drawings, prints, jewelry, mosaics, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, fiber art and collages for this special event. There are also plenty of little gems in the gallery's gift
Thursday, October 07, 2021eNews & Events October 7, 2021 - October 21, 2021
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Tuesday, October 05, 2021Harvesting Hope's 2021 ''Covered'' Drive
Harvesting Hope will be collecting blankets, covers, and throw donations for youth again this year for our Covered Youth program. Last year almost 200 covers were collected and distributed to youth in Dorchester County. Let's cover more youth this year. Drop off locations are: Harvesting Hope Youth & Family Wellness at 204 Cedar Street, Cambridge, MD or: Dorchester Chamber of Commerce, 306 High Street, Cambridge, MD
Tuesday, October 05, 2021FREE flu shots at the TidalHealth’s Salisbury event
TidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is Friday, October 8 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is the 27th year for the event, which is again offering free flu shots. TidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic returns on Friday, October 8 for the 27th seasonFREE flu shots at the Salisbury event TidalHealth’s Salisbury Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is returning for its 27th season on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Arthur W. Perdue (Shorebirds) Stadium at the intersection of Route 50 and
Monday, October 04, 2021GMB Announces 2021 Scholarship Winners
George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB) is pleased to announce the winners of our annual scholarship programs. The George K. Miles Civil Engineering Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to students who plan to attend college to pursue a degree in civil engineering. Mr. Miles is a former partner at GMB and was involved in a variety of civil engineering projects throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. His brother, William Miles, was one of our founders when GMB opened in 1960. The 2021 recipients of the George
Monday, October 04, 2021“Pleasant Holidays” Virtual Fundraiser Again This Year
The Festival of Wreaths at Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care in Cambridge will be held as the “Pleasant Holidays” virtual fundraiser again this year, according to Executive Director Jackie Vickers. The festival, held for over 30 years at Pleasant Day, was postponed in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Staff and volunteers decided to hold “Pleasant Holidays” as a virtual fundraiser again in 2021 since Pleasant Day just re-opened in August following many months of closure due to the
Monday, October 04, 2021New Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit Opens at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton
UM Shore Regional Health President and CEO Ken Kozel is shown with Pat Thompson, Director, UM Shore Behavioral Health, and Laurence Pezor, MD, Medical Director, UM Shore Medial Group - Behavioral Health in front of the nurses' station during a tour of the new inpatient behavioral health unit shortly before its opening on September 23. EASTON, Md. - (October 1, 2021) – University of Maryland Shore Behavioral Health’s new Inpatient Care Unit at UM Shore Medical Center in Easton is now treating patients
Monday, October 04, 2021UM Shore Regional Health Promotes Breast Health Screening, Support Services During Breast Cancer Awa
Shown are Clark Comprehensive Breast Center providers Dr. Roberta Lilly, Medical Director, and Brittany Krautheim, Nurse Practitioner. EASTON, Md. - (October 1, 2021) – Breast cancer now accounts for 30 percent of all cancer-related deaths among women in the U.S., but like many cancers, it is highly treatable if detected early. Thanks in part to improved imaging and diagnostic technologies as well as evolving treatment protocols, the national five-year survival rate for breast cancer patients is now 90
Friday, October 01, 2021Statement From UMMS Leadership on System Compliance with COVID Vaccine Requirements
BALTIMORE (October 1, 2021) – As of October 1 2021, 98% of full and part-time clinical staff and over 96% of all team members at the University of Maryland Medical System are in full compliance with our mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, making UMMS the first large health system in the State to reach this important milestone. This represents significant progress and we are grateful for all the UMMS team members who have made the decision to get vaccinated. In health care, keeping our patients and
Friday, October 01, 2021Chamber Connection Newsletter - October 2021
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Thursday, September 30, 2021Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore Announces #TikTokTober Campaign
Ashley Shephard, Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore, Inc. (BBBSES) is excited to announce to the community its #TikTokTober campaign. Program staff members will be creating TikTok videos to compete for video likes, shares, and comments. The goal of this campaign is to help raise awareness of program services to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Follow their TikTok @ESBigs to join the fun and learn more about how you can become a mentor or enroll a child. BBBSES is an
Wednesday, September 29, 2021Delmarva-Based Conservation Partnership Awarded $1.5 Million Grant Through North American Wetland Co
The Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC) and its project partners are pleased to announce the awarding of a North American Wetland Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant to support the first phase of the Middle Chesapeake Sentinel Landscape Resilience project. ESLC’s project partners include The Nature Conservancy (TNC), The Conservation Fund (TCF), Ducks Unlimited (DU), MD Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The NAWCA program was established in
Tuesday, September 28, 2021Choptank Health goes purple by promoting Medication-Assisted Treatment
