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Thursday, February 02, 2023AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Maryland March 2023
The American Pickers are excited to return to Maryland! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in March 2023.AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique "picking" on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America's most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they
Thursday, February 02, 2023eNews & Events February 2, 2023 - February 16, 2023
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Wednesday, February 01, 2023Three Nurse Practitioners Join UM Shore Medical Group - Primary Care
University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG) – Primary Care recently welcomed three new nurse practitioners. Kathryn Wilson, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C and Melissa Wood, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C joined the Easton practice. Ashley Schreppel, MSN, CRNP, FNP-B, FNP-BC joined the Denton practice. All three providers are natives to the Eastern Shore. Wilson earned her Associate of Science in Nursing from Chesapeake College in Wye Mills and her Master of Science – Family Nurse Practitioner from Walden University.
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Wednesday, February 01, 2023Luke Whalen, MD, Named Medical Director of Shore Regional Health Emergency Department at Cambridge
University of Maryland Shore Emergency Center at Cambridge has named Luke Whalen, MD, as medical director. Dr. Whalen has served UM Shore Regional Health as an emergency medicine physician since 2018. A cum laude graduate of St. Mary's College of Maryland in St, Mary's City, Md., Dr. Whalen earned his medical degree in 2014 from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, Va. and completed a four-year residency in emergency medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital in 2018. Dr. Whalen's
Wednesday, February 01, 2023Chamber Connection Newsletter - February 2023
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Friday, January 27, 2023Samah Ramadan-Nassar joins TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Samah Ramadan-Nassar, PA-C, to TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines, Md. Ramadan-Nassar earned her Physician Assistant degree from Townson University in 2014 and her master's degree in chemical and life sciences from the University of Maryland College Park in 2008. She has experience as a Physician Assistant in gastroenterology, hospitalist, urgent care and emergency department settings. Ramadan-Nassar is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Thursday, January 26, 2023eNews & Events Jan. 26, 2023 - Feb 9, 2023
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023One Mission Cambridge 2023 Newsletter
One Mission Cambridge has been doing some great things in the community this past year and look forward to 2023! Click here to read their 2023 Newsletter.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023THRIVE featured on Good Morning America
The THRIVE Fitness Program designed to help kids normalize physical activity, healthy eating and emotional health was featured on Good Morning America. In the segment co-founders Dr. Casey Scott and Karah Bunde were able to share what their program is all about. Watch the segment on Good Morning America.
Monday, January 23, 2023CWDI Moves Office Operations to Chamber Office
Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) has moved its day-to-day operations to the offices of the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) building at 306 High Street in Cambridge. “We are very excited to have a full-time downtown office,” says Matt Leonard, CWDI’s Executive Director. “That was one of the needs identified through CWDI’s recent Strategic Planning session.” CWDI’s mission has accelerated through 2022, and its operations are evolving to keep pace. CWDI determined that they needed
Monday, January 23, 2023Hearn Promoted to Associate
GMB is pleased to announce the promotion of Benjamin K. Hearn, P.E. to Associate of the firm. Hearn began interning with GMB in 2014 and joined our full-time staff upon his 2016 graduation from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Hearn was heavily involved as the Design Engineer on the Gills Neck Road Wastewater Flow Diversion project, which won the 2019 Engineering Excellence Grand Conceptor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Wednesday, January 18, 2023Dr. Simona Eng to lead TidalHealth Graduate Medical Education
Steve, Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth has announced Simona Eng, DO, FACOI, SFHM was recently appointed the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and Chairperson of the Graduate Medical Education Committee at TidalHealth. In her role as DIO, Dr. Eng provides oversight and leadership to all graduate medical education (GME) programs at TidalHealth. She is instrumental in the health system’s forward progression of its robust GME programs and the development of future programs
Wednesday, January 18, 2023SDFM Presents ''Ghosts of the Eastern Shore''
South Dorchester Folk Museum Presents “Ghosts of the Eastern Shore” Presented by Andy Nunez Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Located: Robbins Heritage Center, Dorchester County Historical Society 1003 Greenway Drive, Cambridge, MD (Maryland Avenue Extended) Andy Nunez has had articles and stories published in Lost Treasure, Western and Eastern Treasures, Grenadier, Chain of Command, Inside the Old House, and Tales from the Shadows. He also created the comic strip Skipjack Pete, which ran for
Thursday, January 12, 2023eNews & Events January 12, 2023 - January 26, 2023
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Tuesday, January 10, 2023Dorchester County Council President named Treasurer of the Maryland Association of Counties 2023 BOD
The Dorchester County Council is delighted to announce that George L. (Lenny) Pfeffer, Jr., Council President, has been named Treasurer of the Maryland Association of Counties 2023 Board of Directors. Councilman Pfeffer, who is currently serving his second term on the Council, also serves as the County’s representative on the MACo Legislative Committee. We are also pleased to announce that Steve Nuwer, Airport Director, was elected as the Secretary for the Maryland Aviation Council. Mr. Nuwer, who is
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Tuesday, January 10, 2023United Way Celebrates Community with 19th Annual Holiday Ball
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) recently held their 19th Annual Holiday Ball at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, MD, raising over $182,000 through sponsorships, a virtual auction and other event activities. Randy Scott, from Froggy 99.9’s Whiskey and Randy Show, returned as the evening’s emcee. Guests enjoyed live music by Gold City, a delicious gourmet dinner along with specialty drinks, treats and late-night fare presented by the Hyatt. “Sharing the positive
Monday, January 09, 2023Cambridge DOT, LLC Has New Services!
Many businesses require drug screening for new and current employees. Cambridge DOT, LLC is now providing drug screening for Coast Guard, employment, Federal, non-CDL and CDL drivers. These tests include urine drug testing and oral alcohol testing. If you own a business, you can call Cambridge DOT, LLC to set your company up for random testing as well. We look forward to working with you! Cambridge DOT, LLC is conveniently located at 200 Maryland Avenue, Suite B in Cambridge, MD 21613 and can be
Friday, January 06, 2023TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's 3rd Quarter 2022 Team Members of the Quarter
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 3rd Quarter 2022 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Amanda Hottenstein, Maryland Primary Care - Care Transition Organization Amanda Hottenstein of Maryland Primary Care – Care Transition Organization is the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional 3rd Quarter 2022 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Amanda has undertaken some of the most complex and technical projects in
Friday, January 06, 2023Amanda Larsen joins TidalHealth Neurology in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Amanda Larsen, FNP, MSN, to TidalHealth Neurology in Salisbury, Md. Larsen received her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from Walden University with a Sigma Theta Tau International honor. Larsen is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Neurology. She has extensive knowledge of spinal cord injuries, neurotrauma, complicated orthopedic injuries, septic shock, and soft tissue injuries. When she is not
Thursday, January 05, 2023eNews & Events January 5, 2023 - January 19, 2023
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Wednesday, January 04, 2023First baby of 2023 Arrives at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Birthing Center
The first baby of 2023 arrived just after midnight, January 1, at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Birthing Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton. The baby girl was born at 12:40 am to Lakeisha Alston and Durell E. Hyland Sr., both of Fruitland. Luvenia Lee Hyland was born weighing 7 pounds, 11.8 ounces, and was 21 inches long. She joins eight older siblings at home. Alston and her newborn were gifted a congratulatory basket from UM Shore Regional Health, which included baby
Wednesday, January 04, 2023First Baby of 2023 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
Baby Name: Charlie Nicole Bosley (female) Parents' Names: Shelbi and Brandon Bosley Sibling to: Parents' first baby Parents' Residence: Family wishes to keep this private Baby Birth Date and Time: January 1, 2023 at 3:23 pm Baby weight: 7 pounds Baby Length: 19.5 inches Gifts provided to the First Baby of the New Year are courtesy of the TidalHealth Junior Auxiliary Board. Since 1924, it has donated nearly $10 million to expansion projects, medical equipment, supplies and services at TidalHealth.
