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Tuesday, May 30, 2023Kinney joins TidalHealth as Senior Director of Medical Imaging
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
Wednesday, May 24, 2023TidalHealth announces Team Members of the Year
TidalHealth Announces Team Members of the Year SALISBURY & SEAFORD — TidalHealth is pleased to announce the following four Team Members of the Year: Kasey Moore, RNKasey was born at TidalHealth Nanticoke and her dedication to the organization is evident from her 10 years of perfect attendance. She started her career as a Medical Surgical nurse, then transferred to the Operating Room where she was recently promoted to the role of Charge Nurse. Kasey has earned the respect of the physicians and staff and
Wednesday, May 24, 2023Dr. Abou Yehia to present at national radiation oncology conference
Dr. Abou Yehia to present at national radiation oncology conference SALISBURY – Radiation therapy is an integral part of breast cancer treatment to minimize the risk of cancer recurrence. Radiation is typically given postoperatively to the whole breast after surgery and sometimes an additional boost of radiation to the surgical site. Now, a new prospective phase II study (NCT04871516) is being conducted to assess the feasibility and benefit of delivering a radiation boost pre-operatively, and is
Wednesday, May 24, 2023TidalHealth expands visiting hours May 22
TidalHealth expands visiting hours May 22 SALISBURY & SEAFORD – As TidalHealth works to balance patient safety and support the need to provide family members additional time with loved ones who are hospitalized, starting on Monday, May 22, the health system will be increasing visitation opportunities at both TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. and TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Del. Visiting hours are expanding at both hospitals, in all non-critical care, medical-surgical areas, to 8
Wednesday, May 24, 2023TidalHealth honored by ESGR for support of military members
TidalHealth honored by ESGR for support of military members Pictured from left to right with the Patriotic Employer Award are: Cindy Lunsford, TidalHealth Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO); Dr. James Trumble, TidalHealth Vice President for Clinical Integration; Carsen Hyde, Manager of the Advance Practice Providers at TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery; and Bill Peters, Military Outreach Representative, ESGR Maryland Committee.Pictured from left to right with the Seven Seals Award
Wednesday, May 24, 2023Bonnie Willey is TidalHealth’s 3rd Quarter 2022 MacGyver Award Recipient
Bonnie Willey is TidalHealth’s 3rd Quarter 2022 MacGyver Award Recipient SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Bonnie Willey, LBSW, of Community Wellness at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has been selected as the 3rd 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. Bonnie is dependable and compassionate. She eagerly engages in every situation where she
Friday, May 12, 2023TidalHealth Breast Center Earns Accreditation
TidalHealth Breast Center earns accreditation TidalHealth Breast Center earns accreditation SALISBURY – The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted accredited status to the TidalHealth Breast Center in Salisbury, Maryland. To achieve voluntary NAPBC accreditation, a breast center demonstrates compliance with the NAPBC standards that address a center’s leadership, clinical services, research,
Friday, May 12, 2023Steven Wisniewski joins TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury
Steven Wisniewski joins TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Steven Wisniewski, PA-C, to TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Md. Wisniewski received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa.; his physician assistant certificate from Anne Arundel Community College in Annapolis, Md.; and his Master of Medical Science from Saint Frances University in Loretto, Pa. He also completed a postgraduate
Wednesday, May 10, 2023Spring Golf Classic raises nearly $70,000
On May 4, one hundred Golfers enjoyed a perfect day at Heritage Shores Golf Course in Bridgeville, Delaware playing in the 2023 TidalHealth Foundation Spring Golf Classic. The event raised nearly $70,000 for the health system’s Graduate Medical Education program. The TidalHealth Foundation would like to thank its golf committee, volunteers, staff, and Heritage Shores staff for helping to make this year’s event a great success. Save the Date for the TidalHealth Foundation 2023 Fall Golf Classic on
Monday, May 08, 2023TidalHealth Receives ''A'' Safety Grade from Leapfrog
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2023 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. 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 nine Maryland hospitals, and the only on the lower shore, to earn an ‘A’ in the spring 2023 report. The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or
Monday, May 01, 2023Wor-Wic’s 2023 Golden Apple Award
Emily Dinardo named Wor-Wic’s 2023 Golden Apple AwardeePictured left to right are Sangita Silwal; Samantha Hurley; Caitlyn Vessey; Katelyn Hernandez; Emily Dinardo, RT(R); Danielle Nester; Chloe Abresch; Chelsea Ward. SALISBURY — On Tuesday, April 24, Wor-Wic Community College's Radiologic Technology Class of 2023 presented the Golden Apple Award to Emily Dinardo, Radiologic Technologist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Each year, Wor-Wic's Radiologic Technology students present the Golden Apple
Thursday, April 27, 2023TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s April Sunshine Award Recipient
Jayla Bright is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s April Sunshine Award recipient. Jayla Bright is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s April Sunshine Award Recipient SALISBURY – Jayla Bright, Certified Nursing Assistant of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 West patient care area, is the April 2023 Sunshine Award recipient for her kindness, professionalism and compassion. A patient under her care wrote and submitted the following nomination. Jayla brings so much professionalism with a very caring and
Tuesday, April 18, 2023Sleep Medicine in Delaware Accredited
SEAFORD – On Apr. 14, TidalHealth Sleep Medicine in Seaford and Millsboro, Del., under the medical directorship of Dr. Jacques Conaway, underwent successful site visits by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Both were granted full five-year sleep facility accreditation with no provisions. “Full accreditation with no provisions validates that TidalHealth Sleep Medicine demonstrates a commitment to provide the highest quality diagnostic services and management of sleep patients, said Dr. Conaway.