Choptank Community Health System is standing up against substance abuse by highlighting its Medication-Assisted Treatment programs during this September’s Go Purple movement in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties. “Drug overdose deaths rose by nearly 30% nationwide in 2020, hitting the highest number ever recorded,” said Choptank Community Health System CEO Sara Rich. “Have the conversations with your children, family members, and friends who are struggling, and know our MAT program is an effective
Monday, September 27, 2021TidalHealth Peninsula Regional relocates monoclonal antibody infusions to outside tent
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has temporarily moved its monoclonal antibody infusion treatment to an outside tent to free up patient care space in its Emergency/Trauma Center. TidalHealthPeninsula Regional relocates monoclonal antibody infusions to outside tent TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has temporarily moved its COVID-19 monoclonal antibody infusion treatment out of the Emergency Department and inside a tent, which has been constructed near the walk-in entrance. The relocation allows the Emergency
Monday, September 27, 2021UWLES 2021-2022 Campaign Kickoff at Sea Gull Stadium
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently welcomed back guests as they held the 2021-2022 Annual Campaign Kickoff event at Salisbury University’s Sea Gull Stadium. This hybrid event brought together business and community leaders both in the stadium and online to hear about the impact that UWLES has in our community and the importance of partnerships in meeting community needs. The event was presented in partnership with Salisbury University and recognized annual sponsors, including: Campaign Sponsors
Thursday, September 23, 2021Rehab After Stroke: One Patient’s Journey
During National Rehabilitation Week, St. Michael’s Man Shares Story of Recovery Easton, Md. - (September 21, 2021) – At 72 years young, Tom Mendenhall of St. Michaels was enjoying the fifth year of his retirement from a career in business and administration. In his last full-time position, he’d spent seven years on the leadership team of Wye River Upper School in Queen Anne’s County, through which he came to understand the challenges experienced by teens with learning differences. Post retirement, he
Thursday, September 23, 2021TidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic returns on Friday, October 8 for the 27th season
FREE flu shots at the Salisbury event TidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is Friday, October 8 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is the 27th year for the event, which is again offering free flu shots. TidalHealth’s Salisbury Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is returning for its 27th season on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Arthur W. Perdue (Shorebirds) Stadium at the intersection of Route 50 and Hobbs Road from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Seasonal quadrivalent flu vaccinations will
Thursday, September 23, 2021Choptank Health expands school-based dental health
Choptank Community Health System’s Kim Fitzgerald, CRNP at one of the School-Based Health Centers serving children with medical and dental health services for all students enrolled in the program. Choptank Health recently added school-based dental services offered to Kent, and Queen Anne’s County public school student enrollees. Dental services are available in Dorchester County Public Schools, with medical and dental services available to students enrolled in the school-based health programs of Caroline
Monday, September 20, 2021Proper use of local emergency departments encouraged during cold and flu season and current covid-19
The cold and flu season on the Delmarva Peninsula is quickly approaching. TidalHealth encourages people to be vaccinated against the flu, and offers three easy and convenient ways to do that. Visit their Drive-Thru Flu Clinics October 2 from 8 am to Noon at Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown, Delaware, October 8, from 8 am to 6 pm at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury and October 16 at TidalHealth McCready Pavilion in Crisfield from 8 am to Noon. In addition, the Delmarva Peninsula is
Friday, September 17, 2021Think Big. Plan Bigger 2-Day Strategic Planning Symposium
It's that time again to refresh your mind, design a plan and be EMPOWERED!!! This 2 day Strategic Planning Symposium will provide you with the tools to excel in operating multiple businesses or a small business.Dates: Nov. 12, 2021 & Nov. 13, 2021Time: 8:30am - 3pmLocation: Eastern Shore Innovation Center, 104 Tech Park Drive, Cambridge, MD 21613Topics:Starting Multiple BusinessesBranding yourselfNavigating Dual CareersPhilanthropyStrategic PlanningOrganizing Your BusinessBanking Resources w/ BB&T
Thursday, September 16, 2021eNews & Events for September 16 - September 30, 2021
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Tuesday, September 14, 2021University of Maryland Medical System Implementing $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage
Approximately 1,500 Team Members Will Be Receiving Pay Increase BALTIMORE (September 10, 2021) – The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) today announced a new commitment to better serve the communities in which our team members live and work, with a new minimum wage of $15 per hour. This increase will result in approximately 1,500 employees, or five percent of the System’s workforce, receiving a pay increase. “Investing in our team members is an investment in our future and in our communities,”
Monday, September 13, 2021TidalHealth Hospitals Earn National Recognition for Efforts to Improve Cardiovascular Treatment
The American Heart Association presents multiple Achievement Awards for implementation of quality care for patients TidalHealth has received two American Heart Association (AHA) Achievement Awards for implementing quality improvement measures at their Salisbury, MD and Seaford, DE hospitals that ensure cardiovascular patients receive efficient and coordinated care, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is the 2021 recipient
Thursday, September 09, 2021eNews & Events September 9, 2021 - September 23, 2021
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Thursday, September 09, 2021TidalHealth Peninsula Regional temporarily pauses elective surgeries and procedures, see more