Wednesday, January 04, 2023Dr. Mark Weisman promoted to Vice President of Information Technology at TidalHealth
Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth, has announced the promotion of Mark Weisman, MD, MBA, to Vice President of Information Technology/CMIO & CIO Dr. Weisman, who joined TidalHealth in 2018 as its Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), has also been servings as the health system’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the Senior Director level since 2021. “This promotion reflects the importance of Information Technology (IT) at TidalHealth in ensuring the correct data,
Wednesday, January 04, 2023Willow Construction Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration
Willow Construction, one of the largest commercial construction companies on Delmarva, has announced the kickoff to its year-long 50th anniversary celebration. Willow is planning events, charitable donations, and a social media series to look back on its history, all culminating in its 50th anniversary date on August 23rd. Willow Construction has become a fixture on the Eastern Shore, building high-profile projects throughout Delmarva. The company broke ground on its first project in 1973. At the time,
Friday, December 30, 2022January 2023 Chamber Connection Newsletter
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Thursday, December 29, 2022eNews & Events December 29, 2022 - January 12, 2023
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022All4Love launches partnership with Choptank Elementary
The Hummingbird Way is a new initiative forming a partnership between ALL4LOVE and Choptank Elementary School! Each Elementary Student enrolled is paired with an ALL4LOVE high school student! This program is aimed at reaching out to future ALL4LOVE students, all the while teaching our current students practical skills needed for future workforce development! For the first 45 minutes of the program, each high schooler works one-on-one, or in small groups with their elementary mentee on programs like
Tuesday, December 27, 2022TidalHealth to hold ICD Support Group on Jan. 10
SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 am on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building located at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd, Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The goal of this group is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices to become more knowledgeable and comfortable with having an ICD. Dr. John Zweig will discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder and treatments at the January meeting. The group is open to patients, family,
Tuesday, December 27, 2022Choptank Health Announces New Medical Provider in Cambridge
Choptank Community Health Center’s Fassett Magee Medical and Cambridge Dental Center recently welcomed Family Nurse Practitioner April Peresian, CRNP, FNP-C to the medical practice. Family Nurse Practitioner April Peresian specializes in the comprehensive assessment and treatment of pediatric and adult patients, with nearly a decade of working in local, rural communities. Peresian holds a master of science, family nurse practitioner degree from Wilmington University, and a bachelor of science in
Tuesday, December 27, 2022Cambridge Woman's Club Present's Terri Griffin
On Friday January 6, 2023 at 1pm Cambridge Woman’s Club presents Terri Griffin, local recycling artist and entrepreneur. Terri creates one of a kind pieces using antique furniture, paint and decorative paper. The final product is an object both fanciful and functional. Instead of throwing away an old chair or table with a few blemishes, Terri repurposes so as to give a piece a second life that is classic yet fresh. Terri displays and sells her work at many local shops including the Dorchester Center for
Thursday, December 22, 2022Gill Joins UM Shore Medical Group - Women's Health
Certified nurse midwife Gabrielle Gill, MSN, CNM, WHNP recently joined the University of Maryland Shore Medical Group – Women’s Health. Gill joins Javier Cajina, MD, Palak Doshi, MD, and Audrey Drummey, MD; nurse practitioners Jennifer Dyott, Dale Jafari and Angie Price; and certified nurse midwives Molly Bernish, Sunny Granger, Tristen Holloway and Lauren Rosales in the practice. Board certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board, Gill recently practiced at Chesapeake Health Care OBGYN in
Thursday, December 22, 2022eNews & Events December 22, 2022 - January 5, 2023
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022Choptank Health announces new medical providers in Denton
Choptank Community Health System has recently welcomed Family Nurse Practitioners Laura Bland, DNP, CRNP, FNP of Federalsburg, Md., and Dara Winfield, MSN, MPH, CRNP, FNP-BC of Preston, Md. to its Denton Health Center medical practice. Bland has nine years of nursing experience and holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Salisbury University. She became a Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse in 2017 through the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing. Bland is a current member of the Alpha
Wednesday, December 21, 2022Cambridge Lions Club Has Been Busy
8 members of the Cambridge Lions Club recently sorted and packed 1,354 pairs of glasses, ready to be shipped to people in need.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022Johnson wins Project Opportunity Veteran Entrepreneur Business Pitch
Dorchester County business owner and entrepreneur Danielle Johnson won $500 at the Project Opportunity Veteran Entrepreneur Business Pitch in Columbia, Maryland. Johnson is an Army veteran that owns and operates businesses with her husband Bernard Johnson in Cambridge. This is the 3rd Annual Project Opportunity Veteran Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition and Celebration. A total of 10 businesses competed in one of two categories: Early stage and Growth Stage at the Maryland Innovation Center on
Tuesday, December 20, 2022Saints Peter & Paul School Brings Christmas Joy through Music
Blessings overflowed as Saints Peter & Paul Elementary School students shared their musical talents and performed for their extended school families at Saints Peter & Paul Church on Thursday evening, December 15, 2022. As students sang traditional carols and a couple of newer favorites, their angelic voices reminded each attendee of the true meaning of Christmas. Students also performed instrumental selections. The students truly enjoyed sharing their spirit with the packed house as they sang each hymn,
Tuesday, December 20, 2022Annual ''That 50’s Show'' is back for January/February at Main Street Gallery
Fifty is the watchword for Main Street Gallery’s winter show. Picture 50 works for under $50. Then picture a select group of art by gallery artists discounted up to 50%. What you’ve got is “That 50’s Show”, a very special sales event you won’t want to miss. The show will open on Thursday, January 5 and run through Sunday, February 26. The nine member artists at Main Street Gallery will be bringing work out of their studios for this annual event and offering a select group of their paintings,
Friday, December 16, 2022Saints Peter and Paul Inducts Newest Members of the National Honor Society
Congratulations to the following students who were inducted into the Dominican Chapter of the Saints Peter & Paul National Honor Society. The students met and exceeded the four guiding principles of Scholarship, Service, Character, and Leadership. Their intellectual abilities are apparent in the classroom, and their resumes spoke volumes of the depth and diversity of their participation, service, and leadership in and out of school. In addition to their other service activities, the National Honor Society
Friday, December 16, 2022CWDI Receives $1M Rural Fund Grant
On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) was awarded $1,000,000 through the Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund. The grant fund, which is overseen by the Maryland Department of Commerce and administered by the five rural regional councils, was announced by Governor Hogan earlier this year to boost economic development activity, stimulate private sector investment, and create jobs in the state’s rural regions. When announcing the grant awards, Maryland
Thursday, December 15, 2022eNews & Events December 15, 2022 - December 29, 2022
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022UM Memorial Hospital Foundation Hosts Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Reception
The University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation (UM MHF) recently hosted its annual donor appreciation reception at Talbot Country Club. Donors and friends who supported 2022 fundraising campaigns and events benefiting UM Shore Medical Center at Easton and its ancillary health care programs, services and scholarships gathered to celebrate. The program was led by Charles T. Capute, board member for UM Shore Regional Health and chair of the UM MHF board. Capute introduced fellow UM SRH board
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022Clark Comprehensive Breast Center Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Jo-Anne Kerry-Turner
Jo-Ayne Kerry-Turner, MSN, FNP, has joined the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Clark Comprehensive Breast Center team after more than 15 years as a provider with Chesapeake Healthcare in Salisbury, Md. Prior to her position with Chesapeake Healthcare, Kerry-Turner served as an emergency department nurse for both UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester (2003- 2006) and Peninsula Regional Medical Center/Tidal Health (2002- 2003). Early in her career, she worked in oncology and medical-surgical
Wednesday, December 14, 2022Dr. Scott Kaufman joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Scott Kaufman, DO, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Md. He specializes in electrophysiology, which is used to diagnose and treat heart conditions that affect the electrical activity of the heart muscle. Dr. Kaufman received his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Mo., and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry School of Medicine in Stratford, N.J.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022Hurley Promoted to Director of Support Services at UM Shore Regional Health
Robert Hurley has been promoted to Director of Support Services at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. He has served as UM SRH’s facilities operations manager since 2005. Hurley has been employed with UM Shore Regional Health since 1982, serving in several capacities, including as a stationary engineer with UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester and later as facilities manager and plant operations manager for the hospital. “Robert is a valued employee of more than 40 years with Shore Regional
Wednesday, December 14, 2022Dorchester Post 91 American Legion Treats Veterans and Members
The American Legion Post 91, S.A.L., and Auxiliary members held a free Thanksgiving Dinner, Wednesday, November 23 for their Veterans and members. This was very well attended at the Sunburst Highway Post, plus dinners were delivered to some of our home-bound veterans. After everyone was served their meals, the Legion provided the Local EMS, Dorchester Sheriff, 911 Dispatch, Cambridge City Police, and Maryland State Police with hot meals as well. This dinner is made possible by a very generous gift from a
Wednesday, December 14, 2022JA Inspire 2023 is coming in March