Monday, April 17, 2023TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 1st Quarter 2023 Team Members of the Quarter
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 1st Quarter 2023 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Ellen Perdue, Emergency Department Ellen Perdue of the Emergency Department (ED) is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 1st Quarter 2023 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Ellen is an important part of the ED team. She never hesitates to adjust her schedule to help cover needs in the department and
Monday, April 10, 2023Lunsford named President of TidalHealth Medical Partners
SALISBURY – Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth, today announced that Cindy Lunsford has been appointed President of the health system’s network of employed providers and support personnel in primary care and specialty care offices on Delmarva Peninsula. Lunsford, who will continue to also serve as TidalHealth’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), will assume her additional role on April 6. She joined TidalHealth in 2005 as the Vice President of
Monday, April 10, 2023Raven’s Patrick Ricard will visit TidalHealth’s HealthFest on May 6
LAUREL– TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard to its HealthFest health fair on Sat., May 6 at the Laurel, Del. Middle/High School on South Central Avenue. Ricard is making a special appearance and will hold an autograph session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Autographs will be free, but limited to one per person to provide everyone an opportunity. Please be sure to bring the item to have signed as merchandise will not be sold. TidalHealth is also offering a
Monday, April 10, 2023TidalHealth providing free skin cancer screenings in May
BERLIN, SALISBURY & SEAFORD – May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but early detection and treatment make it the most curable. Local dermatologists and providers are donating their time for free screenings for Melanoma Monday/Skin Cancer Awareness Month. TidalHealth is providing free skin cancer screenings at the following locations: May 1, 2023, 4:30 to 6:30 pm TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute 100. E. Carroll St. Salisbury,
Friday, April 07, 2023National Academies of Practice Inducts Dr. Aaron M. Sebach
The National Academies of Practice (NAP) is pleased to announce Aaron M. Sebach, PhD, DNP, MBA, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, NP-C, CP-C, CEN, CPEN, CLNC, CGNC, CNE, CNEcl, SFHM, TidalHealth Hospitalist and Community Wellness/SWIFT Nurse Practitioner, was inducted as a Distinguished Practitioner and Fellow (FNAP) in the Nursing Academy. Class of 2023 Fellows were welcomed into the NAP during the awards and induction ceremony in Washington, D.C., on April 1, 2023. There are less than 330 nurses nationwide that have
Tuesday, April 04, 2023Gerrit Dashiell is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s March Daisy Award Recipient
Gerrit Dashiell, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s March Daisy Award recipient. SALISBURY – Gerrit Dashiell, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 West patient care unit, has been selected as the March 2023 recipient of the Daisy Award for his care and special attention shown recently to a patient. His nomination, below, was written by the patient. Gerrit was everything a nurse should be and then some. Always smiling, always professional and positive and extremely helpful. I needed pain
Tuesday, April 04, 2023Faith Lauer joins TidalHealth Primary Care in Delmar
DELMAR — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Faith Lauer, FNP, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Delmar, Del. Lauer received her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Salisbury University. Lauer has 40 years of nursing experience. Her nursing career began in the U.S. Navy, and she has worked in the nursing home, inpatient and hospice settings. When she isn’t treating patients, Lauer enjoys swimming, hiking, gardening and reading. Lauer is
Monday, March 27, 2023TidalHealth MyChart teams with Apple Health
TidalHealth will now offer MyChart subscribers an effortless way to get an all-encompassing view of their overall health and wellbeing by partnering with Apple Health and the Apple Health app. The Apple Heath app tracks sleep, steps, nutrition, and more on apple devices, while MyChart focuses on personal, secure medical records, lab results, appointments, and messages from medical professionals. Both apps allow patients to access health data at no cost. Vice President of Information Technology Mark
Monday, March 27, 2023Megan Wooten is TidalHealth's Tree of Life Awardee for March 2023
TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Megan Wooten, RRT, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is our Tree of Life Award recipient for March 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. Megan's nominator wrote the following: "If you know Megan, you know that your patient is being taken care of like a family member. She always goes above and
Friday, March 24, 2023Surgical and internal medicine residents selected at ''match'' event
In America today, the increased demand for physicians continues to outpace the relatively fixed supply of available doctors. By 2034, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) anticipates doctor shortages of between 38,000 and 124,000 as an aging physician population nears retirement. Primary care and internal medicine face the greatest challenge, but the impact is being felt across the board in all areas and specialties. Each year, it becomes more difficult to keep pace, and nowhere is
Friday, March 24, 2023Brittingham named Chief Nursing Executive
Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth today announced that Angela (Angie) Brittingham, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, has been named as the health system’s next Chief Nursing Executive (CNE). Brittingham was selected after the completion of a national search following the departure of Dr. Sarah Arnett last year. Brittingham, who began her career at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in 2000 as a Certified Nursing Assistant on the Mother/Baby Unit, transitions to the Executive
