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Kita Douglas (center) with Jessica Hales, Vice President, TidalHealth Foundation (left) and Kathryn Fiddler, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, TidalHealth Nanticoke and Vice President of Population Health (right).SALISBURY, MD — Kita Douglas, the Lead Patient Service Representative at the TidalHealth Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic in Salisbury, Maryland was recently presented with the 2026 Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award by members of TidalHealth’s leadership
Kita Douglas (center) with Jessica Hales, Vice President, TidalHealth Foundation (left) and Kathryn Fiddler, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, TidalHealth Nanticoke and Vice President of Population Health (right). Kita Douglas, the Lead Patient Service Representative at the TidalHealth Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic in Salisbury, Maryland was recently presented with the 2026 Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award by members of TidalHealth’s leadership team and the
SEAFORD, Del. — Kathryn Fiddler, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, FNAP, will soon assume an expanded leadership role as vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer of TidalHealth Nanticoke. Fiddler has served as TidalHealth’s vice president of population health since early 2018. She will retain that system-level role, which includes responsibility for population health and case management, when she begins her new position Aug. 3. “I am honored to take on this expanded role and excited about the
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 1st Quarter 2026 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Kristopher Chandler, EVS Kristopher Chandler is an environmental services (EVS) aide at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Chandler has been a valued member of the EVS team for nearly 10 years and has approached every room with the same level of care and attention since his first day. A recent interaction with a fellow team member
SALISBURY— TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's Emergency Department has received the Maryland Star of Life Award from the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) for its outstanding emergency department throughput, particularly for patients arriving by emergency medical services (EMS), while managing high patient volumes. MIEMSS Executive Director Ted Delbridge, MD, and Maryland State Emergency Medical Services Board Chairman Clay Stamp, NRP, presented the award Wednesday, July
SOMERSET, SUSSEX, WICOMICO and WORCESTER counties — TidalHealth Mobile Mammography brings 3D breast cancer screenings directly to communities across the Delmarva Peninsula, helping reduce barriers to care and improve access to early detection close to home. The program will offer the following screening events in July 2026: July 14: 10 am to 3 pm at the Worcester County Library Pocomoke Branch, 401 5th St., Unit 100, Pocomoke City, MD 21851. July 15: 10 am to 2:30 pm at TidalHealth McCready
TidalHealth announced the public launch of TidalHealth Mobile Mammography, a new mobile breast imaging service that will travel throughout Delmarva, bringing lifesaving 3D mammograms directly into neighborhoods, workplaces and community gathering places. TidalHealth Mobile Mammography represents a new model for delivering preventive healthcare — bringing high-quality breast cancer screening, patient navigation and community partnerships directly into neighborhoods across Delmarva. Delmarva is fortunate
TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease Rural Recognition Silver recognition for its commitment to providing rapid, research-based care for people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), considered more severe and life-threatening than other types of heart attacks. In addition, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, in Salisbury, Maryland, has received
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome four new practitioners to the health system.Kimberly Young-Conner, ARNP Kimberly Young-Conner, ARNP provides pediatric care at TidalHealth Pediatrics in Berlin, Maryland. Young-Conner received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she also earned her Master of Science in nursing. She has more than two decades of clinical experience as a certified pediatric nurse practitioner in the primary care setting. She is a
A simple act of comfort is bringing warmth and encouragement to local cancer patients, thanks to a continued partnership between Blood Cancer United and Subaru retailers nationwide. As part of the Subaru Loves to Care® initiative, Gateway Subaru of Delmar again partnered with the Blood Cancer United Mid-Atlantic Region to deliver cozy blankets and heartfelt messages of hope to TidalHealth cancer patients to keep them warm and lift their spirits during infusion treatments. TidalHealth oncology patients
Somerset, Sussex, Wicomico, Worcester Counties – TidalHealth announces the following educational event calendar for July 2026: Systemwide events Advance care planning webinar: July 14•Time/location: Second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm via webinar.•Join: Use this link to join the webinar. Virtual grief support group: July 14•Time/location: Second Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), 6:30 to 7:30 pm, via virtual meeting.•Join: Use this link to join the meeting.•Learn more: 410-629-6848 or
TidalHealth is proud to announce its participation as an official partner in the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program, a statewide initiative designed to provide meaningful service opportunities for young adults while strengthening workforce pipelines across Maryland. Beginning June 1, 2026, the application window will open for eligible participants. This program offers individuals ages 18 to 24 the opportunity to engage in a nine-month, paid service experience. Participants will gain critical
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome four new practitioners to the health system.Lorren Donmoyer, MD Lorren Donmoyer, MD provides expert care at TidalHealth Primary Care in Ocean View, Delaware. Dr. Donmoyer earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He completed his residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Donmoyer is a board-certified physician who has cared for patients locally on the Eastern Shore
