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Katianne Scarpato is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s inaugural Monarch Award recipient. SALISBURY — Katianne “Kat” Scarpato has been named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's inaugural Monarch Award recipient. This award recognizes TidalHealth phlebotomists for their dedication, compassion, commitment to providing exceptional care to our patients, and service excellence through their actions. Scarpato is an Inpatient Phlebotomy Technician at our Salisbury hospital. She is a consistently hard worker
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Bryce Blanton, MD, to TidalHealth Outpatient Behavioral Health in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Blanton graduated from Mississippi State University and received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica. He completed his psychiatry and behavioral sciences residency at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, La. Dr. Blanton has presented on various mental health topics and served on the Opioid Stewardship Committee, which is a
Diamond Boston is TidalHealth Lab Outreach’s inaugural Monarch Award recipient MARYLAND & DELAWARE — Diamond Boston has been named TidalHealth Lab Outreach's inaugural Monarch Award recipient. This award recognizes TidalHealth phlebotomists for their dedication, compassion, commitment to providing exceptional care to our patients, and service excellence through their actions. Boston is a Lab Outreach Float tech who works at all TidalHealth FamilyLab and outreach lab locations across Delmarva. She joined
Melinda Echols is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s inaugural Laboratory Legend Award recipient. SALISBURY — Melinda Echols has been named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's inaugural Laboratory Legend Award winner. This award recognizes TidalHealth's laboratory technical team members who demonstrate exceptional performance in accountability, compassion, commitment, problem-solving and/or teamwork. Echols is the Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute lab located in
TidalHealth’s Family Medicine Residency program has been accredited. SALISBURY – TidalHealth is proud to announce that its Family Medicine Residency Program has been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This prestigious achievement marks a significant milestone in TidalHealth’s commitment to enhancing healthcare education and improving access to primary care on the Delmarva Peninsula. This accreditation enables TidalHealth’s Family Medicine
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Stephen Robinson, MD, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Robinson earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston University and his medical degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. He completed his residency at the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, Md. Dr. Robinson has many years of clinical experience and has received awards for the care he provides, including the Philadelphia Assembly of Family Physicians Memorial Award for
SUSSEX, CAROLINE, DORCHESTER, WICOMICO & WORCESTER COUNTIES – TidalHealth will hold a free Advance Care Planning webinar at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. What care would you want if you had an unexpected illness? Who would you want to make decisions for your care? Have you talked about your wishes with your loved ones if you are unable to speak for yourself? Learn about Advance Care Planning, which can help you answer these questions. Advance Care Planning refers to making decisions about your
SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 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
SALISBURY & OCEAN PINES – The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) have awarded accreditations to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's clinical laboratory and TidalHealth's Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute laboratory in Ocean Pines based on results of recent on-site inspections as part of the CAP and AABB accreditation programs. “Our laboratory’s accreditation by both organizations puts TidalHealth
Georgia Boyle, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s DAISY Award recipient for October 2024. SALISBURY – Georgia Boyle, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Labor and Delivery (L & D) unit, has been selected as the October 2024 recipient of the DAISY Award for her compassionate care and special attention provided to a recent patient during an extremely emotional and traumatic time. In her nomination, the patient wrote: What should have been an ordinary trip to visit family in Virginia and
Nicole Gattis, PCT, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for October 2024. SALISBURY – Nicole Gattis, patient care technician (PCT) on the patient care unit 5 West, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's October 2024 Sunshine Award recipient for her professionalism, kindness, and compassion. Gattis was nominated by a peer, who wrote: A patient with cerebral palsy and blindness became incredibly upset after being cleaned up and repositioned following an unfortunate
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 Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to Noon at the American Legion Wicomico Post 64 located at 1109 American Legion Road, Salisbury, MD 21801. The same vaccinations will be available from Noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 at the American Legion
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Rodericka “Rod” Hairston, CRT, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for October 2024. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide excellent care to patients, make a special connection, and are engaged with the care team to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. Hairston, a 39-year TidalHealth team member, was nominated by the wife of a recent patient: "I believe Rod saved my husband’s life when she