Friday, March 24, 2023Michael Boyle joins TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Michael Boyle, CRNP, to TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, Md. Boyle received his master’s degree in nursing from Wilmington University in Wilmington, Del. He has cared for patients in the primary care setting as a nurse practitioner and in critical care as a registered nurse. Boyle is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and currently serves as a Captain in the Army Reserves. He recently was the Chief of Medical Readiness and previously the
Wednesday, March 22, 2023Adkins promoted to Senior Director of Lab Services
SALISBURY & SEAFORD – Timothy Feist, MBA, CHC, TidalHealth's Vice President of Ambulatory Services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kimberly S. Adkins, MBA, BS (MT), ASCP, to Senior Director of Laboratory Services effective March 26, 2023. In this role, Adkins will have strategic, administrative and operational responsibility for all laboratory services provided by TidalHealth. Adkins has held various staff and leadership roles throughout her career at TidalHealth. She started her career at
Tuesday, March 14, 2023Mona Flannery is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 2022 4th Quarter Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen Awardee
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Mona Flannery, RT(R)(M), is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 4th Quarter 2022 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. Mona was nominated not once, but twice for this award and is an incredible asset to the Radiology team at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Mona is honest,
Tuesday, February 28, 2023TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Announces February Daisy and Sunshine Award Recipients
Brittney Calandra, RN, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s February Daisy Award recipient. SALISBURY – Brittney Calandra, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 5 Layfield patient care unit, has been selected as the February 2023 recipient of the Daisy Award for her care shown recently to a patient and his family. Her nomination, below, was written by the patient. "Brittney is an amazing nurse; caring, smart and has an awesome way with patients. When I was at my worst, she was beside me, making a huge
Friday, February 24, 2023Katherine Arensmeyer joins TidalHealth Medical Oncology and Hematology in Salisbury
Katherine Arensmeyer joins TidalHealth Medical Oncology and Hematology in Salisbury SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Katherine (Katie) Arensmeyer, CRNP, to TidalHealth Medical Oncology and Hematology in Salisbury, Md. Arensmeyer received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and Wilkes University, both in Pennsylvania. Arensmeyer has 14 years of experience as an oncology nurse practitioner in private practice, inpatient and outpatient infusion and hospice
Friday, February 24, 2023TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 4th Quarter 2022 Team Members of the Quarter
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 4th Quarter 2022 Team Members of the Quarter: Administrative & Support Services: Demetris “D” Bennett, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Demetris Bennett of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 4th Quarter 2022 Team Member of the Quarter for Administrative and Support Services. Demetris has been with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for 23 years and has made a tremendous impact
Tuesday, February 14, 2023TidalHealth Peninsula Regional announces Physician and APP of the Year for 2022
SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce its 2022 Physician and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year: Nicholas Dudas, MD, FACS, of TidalHealth General Surgery and Kevin Healy, PA-C, a hospitalist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Dr. Dudas was selected for his medical work combined with his community service with local youth. In addition to seeing patients at TidalHealth General Surgery and the TidalHealth Breast Center, Dr. Dudas has been busy preparing to teach the next
Tuesday, February 14, 2023Dr. Elleda Ziemer joins TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Elleda Ziemer, DO, a family medicine physician for the last 18 years, to TidalHealth Primary Care in Salisbury. Dr. Ziemer obtained her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa., and completed her internship and residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pa. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of Med Chi, the American Academy of
Tuesday, February 14, 2023TidalHealth expands urgent care partnership with Your Doc’s In
Dr. Walter Gianelle treats a patient at Your Doc’s In. SALISBURY – Your Doc’s In (YDI), the leader in urgent and immediate care on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and TidalHealth, a 125-year-old health system based in Salisbury, Md., today announced a new collaboration with TidalHealth purchasing a 50 percent share of the Your Doc’s In franchise. Peninsula Health Ventures, an existing company of TidalHealth, is providing administrative oversight for the 50/50 partnership. “TidalHealth’s goal is to improve
Tuesday, February 14, 2023Alexandra Richards joins TidalHealth Behavioral Health in Salisbury
SALISBURY — TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Alexandra Richards, MSN, PMHNP-BC, to TidalHealth Behavioral Health in Salisbury. Richards received her master’s degree in nursing and her post-master’s psychiatric mental health Nurse Practitioner certificate from Walden University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Delaware Technical and Community College in Georgetown, Del. Richards is a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and she is certified in First Aid and
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.
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
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
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
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,
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,
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.
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