The ALS Association has recertified the ALS Clinic at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional as a Recognized Treatment Center®, a distinction that recognizes TidalHealth’s ability to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care for individuals diagnosed with the progressive neurological disease commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. To achieve recognition as a Recognized Treatment Center®, the clinic at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional must meet and maintain a set of established standards. These include a
Somerset, Sussex, Wicomico, Worcester Counties – TidalHealth announces the following educational event calendar for June 2026: Systemwide eventsAdvance care planning webinar: June 9 Second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm via webinar.Use this link to join the webinar.Virtual grief support group: June 9 Second Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), 6:30-7:30 pm, via virtual meeting.Use this link to join the meeting. Learn more: 410-629-6848 or lora.pangratz@tidalhealth.org TidalHealth
TidalHealth Atlantic has earned the distinguished Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a national honor that recognizes healthcare organizations for creating a healthy, empowering work environment where nurses thrive. This designation is a global credential that highlights TidalHealth Atlantic’s commitment to fostering a positive practice environment by engaging nurses at every level, encouraging shared decision-making and providing the resources
As part of National Volunteer Week, TidalHealth held a Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on April 20 at 1945 Steak & Seafood in Ocean City to recognize nearly 500 volunteers who support the health system’s three hospitals and ancillary services. Steven Leonard, president and CEO of TidalHealth; Penny Short, senior vice president and president of TidalHealth Nanticoke; and Don Owrey, senior vice president and president of TidalHealth Atlantic, joined members of the hospital boards, the TidalHealth
TidalHealth Atlantic earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This is the third consecutive reporting period in which the Berlin hospital received an “A” grade. “Patient safety is built through consistency and teamwork, supported by a culture that fosters learning and a relentless commitment to getting better each day,” said Don Owrey, MBA, FACHE, president of TidalHealth Atlantic. “Achieving an ‘A’ rating multiple
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome seven new practitioners to the health system. Mindy Lane, DO, FACOS, FASMBS, ACC Mindy Lane, DO FACOS, FASMBS, ACC is a da Vinci-certified surgeon who provides care at TidalHealth General Surgery in Salisbury and TidalHealth Endoscopy Center in Ocean Pines, Maryland. Dr. Lane received her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her surgical internship at Ingham Regional Medical Center in
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome eight new practitioners to the health system. Jeffrey Cope, MD provides care at TidalHealth Cardiovascular Surgery in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Cope received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He later completed his residency in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Cope is
Somerset, Sussex, Wicomico, Worcester Counties – TidalHealth announces the following educational event calendar for May 2026: Systemwide eventsAdvance care planning session: May 12 Second Tuesday of each month, 1 pm via virtual meeting.Use this link to join the webinar. Grief virtual support group: May 12 Second Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), 6:30-7:30 pm, via virtual meeting.Use this link to join the meeting. Learn more: 410-629-6848 or lora.pangratz@tidalhealth.org Diabetes
TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Genevieve Luzano, physical therapist at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware, is the April 2026 recipient of the Marc McDonald Award. Luzano was recognized by a TidalHealth team member for her professionalism, compassion and commitment to the healing and well-being of TidalHealth’s patients:“Genevieve truly embodies the spirit and dedication that the Marc McDonald Service Award was created to recognize. She is compassionate and deeply committed to her
TidalHealth proudly raised Donate Life flags at each of its three hospitals this month to honor organ and tissue donors and their families during National Donate Life Month. Held in partnership with organ procurement organizations Infinite Legacy and the Gift of Life Donor Program, the tradition pays tribute to the lives saved and the hope made possible through donation. In 2025, organ donors across the TidalHealth system made a lifesaving impact. At TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, 10 organ donors
TidalHealth is proud to announce the promotion of Wen Cao, Ph.D., MBA(c), MS, LSSBB, FACHE, to Associate Vice President of Performance Improvement and Enterprise Transformation, effective April 20. This promotion reflects the health system’s commitment to improvement performance, organizational excellence and the need for continued transformation to better support the region during a time of significant change in healthcare. Dr. Cao joined TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in 2015 as a performance
Wor-Wic Community College’s Radiologic Technology Class of 2026 presented its Golden Apple Award to Chad Sutton, RT(R)(ARRT), center, holding flowers. Wor-Wic Community College’s Radiologic Technology Class of 2026 presented its Golden Apple Award to Chad Sutton, RT(R)(ARRT), a radiologic technologist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Wor-Wic's Radiologic Technology students present the Golden Apple Award annually to a TidalHealth staff technologist who was highly influential to their growth and
Throughout April, in recognition of National Donate Life Month, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, in partnership with Infinite Legacy — Maryland’s organ procurement organization — will fly the Donate Life flag to honor past, present, and future organ, eye, and tissue donors, including donors in spirit. We invite you to join us and provide coverage of our annual Donate Life Month flag-raising ceremony. What: TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Donate Life Month flag-raising ceremonyWhere: Guerrieri Heart &