SALISBURY – 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. 11, 2024, in the Hallowell Conference Center located on the ground floor of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional at 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. Dr. Jack Snitzer, Dr. Jorge Vivar Aguirre and Dr. Salman Bhat of TidalHealth Endocrinology, accompanied by Flora Glasgow, CRNP, of TidalHealth Pediatric Specialty Services, will answer your questions
TidalHealth Wound & Hyperbaric providers, leaders and clinicians at TidalHealth Nanticoke and TidalHealth Peninsula Regional were both honored with the 2023 Center of Distinction Award, which was recently presented by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The centers achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including patient satisfaction higher than 92 percent, and a minimum comprehensive healing rate of 77 percent or higher, all within 28
SEAFORD – TidalHealth is honored to share that Newsweek and Statista have ranked TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford as the #2 hospital in the State of Delaware in its “Best-in-State Hospitals 2025 Report.” The report highlights 700 leading hospitals across the nation, ranked by state, to help healthcare consumers find the most trusted medical facilities. This year's rankings include facilities in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The rankings were compiled using quality metrics from the Centers
SALISBURY – On Tuesday, Oct. 15, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's Special Treasures Are Remembered (STAR) program hosted its annual Memory Walk in observance of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This event allows local families an opportunity to honor the memory of babies who left too soon. The mission of the STAR program is to serve the needs of parents and families who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or infant death.
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Amanda Fleming, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Md. Fleming received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University. She is a certified family nurse practitioner. Fleming is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is certified by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Carrie Dawes, CPNP, PC-AC, to TidalHealth Pediatrics in Salisbury, Md. Dawes received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Villa Julie College in Baltimore, Md., and earned her Master of Science in Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing from the University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore, Md. Dawes has over two decades of clinical experience as a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. When she is not seeing patients, she enjoys spending
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Gabrielle Culver, FNP, to TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Salisbury, Md. Culver received her Master of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University and is a certified family nurse practitioner. She has experience offering comprehensive patient care as a registered nurse at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in the endoscopy and progressive care units. Her clinical interests center around inflammatory bowel disease. She is a member of the American Association
The TidalHealth Foundation extends a heartfelt thank you to Helen Lockwood and the American Legion Post 231 of Berlin, Md. for supporting Brooke’s Toy Closet in September 2024. Brooke’s Toy Closet is a program at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke that provides new toys to children in the Emergency Department and Pediatric Units that the children get to keep and take home upon discharge. The program was named in honor of Brooke Mulford, a young girl who was diagnosed with
SALISBURY, October 22, 2024 – TidalHealth announced today that it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Healthgrades 2025 Star Report of hospital achievements shows TidalHealth is rated among the nation’s best health systems in several clinical services. Among them, and new in the 2025 Star Report, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s orthopedic surgery program being rated third best among all
MILLSBORO – On Monday, Oct. 21, 100 golfers from across the region enjoyed a beautiful day at the Peninsula Golf & Country Club in Millsboro, Del. while playing in the TidalHealth Foundation’s Drive for Mobile Mammography Golf Classic which was presented by Preston Automotive Group. The event raised over $80,000 to benefit the TidalHealth Foundation’s Drive for Mobile Mammography campaign to purchase a state-of-the-art mobile mammography unit. The TidalHealth Foundation would like to thank its
TidalHealth Primary and Specialty Care is pleased to announce Darcelle Mann and Tiffany Ortiz are its Team Members of the Month for September 2024.Darcelle Mann, Patient Service Representative, TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury Mann was nominated by Tyler Hastings for demonstrating the values of community and quality:“Darcelle is always a beacon of light and Happiness. She is an amazing contributor to our culture. Every day, Darcelle comes in with a smile and positive attitude which radiates throughout
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Maxine Cruz-am, CRNP, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Md. Cruz-am received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Stevenson University in Owings Mills, Md., and her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. A certified family nurse practitioner, she worked at the University of Maryland Cardiac Progressive Unit for seven years. She has been a cardiac nurse practitioner for three years, specializing in