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional temporarily pauses elective surgeries and procedures requiring an overnight stay September 13 TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and the surgeons practicing there announced today that there will be a temporary pause in elective, non-emergency surgeries that require an overnight stay for at least a two-week period starting Monday, September 13. All non-emergency, non-life-threatening surgeries requiring an overnight stay will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary clinical team and
Thursday, September 09, 2021September is Pain Awareness Month
September is National Pain Awareness Month, a time when pain specialists and advocates promote pain education and raise awareness about issues related to chronic pain. Many people who suffer from chronic pain do so silently. They hide their pain because of the stigma surrounding chronic pain. The goal of Pain Awareness Month is to break down the barriers to effective pain management, reduce stigma, and create a greater understanding of chronic pain among healthcare providers, patients, and the
Thursday, September 09, 2021Neck District IRONMAN Traffic Flow
Saturday, September 18th there will be an Ironman race in Cambridge that extends to the Neck District firehouse. Attached and below is info pertaining to the traffic patterns and road closure for the morning of the 18th. For folks coming from the east dropping trash at the dumpster, it would be helpful if you could wait a little longer than normal, maybe until after 11:00. It would also be helpful if those folks west of the firehouse would use the back way to the dumpster. Please avoid the intersection at
Wednesday, September 08, 2021Maryland Restaurant Week 2021
Maryland Restaurant Week is back for its second year, kicking off September 17th. For ten days, we're bringing all counties and all restaurants together to celebrate and support our industry. For the restaurants: there's no course requirements, no prix-fixe menus needed, and no entry fees. Participating restaurants may offer special menus, discounts or seasonal fare for dine-in, curbside, or carryout. The dining public is invited to enjoy these Maryland Restaurant Week-specific specials September 17-26,
Tuesday, September 07, 2021Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Highlights Importance of Screening
Dr. John Foley, Medical Director, Shore Medical Group – Urology Easton, Md. - (September 3, 2021) – In observation of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Cancer Program at UM Shore Regional Health and Shore Medical Group – Urology team members are sharing information about prostate cancer. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, about six cases in 10 are diagnosed in men aged 65 or
Tuesday, September 07, 2021Smithsonian Poster Exhibition Highlighting the History of Women Inventors in the U.S. at DCA
Throughout American history, women with diverse backgrounds and interests created inventions that changed lives every day. But women haven’t always had equal opportunities to be inventors or received as much recognition. The Smithsonian and the United States Patent and Trademark Office present “Picturing Women Inventors,” a poster exhibition that explores the inventions of 19 highly accomplished American women. Astronauts, computer pioneers, and businesswomen join athletes, engineers, and even teenagers
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Friday, September 03, 2021Comptroller Franchot Urges Marylanders to Apply for Tax Credit
Applications for Student Loan Debt Relief due September 15 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (September 2, 2021) - Comptroller Peter Franchot urges eligible Marylanders to act fast and apply for the Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Program for Tax Year 2021. Applications must be submitted by September 15. "It's regrettable that the cost of higher education is preventing many people from pursuing their college dreams," Comptroller Franchot said. "The Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit is a fantastic way to make college
Wednesday, September 01, 2021UM Shore Regional Health Sleep Disorders Centers Receive Program Accreditation from American Academ
The University of Maryland Shore Regional Sleep Disorders Centers’ team recently celebrated the reaccreditation of Sleep Disorders Centers at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, at UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester and UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown. Lyndsey Feather, Manager, Cardiopulmonary Services; Stephen Eisemann, Director, Cardiopulmonary Services; M. Walid Kamsheh, MD, Medical Director, Regional Sleep Disorders Center; Douglas Rousseau, Lead Technologist; Kimberly Breeding, Sleep Lab
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Monday, August 23, 2021Big Brothers Big Sisters Create Big Moments with Littles this Summer
Try something you’ve never tried before”—Big Brother Kevin (pictured left) and his Little (pictured right) decided to try new candies! Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore (BBBSES) is very excited to provide an update on their Big Moments summer campaign! On July 1st, BBBSES kicked off the summer with a goal to match 50 Littles by October along with a summer challenge for current and new matches to participate in. This summer activity allows matches the opportunity to enjoy the summer in a fun new
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021The Mid-Shore is Going Purple Together: Five Counties Unite for Substance Use Prevention
Easton, MD, August 11, 2021 - Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. (MSBH) is collaborating with dozens of community partners to host “The Mid-Shore is Going Purple Together” on Friday, September 24 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Idlewild Park in Easton. This free event takes place annually on the last Friday in September with the purpose of demonstrating the mid-shore’s cohesion and unity against substance misuse, abuse, and overdose. This year’s gathering will feature a ceremony to honor regional Peer Support
Tuesday, August 17, 2021Avery Hall Benefit Solutions Welcomes Dakota Kellermeyer
