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TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2023 Team Members of the Quarter SALISBURY & CRISFIELD — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 3rd Quarter 2023 Team Members of the Quarter: Administrative & Support Services: Brian Ennis, Information Services Brian Ennis of Information Services (IS) is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2023 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Ennis was recognized for going above and beyond for
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional lights holiday star in memory or Maryland State Police Trooper Eddie Plank SALISBURY – 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 remain illuminated throughout the holiday season. The star has been the centerpiece of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s holiday decorating theme for the last 28 years. In 1995,
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Cindy Lin, PA-C, to TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury, Md. Lin completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Saint Norbert College in De Pere, Wis., and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. Lin is an active American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) member. During her leisure time, she enjoys various hobbies and pastimes including baking, cooking, trying new foods, traveling,
TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Angel Adams and Sarah McConnell are their Team Members of the Month for November 2023. Angel Adams, Certified Medical Assistant Lead, TidalHealth Primary Care in Laurel Adams was nominated by Sasha Drummond for demonstrating the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service: “Adams has been a dedicated TidalHealth team member for over eight years, with her unfailing service to the patients of TidalHealth Primary
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Neil Basumallik, MD, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Basumallik received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine in Buffalo, N.Y., and a master’s degree in public health from Columbia University in New York City. He completed his internal medicine residency at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, N.J. Dr. Basumallik is board certified by the American Board
TidalHealth Nanticoke dedicated its flag wall on Nov. 10 honoring the armed forces and community partnerships. SEAFORD – TidalHealth Nanticoke today dedicated a flag wall honoring the military branches of the armed forces, MIA/POWs and the hospital’s continued support for veterans and community. The flags—including all branches of the armed forces, Sussex County, the City of Seaford and the State of Delaware—are on permanent display in the hallway leading from the lobby to the emergency
TidalHealth Wound & Hyperbaric providers, leaders and clinicians in Seaford at TidalHealth Nanticoke were honored recently with the Center of Distinction Award, which was presented by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. SEAFORD – TidalHealth Wound & Hyperbaric providers, leaders and clinicians at TidalHealth Nanticoke were honored with the 2022 Center of Distinction Award, which was recently presented to the Seaford, Del. hospital team by Healogics, the nation’s
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that RJ Wilkinson, BSRC, RRT, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for October 2023. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide outstanding, excellent care to patients, make a special connection and are engaged with the care team to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. The award was presented to RJ on Oct. 26 during Respiratory Care Week by Lauren Gladwell, Manager of Respiratory Care at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional,
SALISBURY –TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. The designation recognizes the Salisbury hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from preventable harm and errors and providing safer healthcare. TidalHealth was one of just thirteen Maryland hospitals to earn an ‘A’ in the fall 2023 report, a designation it has held for the past two reporting periods (spring
SALISBURY — At TidalHealth, we are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients of all ages. That’s why we are pleased to announce the addition of a pediatrician to our team. With a focus on infants, children, and adolescents, Dr. Deepa Manimegalan offers dedicated care to our youngest patients. Dr. Deepa will be part of the TidalHealth team of pediatric physicians, working alongside Pediatric subspecialists and healthcare providers to ensure the best possible continuum of care for
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Nutrition & Diabetes Education will hold a free event in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13 in the Hallowell Conference Center located on the ground floor of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional at 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. Endocrinologist Jack Snitzer, DO, of TidalHealth Endocrinology will be the keynote speaker with special guest speakers. This event is open to people with diabetes or pre-diabetes as well as their family members and
SALISBURY/SEAFORD – In honor of Veterans Day and in appreciation for the service to our nation by the veterans of Delmarva, TidalHealth is pleased to offer free flu shots to all veterans and their spouses. The free flu vaccinations will be provided on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion Wicomico Post 64, 1109 American Legion Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21801. The same vaccinations will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 (Veterans