TidalHealth Home Care is bridging the gap from hospital to home. In the photo, back row, left to right, Brittany Banks, RN, Clinical Liaison Disease Management; Debbie Stevens, Community Liaison/Account Representative and Ashley Smith, LPN, Clinical Liaison TidalHealth Coordination. In the front, left to right, Robyn Coughenour, BSN, RN, Vice President of Clinical Operations and Beverly White, Ed.D., MBA/HCA, Vice President of Business Operations. SALISBURY/LAUREL– Peninsula Home Care, a leading provider
SUSSEX, CAROLINE, DORCHESTER, WICOMICO & WORCESTER COUNTIES — The TidalHealth Foundation is excited to announce a $100,000 matching gift challenge, thanks to a generous commitment from Sandy and Palmer Gillis, in support of its Drive for Mobile Mammography campaign to raise $1,000,000 for a mobile mammography unit. This initiative aims to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screenings in our communities. Beginning Oct. 1, every dollar donated to the Drive for Mobile Mammography campaign will be
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Nutrition & Diabetes Education will hold a Diabetes Support Group from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14 in Hallowell Conference Room A at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional located at 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. Attendees should enter through the Frank B. Hanna lobby (adjacent to the Emergency Department) of the Salisbury hospital and check in at the front desk before heading down to the Hallowell Conference Center on the ground floor. This month’s presentation will
Leslie Shaffer, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s DAISY Award recipient for September 2024. SALISBURY – Leslie Shaffer, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 Layfield patient care unit, has been selected as the September 2024 recipient of the DAISY Award for her compassionate care and special attention provided to a recent patient. In her nomination, a peer wrote: We recently cared for a patient in the electrophysiology (EP) lab who did not speak English, and unfortunately had not
Audrey Windsor, PCT, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for September 2024 SALISBURY – Audrey Windsor, patient care technician (PCT) in the Emergency Department (ED), has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's September 2024 Sunshine Award recipient for her professionalism, kindness, and compassion. Windsor was nominated by her manager, who wrote: Audrey noticed a camper in the parking lot near the ED entrance and took it upon herself to learn the story behind it. Audrey
SALISBURY & SEAFORD – Join TidalHealth for events dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness and fostering a sense of empowerment within our communities. TidalHealth will host two community breast cancer awareness events in Salisbury, Md. (Oct. 1, 2024) and Seaford, Del. (Oct. 3, 2024) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. each evening. The Salisbury event will begin at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional with a short walk to The Giving House where the festivities will be conducted.
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Kayla Esham, DNP, FNP, BSN, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Md. Esham earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner certificate from Salisbury University. She has several years of experience as a registered nurse caring for cardiac patients. Esham is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and is highly involved with local community service groups. When she’s not seeing patients, she enjoys spending time
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Kenneth Lucas, MD, to TidalHealth Pediatrics in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Lucas received his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y. He completed his residency at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pa., and his fellowship in pediatric hematology and oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Lucas has held several academic appointments as associate professor and
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Penny Johnson, DNP, CRNP-F, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury. Johnson received her Bachelor of Nursing from Wilmington University in New Castle, Del., and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Johnson is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She has many years of clinical experience in cardiology and enjoys fostering strong patient relationships and collaborating with multidisciplinary
TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Michael “Mike” Bass, RRT, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for August 2024. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide outstanding, excellent care to patients, make a special connection, and are engaged with the care team to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. His nominator wrote the following: "Mike is one of those co-workers that everyone wants to work with. It does not matter where he is assigned for the
SALISBURY — The TidalHealth Foundation extends a heartfelt thank you to Heather McCabe and the team from Rommel Harley-Davidson Delmarva in Salisbury, Md. for supporting Brooke’s Toy Closet through their recent “Christmas in July” toy drive. Brooke’s Toy Closet is a program at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke that provides new toys to children in the Emergency Department and Pediatric Units that the children get to keep and take home upon discharge. The program was named in honor