JA Inspireis a hands-on, interactive two-day event that partners eighth-grade students with local business representatives from the seven counties in our coverage area – Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Accomack. The event allows students a chance to see the opportunities that await in their own backyard. JA Inspire offers hands-on, interactive activities designed to make an impact with students. Rather than handing out vague brochures, our event allows students to
Wednesday, December 14, 2022Eastern Shore Veteran's Stand Down
Attention Veterans! Veterans Stand Down 50 is coming to the Eastern Shore of Maryland in April 2023! This event will be coming to the Eastern Shore of Maryland for three days from 10:00 a.m. (1000hrs) to 02:00 p.m. (1400hrs) all days. The dates and locations are: April 28, 2023 at the American Legion Post 91, 98 Sunburst Highway, Cambridge, MD 21613 April 29, 2023 at the St. James AME Zion Church,521 Mack Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21801 April 30, 2023 at the Veterans Memorial Park, Race track Road, Ocean
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Wednesday, December 07, 2022Loretta McWilliams is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's November Daisy Award Recipient
Loretta McWilliams, RN at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute’s Infusion Center, has been selected as the November recipient of the Daisy Award for her care and compassion shown recently to a frightened and concerned patient. The woman, 79, who was in perfect health prior to a recent heart attack, wrote in her nomination that her world had been turned upside down; she became extremely anemic, short of breath and was very concerned about her health and prognosis. After a
Wednesday, December 07, 2022Johnson's Cleaning Service in Cambridge, MD is the MCE 2022 Workforce Development Award Recipient
This is a company built on the foundation of giving customers excellent service, truly taking pride in hard work and commitment. Their goal is to service their customers with 100% satisfaction and it's no different when it comes to Mr. Johnsons staff - he strives for 100% satisfaction from them as an employee of Johnson's Cleaning Service! Mr. Johnson prides himself on having an open door policy and being available to his employees anytime. Each week there is a company meeting and time is always set aside
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Wednesday, December 07, 2022UM Memorial Hospital Foundation Announces Annual Appeal
EASTON, Md. (November 30, 2022) – The University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 2022 annual appeal will benefit the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center at UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH). Donations to the appeal, which is now in progress, will help support Breast Center services and the purchase of state-of-the art imaging software that enables providers to gather the most precise 3D images of breast tissue. “Better imaging promotes earlier diagnosis and treatment that helps save lives,”
Friday, December 02, 2022TidalHealth to hold ICD Support Group on Dec. 13
TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 am on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building located at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd, Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The goal is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices to become more knowledgeable and comfotable with having an ICD. The group is open to patients, family, friends, and caregivers, and allows attendees to meet and share with others who have been through similar experiences. Confidential
Thursday, December 01, 2022Chamber Connection Newsletter December 2022
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Wednesday, November 23, 2022Success! Sixty Forested Acres Added to Pickering Creek
More than 130 people stepped forward in support of our recently concluded “More Acres, More Trails, More Space to Explore” campaign, exceeding the campaign’s 2.5 million dollar goal. This September Pickering Creek was able to acquire 63 acres of woods adjacent to the Center’s 400-acre main campus and allocate money for trail creation as well as trail maintenance and improvement across the campus. Together we were also able to add to the Center’s endowment to ensure our ability to care for these new
Wednesday, November 23, 2022TidalHealth Peninsula Regional lights holiday star in memory of Maryland State Police Trooper
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has again constructed its holiday star decoration atop the hospital. The unique star, measuring 22 feet from tip to tip, will be lit on the Friday after Thanksgiving and reamin illuminated throughout the holiday season. The star has been the centerpiece of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's holiday decorating theme for the last 27 years. In 1995, following the death of Maryland Sate Police Trooper First Class Edward A. Plank, Jr. who was lost in the line of duty, TidalHealth
Tuesday, November 22, 2022Cambridge Harbor: REOI Responses
Close of Business on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, marked the close of the response period for the Cambridge Harbor Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) issued on July 15, 2022. Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI), the non-profit development corporation formed to develop Cambridge Harbor, is pleased to report the general results of the REOI process. CWDI received 27 responses from various potential partners able to help plan, develop and activate Cambridge Harbor. In broad categories, these
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Monday, November 21, 2022UM Shore Medical Group-Cardiology Welcomes Two New Providers
University of Maryland Shore Medical Group – Cardiology recently welcomed two new providers to the practice based at UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Easton, 500 Cadmus Lane, suite 207; Robert Malacoff, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FHRS, CCDS, and Robyn Lanasa, CRNP, FNP-BC. Dr. Malacoff’s career includes extensive clinical cardiology experience. He previously served as Director of the Cardiac Catheterization and EP Laboratories at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass.; as Medical Director and Chief of Cardiology and
Monday, November 21, 2022Choptank Health launches ''Ask a Provider'' video series
Choptank Community Health System has launched an "Ask a Provider" video series in partnership with the Avalon Foundation to provide educational resources and advice from physicians and advanced practice providers. “We want to continue empowering more people to take control of their own health,” says Choptank Health Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer Megan Wojtko, DNP, MBA, FNP-BC. “This series addresses the concerns we hear most often in our offices while helping to provide essential
Thursday, November 17, 2022University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton Earns “A” Safety Grade
EASTON, Md. (November 16, 2022) - 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 2022 reporting period. This marks the fifth consecutive period that the hospital has received an 'A'. Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade is a national distinction recognizing a hospital's achievements in providing safer healthcare by protecting patients from preventable harm
Thursday, November 17, 2022Choptank Health expands with Chestertown Health Center
Choptank Community Health System has expanded into Kent County at 126 Philosophers Terrace in Chestertown, Md. The community health center is providing primary care services at the location, with new patients currently being accepted. Medical services include primary healthcare, women’s health, pediatrics, behavioral health, chronic health management, and care navigation. Choptank Health’s Chestertown Health Center is open Mon. through Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and can be reached at
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022Bosom Buddies Charities Supports Purchase of New Ultrasound System at UM Shore Regional Health
During the last week of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bosom Buddies Charities presented a gift of $28,000 to UM Memorial Hospital Foundation to benefit the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center. Presented by Bosom Buddies Charities Chair Claudia Boldyga, the donation supports the purchase of a new Terason ultrasound system used in diagnosing breast cancer and other breast conditions. “Over the past 10 years that Bosom Buddies Charities has provided support to the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center, their
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022Portrait Unveiling Event Honors Dr. Mickey Foxwell and Ida Jane Baker
Milford Mace “Mickey” Foxwell, MD, and Ida Jane Baker, distinguished lifelong residents of Dorchester County, were honored in memoriam at a reception on October 27, 2022 at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health at Cambridge. Led by University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Board President David Milligan and attended by more than 50 family members and former colleagues of the honorees, the event commemorated the many years of dedicated service Dr. Foxwell and Mrs. Baker devoted to advancing
Wednesday, November 16, 2022Milcah Larks joins TidalHealth Medical Oncology and Hematology in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Milcah Larks, MD, to TidalHealth Medical Oncology and Hematology in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Larks specializes in medical oncology and hematology, which is the combined practice of studing the blood's physiology and cancerous blood disorders while managing the symptoms these diseases and resultant tumors may present. Dr. Larks received her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Wash. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and
Wednesday, November 16, 2022Ali Griffin joins TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Ali Griffin, PA-C, to TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Salisbury, Md. Griffin reseived her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Md. She is a board-certified Physician Assistant and has been in practice since 2014. When she is not seeing patients, Griffin loves spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys watching her son play baseball, traveling and reading. She is married to her husband, Shawn, of 18
Monday, November 14, 2022TidalHealth Peninsula Regional again awarded Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care and is valid for the next 36 months. Additionally, earning Gold Seal Accreditation in the 2022 review were the following TidalHealth locations and services within the health system:
Friday, November 11, 2022One Mission Cambridge Impacts Hunger and Homelessness
When you stop by One Mission Cambridge at 614 Race Street in Cambridge on any given day, you will meet a variety of people seeking food, resource referral, or just a listening ear. The range of services the organization offers is diverse and includes food items, counseling, and connection to resources such as health care, financial assistance, and jobs. “Our goal is to show everyone who comes through the door love – just as Jesus loved us,” states Krista Pettit, leader of One Mission Cambridge’s efforts.