Pictured left to right are Jonathan Dayton, MRHA Executive Director; Dr. Kathryn Fiddler, TidalHealth Vice President of Population Health; SGT. David Phippin, S.F.D. Paramedic and SWIFT Coordinator; Dr. Tammy Walbert, TidalHealth Community Wellness Nurse Practitioner; Dr. Aaron Sebach, TidalHealth Community Wellness Nurse Practitioner; Miranda Webster, S.F.D. Paramedic; Dr. Charles Dolan, TidalHealth Associate Vice President of Clinical Operations; and S.F.D. Deputy Chief Christopher O’Barsky with
TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building located at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd, Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801. The goal of this group is to allow people with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices to become more knowledgeable and comfortable with having an ICD. The group is open to patients, family, friends, and caregivers, and allows attendees to meet and share with others who have been through similar
Join TidalHealth for the dedication of a new flag wall at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford (just off the main lobby) on Fri., Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. The flag display will be in tribute to the armed forces, those who have served our nation during wartime and to acknowledge the Seaford hospital’s connection to Veterans and its partnerships with the state, county and city. The event is part of TidalHealth’s annual Veterans Day celebration in tribute to team members who have served our nation. If interested in
Brown and Fansler named Team Members of the Month for October 2023 MILLSBORO & SALISBURY — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Ryan Brown and Brooke Fansler are their Team Members of the Month for October 2023. Ryan Brown, Nurse Practitioner, TidalHealth Primary Care in Millsboro Ryan was nominated by Tricia Collison for demonstrating the values of Accountability, Community, Quality and Service: “I want to acknowledge Ryan Brown for stepping in
Several TidalHealth services named among America’s top performers in 2024 Healthgrades Star Report SALISBURY – Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians, and health systems, today released its 2024 Star Report of hospital achievements, and TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke are rated among the nation’s best in several clinical services. At TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md., new in the 2024 report is a designation as One of America’s
Jill Stone raises $11,000 for TidalHealth’s Drive to Mobile Mammography Pictured are Jill Stone, Senior Director of Physical Medicine at TidalHealth, and Jessica Hales, TidalHealth Foundation President. Jill raised $11,000 for TidalHealth’s Drive to Mobile Mammography through her annual “Pink for a Purpose” fundraiser. SALISBURY — On Thursday, Oct. 12, Jill Stone, Senior Director of Physical Medicine at TidalHealth and a breast cancer survivor, visited The Giving House in Salisbury, Md. to present a
Todd Houck is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2023 Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Awardee SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Todd Houck, RT(R), is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3rd Quarter 2023 Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Award recipient. This award is given to TidalHealth Medical Imaging professionals and is named after Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German physicist and mechanical engineer who discovered X-rays in 1895. Houck was nominated not once, not twice, but four times for this
TidalHealth breaks ground for the Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic in Salisbury, Md. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Simona Eng, Designated Institutional Official (DIO) for Graduate Medical Education at TidalHealth; Abby Payne; Colby Payne; Jessica Hales, President of the TidalHealth Foundation; Bryan LeCompte, Owner of Yard Designs Inc. and longtime TidalHealth Foundation board member; Dr. Steven Leonard, President and CEO of TidalHealth; Edward Q. Wilgus; Susan Wilgus-Murphy; CR Murphy; Hannah Adkins
Brooke Adkins, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s DAISY Awardee for October 2023. SALISBURY – Brooke Adkins, RN, Oncology Care Coordinator, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's October 2023 DAISY Award recipient for the care and dedication she shows her patients. Her nomination was written by the wife of Dr. David McDermott, Radiation Oncologist: Every day my husband comes home from work, I hear about how wonderful Brooke is, not only as a nurse, but as a person. On countless
Sierra Webb is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for October 2023. SALISBURY – Sierra Webb, Nursing Assistant on 3 East, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's October 2023 Sunshine Award recipient for her professionalism, kindness and compassion: Sierra makes 3 East shine. Every shift she works, she is dedicated, helpful, kind, considerate, compassionate, and thoughtful, yet firm when needed. She is a team player. She goes above and beyond every single shift she works. She
Dr. Salman Bhat joins TidalHealth Endocrinology in Berlin & Salisbury BERLIN & SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Salman Bhat, MD, to TidalHealth Endocrinology in Berlin and Salisbury, Md. Dr. Bhat received his medical degree from the Government Medical College in Srinagar, Kashmir. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, N.Y., where he served as Chief Resident in his final year. Dr.