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Salahuddin Siddiqui, MD, FACP, to TidalHealth Medical Oncology & Hematology in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Siddiqui will also serve as program director for the upcoming Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program. Dr. Siddiqui received his medical degree from Patna Medical College at Patna University in India. He completed his internal medicine residency at Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and his fellowship in medical
TidalHealth’s Crisfield Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is Saturday, October 5 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 5 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 older (8-17 please bring a parent or legal guardian to sign consent). The
Dr. Ammad Alhaddad performs the first robotic bronchoscopy at TidalHealth Nanticoke. SEAFORD – TidalHealth, a leader in medical technology innovation and the first to offer surgical robotics on Delmarva, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art robotic bronchoscopy system, designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases in Sussex County. This groundbreaking technology, now in use by team members at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Del., offers residents in the region
TidalHealth’s Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is Friday, September 27 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the 30th year for the event, which is again offering free flu shots. SALISBURY - TidalHealth’s Salisbury Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is returning for its 30th season on Friday, September 27 at Arthur W. Perdue (Shorebirds) Stadium at the intersection of Route 50 and Hobbs Road from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Seasonal quadrivalent flu vaccinations will be administered to individuals 8
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Shivam Singla, MD, to the TidalHealth Community Clinic in Salisbury, Md., where he serves as the Associate Medical Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Singla received his medical degree from Government Medical College Patiala in India, followed by residency training in internal medicine at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and Aultman Hospital, affiliated with CMEF/NEOMED, in Canton, Ohio. During his residency, he distinguished himself
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Melody Evans, CRNP, to TidalHealth Pulmonary & Critical Care in Salisbury, Md. Evans received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Villa Julie College in Stevenson, Md., and went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing from Wilmington University in New Castle, Del. Evans is a certified family nurse practitioner. Evans began her career as a registered nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional prior to earning her family
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Nutrition & Diabetes Education will hold a Diabetes Support Group from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9 in Hallowell Conference Room A at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional located at 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. Attendees should enter through the Frank B. Hanna lobby (adjacent to the Emergency Department) of the Salisbury hospital and check in at the front desk before heading down to the Hallowell Conference Center on the ground floor. This month’s presentation will feature
SUSSEX, CAROLINE, DORCHESTER, WICOMICO & WORCESTER COUNTIES – TidalHealth will hold a free Advance Care Planning webinar at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10. What care would you want if you had an unexpected illness? Who would you want to make decisions for your care? Have you talked about your wishes with your loved ones if you are unable to speak for yourself? Learn about Advance Care Planning, which can help you answer these questions. Advance Care Planning refers to making decisions about your
SALISBURY – Katherine Rodgers, MPH, Director of Community Health Initiatives at TidalHealth, was recently appointed by Maryland Governor Wes Moore to the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Board of Trustees (MHBE). Rodgers, as a result of her population health experience, will join the board as an expert member to represent the unique interests and socioeconomic challenges of many residents of the Eastern Shore. She managed the first MHBE Lower Shore Connector Program while previously employed by the
Ron’Sha Cornish, CNA, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for August 2024. SALISBURY – Ron’Sha Cornish, certified nursing assistant (CNA) on patient care floor 3 East, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's August 2024 Sunshine Award recipient for her professionalism, kindness, and compassion. She received two nominations from both a patient’s wife (a former physician) and a peer on the unit.From a patient’s wife and physician: From the moment she walked onto the floor
Kaylee Dickson, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s DAISY Award recipient for August 2024. SALISBURY – Kaylee Dickson, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 5 South patient care unit, has been selected as the August 2024 recipient of the DAISY Award for her compassionate care and special attention provided to a recent patient. In her nomination, a peer on the unit wrote: “Kaylee took care of a patient on our unit who has been here for over a month awaiting placement. She noticed that he had