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Friday, November 11, 2022DGH Foundation Funds Automatic CPR Equipment for Cambridge Emergency Department
The UM Shore Medical Center at Cambridge just received a new, automatic cardiopulmonary resuscitation machine for its Emergency Department. The machine, called the LUCAS Device, cost more than $16,000 and its purchase was funded by the Dorchester General Hospital Foundation. The LUCAS device improves the quality of chest compressions and helps sustain lifesaving circulation during prolonged resuscitation attempts. LUCAS has been clinically proven to be safe and effective, and to save the lives of
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Friday, November 11, 2022University fo Maryland Medical System Hospitals Light Up in Green Across the State to Honor Veterans
Every member hospital of Maryland’s largest health system to participate in “Operation Green Light,” a new national initiative to support vets and raise awareness of their unique needsBALTIMORE, Md. (Nov. 7, 2022) - The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) will visibly demonstrate support for the state’s veterans this week by illuminating all of its hospitals in green. Each evening, as part of the national Operation Green Light initiative, member hospitals will literally shine the light on veterans
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Wednesday, November 09, 2022The Salvation Army Red Kettles Provide Love Beyond Christmas
The familiar Red Kettle Campaign of The Salvation Army will soon be in full swing here in Salisbury. The Christmas season represents the organization’s busiest and most important fundraising time of the year. Every dollar raised through the iconic Red Kettle Campaign remains in the community in which it was given and makes it possible for The Salvation Army to deliver life changing programs and services throughout the year. Thousands of families continue to struggle in the current economy, and many
Wednesday, November 09, 2022Choptank Health launches scholarship program
Choptank Community Health System recently announced a new scholarship program for the nonprofit’s staff and new hires completing Chesapeake College’s Dental Assistant (DA) and Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification programs. The program is intended to supplement the recruiting and retention efforts of Choptank Health’s offices in Cambridge, Chestertown, Denton, Easton, Federalsburg, Goldsboro, and St. Michaels. Choptank Community Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center and one of 17
Monday, November 07, 2022TidalHealth to hold ICD Support Group on Nov.8
TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 am on Tuesday, Nov. 8 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 experiences.
Thursday, November 03, 2022eNews & Events November 3 2022 - November 17, 2022
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Wednesday, November 02, 20222023 Trapping Areas Open for Bids at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge will offer furbearer trapping rights on a sealed bid basis for the 2023 season. Fifteen trapping units will be available. An individual may bid on one or more units, but only three units will be awarded to any bidder. The successful bidder must personally trap the unit; subleasing is prohibited. Bid invitations, maps, and other details are available by calling Matt Whitbeck, wildlife biologist, at 410-221-2034.
Wednesday, November 02, 2022Jacqueline Messner joins Population Health at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to announce Jacqueline Messner, MS, CRNP, FNP-C, CDCES, has joined Population Health at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. Messner received her Master of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Georgetown University in Washington D.C., and she is currently in a Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Messner is certified registered nurse practitioner and has been in practice as a family nurse practitioner
Tuesday, November 01, 2022November 2022 Chamber Connection Newsletter
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Monday, October 31, 2022University of Maryland Shore Regional Health celebrates National Respiratory Week
Team members in University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Respiratory Services Department celebrated National Respiratory Care Week, October 23 through 29. UM SRH respiratory therapists provide critical care and cardio-pulmonary medicine for patients with acute critical conditions, including cardiac and pulmonary diseases, and see patients at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, in the Intensive Care Unit, as well as in emergency departments and other units throughout UM Shore Medical Centers at
Monday, October 31, 2022Treva Stuart joins TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Treva Stuart, MSN, CRNP, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury. Stuart earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and her Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst, Mass. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in Adult Gerontology. Stuart has clinical experience as a registered nurse in the areas of family practice,
Thursday, October 27, 2022eNews & Events October 27, 2022 - November 10, 2022
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022Oceanographer Mike Sieracki joins UMCES as Horn Point Laboratory director
Dr. Michael (Mike) Sieracki has been selected as the new director of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s (UMCES) Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, Maryland. A leading oceanographer, Sieracki takes the helm from longtime director Mike Roman, who is stepping down after 20 years to continue his ocean research as a faculty member. Sieracki will be officially joining UMCES on November 14. “I am impressed by his technical expertise, mentoring experience, and deep commitment to
Tuesday, October 25, 2022TidalHealth named among America’s BEST Hospitals for Vascular and Gastrointestinal Surgery in 2023 H
SALISBURY – Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems, today released its 2023 Star Report of hospital clinical achievements, and TidalHealth is rated among the nation’s best for vascular and gastrointestinal surgery. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. is one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery. This is the ninth consecutive year that TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has received that recognition (2015-2023). The achievement places
Monday, October 24, 2022TidalHealth to hold Diabetes Awareness Month event on Nov. 14
TidalHealth Nutrition & Diabetes Education will hold a free event in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14 in the Avery W. Hall Educational Center auditorium located at 100 E. Carroll St, Salisbury, MD 21801 on the corner of Waverly and Vine Streets. Endocrinologist Jack Snitzer, DO, of TidalHealth Endocrinology will discuss the different diabetes medications and when to consider using them. This event is open to people with diabetes or pre-diabetes as well as their
Friday, October 21, 20222,040 Vaccinations Administered at TidalHealth's Salisbury Drive-Thru Flu Clinic
2,040 people were vaccinated against the flu by TidalHealth nurses at the 2022 Salisbury Drive-Thru Flu Clinic on October 7 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. SALISBURY – TidalHealth would like to extend its thanks and gratitude to 2,040 people on Delmarva who were vaccinated against the flu during the 2022 Salisbury Drive-Thru Flu Clinic on Oct. 7 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. TidalHealth also thanks the Delmarva Shorebirds for their long-standing partnership and the use of the ballpark to host the Medical
Friday, October 21, 2022Chris DiPasqua is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s September Daisy Award Recipient
Chris DiPasqua is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s September Daisy Award recipient. SALISBURY – Chris DiPasqua, RN and Nursing Supervisor at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, has been selected as the September recipient of the Daisy Award for his care and compassion shown recently to a patient and veteran. A fellow team member recently wrote the following in support of his nomination for the nursing caregiver award. As nursing supervisor at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, Chris encounters numerous
Friday, October 21, 2022Willow Construction named Accredited Quality Contractor by ABC
Easton, MD, October 11 - Willow Construction, LLC, of Easton, MD, today announced that it has again been named an Accredited Quality Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors. Only 450 of the nation’s elite merit shop construction contractors earned the credential in 2021. “We are incredibly honored to once again be named an Accredited Quality Constructor by the Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC),” said Michael Hiner, President and co-owner of Willow Construction. “We are tremendously
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Friday, October 21, 2022Stephanie Gary appointed Chief Financial Officer for TidalHealth
Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth, has announced the promotion of Stephanie Gary, CPA, MBA, FACHE, Vice President of Finance, to Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the health system. Ms. Gary’s promotion follows the announced retirement of Bruce Ritchie, Senior Vice President of Finance/CFO effective January 13, 2023 after 29 years in a financial leadership role at the health system; 18 of those as its Vice President. Ritchie will hold the title of
Friday, October 21, 2022Choptank Health encourages student enrollment in School-Based Health Centers
Choptank Community Health System is encouraging Mid-Shore parents to enroll their children in their public school’s School-Based Health Centers to help keep students healthy throughout the school year. Choptank Health’s School-Based health centers provide dental services for Dorchester County Public School students and medical and dental services for students in Caroline, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot County Public Schools. A primary care mobile health unit is also used as part of Choptank Health’s
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Friday, October 21, 2022University of Maryland Shore Regional Health invests in da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health recently invested $2 million dollars in the revolutionary da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot. The Xi has many technical advantages to its predecessor, including increased maneuverability and ease of use, which ultimately allows for a greater scope of surgeries to be performed, and provides a quicker, less painful recovery. The robot will be used by SRH general surgeons, urologists and obstetrician-gynocologists.