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Clinical Integration team will hold a free Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) class from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in the TidalHealth Orthopedics Classroom located at 800 S. Salisbury Boulevard, Unit D in Salisbury, Md. The CDC reports that around 15% of adults in the US have CKD, and up to 90% of adults with CKD are unaware of their condition. TidalHealth’s chronic disease nurses will present on how to slow down the disease progress, monitoring your kidney
SALISBURY – The American Lung Association identifies lung cancer as the number one killer of people in the United States. In fact, it claims more lives annually than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. If you are currently smoking or have a history of smoking, your risk of lung cancer increases significantly. Interested in learning more? TidalHealth’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute, Allen Cancer Center and the Thoracic Oncology Program will be providing two special Saturday lung cancer
BERLIN — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Megan Karin Tyndall, DNP, FNP to TidalHealth Primary Care in Berlin, Md. Dr. Tyndall received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University. She went on to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner from Salisbury University. She has extensive critical care experience and a passion for providing holistic patient-centered care. Dr. Tyndall is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Nurse
SEAFORD- TidalHealth’s annual Delaware Flu Clinic will be held in 2023 at the Apple Scrapple Festival on Saturday, October 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the festival grounds in Bridgeville. Clinical teams providing the walk-up vaccinations will be located on the TidalHealth Community Wellness Van next to the firehouse. Seasonal quadrivalent flu vaccinations will be administered to individuals 8 years of age or older (8-17 please bring a parent or legal guardian to sign consent). The quadrivalent flu shot is
SEAFORD – TidalHealth Nanticoke has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to offering safe and quality patient care. The Seaford, Del. hospital was recognized for providing clinical total hip and knee replacement programs across the continuum of care. The recertification evaluates
SALISBURY – Krista Kelly-Hearn, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 East patient care unit, has been selected as the September 2023 recipient of the Daisy Award for her care and special attention. Her nomination was written by a patient to acknowledge the care received. I have been a regular patient on the 3 East oncology unit. Krista has always been so kind and compassionate. However, one particular day she went above and beyond for me and my family. My dad was sent to the emergency
SALISBURY – Corlessa Dixon, Certified Nursing Assistant of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Nursery, is the September 2023 Sunshine Award recipient for her kindness, professionalism and compassion in dealing with a challenging patient.A co-worker wrote and submitted the following nomination.Corlessa went above and beyond in care for a psychiatric obstetric patient that was on our unit for three days. Using her skill set, she was able to calm the patient and get her focused on the process. The patient
ALISBURY – TidalHealth today announces the award of two mini grants under its Pathways to Health Equity Grant, investing a total of $18,760 in resources to underserved communities in Wicomico County. The new mini grants will fund projects through April 2024 that expand access to health education and other wrap around services in the local Haitian community. The two projects awarded by TidalHealth are: “Wellness Made Easy Health Literacy Curriculum” (United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore/UWLES) and
Barbara Murray Caitlin Rothstein MILLSBORO — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce their Team Members of the Month for September 2023. Barbara Murray and Caitlin Rothstein, Team Care Assistants at TidalHealth Primary Care in Millsboro, were both nominated by Tricia Collison for demonstrating the value of Service: “A patient was transitioning from the home he had lived in all his life to a long-term care facility. He did not have any suitcases or any means
Ribbon cutting officially launches electrophysiology services at TidalHealth Nanticoke TidalHealth Nanticoke cut the ribbon Sept. 15 to introduce electrophysiology (EP) services at the Seaford hospital. Joining in the celebration, from the left, were Lisa Gullett, Cath Lab Supervisor; Akhil Parashar, MD; Scott Kaufman, DO; Chick Allen; Richard Simons, DO, FACC; Jessica Hales, TidalHealth Foundation President; Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO TidalHealth; Penny Short, TidalHealth Nanticoke