Avery Hall Benefits Solutions is pleased to announce that Dakota Kellermeyer has joined our agency as an Account Executive in our Easton office. Dakota was born and raised in Caroline County and attended Salisbury University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a minor in Professional Sales. Dakota will be specializing in group benefits at Avery Hall. He will be tasked with assisting clients with selecting the right health coverage plan for their employees. “When I started to look for
Tuesday, August 17, 2021Choptank Community Health urges childhood immunizations
Choptank Community Health System Chief Medical Officer Patricia Karnes, DO. Choptank Community Health System is recognizing National Immunization Awareness Month this August by urging parents to keep their children current on all vaccinations before the start of the school year. “Immunizations are critical to the health and well-being of our children by preventing diseases that cause harm,” says Choptank Community Health System Chief Medical Officer Patricia Karnes, DO. “As a provider, I understand how
Friday, August 13, 2021Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore’s 12th Annual Eastern Shore Golf Classic
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore, Inc. (BBBSES) held its 12th Annual Eastern Shore Golf Classic on August 9th, at the beautiful River Marsh Golf Club at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina. Major sponsors for the tournament included Silver Sponsor- Delmarva Power, Hole in One Sponsor- Pohanka of Salisbury, and Putting Green Sponsor- Bank of Delmarva. Co-chairs for the event were John Petito of Delmarva Power and Jimmy Sweet of the Delmarva Shorebirds. Eighty-five
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Monday, August 09, 2021Choptank Community Health recognizes National Health Center Week
“Community Health Centers: The Chemistry for Strong Communities” is the theme for the National Association of Community Health Center’s National Health Center Week this Aug. 8-14. Choptank Community Health System is one of 17 Maryland health centers providing affordable, high quality, comprehensive primary care to people from throughout the local communities, including those underserved and uninsured. More is at choptankhealth.org. Choptank Community Health System is recognizing National Health Center Week
Thursday, August 05, 2021Emily's Produce Congratulates Team Member
Emily's Produce would like to send a big CONGRATULATIONS to our own Emily’s Produce team member Kaitlyn Bradley, who is now the 2021 Dorchester Caroline County 4H Fair Queen! We knew for sure that her qualities are VERY special & worthy of recognition!! We are super excited & proud that she is representing the agricultural community! Way to go Kaitlyn!www.facebook.com/emilysproduce/posts/10163032072609815
Thursday, August 05, 2021MSPB Endorses Statewide Pro Bono Call to Action in Response to Spike in Civil Legal Needs
Urgent need for volunteer attorneys in the areas of housing, consumer debt and family law EASTON, MD – August 2021 – Mid-Shore Pro Bono (MSPB), a non-profit organization headquartered on Maryland’s Eastern Shore that provides free or reduced fee legal services to eligible community members, today announced an allied Pro Bono Call to Action campaign in response to recommendations from The Attorney General’s COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force. The campaign urges all attorneys in Maryland to take at
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Thursday, August 05, 2021TidalHealth Visitation Changes
Starting TODAY, some important changes are going into effect for visitors to TidalHealth hospitals. As Maryland and Delaware governors are scheduled to speak today, these changes may be expanded depending on the announcements they make.Given the most recent increase in new COVID-19 cases in the communities served by TidalHealth, we are limiting outside persons entering TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke hospitals and TidalHealth McCready Pavilion Emergency Services. This measure is
Wednesday, August 04, 2021Sukhdeo Singh Joins UM Shore Medical Group - Neurology and Sleep Medicine
EASTON, Md. (August 2, 2021) – UM Shore Medical Group – Neurology and Sleep Medicine recently welcomed Rena Sukhdeo Singh, MD. A board-certified neurologist, she joins M. Walid Kamsheh, MD; Rahel Alemu, CRNP; Fallon Bauer, PA-C; Trisha Lemay, CRNP; and Tatyana Valentin, CRNP, in the Easton-based practice. Dr. Sukhdeo Singh most recently completed a Fellowship in Vascular Neurology (Stroke) at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. She previously served as Chief Neurology Resident at
Wednesday, August 04, 2021The Arc Central Chesapeake Region Announces Day of Remembrance
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc), a nonprofit committed to transforming lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and its partners, For All Seasons, The Avalon Theater, and the Talbot Department of Emergency Services, supported by the Town of Easton, invite the community to a Day of Remembrance in commemoration of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The organization will join hundreds of others across the community in turning a day of tragedy into a day of
Monday, August 02, 2021University of Maryland Medical System Announces $1.2 Million Commitment To Address Food Insecurity
UM Shore Regional Health Working To Address Food Insecurity IssuesIn Mid-Shore Counties EASTON, Md. (August 2, 2021) – The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) today announced a $1.2 million commitment to address food insecurity issues in the communities across the state which are served by the organization’s 13 hospitals. UMMS is working with the Maryland Food Bank, the Capital Area Food Bank, Moveable Feast and Meals on Wheels to provide directed grants and other resources to the most vulnerable
Monday, August 02, 2021''Other Lands'' is Main Street Gallery's Fall Show
GW Thompson's close connection to the landscape is evident in the expressive, abstract paintings which are the subject of Main Street Gallery's fall show, "Other Lands" -Abstract Landscape Paintings by GW Thompson. As the gallery's guest artist, GW will show his paintings alongside the artwork of the cooperative's 13 member artists. His desire, he says, is for visitors to engage with his work and contemplate man's impact on the natural world. The painter, who graduated with a BA in Art and Art History