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Friday, October 21, 2022The Orthopedic Center Welcomes Two New Providers
The Orthopedic Center, a partner of UM Shore Regional Health, has welcomed two new providers, Michael J. Foster, MD, and Sheila Taylor, DO. “We are so pleased to have the experience and expertise of Dr. Foster and Dr.Taylor at The Orthopedic Center,” said Thomas Stauch, MD, President and Managing Partner of The Orthopedic Center. “Their dedication to helping patients live their best, most pain-free lives, ensures the highest quality care for our community.” Dr. Foster, an Easton native, joined the
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022UM SRH Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Last week’s ceremony at the “pink ribbon tree” in the front entrance circle of UM Shore Medical Center at Easton marked the kickoff of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s annual celebration of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. UM SRH President and CEO Ken Kozel led the ceremony, providing recognition and thanks to staff and providers of the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center, the Cancer Center at UM Shore Regional Health, the Leh Women’s Center in Chestertown and UM Shore Medical Group
Wednesday, October 19, 2022Registration Now Open for YMCA Turkey Trot
(October 18, 2022) – Easton, MD – The YMCA of the Chesapeake is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Turkey Trot, which will be hosted virtually and in person at seven locations across the Eastern Shore. “We are so excited to welcome back everyone from across the Eastern Shore at the annual Turkey Trot,” said Robbie Gill, YMCA of the Chesapeake CEO. “Getting active with friends and family at this fun Thanksgiving event, whether in-person or virtual, is a great way to be surrounded by a
Monday, October 17, 2022Rachel Hart joins the TidalHealth Crisis Center in Salisbury
SALISBURY, Md. — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Rachel Hart, MSN, PMHNP-BC, to the TidalHealth Crisis Center in Salisbury. Hart received her psychiatric mental health Nurse Practitioner certificate from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Russell Sage College in Troy, N.Y. Hart was a First Lieutenant Registered Nurse in the U.S. Army Reserves from 2016-2019. She was responsible for training and management of Emergency Medics, and an officer in
Monday, October 17, 2022Natalie Morgan is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s inaugural Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Award recipient
SALISBURY, Md. — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Natalie Morgan, RT(R)(T), is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s inaugural 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. Natalie is a phenomenal radiation therapist with a strong work ethic. She approaches her job with patient-centered care at the forefront and consistently
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Friday, October 14, 2022UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Installs ''Welcome Baby'' Birth Announcement Board
EASTON, Md. (October 13, 2022) – The Birthing Center at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton has installed a “Welcome Baby” birth announcement board that parents can use to document the arrival of their newborn with a photo. Supported by funding from the University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation, the board includes space for parents to write their baby’s name, birth date and time, weight, and length. “The new birth announcement board is such an exciting addition to our unit,”
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022UM Shore Regional Health Announces Plans For New University Medical Center in Easton
EASTON, Md. (October 12, 2022) – The Board of Directors of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) has approved a plan by UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) to submit a Letter of Intent next month to the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) to construct a new Regional Medical Center in Talbot County. “Building a new Regional Medical Center in Easton marks the most significant milestone in fulfilling our decades-long integrated facility and clinical service delivery plan,” said Ken Kozel,
Wednesday, October 12, 2022City of Cambridge 2022 Leaf Collection Program
The fall leaf pickup begins mid-October and continues weekly according to the schedule below. City of Cambridge residents are encouraged to follow the 4-Step Leaf Collection Program outlined below to properly collect and dispose of leaves throughout the city. THE (4) STEPS TO FALL LEAF PICKUP STEP 1: Be a resident that is actively participating in the City of Cambridge’s trash collection program. Contact the Department of Public Works (DPW) at 410-228-1955 if you are not already an active
Monday, October 10, 2022Cambridge Waterfront Development: Bricks & Trees
CAMBRIDGE, Md. In keeping with its promises to the community, CWDI has arranged for bricks salvaged from the Dorchester General Hospital to be available as mementos to those interested in having one as a keepsake. On the afternoon of Wednesday, October 12, 2022, bricks will be piled on the graveled lot near the intersection of Byrn and Hayward Streets. “Anyone interested can simply walk up to the pile and select a brick,” said Matt Leonard, CWDI’s Executive Director. CWDI has also made arrangements for
Monday, October 10, 2022Meals Til Monday names new Executive Director
Midshore Meals til Monday (MtM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pam Allen as the incoming Director of the organization. Leslie Bishop, the founder and current Director of MtM is retiring from the position, but plans to remain involved in the organization in a senior advisor role. Pam was born and raised in Cambridge and is a graduate of Cambridge South Dorchester High School. She has deep roots in the community and enjoys spending time with her family and friends in her free time. Pam earned her
Friday, October 07, 2022Angel Dietrich is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s September Sunshine Award Recipient
Angel Dietrich is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s September Sunshine Award recipient. SALISBURY – Angel Dietrich, Certified Nursing Assistant of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 5 Layfield patient care area, is the September 2022 Sunshine Award recipient for her kindness, professionalism and compassion. A fellow team member wrote the following in support of her nomination. Angel has such a big heart. We have a patient who has been on our unit for a couple of months who had no belongings when admitted.
Friday, October 07, 2022Choptank Health opens School Health Centers in Queen Anne's, Kent Counties
Choptank Community Health System has expanded its School Based Health Center program into Queen Anne’s and Kent Counties with new centers opening at Church Hill Elementary, Sudlersville Elementary and Middle, and Rock Hall Elementary schools. The centers are made possible through partnerships with each county’s public school system, local health departments, and Maryland Department of Health. The School Based Health Centers provide in-person, virtual, curbside well and urgent care during
Thursday, October 06, 2022TidalHealth Peninsula Regional designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Bariatric Surgery Facility
SALISBURY, Md. — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Bariatric Surgery Facility for treating individuals living with morbid, or extreme, obesity. Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of health care services available to its members to help them make informed decisions about their health care needs. In line with this goal, Aetna recognizes hospitals and facilities in its network that offer specialized clinical services for certain health
Thursday, October 06, 2022eNews & Events October 6, 2022 - October 20, 2022
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Thursday, October 06, 2022League of Women Voters to Host County Council Candidate Forum for Dorchester County
The League of Women Voters of the Mid-Shore will sponsor a forum for candidates competing in the Dorchester County Council election. The forum will be held on Monday, October 17 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Weinberg Intergenerational Center at Chesapeake Grove,108 Chesapeake Street, Cambridge, MD. It is free and open to the public. The following candidates from Districts 1, 3, and 5 who are running against opponents have been invited to participate in the forum: District 1 - Rob Kramer, Jr. (R) and Jay
Wednesday, October 05, 2022Dorchester County Observation of Halloween
At the Dorchester County Council meeting, Tuesday, October 4, 2022, it was approved by the Council that Halloween will be observed by County residents on Monday, October 31, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 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 child(ren) into a town. County Council of Dorchester
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Wednesday, October 05, 2022UM Shore Regional Health to Begin Cardiac Catheterization Lab Renovations
A $2.5 million investment in upgrades and renovations to one of two Cardiac Catheterization labs located at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton will provide state-of-the-art improvements for cardiac care provided by the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s hospital in Talbot County. Upgrades to the lab’s fluoroscopy machine, renovations and repairs to the duct work and ventilation system, painting, and replacing the floors are also part of the project, which is an
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Wednesday, October 05, 2022UM Shore Medical Group - Nephrology Welcomes New Provider
EASTON, Md. (October 3, 2022) – UM Shore Medical Group – Nephrology has welcomed Michael Basuel, MD, a board-certified nephrology specialist, to its practice in Easton. Dr. Basuel’s previous experience includes serving as a kidney specialist on the Lower Shore region of Maryland, including with Tidal Health – Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Deers Head Medical Center and Fresenius Medical Center, in Salisbury; and Atlantic General Hospital and DaVita Dialysis Center in Berlin. After earning his
Wednesday, October 05, 2022Dr. John McKnight joins TidalHealth Medical Oncology and Hematology in Salisbury and Seaford
SALISBURY, Md. & SEAFORD, Del. — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome John McKnight, MD, MBA, to TidalHealth Medical Oncology and Hematology in Salisbury, Md. and Seaford, Del. Dr. McKnight specializes in medical oncology and hematology, which is the combined practice of studying the blood’s physiology and cancerous blood disorders while managing the symptoms these diseases and resultant tumors may present. Dr. McKnight received his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington,
Wednesday, October 05, 2022TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 2nd Quarter 2022 Team Members of the Quarter
SALISBURY, Md. — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 2nd Quarter 2022 Team Members of the Quarter:Charlene Marshall Charlene Marshall of Environmental Services at TidalHealth McCready Pavilion is the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional 2nd Quarter 2022 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Charlene is caring and compassionate and treats each resident like they are her own family. She constantly interacts with residents and helps whenever she
Monday, October 03, 2022TidalHealth to Hold Diabetes Support Group on Oct. 10
TidalHealth will hold a Diabetes Support Group at 6 pm on October 10 in the Avery W. Hall Educational Center auditorium located at 100 E. Carroll St, Salisbury, MD 21801 on the corner of Waverly and Vine Streets. Judy Dzmiera, Registered Dietitian with TidalHealth Food and Nutrition, will speak about sensible eating on a budget. This support group is free and open to the public. For more information, please call TidalHealth Nutrition & Diabetes Education at 410-543-7061.TidalHealth.org
Monday, October 03, 2022Main Street Gallery's Holiday Show
The Main Street Gallery in Cambridge is presenting its final exhibition of the year and it promises to be dazzling. Beginning Thursday, November 3rd, the show, entitled “All That Glitters: A Women’s Metalsmith Collective” will showcase the jewelry and artwork of seven talented metalsmiths from the Eastern Shore. The guest artists will show alongside Main Street Gallery’s nine member artists. The exhibition will be open to the public until December 31 with two receptions, November 12 and December 10 from
Monday, October 03, 2022TidalHealth to host Advanced Directive Workshops in November
TidalHealth will host Advanced Directive Workshops in November 2022. This free workshop can help you plan your future healthcare decisions and ensures your wishes are known. Please join us to discuss healthcare planning and receive assistance in completing your advanced directive.Dates and Locations: Ocean Pines: Nov. 2, 2022, 4 to 5:30pm Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute in Ocean Pines 11105 Cathage Road, Berlin, MD 21811 Call Jane Vickers/Jessica Bradley at 410-912-6939 to reserve your
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Friday, September 30, 2022Dr. Danielle Giddins named Chief Wellness Officer at TidalHealth
SALISBURY – Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, TidalHealth President/CEO, has announced the appointment of Danielle Giddins, MD, to the position of Chief Wellness Officer for the health system. In her new role, Dr. Giddins assumes the lead for the promotion and support of the overall health and well-being of all TidalHealth team members, including its medical staff and healthcare professionals. “Dr. Giddins is an outstanding family medicine provider who has always had a very keen interest in the overall
Friday, September 30, 2022TidalHealth to Hold ICD Support Group on Oct. 11
TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 am on October 11 at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd, Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The goal of this group is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices to become more knowledgeable and comfortable with having an ICD. The group is open to patients, family, friends, and caregivers, and allows attendees to meet and share with others who have been through similar experiences. Confidential
Thursday, September 29, 2022eNews & Events September 29, 2022 - October 13, 2022
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Monday, September 26, 2022The Fun Dog Show is Back for Year 21!