TidalHealth’s Crisfield Drive-Thru Flu Clinic returns on Saturday, October 7, 2023TidalHealth’s Crisfield Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is Saturday, October 7 at the TidalHealth McCready Pavilion from 8 a.m. to noon. FREE flu shots at this year’s clinic TidalHealth’s Crisfield Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is returning on Saturday, October 7 at the TidalHealth McCready Pavilion, 201 Hall Highway in Crisfield from 8 a.m. to noon. Seasonal quadrivalent flu vaccinations will be provided to individuals 8 years of age or
TidalHealth Foundation Fall Golf Classic raises nearly $150,000The TidalHealth Foundation Fall Golf Classic recently raised nearly $150,000 for Graduate Medical Education at TidalHealth. SALISBURY – On Sept. 11, over 200 golfers from across the region enjoyed a day of golf and fellowship while participating in the TidalHealth Foundation Fall Golf Classic at GlenRiddle Golf Club in Berlin, Md. The event raised nearly $150,000 for TidalHealth's Graduate Medical Education program. "Through the
TidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic returns on Friday, September 29 for the 29th season FREE flu shots at the Salisbury eventTidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is Friday, September 29 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the 29th year for the event, which is again offering free flu shots. SALISBURY - TidalHealth’s Salisbury Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is returning for its 29th season on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Arthur W. Perdue (Shorebirds) Stadium at the intersection of
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional again awarded Joint Commission recertification in the treatment of heart attack SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional today announced that it has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for AMI (treatment of heart attack) Certification 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. The
TidalHealth receives a $200,000 grant to enhance the SWIFT program SALISBURY – TidalHealth is the proud recipient of a grant totaling $209,425 from the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF), which is designed to facilitate significant targeted investments in important economic and community development programs and promote regional and intergovernmental cooperation. TidalHealth, in partnership with the Salisbury Fire Department, previously received grant funding to expand the mobile
Dr. Trudy Hall, TidalHealth’s Senior vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, has been appointed as a member of the Maryland Department of Health’s Commission to Study Trauma Center Funding. SALISBURY – Trudy Hall, MD, TidalHealth’s Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs & Chief Medical Officer, was recently named to the newly formed Commission to Study Trauma Center Funding. Her appointment was made official by Laura Herrera Scott, MD, MPH, Secretary of the Maryland Department of
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Clinical Integration team will hold a free Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) class from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in the TidalHealth Orthopedics Classroom located at 800 S. Salisbury Boulevard, Unit D in Salisbury, Md. The CDC reports that around 15% of adults in the US have CKD, and up to 90% of adults with CKD are unaware of their condition. TidalHealth’s chronic disease nurses will present on how to slow down the disease progress, monitoring your
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Ahmed Abu-Haniyeh, MD to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Abu-Haniyeh received his medical degree from the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Abu-Haniyeh went on to perform his cardiovascular disease fellowship at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y., followed by an advanced fellowship in interventional and structural cardiology
CRISFIELD, SALISBURY & SEAFORD – Angela Brittingham, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, Chief Nurse Executive and Vice President of Patient Care Services, is pleased to announce Susan Mathers, DNP, MBA, BSN, NEA-BC, has been named Senior Director of Emergency and Trauma Services. In this role, Dr. Mathers will oversee TidalHealth's Emergency Departments in Crisfield and Salisbury, Md. and in Seaford, Del. Dr. Mathers joins TidalHealth as a passionate and dedicated nursing professional with years of
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome John V. Conte, Jr., MD, FACS to TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Conte received his medical degree and completed his residency in surgery and cardiovascular research at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. In his final year, he was chief resident for the Department of Surgery. While at Georgetown University, he also completed a fellowship in the Department of Surgery and the Department of Neonatology. Dr. Conte completed