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021DCA Welcomes the Plein Air Painters of the Chesapeake Bay
Artist Marianne Kost Dorchester Center for the Arts is pleased to announce “Plein Air Painters of the Chesapeake Bay: Shared Visions” is the featured August exhibition. Founded April 2014, Plein Air Painters of the Chesapeake Bay (PAPCB) is focused on capturing the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay region, painting on waterfront lands, in nature preserves, on working farms, and in towns and villages. An exhibit of members’ works is held annually, with a portion of the proceeds donated to local
Tuesday, July 27, 2021U.S. News again names TidalHealth Peninsula Regional among the nation’s best regional hospitals
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has again been named a Best Regional Hospital on the Eastern Shore of Maryland according to U.S. News, the publisher of Best Hospitals. The magazine ranked the Salisbury hospital as the No. 8 hospital in Maryland. U.S. News & World Report rated TidalHealth Peninsula Regional a “high-performing hospital” in the treatment of heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), knee replacement surgery, hip replacement surgery,
Tuesday, July 27, 2021The Friends of the Dorchester County Public Library announce the dates for book sales
The Friends of the Dorchester County Public Library announce the dates for book sales for the remainder of the calendar year. Second Saturday Book Sales will be held on the second Saturday of each month through the calendar year. Sales run from 9a.m. to 1p.m. The Saturday sales will be inside on the first floor of the Library in the Book Cellar and the Meeting Room as well as the lower level lobby. There will be thousands of books, both hard back and paperbacks ranging in price from $.50 with most
Friday, July 23, 2021Empowerment Center Gets Revived Landscape Design in August through Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant
The City of Cambridge was one of several recipients of the Keep Maryland Beautiful grant, receiving $3,000 in funding that will be used at the Empowerment Center (EC) for a revived landscape design. This grant was generously provided by Keep Maryland Beautiful, Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Environmental Trust, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, and Forever Maryland Foundation. Richard Potter, EC’s new executive director, quotes: “We are very excited to be
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Thursday, July 15, 2021Davis, Bowen & Friedel Welcomes New Employees
Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. has welcomed six new employees in all three offices over the past several months. As our offices continue to grow, DBF has added Payton L. Bridge, Barry L. Boltz, Lena A. Williams, and Richard B. Padgette in the Salisbury, Maryland office, as well as Christopher D. Waters, in the Easton, Maryland office, and Eric C. Kells from the Milford, Delaware office.Payton L. Bridge, a licensed architect in the State of Virginia, has recently relocated back to Salisbury, Maryland, where
Thursday, July 15, 2021Choptank Community Health receives William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award
Choptank Community Health System has been recognized for its leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic with the Comptroller of Maryland’s 2020 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Caroline County. Choptank Community Health received the recognition at a July 13 virtual presentation with Comptroller Peter Franchot. The annual award recognizes individuals and organizations in each of the 23 counties and Baltimore City who best exemplify former Governor and Comptroller William Donald Schaefer's
Monday, July 12, 2021Dr. Kurt Wehberg rejoins TidalHealth
TidalHealth is pleased to announce that cardiothoracic surgeon Kurt E. Wehberg, MD, has rejoined the health system. Dr. Wehberg is part of the new TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery practice at the TidalHealth Millsboro Campus at 30265 Commerce Drive, Suite103 in Millsboro, Delaware, just off Route 113 near Lowe’s. The new practice opened July 12.Dr. Wehberg, who is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, received his medical degree from Eastern Virginia
Monday, July 12, 2021Mid-Shore Community Foundation Appoints New Members
JULY 12, 2021 - The Mid-Shore Community Foundation announces the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors - Heather Guerieri, Harriette Lowery, Greg Meekins, Steve Rideout, Tolbert Rowe, and Charles Taylor. The Foundation’s Board of Directors consists of twenty-nine individuals from throughout the Mid-Shore Region of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties. All members are volunteers and together they represent a diverse range of knowledge and experience. “It is
Friday, July 09, 2021TidalHealth Peninsula Regional chosen to participate in new program to curb opioid deaths
In the photo, from the left, displaying the to-go Naloxone and supporting patient information are Bill Cooper, PharmD, TidalHealth Home Scripts Ambulatory Pharmacy Manager, Angie Brittingham, Senior Director of Emergency and Trauma Services at TidalHealth and Glenn Hornstein, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Services, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth McCready Pavilion. The Emergency Department team at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland treats approximately 15 suspected
Friday, July 09, 2021Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore Hosts 12th Annual Eastern Shore Golf Classic
Golfers Lining up for Shotgun Start Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore (BBBSES) is excited to announce the 12th Annual Eastern Shore Golf Classic (ESGC). It will be held on Monday August 9th, 2021 at the beautiful River Marsh Golf Course at the Hyatt Regency Bay Golf Resort in Cambridge, MD. Each golfer will receive entry to the event, a gift for participating, a golf cart for the day, 18 holes of golf, lunch, and entry to the awards reception that includes dinner. The event will also include