FUN DOG SHOW 2022The FUN DOG SHOW IS BACK FOR YEAR 21 NEW LOCATIONAmerican Legion 98 Sunburst Highway, Cambridge, MarylandWe are letting the dogs out October 22, 2022, at the American Legion, rain or shine.Show registration begins at 9 am to 2 pm with a Halloween costume theme for dogs and handlers. Our 2022 GRAND MARSHAL will be Laura King along with her poodles; Gracie, Briella and Teddy. Laura owns Pretty Paws, a full-service dog grooming business at 503 Maryland Avenue, Cambridge. She has operated
Monday, September 26, 2022TidalHealth's Drive-Thru Flu Clinic returns on Oct. 7 for the 28th Season
TidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic returns on Friday, October 7 for the 28th season FREE flu shots at the Salisbury eventTidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is Friday, October 7 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is the 28th year for the event, which is again offering free flu shots. SALISBURY - TidalHealth’s Salisbury Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is returning for its 28th season on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Arthur W. Perdue (Shorebirds) Stadium at the intersection of
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022Donations blossom each season from Kara's Garden
Kara Tawes Evans, a lifelong Crisfield, Md. native, was just 53 years old when brain cancer took her in March 2015 after a short but courageous eight-month battle. “She thought she just had the flu when we brought her to the emergency department,” said her older brother Craig. “But it was already stage four when they diagnosed her, and although she fought valiantly and the care she received at TidalHealth’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute was outstanding, everyone knew the ultimate challenge Kara was
Friday, September 16, 2022TidalHealth Foundation Golf Classic raises nearly $150,000
SALISBURY – The 2022 TidalHealth Golf Classic, an annual fundraising event for the TidalHealth Foundation, was held at the Glen Riddle Golf Club on Monday, Sept. 12. 200 golfers from across the region participated, raising nearly $150,000. Proceeds will go directly to the Medical Education Program at TidalHealth. “It’s incredibly gratifying to personally see how our communities and friends continue to rally around and support our events,” said Jessica Hales, President, TidalHealth Foundation. “The Golf
Friday, September 16, 2022Explore the Shore through science at the Horn Point Laboratory Open House, Saturday, October 15
CAMBRIDGE, MD (August 11, 2022)–The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory invites the public to a free Open House on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “Explore the Shore through Science.” Meet the team of scientists and explore the Shore using their research in fun interactive exhibits. Learn about healthy marshes, how oysters clean the water and build resilience to sea level rise and climate change, dive into the
Friday, September 16, 2022Harriett's House Receives Donation Toward a Car
Harriett's House is so thankful for community partners. We received a check for $25,000 from The Perdue Family to purchase a vehicle for our residential program. Kim Nechay, Executive Director of the Perdue Foundation, presented Julie with a check from the family. Thank you for your generosity! Harriett's House has a drop-in house located on Muir Street in Cambridge, MD. Their mission is to combat human trafficking and to bring freedom and healing to women who have been sexually exploited through raising
Thursday, September 15, 2022The Mid-Shore is Going Purple Together: Five Counties Unite for Substance Misuse Prevention
Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc. (MSBH) is collaborating with dozens of community partners to host the third annual “The Mid-Shore is Going Purple Together” on Saturday, September 24 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Long Wharf Park in Cambridge. This free event serves as a space for the community to unite against substance and work towards recovery for all. This year’s gathering will feature an interactive exhibit highlighting peer recovery stories across the mid-shore, a “Say Know to Drugs” poster
Thursday, September 15, 2022One Mission Cambridge Expands Services with Community Dinners
Pictured are One Mission Cambridge volunteers, left to right, Dorcas Moore and Laurie Cowin in the mission center’s pantry area. Since opening its doors in June, One Mission Cambridge has assisted 362 residents at its mission center at 614 Race Street in Cambridge. Each month since then, the number of people assisted has grown significantly. “To meet the growing needs among residents and to offer fellowship to our neighbors, on the first Monday of each month, starting October 3, we will offer community
Thursday, September 15, 2022Mowbray's Garden Center Supporting Dorchester Goes Purple and Suicide Prevention
Mowbray's Garden Center will be turning Dorchester Purple again this year, from September 15- September 30 every purple mum sold, the proceeds will be donated to Dorchester Goes Purple, mums come in a 9” pot and will be $10. September is also Suicide Prevention Awareness month, from September 15- September 30 every yellow mum sold, the proceeds will be donated to For All Seasons, mums come in a 9” pot and will be $10. We choose yellow because it’s one of our top sellers and is bright and
Wednesday, September 14, 2022Talk: “The Heritage of Harrisville and Malone Churches”
South Dorchester Folk MuseumPresents: “The Heritage of Harrisville and Malone Churches” Presented by Renna McKinney on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at: Robbins Heritage Center, Dorchester County Historical Society 1003 Greenway Drive, Cambridge, MD (Maryland Avenue Extended) Renna McKinney will be speaking on the historic relationships of the Christ Rock, Smithville and Lane Churches on the Taylors Island Charge. She will speak on their mission to preserve the history and continue to
Wednesday, September 14, 2022Volunteer to Help Refuge Wildlife on National Public Lands Day
Looking for a rewarding way to give back? Join U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff in protecting wildlife and habitats by participating in a litter pick-up along refuge roadsides on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 24, 2022. The event takes place from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers are encouraged to wear boots, long pants, and clothes that can get dirty. Trash bags, gloves, safety vests, and water will be provided. Registration is required. Please
Wednesday, September 14, 2022State Farm Offering Tech Astra Program Promoting STEM
Karen Davis State Farm is reaching out to introduce the State Farm Tech Astra program that has been created to motivate, inspire and educate young female and non-binary students about the many possibilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). There will be a Tech Astra Summit that will be held on October 1st, 2022 in-person and virtually. It is geared to challenge 5th through 12th grade students in STEM. Please share this with all who may be interested!! We really hope you share
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Monday, September 12, 2022Khalid Kurtom, MD, Reappointed As Volunteer Facility for University Of Maryland School of Medicine
EASTON, Md. (September 9, 2022) – Khalid Kurtom, MD, FAANS, FACS, neurosurgeon with University of Maryland Shore Medical Group and Medical Director of System Operations at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, has been reappointed to the volunteer faculty of University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and promoted to the rank of Adjunct Associate Professor. A UMSOM volunteer faculty appointment signifies a valued relationship between the Medical School, the medical department
Friday, September 09, 2022Bethany Arion is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's August Daisy Award Recipient
Bethany Arion, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Medical Oncology team in the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute in Salisbury has been selected as the August recipient of the Daisy Award for her care and compassion shown recently to a patient and family. A physician recently wrote the following in support of her nomination for the nursing caregiver award.Bethany is a wonderful oncology nurse. She plays a very special role in cancer patients lives, as she is with them from the very start of their
Friday, September 09, 2022Kelly Ratcliffe is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's August Sunshine Award Recipient
Kelly Ratcliffe, PCT, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Emergency/Trauma Center (ED), is the August 2022 Sunshine Award recipient for her kindness, professionalism and compassion. The mother of a girl seen in the ED wrote the following in support of her nomination of Kelly for the award.I recently had to bring my daughter in for a broken arm at a time the emergency department was super busy. We were staged in a hallway waiting for a room to open when Kelly came over and talked with my daughter who was
Friday, September 09, 2022UM Shore Regional Health to Offer Chronic Disease Self-Management Course
EASTON, Md. (September 8, 2022) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is launching an interactive and participatory six-session workshop designed to help people who are living with chronic disease manage their ongoing health. The class will be offered virtually via WebEx from 9:30 a.m. to noon every Friday from Sept. 23 to Oct. 28. There is no charge for the course, but registration is limited to 12 participants. Access to course links will be sent following registration. Led by Jeanette Jeffrey,
Friday, September 09, 2022SWIFT team receives $187,775 Rural Maryland Council Grant
TidalHealth announced today that it and the Salisbury Fire Department are the recipients of an $187,775 grant from the Rural Maryland Council’s Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF). The grant will further support the Salisbury Wicomico Integrated Firstcare Team (SWIFT) – a collaboration between the Wicomico County Health Department, Salisbury Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and TidalHealth launched in 2017.TidalHealth will use the grant to expand the mobile integrated health program