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Navin Subrayappa, MD to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Subrayappa is a board-certified interventional cardiologist. He received his medical degree from Ambedkar Medical College in Bangalore, India., and completed his internal medicine residency at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pa. He later completed his cardiology fellowship from Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, Pa., and his interventional cardiology fellowship from
Pictured are TidalHealth's Chief of Special Police, James "Bo" Kennedy, and Captain Anthony Tull with the Lexipol Connect 2022 Silver Award. SALISBURY — TidalHealth's Special Police team has earned the Lexipol Connect 2022 Silver Award for excellence in online training management with a 92% User Activity rating and over 98% assignment completion rate. Lexipol is one of the nation’s leading content, policy, and training platforms for public safety agencies. The Connect program tracks performance on five
SALISBURY – Jessica Hales, President of the TidalHealth Foundation, has been named to the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) 2023 40 Under 40 List. The AHP 40 Under 40 program is designed to recognize leaders within the healthcare philanthropy community. The AHP honors these 40 young professionals under the age of 40 because they are shaping the future of the healthcare industry, one campaign at a time. “These honorees are part of a select group of healthcare philanthropy professionals
TidalHealth is pleased to announce a request for proposal (RFP) for community partners serving Salisbury (21801, 21804), Pocomoke (21851), Eden (21852), Princess Anne (21853), and Snow Hill (21863) Md. for projects to help address health disparities among those diagnosed with pre-diabetes, diabetes and hypertension. TidalHealth, in partnership with local health departments, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH), and a coalition of community-based stakeholders, was awarded a Pathways to Health Equity Grant
SEAFORD— TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Meredith Phillips-Woodard, LCSW, of Patient Care Management at TidalHealth Nanticoke has been named our 1st Quarter 2023 MacGyver Award recipient. This award recognizes TidalHealth social workers and licensed professional counselors who contribute a positive image to their profession. Phillips-Woodard is respected not only by her peers but also by management and members of various departments throughout the hospital. She has years of experience, skills
Ranked 4th Best Hospital in Maryland SALISBURY - U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional the 4th Best Hospital (tie) in Maryland and a 2023-2024 High Performing hospital for 11 challenging and elective health conditions; the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. The Salisbury hospital was recognized as high performing in heart bypass surgery,
Dr. Trudy Hall has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer at TidalHealth. SALISBURY – Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth, has announced the promotion of Trudy Hall, MD, to the position of Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Hall joined the health system in June 2022 as VP of Medical Affairs/CMO and has been instrumental in leading its medical direction and the office responsible for medical staff
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 2nd Quarter 2023 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Marti Ruark, Health Information Management Marti Ruark of Health Information Management (HIM) is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 2nd Quarter 2023 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Ruark is a long-standing Inpatient Coder who always goes the extra mile for her department. Despite the department’s increased
TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Taylor Marshall, RT(R), is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 2023 2nd Quarter 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. Marshall was nominated not once, but three times for this award and is an incredible asset to the Cardiac Cath Lab team at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Marshall's
Angel Aguilar was recently named the Senior Director of Facilities, Construction and Property Management at TidalHealth. He joins the Salisbury, Md. based health system from Beebe Healthcare, where he had been the Director of Facilities and Plant Engineering the past eight years. Aguilar, a Veteran of the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserves, has a career that spans more than 30-years with supervisory and leadership positions in skilled trades, engineering, and facilities management. The past
FEDERALSBURG — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Tiarra Jones-Bbosa, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Federalsburg, Md. Jones-Bbosa is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who sees patients at TidalHealth Primary Care in Federalsburg. She brings years of clinical experience and a patient-centered approach to her role. Jones-Bbosa’s journey in healthcare began at Hood College in Frederick, Md., where she earned a bachelor’s degree in biology with a concentration in pre-medicine. She