TidalHealth is proud to partner with AARP and the Town of Ocean City to host HealthFest on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 9 am to 12 pm at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842. HealthFest proudly builds on the legacy of the Ocean City Community Health Fair, a long-standing community tradition originally established and led by TidalHealth Atlantic for more than 30 years. While the name and location have evolved, the heart of the event remains the same:
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has had its Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center + (BDC+) designation extended for Spine Surgery, recognizing its dedication to treating individuals living with back pain. “TidalHealth is proud to have our Salisbury hospital recognized for meeting the rigorous selection criteria set by the BCBS Centers of Excellence program,” said TidalHealth President/CEO Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE. “We provide our patients with exceptional
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Alexandria (Alex) Bailey, RN, of 3 West, has been selected as its DAISY Award recipient for March 2026.Bailey was nominated by a patient for her dedication and compassionate, patient-centered care:“Our family came to the hospital in May because my dad, who has stage 3 NSCLC, was experiencing weakness and had stopped eating. His condition is complicated by dementia and hearing loss, which can make communication very difficult. The night before we
Myesha Fisher, CNA, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for January 2026. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Myesha Fisher, CNA of 3 West, has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for March 2026. Fisher was nominated by a patient for her compassion, empathy, dedication, and generosity:"During my hospital stay, I experienced a very difficult and unexpected situation. Myesha came in right away and helped me get cleaned up, made sure I was comfortable, and
Jacquelyn Fisher is the recipient of TidalHealth Nanticoke’s Monarch of the Year Award. SALISBURY — TidalHealth's Laboratory Outreach Services team is pleased to announce is pleased to announce that Jacquelyn Fisher is the recipient of its Monarch of the Year Award. She is a shining example of what it means to embody TidalHealth’s mission and values, making her an outstanding nominee for Monarch of the Year. Throughout her career, Jacquelyn has built a reputation as a trusted, empathetic, and
As part of TidalHealth’s ongoing commitment to patient and campus safety, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional will implement a new visitor management system effective March 23, 2026. Under the system, all visitors entering through the Frank B. Hanna Main Entrance or the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute entrance must check in at the welcome desk and obtain a visitor badge, which must be displayed at all times. The system adds an extra layer of protection for patients, visitors and team members by ensuring
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional honors the following four team members as 4th Quarter 2025 Team Members of the Quarter:Administrative & Support Services: Linda Bunting, Purchasing Linda Bunting is a buyer in TidalHealth Peninsula Regional's purchasing department. Bunting began her TidalHealth career in the emergency department at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, where she worked for nine years before transitioning to the purchasing department, where she has served as a buyer for the past 5 1/2 years. During
TidalHealth announces the following educational event calendar for April 2026:Systemwide eventsAdvance care planning session: April 14 Second Tuesday of each month, 1 pm via virtual meeting. Use this link to join the webinar. Grief virtual support group: April 14 Second Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), 6:30-7:30 pm, via virtual meeting. Use this link to join the meeting. Learn more: 410-629-6848 or bobbi.mcdonald@tidalhealth.org.Diabetes self-management class: April 15, 22, 29 & May
Hillary Mozeik, Executive Assistant and Donor Relations Coordinator, TidalHealth Foundation; Dr. Qamar Iqbal; Kim Nechay; and Dr. Juwairiya Shuroog. At the heart of the TidalHealth Foundation’s mission is the Guardian Angel program — a meaningful way for patients and families to honor caregivers who made a profound difference in their medical journey through compassion, expertise and humanity. Through this program, a grateful family recently recognized members of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 3 West
CRISFIELD – TidalHealth Alice B. Tawes Nursing & Rehabilitation will welcome families and community members for a festive egg hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at its campus located at 201 Hall Highway, Crisfield, MD 21817. Registration will open at 10 am, and the egg hunt will begin promptly at 11 am. Following the hunt, guests are invited to enjoy complimentary hot dogs, chips and drinks. The event is open to the public, and children of all ages are encouraged to attend and join in the fun. For more
BERLIN, Md. – After joining the TidalHealth system last year, Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland, now has a new name: TidalHealth Atlantic. All the campuses, physician offices and diagnostic locations that were part of the Atlantic General Health System have also transitioned to naming that reflects the TidalHealth brand. The rebranding reflects the health system’s integration into the Salisbury, Maryland-based TidalHealth system and reinforces a shared commitment to delivering
TidalHealth announces the following educational event calendar for March 2026:Systemwide eventsAdvance care planning session: March 10 Second Tuesday of each month, 1 pm via virtual meeting. Use this link to join the webinar. Grief virtual support group: March 10 Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-7:30 pm, via virtual meeting. Use this link to join the meeting. Learn more: 410-629-6848 or lora.pangratz@tidalhealth.org.Diabetes self-management class Weekly on Wednesdays, 6-8 pm via virtual meeting.