Friday, July 09, 2021Gross Joins UM Shore Medical Group - Gastroenterology
Easton, Md. (July 2, 2021) – Beth Gross, MS, ACNP, has joined UM Shore Medical Group – Gastroenterology. She is the latest provider to join the Gastroenterology practice, which also includes Hamza Abdulla, MD, George Kunnackal John, MD, Volkan Taskin, MD, Matthew Troshinsky, MD, Melissa Eigenbrode, CRNP, and Mary Horseman, CRNP. Gross previously served as surgical oncology nurse practitioner at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC). Her experience includes several years a
Thursday, July 08, 2021UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Unveils Transformation of Hospital’s Cafeteria Into An ‘Easton Mar
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health and Morrison Healthcare team members recently celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated “Easton Marketplace” at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. EASTON, MD (July 7, 2021) – Following a week-long renovation and refresh, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton recently unveiled its newly renovated “Easton Marketplace,” replacing the traditional cafeteria, a project completed with the hospital’s partner, Morrison Healthcare. The grand opening included a
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Wednesday, July 07, 2021Choptank Health partners with Health Dept. to vaccinate migrant workers
Choptank Community Health System’s migrant outreach team on Hoopers Island, shown here. Choptank Community Health is partnering with numerous organizations as part of its ongoing COVID-19 outreach efforts, including Dorchester County Health Department in reaching migrant workers with testing and vaccinations. Choptank Community Health System and the Dorchester County Health Department recently combined efforts to help protect Dorchester County’s H2B migrant workers and local seafood processing workers
Wednesday, July 07, 2021Uyttewaal Named ‘Nurse of the Year’ by UM Shore Regional Health; Others Also Honored
EASTON, MD (July 7, 2021) – Emily Uyttewaal, RN, of Easton, was named winner of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health 2021 Nurse of the Year Award in a recent award presentation conducted by UM SRH President and CEO Ken Kozel. Uyttewaal, who works as a surgical nurse at the Ambulatory Surgery Center located at 6 Caulk Lane in Easton, was selected for this prestigious award from among 28 nurses nominated by their peers. Of the 28 nominees, 15 were selected by The Nurse Executive Committee as Unit
Wednesday, July 07, 2021DCTC Organization Wins National Award
(L-R) Katelyn Masden, President of DCTC chapter of SkillsUSA, Chamber of Commerce President Bill Christopher, and SkillsUSA member Brianna Pinder For the second time in four years, the Dorchester Career and Technology Center chapter of SkillsUSA has been named a Model of Excellence by the national SkillsUSA organization. The DCTC chapter is one of only 24 chapters receiving this award, out of over 6000 chapters and almost 400,000 student members throughout the United States. This honor is part of
Thursday, July 01, 2021UM Shore Regional Health and Community Partners Schedule Additional Free Mobile Walk-up First Dose
EASTON, MD (June 30, 2021) – The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, in partnership with area churches and community organizations, has scheduled a number of free first-dose COVID-19 walk-up vaccine clinics during July and August. Vaccination opportunities include:•Friday, July 2, 4 to 8 pm: The Salvation Army, 200 Washington Street (Cambridge)•Saturday, July 10, 12 to 5 pm: Eldorado-Brookview Volunteer Fire Department, 5752 Rhodesdale Eldorado Road (Eldorado)•Sunday, July 11, 12 to 4 pm: Waugh
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021MSCF COVID-19 Response Fund
Thank you, your efforts made a difference! As the Mid-Shore Community Foundation concludes its COVID-19 Response efforts, it would like to thank the individuals, businesses, and organizations that came together to support the Mid-Shore Region - Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties. On March 31, 2020, the Foundation established a COVID-19 Response Fund to rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations at the frontline of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Foundation made a
Tuesday, June 29, 2021Choptank Health receives Health Care Hero award for COVID-19 response
Choptank Community Health presented Health Care Hero shirts to each staff member among its seven Mid-Shore locations on June 24, including those in its Fassett Magee center located in Cambridge, shown here. Profiles of all award recipients are at TheDailyRecord.com. The Daily Record of Baltimore has recognized Choptank Community Health System as a 2021 Health Care Hero. Choptank Health is the only award recipient on the Eastern Shore and one of three statewide organizations recognized for their
Monday, June 28, 2021UM Shore Regional Health Golf Tournament Set for August 30, 2021
Bob Rauch, Brad Baker, Art Cecil and Bill Houck represented the Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton in 2019. This year the Auxiliary will once again be "The Open" sponsor for the Tournament, with ladies’ and men's teams for a day of fun and fellowship while supporting UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. Easton, MD (June 28, 2021) – University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation has scheduled its annual Golf Tournament fundraiser for Monday, August 30, 2021 at Talbot Country Club in Easton. The UM
Friday, June 25, 2021U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Re-opening of Visitor Center at Blackwater National Wildlif
Cambridge, MD –The Visitor Center at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) has resumed full-time operations with new hours. The Visitor Center is now open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be closed all Federal holidays. Refuge trails and the Wildlife Drive remain open daily from dawn to dusk. Consistent with CDC recommendations, people who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces. Most importantly, stay home if you
Friday, June 25, 2021River Lane Photography on the MOVE!