Kimberlynn Vocke has been named Director of Medical Imaging at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. SALISBURY – TidalHealth and Dr. Charles Dolan, Vice President of Clinical Operations, are proud to announce the promotion of Kimberlynn Vocke to the Director of Medical Imaging at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, effective August 25th. Vocke’s career with TidalHealth spans nearly a decade, having joined the team after completing an associate degree in radiologic technology from Wor Wic Community College. She
SALISBURY & OCEAN PINES — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Tyler Hastings and Blair Morisco are their Team Members of the Month for July 2024.Tyler Hastings, Patient Service Representative, TidalHealth Endocrinology in Salisbury Hastings was nominated by Darcelle Mann for demonstrating the values of community and service:“I would like to recognize Tyler for assisting patients who need interpretation. He is patient with them and will spend as much time as
SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) class from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, 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 disease, diet, dialysis and transplant
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day, center left, joins TidalHealth President and CEO, Dr. Steve Leonard, far left, and members of the TidalHealth family while presenting $1 million in revitalization seed money for the new Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic on Salisbury’s east side. SALISBURY – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day on Tuesday, August 13 presented $1 million in state funds to TidalHealth in support of the health
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 2nd Quarter 2024 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Taylor Luck, TidalHealth Child Care Center Taylor Luck of the TidalHealth Child Care Center is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's 2nd Quarter 2024 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative & Support Services. Luck is a phenomenal teacher and an incredible asset to the Pre-K program! She is the embodiment of a dedicated and inspirational
SALISBURY — The TidalHealth Foundation extends a heartfelt thank you to Morgan Stanley and the Salvation Army of the Lower Eastern Shore for supporting Brooke’s Toy Closet in July 2024. Brooke’s Toy Closet is a program at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke that provides new toys to children in the Emergency Department and Pediatric Units that the children get to keep and take home upon discharge. The program was named in honor of Brooke Mulford, a young girl who was
Seaford, DE – TidalHealth Nanticoke is proud to announce that it has received a prestigious 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its recently released 2024 Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This distinguished recognition underscores the hospital’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and achieving outstanding patient outcomes. TidalHealth Nanticoke is the only hospital in Delaware to earn this top rating, highlighting its role as a leader in healthcare
TidalHealth will hold a free Advance Care Planning webinar at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13. What care would you want if you had an unexpected illness? Who would you want to make decisions for your care? Have you talked about your wishes with your loved ones if you are unable to speak for yourself? Learn about Advance Care Planning, which can help you answer these questions. Advance Care Planning refers to making decisions about your healthcare in the future, if, due to injury or illness, you cannot express
SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 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
SALISBURY, SEAFORD & OCEAN PINES — TidalHealth’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute in Salisbury and Ocean Pines, Md. and the TidalHealth Allen Cancer Center in Seaford, Del. have all been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®). Radiation oncology (radiation therapy) is the careful use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer. A radiation oncologist may use radiation to cure cancer or to relieve a
SEAFORD – TidalHealth Nanticoke has received the American Heart Association’s 2024 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 2024 American Heart Association’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll award. To qualify for this recognition,
OCEAN PINES — TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce Tara Bonnaville and Latisia Holland are their Team Members of the Month for June 2024.Tara Bonnaville, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines Bonnaville was nominated by Brenda Smith, RN, for demonstrating the values of accountability, quality and service:“Tara has been an exceptional team player at our office, always helping as needed. When we are short-staffed, she
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to announce that it recently received a five-year grant totaling $4.8 million to work with partners to build a Health Equity Resource Community on the Lower Eastern Shore. Funds were made available by the Maryland General Assembly through the Maryland Health Equity Resource Act of 2021. Grants awarded under this initiative are designed to address health disparities, improve health outcomes, expand access to primary care and prevention services, and help reduce
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Evan Selsky, MD, FACC, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Berlin, Md. Dr. Selsky received his medical degree from the University of Maryland and completed his internal medicine residency at Mercy Hospital, both in Baltimore, Md. He then completed his cardiology fellowship at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz. Dr. Selsky is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Medical Specialties. He comes with many years of