TidalHealth broke ground on Feb. 17 in Seaford, DE for the first of four new TidalHealth Kids childcare centers being constructed for team members. Additional centers are planned for Millsboro, DE and Salisbury and Berlin, MD. Joining childcare kids and their moms, middle photo, in the groundbreaking were, from the left, Demi Gilmore, TidalHealth Vice President of People; Carissa Messick, KinderCare Senior Partnership Manager; Steve Tracy, President, TidalHealth Ventures and Penny Short, TidalHealth
Atlantic General Hospital will hold a caregiver support group from 3 to 4 pm on Monday, March 2, at the John H. 'Jack' Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811. This support group is free and open to caregivers who share the challenges and rewards of caring for adults with serious illnesses. It offers a space for members to discuss their feelings, concerns and experiences related to the caregiving role. Discussion topics vary according to the group's needs. For more
Patients and visitors should expect temporary traffic and pedestrian patterns at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional starting Feb. 23 as the health system constructs a new observation unit adjacent to its Robert T. Adkins, M.D. Emergency/Trauma Center. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is implementing temporary parking and traffic changes starting Monday, Feb. 23, in support of the construction of a new observation unit adjacent to the Robert T. Adkins, M.D. Emergency/Trauma Center (ED). As construction
The TidalHealth Foundation, supporting Atlantic General Hospital, recently accepted a donation in support of the hospital’s forensic nursing team from American Legion Post 166. In the photo, from the left, are, Juliana Jaeger, RN; Stacy Fisher, RN; Ryan Kirby, Atlantic Council; David Carey, Post 166 Commander; Toni Keiser, Director, TidalHealth Community Relations and Engagement; Winnie Karis, RN; Ben Dawson, Post 166 Donation Committee and Jessica Hales, Vice President/Chief Philanthropy Officer,
SALISBURY, MARYLAND - TidalHealth announced today that it is lifting masking requirements at its hospitals and patient-care facilities following a steady and sustained decline in cases of Influenza A (Flu A), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and COVID-19 since Christmas. Hospital leaders say the decision was made after closely monitoring respiratory virus trends within TidalHealth facilities and across the region, which have shown consistent improvement over recent weeks. “We’ve seen a very encouraging
The Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary Board of Directors invites the community to join in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop on Friday, Feb. 20. Festivities begin when the Thrift Shop opens at 10 am, followed by a special anniversary commemoration at 11 am that will recognize the Auxiliary’s volunteers and supporters who have contributed to the shop’s continued success. In honor of this milestone, shoppers will enjoy a 20% discount throughout the
Samantha “Sam” Gross, CNA, is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s Sunshine Awardee for January 2026. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is pleased to announce that Samantha “Sam” Gross, CNA, of 3 East, has been selected as its Sunshine Award recipient for January 2026. Gross was nominated by a coworker for her compassion, empathy, dedication and generosity:“Sam is such an incredible member of this team, always going above and beyond for her patients. One specific encounter really stood out to me, and I believe
SALISBURY, MD. – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome McKenzie Walker, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist who cares for patients as part of the TidalHealth Postdoctoral Clinical Psychology Consortium. Dr. Walker earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, where she also completed a master's degree in clinical psychology. She later pursued an additional master's degree in clinical psychology, followed by a Doctorate of Psychology, at the Philadelphia College of
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