River Lane Photography is on the MOVE! It is official! As of July 1, owner Audrey Wozney has announced that her studio will be moving to a new, larger location at 313 High Street in Cambridge, MD. This new larger studio will mean additional services including professional branding sessions and boudior sessions to the services already provided. To learn more about River Lane's services, visit https://riverlanephotography.com/ or on Facebook at @riverlanephoto, Instagram at @riverlanephoto
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Tuesday, June 22, 2021Scrutchfield Attains P.E. License in Delaware
Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF), is pleased to announce that Andrew J. Scrutchfield, P.E. recently passed the Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering Surveying and is now officially a licensed engineer in the State of Delaware. A graduate of New Jersey’s Stevens Institute of Technology, Scrutchfield received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Shortly thereafter he began the process to become a licensed engineer after
Tuesday, June 22, 2021TidalHealth welcomes renowned psychologist to speak on Living with an ICD
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome renowned psychologist Dr. Samuel F. Sears to its Peninsula Regional campus on Wednesday, July 14 for the presentation “Successful Living with an ICD.” Dr. Sears is considered the world authority on the unique life situations faced by patients living with an implantable cardiac device (ICD), publishing well over 150 articles on the subject. This presentation is for people with an ICD and their families. Dr. Sears will discuss common challenges and psychological issues faced
Monday, June 21, 2021Shore United Bank Gift Launches Channel Marker Caroline Youth Center Campaign
Shore United Bank grant launches Channel Marker’s “Building Trust, Hope and Dignity in Caroline County” youth center campaign. Pictured left to right: Cathy Cassell, Executive Director at Channel Marker and Debra Rich, Chief Marketing and Project Officer at Shore United Bank. A gift from Shore United Bank is launching the public phase of an exciting new $250,000 fundraising effort, The Campaign to Build Trust, Hope, and Dignity in Caroline County, to create a new youth center for children ages 5
Monday, June 21, 2021COVID Impact Survey Finds ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed)
Marylanders are Experiencing More Hardship as a Result of the Pandemic Childcare and education, housing among top concerns of Marylanders already struggling. Salisbury, MD (June 18, 2021) –United Ways across Maryland, including United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), announced the results of the COVID Impact Survey, which was conducted in partnership with United for ALICE, a center of innovation, research and action around financial hardship. The survey of more than 2,000 Maryland residents, 29
Friday, June 18, 2021Connecting Kids to Coverage - ESAHEC
Did you know that free or low-cost health insurance coverage is available for children and families here in Maryland? With funding from the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a Connecting Kids to Coverage program has been established by Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center to assist local residents in enrolling in available plans. The goal of the program is to identify and enroll children who are eligible for Medicaid and the Maryland Children’s
Friday, June 18, 2021Derek Hills of Easton receives 2021 Maryland Pro Bono Service Award Lee A. Caplan Award
EASTON — Local attorney, Derek Hills received the Lee A. Caplan Award this month at the MSBA Legal Summit. Nominated by Mid-Shore Pro Bono, Hills was chosen for the Caplan Award — an award geared toward a solo or small firm practitioner who has rendered pro bono service over many years. “The Awards Committee received a terrific response to our request for nominations this year,” Dave Pantzer, Director of Education, Outreach, & Technology, Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland said. “With such a wonderful
Friday, June 18, 2021UM Shore Regional Health and Community Partners Schedule Free Mobile Vaccine Clinics Through June
UM Shore Regional Health and Community Partners Schedule Free Mobile Vaccine Clinics Through JuneEASTON, MD (June 16, 2021) – The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, in partnership with three area churches, will offer free COVID-19 walk-up vaccine clinics in the coming weeks. Greater New Hope Church and Ministries, 4514 Preston Road, Preston, Md., 21655 will host a vaccine clinic from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23. New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 12020 N. Central Avenue, Ridgely,
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Monday, June 14, 2021UM Shore Regional Health Announces New Board Officers
Easton, MD – (June 10. 2021) David Milligan and Kathy Deoudes have been elected chair and vice chair, respectively, of the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) Board of Directors. A resident of Easton, Milligan is a business systems analyst for the integrity and quality solutions organization, Qlarant. He has been a UM SRH board member since 2013 and has served as chair of the board’s Quality, Safety & Experience Committee since 2015. He also serves on the University of Maryland Medical
Monday, June 14, 2021Scheele Named Director of Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services
Easton, MD - (June 8, 2021) Erin Scheele has been named Director of Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services for University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, following the recent retirement of former director Teresa Blem. A resident of Church Creek, Md., Scheele has been a UM Shore Regional Health team member since 2009 and has served Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in several capacities. Her most recent positions Manager of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services for the Requard Center for Acute