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome John “Jack” McCarthy, MSN, FNP-BC, to the electrophysiology team at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. McCarthy received his Master of Science in Nursing from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Ariz. He has experience in both the hospital and office settings, focusing on cardiology and primary care. McCarthy is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International and has
Gabriella (Gabby) Costagliola, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 West patient care unit, has been selected as the July 2024 recipient of the DAISY Award for her compassionate care and special attention provided to a recent patient. Her nomination reads: “Gabby embodies all the qualities that make an outstanding nurse. She is cheerful, honest, funny, helpful and has a very upbeat attitude that rubs off on everyone in the room. I was admitted the last week in May and was very sick. She was
Josephine Koroma, certified nursing assistant (CNA) on patient care floor 3 West, has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's July 2024 Sunshine Award recipient for her professionalism, kindness, and compassion. She received two nominations from both a patient and registered nurse on the unit. From her patient: Josephine’s passion and compassion resonates throughout the floor and not just for me, but for all patients equally. A true positive spirit that shows up every day for all to
Marion Keenan, Founder and Former Coastal Hospice President. Coastal Hospice announced today with profound sadness the passing of its inaugural President, Marion Keenan and extend heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. “On behalf of Coastal Hospice, I would like to express our sadness in the passing of our founder and former President, Marion Keenan. Marion was part of a committee of innovators that brought hospice care to our community over 44 years
Ranked 5th Best Hospital in Maryland and among nation’s Best for Equitable Access SALISBURY - U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional the 5th Best Hospital (tie) in Maryland and a 2024-2025 High Performing hospital for 9 challenging and elective health conditions; the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. Additionally, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
Amanda and Joy Ault SALISBURY — The TidalHealth Foundation thanks the Eastern Shore of Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association, Megan Stafford of 3 East Oncology at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, and young Salisbury resident Joy Ault for supporting Brooke’s Toy Closet in June 2024.Megan Stafford, 3 East Oncology, THPR Each of this month’s donations had a unique backstory! The Eastern Shore of Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association hosted a golf tournament in June to benefit Brooke’s Toy Closet. Megan
Megan Conroy is TidalHealth’s May 2024 recipient of the Marc McDonald Award. SEAFORD – TidalHealth is pleased to announce that speech-language pathologist (SLP) Megan Conroy is the May 2024 recipient of the Marc McDonald Award. Conroy was recognized for her creative problem-solving skills and the high-quality care she provided to a long-term patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at TidalHealth Nanticoke: “Megan went above and beyond for a Spanish-speaking ICU patient who was unable to
Laura Evans, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Daisy Award recipient for June 2024. SALISBURY – Laura Evans, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Emergency Department (ED), has been selected as the June 2024 recipient of the Daisy Award for her compassionate care and special attention provided to a pediatric trauma patient. Her nomination, below, was written by a Nursing Administrative Supervisor: “A one-year-old pediatric trauma arrest came into the ED as the result of an accident in which
SALISBURY – Steven Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth recently announced the advancement of Charles Dolan, Ph.D.(c), DHSc, MBA, MS, CPHRM, CPHQ, PHR, SHRM-CP, LSSMBB, FACHE, to Vice President (VP) of Clinical Operations at the Salisbury, Md. based health system. Dr. Dolan, who joined TidalHealth in 2020 as Ambulatory Surgical Services Director, was most recently serving as the Associate VP of Clinical Operations. Dr. Dolan brings to his new role a significant amount of healthcare
SALISBURY – The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) recently completed its review and consideration of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional as a Cardiac Interventional Center. MIEMSS found substantial compliance with the required standards and has re-designated TidalHealth Peninsula Regional as a cardiac interventional center (CIC) for the next five years. This designation was first received April 1, 2011, and TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has continuously held it ever
Ashton Vazquez, patient care technician in the Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU), has been selected as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's June 2024 Sunshine Award recipient for his professionalism, kindness and compassion shown to a patient during a difficult and emotional time. His nomination, below, was written by a nurse on the unit:Ashton is a prime example of exactly how a healthcare worker should be. While working, he is constantly on the go and will answer all call bells, regardless if