Thursday, September 08, 2022Upcoming Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race and Raffle
The upcoming Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race will be on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Hosted by the Dorchester Skipjack Committee, the parade of boats will begin at 9:00am lead by the Nathan of Dorchester. The race start is expected at 10:00am. Skipjacks from across the Chesapeake Bay can be viewed from Long Wharf, the Choptank Lighthouse and the City of Cambridge Marina. This is the best race for viewing these beautiful ladies. This event, hosted annually by the Dorchester Skipjack Committee, supports
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Thursday, September 08, 2022UM Shore Regional Health Board of Directors Welcomes New Members
EASTON, Md. (September 7, 2022) – The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Board of Directors recently welcomed seven new members: Cassie Burton, PhD; Kenny Kreiser; Robert Roth, JD; Kim Herman, MD; Jane Wang, MD; and University of Maryland Medical System senior leaders Kristin Jones-Bryce, JD and Michelle Lee, CPA. The Board’s composition includes representatives from the five counties served by UM Shore Regional Health, the regional physician community and UMMS.Cassie Burton, PhD is a retired
Friday, September 02, 2022Cambridge Waterfront Development: Building Demolition
CAMBRIDGE, Md. On September 1, 2022, Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) received the final Permit needed to begin demolition on the Cambridge Harbor site. “We appreciate all those who helped get us to this critical development milestone,” said Matt Leonard, CWDI’s Executive Director. “Obtaining all necessary permits requires the coordination and collaboration of various State and Local departments and officials, utility companies, consultants, designers, and contractors.” The demolition plans
Thursday, September 01, 2022Cambridge DOT Now Offering Drug Screening Services
Cambridge DOT is excited to announce that they are now offering Drug Screening services to their commercial drivers and mariners. Cambridge DOT, under the supervision on Lisa Marshall, CRNP has been completing commercial driver's license and merchant mariner physicals on the Eastern Shore since 2017. Commercial drivers and mariners are required to undergo pre-employment and periodic drug screening throughout their career. The addition of drug screening services is a great
Thursday, September 01, 2022Dr. Akhil Parashar joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Akhil Parashar, MD, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury. Dr. Parashar specializes in electrophysiology, which is used to diagnose and treat heart conditions that affect the electrical activity of the heart muscle. He is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine and echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography. Dr. Parashar received his medical degree from All-India Institute of
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022The Arc Welcomes New Chief of Staff
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region is pleased to welcome Gregory Snyder II to the Executive Leadership Team. Greg will serve as The Arc’s new Chief of Staff. In this role, Greg will partner with The Arc’s executive leaders on strategic priorities and lead governmental relations, using his expertise and passion for policy to support activities and projects related to The Arc’s capital campaign and strategic plan. “We are excited to welcome such a dedicated advocate for people with intellectual and
Monday, August 29, 2022Maryland Restaurant Week to be September 16-25, 2022
Maryland Restaurant Week is back for its third year, kicking off September 16th. 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 16-25,
Monday, August 29, 2022Heirloom Athletics presents to the Rotary Club of Cambridge
Karah Bunde, owner of Heirloom Athletics, spoke to the members of the Rotary Club of Cambridge about the business. More than just a fitness club, she said Heirloom Athletics is a CrossFit gym in downtown Cambridge focused on building sustainable, healthy lifestyle habits for all ages. Along with the work done in the Club, members enjoy activities outside. Karah, also, is the co-developer of the THRIVE Dorchester program. THRIVE is a collaboration between Heirloom, the Dorchester Health Department and the
Monday, August 29, 2022SDAT Launches Tax Credit Awareness Campaign, Encourages Marylanders to Apply Online
The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is mailing nearly 124,000 postcards encouraging low-income homeowners and renters to apply for property tax credits. The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) launched its 2022 Tax Credit Awareness Campaign urging Marylanders to consider whether they may be eligible to receive homeowners' or renters' property tax credits. The online tax credit application system is the quickest and easiest way to find out more
Monday, August 29, 2022Maryland Capital Enterprises empowers businesses to grow, create jobs, and generate wealth
Maryland Capital Enterprises empowers businesses to grow, create jobs, and generate wealth on Maryland's Eastern Shore and across the state. Maryland Capital Enterprises is proud to nurture and encourage entrepreneur growth on the Eastern Shore. MCE is now accepting nominations for the 11th Annual MCE Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The awards presentation will be held at MCE's annual celebration being held Thursday, October 13th, at Salisbury University in the Assembly Hall of the Patricia
Friday, August 26, 2022TidalHealth Launches Pleural Disease Team and Program at Seaford Hospital
Pleural disease or disorder affects approximately three million people in the United States with more than 1,000 living on the Delmarva Peninsula. It’s also a costly problem in our nation, with estimates of over $2 billion spent on healthcare management. The pleura is a large but thin sheet of tissue that wraps the outside of your lungs and lines the inside of your chest cavity. Normally, it is filled with a small amount of fluid that serves as a lubricant, allowing your lungs and chest cavity to
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022TidalHealth to hold Diabetes Support Group on Sept. 12
TidalHealth will hold a free Diabetes Support Group at 6 pm on September 12 in the Avery W. Hall Educational Center auditorium located at 100 E. Carroll St, Salisbury, MD 21801 on the corner of Waverly and Vine Streets. Having diabetes puts you at a greater risk for certain diseases of the eye. Dr. Paul Lagonigro, a board-certified vitreoretinal and ophthalmology specialist from Atlantic Retinal Center, will speak about diabetic eye health and what you can do to protect your eyes. This support group is
Wednesday, August 24, 2022TidalHealth to hold ICD Support Group on Sept. 13
TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 am on September 13 at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd, Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The goal of this group is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices to become more knowledgeable and comfortable with having an ICD. The group is open to patients, family, friends, and caregivers, and allows attendees to meet and share with others who have been through similar experiences. Confidential
Friday, August 19, 2022Prostate Cancer Screenings Scheduled in Chestertown and Easton in September
EASTON, Md. (August 19, 2022) - To promote early detection of prostate cancer, the Cancer Program at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health plans to offer free prostate screenings in Chestertown and Easton in September. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, about six cases in 10 are diagnosed in men aged 65 or older, and it is rare before age 40. According to Nina Weisenborn, BSN, RN, Clinical Research Nurse at the Cancer
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022Inaugural class of TidalHealth CNA/GNA program students are in the classroom
The first seven students enrolled in the inaugural class of TidalHealth’s CNA/GNA training program are nearing the midway point of their studies. They are, from the left, front row, Mikayla Karr, Aubrey Pastula, Instructor Juanita Homer and Harlow Baysinger. In the back row, from the left, are Lacey Wagner, Onye’a Thomas, Desiree Dennis and Maha Mousnad. CRISFIELD – The first group of seven students in TidalHealth’s new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) program are in
Wednesday, August 17, 2022Health Care Job Fair
CAREER FAIR The Eastern Shore Hospital Center invites you to meet members of their team and learn about their exciting career opportunities and generous benefits package. Light refreshments will be available.Full Time Regular Positions:Registered Nurse, CIPsychiatristTherapeutic Recreator, CILicensed Practical Nurses II, CIRegistered Nurse Supervisor, CIBuilding Services Worker (housekeeping)Registered Nurse Manager, CIDirector of Nursing, CIPsychologistFull Time ContractualSecurity Attendants
Tuesday, August 16, 2022Bradshaw Appointed Director of Materials Management for UM Shore Regional Health
Stephanie Bradshaw, MBA. EASTON, Md. (August 15, 2022) – University of Maryland Shore Regional Health recently appointed Stephanie Bradshaw, MBA to the position of Director of Materials Management, which is part of the Supply Chain Department at the University of Maryland Medical System. “Stephanie brings extensive experience and a background in health care as well as significant leadership accomplishments to this role,” said JoAnne Hahey, Regional Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial
Monday, August 15, 2022Sarah Proffit joins TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Salisbury