Monday, June 14, 2021UWLES & OCHMRA 2021 Dine Stay & Play United Begins
Salisbury, MD: United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), in partnership with the Ocean City Hotel, Motel, Restaurant Association (OCHMRA) is excited to announce that Dine Stay & Play United has kicked off for the 2021 summer season! This program brings together local hospitality organizations to engage in a fun and fierce competition while giving back to the community and creating local impact and will run through Labor Day. Ocean City restaurants, hotels and new this year – entertainment and sporting
Friday, June 11, 2021University of Maryland Medical System to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for Employees
BALTIMORE (June 9, 2021) – The University of Maryland Medical System today announced that it will require COVID-19 vaccination for all current and new employees beginning September 1, 2021. UMMS operates 13 hospitals and a network of urgent care centers across Maryland and employs more than 29,000 people. COVID-19 vaccines have been proven safe and extremely effective at preventing the spread of the virus in virtually all settings, with numerous peer-reviewed studies reaffirming the efficacy of all
Friday, June 11, 2021Cambridge's First Little Free Gallery is at Main Street Gallery
Small, delicate paintings and drawings, and diminutive sculptures on tiny pedestals are now on view at the Little Free Gallery located on the wall outside Main Street Gallery in Cambridge. If you are wondering what a Little Free Gallery is, think Little Free Library. It's the same concept of "take one, leave one" only instead of books the focus is art. The curator of the bright green and purple Little Free Gallery is Cambridge resident and gallery volunteer, Susan Klise. Susan has artfully arranged the
Thursday, June 10, 2021Eastern Shore Recovery Project
Eastern Shore Recovery Project We need your input! The Dorchester County Economic Development and Tourism is partnering with economic development agencies on the Eastern Shore to gather information from local businesses to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This will be part of an on-going effort to gauge business sentiment over time on various important issues. Your participation is vital to our success. This survey will take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. We will share the results with you and
Thursday, June 10, 2021Servin' Up Success - Celebrity Server Night!
Silent auction, food, drinks, and fun! Join Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore, and our celebrity servers, at Blue Ruin Bar as we serve up success for students in Dorchester County!Join us anytime between 4:30PM and 10:00PM for food and drinks!All proceeds from the event will go directly to supporting Dorchester County students in gaining access to JA's programs!
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Tuesday, June 08, 2021UM Shore Regional Health and Dorchester County YMCA to Offer Walk-up Vaccine Clinic on June 14
Easton, MD - (June 8, 2021) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, in partnership with the Dorchester County YMCA, will offer a free COVID-19 walk-up Pfizer vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, June 14, at the YMCA site located at 201 Talbot Avenue in Cambridge. Vaccinations are open to anyone age 16 or older (if a person is younger than 18, a parent is required to be present to give consent). The rain date will be Tuesday, June 15. Part of UM SRH’s Mobile Vaccine Clinic program,
Tuesday, June 08, 2021UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Cafeteria Plans Renovation and Updates to Menu, Service Options
Easton, MD - (June 8, 2021) – The cafeteria at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton will close at 2 p.m. Friday, June 11, following lunch service, as UM Shore Regional Health cafeteria and facilities team members facilitate a week-long renovation project that will include new paint, new menu options and a new grab-and-go destination. “This project is an important element of a focus on improving the visitor experience at UM Shore Regional Health,” said Dee Murphy, vice president, Support
Monday, June 07, 2021John Plaskon to Retire
After 40 years in psychiatric rehabilitation and behavioral health, John Plaskon, Executive Director of Crossroads Community, Inc. and Corsica River Mental Health Services, Inc. has announced his intention to retire by the end of 2021. The Crossroads Community, Inc. and Corsica River Mental Health Services, Inc. Boards of Directors thanked Mr. Plaskon for 32+ years of innovative, forward thinking, client-centered leadership. During this time, Mr. Plaskon developed many new initiatives and programs,
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Tuesday, June 01, 2021UM Shore Regional Health and Chesapeake College Offering COVID-19 Testing Until June 23
UM Shore Regional Health and Chesapeake College Offering COVID-19 Testing Until June 23 Testing Day Shifts From Mondays to Wednesdays; Organizations Have Partnered To Provide More Than 10,000 Tests Since Last August Easton, MD - (May 28, 2021) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, in partnership with Chesapeake College, will continue offering free COVID-19 testing but the testing day will move from Mondays to Wednesdays, ending on June 23. Testing takes place at the Eastern Shore Higher
Friday, March 26, 2021The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce has relocated its office to 306 High Street, Cambridge, MD.
On February 10th the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce moved operations to a new location at 306 High Street. The Chamber will occupy the entire building owned by BayVanguard Bank, with plans to share office space with other synergistic organizations in the coming months. “The new and expanded space will allow us to provide better service to our members.” says Bill Christopher, President/CEO of the Chamber. “We will have a much larger and more functional meeting space that is available for use by our