SALISBURY - TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Carrie Kellams, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, to the TidalHealth Breast Center in Salisbury, MD. Kellams received her Doctor of Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing degrees from Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD. She has previous nursing experience while at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Med Surg, Patient Care Management, and the TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute as a certified breast navigator. After earning her DNP and FNP-BC certifications, she treated
SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 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
Breast clinic on wheels coming to DelmarvaTidalHealth Foundation is currently fundraising in support of a new mobile mammography van. SALISBURY – In rural communities across the Delmarva Peninsula, getting essential healthcare services can be difficult for those who are particularly challenged with financial and transportation restrictions or the lack of care nearby. One essential service is mammography, which helps detect breast cancer early. In response, TidalHealth is excited to announce the launch of
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Lindsay Bailey, BSRC, RRT, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, is its Tree of Life Award recipient for June 2024. This award honors respiratory therapists who provide outstanding, excellent care to patients, make a special connection, and are engaged with the care team to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. Bailey’s nomination reads as follows: "Lindsay is a dedicated senior therapist in the Respiratory Department. She not only works to make
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Eric Munoz, MD, MBA, to TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Munoz received his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, Calif.; completed his surgical internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas; and completed his clinical and research fellowship in cardiac transplantation and mechanical assist devices from the Texas Heart Institute in Houston, Texas. He completed his
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Eric Liao, MD, JD, to TidalHealth Outpatient Behavioral Health in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Liao also serves as director of TidalHealth’s Psychiatry Residency Program. A native Washingtonian, Dr. Liao received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pa. He then returned to Washington, D.C., where he earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Georgetown University Law Center. Dr. Liao then completed his residency in general
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Mohammed Saad, MD, to TidalHealth Medical Oncology and Hematology located within the TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Saad received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. He completed his residency in internal medicine at MedStar Health – Good Samaritan/Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Md. He later completed fellowship training in geriatric medicine and a medical oncology fellowship at
SALISBURY– TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is honored to have recently been designated a Optum Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery for its dedication to treating individuals living with morbid or extreme obesity. “TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is proud to be recognized for meeting the rigorous selection criteria set by the Optum Clinical Sciences Institute (CSI) Centers of Excellence program,” said Steven Leonard, Ph.D. MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth. “We provide
SALISBURY – TidalHealth will hold a free ICD Support Group from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 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
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is honored to partner with the Salisbury Fire Department to present HealthFest “Care for Generations” on Sat., June 22 from 9 a.m. to Noon. The event is designed to provide people of all ages the opportunity to learn just how healthy they are and what they can do to ensure an even healthier, more productive and active lifestyle. TidalHealth’s annual health fair will be held at Salisbury Fire Department Headquarters Station at 325 Cypress Street in Salisbury and will feature more
SEAFORD & SALISBURY — The TidalHealth Foundation thanks Hallmark and the Lake Forest School District for supporting Brooke’s Toy Closet in April and May 2024. Brooke’s Toy Closet is a program at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke that provides new toys to children in the Emergency Department and Pediatric Units that the children get to keep and take home upon discharge. The program was named in honor of Brooke Mulford, a young girl who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, an
SALISBURY – Kristie Cooper, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s labor & delivery (L & D) unit, has been selected as the May 2024 recipient of the Daisy Award for her care and special attention provided to an expectant mother. Her nomination, below, was written by that patient, a fellow healthcare professional, to express her appreciation for Cooper’s extraordinary care. Recently, I arrived on L&D for a voluntary induction as I was 39 weeks and well over being pregnant. I met several staff members
SALISBURY & SEAFORD — TidalHealth is pleased to announce the following four Team Members of the Year: TidalHealth Nanticoke’s 2023 Clinical Team Member of the Year Melissa Wheedleton of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is TidalHealth Nanticoke’s 2023 Clinical Team Member of the Year. Wheedleton is a source of calm in the storm in the PCU and goes above and beyond for her team and patients. She has a great demeanor that allows her to joke with staff while encouraging a great workflow on the unit. She prides