OCEAN PINES — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Ravjyot Chawla, MD, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Ocean Pines. Dr. Chawla received her medical degree from JJM Medical College in Davangere, India. She performed her internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York and her cardiovascular fellowship at Loyola University in Chicago, Ill. Dr. Chawla has many years of research experience, and her board certifications include ABIM Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation, ABIM
TidalHealth Nanticoke has received the American Heart Association’s 2023 Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. The Seaford, Del. hospital also received the 2023 American Heart Association’s Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll/Target: StrokeSM Elite award. To qualify for
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has been recognized by the Maryland Perinatal-Neonatal Quality Care Collaborative (MDPQC) as a platinum-level participant for its maternal hypertension stewardship initiative. The MDPQC is a statewide network of perinatal care providers and public health professionals working to improve health outcomes for women and newborns through continuous quality improvement. It provides participating birthing hospitals with educational resources, technical assistance and a platform
Each year, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) partners with Subaru dealers nationwide to raise funds and awareness for cancer patients. The initiative is part of Subaru Loves to Care, a national effort from Subaru of America focused on spreading warmth, love and hope where it’s needed the most. For many years, TidalHealth's oncology patients have received donations from this initiative. On June 27, team members from Gateway Subaru in Delmar, Md. and the LLS Mid-Atlantic Region visited the Richard A.
Kids helping other kids. Is there anything more inspiring or more promising? Whitney Ballard is a Radiographic Technologist working in Diagnostic Radiology at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. She and her husband, Josh, have two daughters, Lennon and Harbor. The girls decided they wanted to set up a lemonade stand in their neighborhood with a goal of raising money and donating to a worthy cause whatever they were able to collect. With Dad’s help, the stand was built, the girls hand squeezed the lemons
The Salisbury, Md. hospital also received the American Heart Association’s 2023 Target: Type 2 Honor Roll award. Target: Type 2 Diabetes aims to ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Kaitlyn Sroka, PMHNP-BC, to TidalHealth Behavioral Health’s Outpatient Clinic in Salisbury, Md. Sroka received her post-master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate from Walden University and earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Salisbury University. She also received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Maryland in College Park, Md. Sroka is certified by Heartcode with Basic Life Support (BLS) and BLS skills. She
The TidalHealth Foundation’s recent fundraising event, “Summer on Ayres,” generated more than $100,000 in support of the health system’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) Program. The evening of delicious food, live entertainment, and reconnecting with friends and colleagues was held June 3 at the Myers’ family home on Ayers Creek in Berlin, Md. This event brought together approximately 300 community members, healthcare professionals and local businesses to raise funds and awareness for TidalHealth’s GME
Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE and President/CEO of TidalHealth has announced the hiring of Steven Tracy as President of Peninsula Health Ventures, a TidalHealth company in partnership with local post-acute and ambulatory care providers. As President, Tracy is responsible for the development and expansion of the Peninsula Health Ventures network, while managing its entities, initiatives, partnerships and alliances to ensure its success. “Since 1997, TidalHealth has executed a strategy to expand
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Jenna Gibbons, LMSW, of the TidalHealth Crisis Center has been selected as the 4th Quarter 2022 recipient of the MacGyver Award. This award recognizes TidalHealth social workers and licensed professional counselors who contribute a positive image to their profession. Jenna comes to work each day with a positive professional attitude and is known for thinking outside of the box. She is very knowledgeable about community resources and referral processes
Kinney joins TidalHealth as Senior Director of Medical Imaging SALISBURY – Timothy Feist, Vice President of Ambulatory Services, is pleased to announce Anna Kinney, MBA, CRA, CNMT, ARRT (N), has been named Senior Director of Medical Imaging. In this role, Kinney will have strategic, administrative and operational responsibility for all radiology imaging services offered by TidalHealth. Kinney comes to TidalHealth with 25+ years of imaging and healthcare leadership experience, most recently serving as
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