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Sarah Proffit, MSN, FNP, to TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Salisbury. Proffit began her nursing career in 2007, when she worked as a registered nurse in the Med-Surg, Progressive Care Unit and in Interventional Radiology at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. She graduated from Wilmington University in 2019 with her nurse practitioner degree. Proffit participated in two medical mission trips to the Dominican Republic in 2018 and 2019. When she isn’t caring for
Monday, August 15, 2022UM Shore Regional Health to Offer Fall Healthy for Life Courses
Jeanette Jeffrey, MS, MPH, MCHES The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health is launching a series of free virtual classes this fall for people who may need encouragement to keep up with a healthy lifestyle. Jeanette Jeffrey, MS, MPH, MCHES, Health Educator for University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown will lead the Healthy for Life evidence-based community nutrition and well-being program designed to empower individuals to make healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices. Course
Friday, August 12, 2022Domonique Savage Joins EXIT on the Bay Realty in Cambridge
Cambridge, MD (Grassroots Newswire) August 12, 2022 - EXIT on the Bay Realty is pleased to announce that Domonique Savage has joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals. EXIT on the Bay Realty, located at 122 Cedar Street, Cambridge, Maryland is a proud member of Exit Mid-Atlantic's rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region. About EXIT Reality: EXIT Reality is a company founded and built on human potential. A full service, forward
Friday, August 12, 2022Choptank Lighthouse hosts Children from New Beginnings Youth and Family Services
Choptank River Lighthouse hosted a group of children from New Beginnings Youth and Family Services on Thursday, August 4th. Maris Wicker Lighthouse Keeper and Board Member educated the young adults about the history of the Lighthouse and they were able to tour inside. The children learned how the lighthouse works and why it's so important. They were quite intrigued and had some pretty awesome questions. Thank you New Beginnings and Mrs. Wicker! Choptank River Lighthouse is located at Long Wharf
Thursday, August 11, 20229th Annual Disc Gold Tournament presented by RPS and Gallagher for United Way
1st Place Team - UHY LLP Salisbury, MD – Risk Placement Services (RPS) and Gallagher presented the 9th Annual Disc Golf Tournament for United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore’s (UWLES’) Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program (IL) at Schumaker Pond Park on Friday, July 22nd. 30 teams and multiple sponsors joined RPS, Gallagher and UWLES braved the heat for a fun day on the disc course, with opportunities for networking, lunch and games while raising dollars for a great cause. Thanks to the support of this
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Wednesday, August 10, 2022Regard and TidalHealth Partner to Fight Clinical Burnout Through Al-Driven Workflows
Regard, a software company developing an artificial intelligence (AI) co-pilot for physicians to help diagnose medical conditions, and TidalHealth, a health system dedicated to community health and patient-centric care, today announced a new partnership. Through the implementation of Regard’s software, physicians within the TidalHealth network are able to automate electronic health record (EHR) chart reviews and enhance patient safety by ensuring all diagnoses are uncovered. This partnership also aims to
Wednesday, August 10, 2022Solicitation for the Barren Island Phase 1 Announced
The United States Army Corps of Engineers and Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration are excited to announce solicitation for the Barren Island Phase I construction contract which has now been posted on SAM.GOV (https://sam.gov/opp/d05c925fde724648bc33215d4397d173/view). As a reminder, Barren Island Phase 1 construction will include installation of a majority of the stone sills and breakwaters. Construction is still anticipated to begin in the Fall of 2022. Go here to see the
Tuesday, August 09, 2022Artists Call for Mental Health Awareness Week
Crossroads Community and Corsica River Mental Health Services are hosting True Colors: Mental Health Awareness Art Show and are looking for artists in the Eastern Shore community and beyond. Entered artwork will be displayed at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College, October 3 through October 6, recognizing Mental Health Week. An Artists' reception will follow on Mental Health Awareness Day, October 7, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Crossroads Community is a non-profit organization providing
Tuesday, August 09, 2022TidalHealth Crisis Center Opened
SALISBURY-It has often been said that it “takes a village” to solve some of the greatest challenges facing any community. On the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, the responsibility of managing and closing existing gaps in crisis care for individuals experiencing behavioral health issues just received a huge boost. Aug. 4, TidalHealth cut the ribbon and officially opened the TidalHealth Crisis Center at 200 E. Vine St, Salisbury, Md. 21801. It will be staffed, initially, Monday through Thursday from 8 am
Tuesday, August 09, 2022TidalHealth Peninsula Regional earns Healthgrades 5-Star Recognition
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional earns Healthgrades 5-Star recognition for vaginal and C-section deliveries for a fifth consecutive year SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional announced August 2, 2022 that it is again a 5-star recipient for both Vaginal and C-Section Deliveries as recognized by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects doctors and patients. This 5-star rating indicates that TidalHealth’s clinical outcomes for the two services remain among the best in the nation and are
Tuesday, August 09, 2022Choptank Health reopens Tilghman Health Center
Choptank Community Health System has reopened its Tilghman Health Center at Tilghman Elementary School to provide primary medical services for Bay Hundred children and adults. Choptank Health closed its Tilghman Health Center during the pandemic and re-opened on July 19. The Center serves as an extension to Choptank Health’s Bay Hundred Health Center in St. Michaels, with Gregory Dukes, CRNP serving as the provider. The Center is open every other Tuesday from 1 to 4:30 p.m., with new adult and
Tuesday, August 09, 2022“Imperfectly Perfect” Is Main Street Gallery’s Fall Exhibition
Award winning acrylic painter, Maureen S. Farrell, is Main Street Gallery’s guest artist for September/October. Her show, “Imperfectly Perfect” highlights a collection of the artist’s figurative and abstract paintings which she created both in her home studio in Cambridge and her studio at the Davis Art Center in Easton. On any given day Maureen’s studio is filled with several paintings she is working on at the same time. Describing her paintings as process oriented, Maureen says she starts a painting
Tuesday, August 09, 2022Easton Auxiliary Elects New Officers
The Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital at Easton recently elected the following new officers for the 2022-2024 term: Liz Hannegan, President; Robert Coleman, 1st Vice President; Terry Stephan, 2nd Vice President; Janet Granger, Corresponding Secretary; Mary Mahoney, Recording Secretary and Gervois Wooters, Treasurer. “I am pleased to be working with Auxiliary members again,” said Hannegan, who also served as President of the active volunteer group from 2018-2020. “We have an outstanding board and
Monday, August 08, 2022Remembering King: Dr. MLK, Jr. Step Show, Drumline & Talent Showcase
The Cambridge Empowerment Center Summer Learning Program Celebration will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m with the opening ceremony at 5:00 p.m. Stepping is a percussive dance performance in which the participant's entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, singing, and handclaps. Developed by African American fraternities and sororities beginning in the mid-1900s, it is now practiced worldwide. The
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Monday, August 08, 2022Tucker Joins UM Shore Medical Group - Palliative Care Practice
UM Shore Medical Group – Palliative Care recently welcomed nurse practitioner Keri Tucker, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC. Tucker joins Lakshmi Vaidyanathan, MD; Don F. D’Aquila, PharmD, RRT; Christina Ball, MS, AGACNP-BC, CNRN; Madeline Steffens, BSN, RN, CHPN; Melissa Leppert, MSN, APRN, FNP-C; and a number of support staff. Providers see patients admitted to UM Shore Medical Center at Easton and via telemedicine at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. They also provide outpatient care services in the
Monday, August 08, 2022Danielle Wilson Joins UM Shore Regional Health as Director of Patients Care Services Operations
Danielle M. Wilson, MSN, RN, NE-BC, has joined UM Shore Regional Health as Director of Patient Care Services Operations. Wilson has over 17 years of experience in acute and chronic care management, nursing leadership, and hospital administration. Wilson began her career in 2005 at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, where she served as a staff nurse in the Orthopedics, Neurology and Vascular unit, nurse manager of the hospital’s Emergency Department Observation Unit and as
Friday, August 05, 2022Rowing in the same direction: Innovative Pediatric Endocrinology Services at TidalHealth
Like rowing a boat, it often takes a team effort to ensure that patients receive the care and support they need to live a healthy life. This is exactly what happened for a recent pediatric patient of TidalHealth’s Pediatric Specialty practice in Salisbury. Caroline Welte is an athletic, bubbly 14-year-old girl from Easton, Md. She is a member of St. Peter and Paul High School’s sailing team and participates on a sailing team on the Tred Avon River during the school year and summer. Caroline has type 1
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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