BERLIN — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Ginger Wille, FNP-C, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Berlin, Md. Wille received her first bachelor’s degree in health science with a focus in health education from Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y. She later earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Salisbury University and her master’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain University. Wille is a certified family nurse practitioner. Wille began her career at TidalHealth in 2013, offering comprehensive patient
Advanced Technology Designed for Digital Precision and Accuracy in Total Knee Replacement is Available Now at TidalHealth Peninsula RegionalTidalHealth Peninsula Regional now offers the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, the latest advancement that helps surgeons perform knee replacement surgery that is tailored to each patient with the goal to get patients back to life faster. SALISBURY- In 2019 there were approximately 900,000 primary knee replacements performed in the United States. Patients are often
DEL. & MD. — Cancer survivors across Delmarva are invited to attend one of TidalHealth’s many National Cancer Survivors Day celebrations in June. The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation, Inc. identifies this special day as a celebration for those who have survived, an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of support for families, and an outreach to the community. According to the American Cancer Society, a little over two million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in the US
Graham Simpson, a cardiovascular technician in the cardiac catheterization (cath) lab at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md., was recently presented with the 2024 Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award by members of the leadership team and the TidalHealth Foundation. The Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award was established by the TidalHealth Board of Directors in 2014 to honor team members who exemplify Moore’s spirit of giving back to the community. Simpson was chosen from a large field of
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Maria “Patty” Deza, DNP, NP-BC, MSN, to TidalHealth Neurosurgery in Salisbury, Md. Deza received her Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of Science in Nursing, and Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certificate from Walden University. She began her career as a registered nurse and has more than 10 years of clinical experience. Deza’s clinical interests include adult and geriatric treatment and patient care management. She is a member of the American
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Sarah Assali, DO, to TidalHealth General Surgery in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Assali earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Greensburg, Pa. She went on to complete her general surgery residency at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pa. Dr. Assali has written several peer-reviewed publications and scholarly blogs. She has held leadership roles throughout her residency, including Curriculum Chief for
SALISBURY – Truist recently made a $150,000 contribution to the TidalHealth Foundation through its SPARK campaign in support of the Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic, which is currently under construction in the E. Church St. neighborhood of Salisbury, Md. Truist provided the grant through the Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund administered by The Winston-Salem Foundation. “This contribution not only reflects Truist’s commitment to social responsibility but also underscores the collective
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Andrew Jacobs, MD, to TidalHealth Family Medicine Practice in Salisbury, Md. Dr. Jacobs is board certified in family medicine caring for patients at TidalHealth within the Family Medicine Residency Program as Core Faculty. Dr. Jacobs graduated magna cum laude from Alfred University in New York and went on to obtain his medical degree from the Hofstra University North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine in Hempstead, N.Y. He later completed his residency in family medicine at
The Philip and Barbara Long Family Foundation recently made a generous $110,000 donation to the TidalHealth Foundation in support of the GME SPARK Campaign. In the photo, from the left, are, Dr. Steven Leonard, President/ CEO of TidalHealth; Dr. Simona Eng, Designated Institution Official and AVP Graduate Medical Education at TidalHealth; Jessica Hales, TidalHealth Foundation President; Angie McLaughlin, Director, The Philip and Barbara Long Family Foundation; Julie Gardner, Director, The Philip and Barbara
TidalHealth is honored to partner with Children and Families First, Seaford Community of Hope and the Seaford School District to bring HealthFest “Care for Generations” to Seaford, Del. on Sat., April 13 from Noon to 4 p.m. at West Seaford Elementary School. The free, family-friendly event, TidalHealth’s annual health fair, is designed to provide people of all ages the opportunity to learn just how healthy they are and what they can do to ensure an even healthier, more productive and active
The Daily Record has named Kathryn Fiddler, DNP, MBA, MSN, FNAP, RN to its 2024 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. Dr. Fiddler, TidalHealth’s Vice President of Population Health, is a two-time recipient of this honor (2024, 2019). In its 29th year, Maryland’s Top 100 Women was founded to recognize outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership and mentoring. “The 2024 Maryland’s Top 100 Women, including Dr. Fiddler, are exemplary leaders from
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