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TidalHealth is Pleased to Welcome Five New Specialists to the Health System
Patrick Donaghue, MD, provides surgical and nonsurgical care to patients with foot and ankle conditions, including sports injuries, arthritis, deformity correction, and fracture care at TidalHealth Peninsula Orthopaedic Institute. As the area's only fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, Donaghue brings subspecialty expertise typically found at major academic centers to the local community, including total ankle replacement and minimally invasive techniques. He earned his medical degree from Temple University Katz School of Medicine and completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Temple University Hospital before his foot and ankle fellowship at Twin Cities Orthopedics. For additional biographical information, visit www.tidalhealth.org/practitioner/patrick-donaghue.
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Seaford joins another class action PFAS-related settlement
Seaford will join another class action settlement against companies responsible for PFAS contamination. Seaford has been involved in previous class action settlements against companies involved in the creation and use of the so-called forever chemicals, which can contaminate water sources and are linked to health issues. And while Seaford does...
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Ken Kozel Updates Cambridge Rotary on New Regional Hospital
Ken Kozel, president and CEO of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, recently briefed the Rotary Club of Cambridge on construction of the new UM Shore Regional Medical Center in Easton. The hospital broke ground in October 2024 and has a target completion date of summer 2028. The new medical...
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Choptank Health expands access to care with new Easton nurse practitioner
Choptank Community Health System is expanding access to medical care in Talbot County by adding family nurse practitioner Adena Tufts, DNP, at its Easton Health Center. Tufts brings experience in pediatric critical care, adult nursing, outpatient services, and public health. Her addition supports Choptank Health’s ongoing efforts to increase access to comprehensive care across Maryland’s Mid-Shore.
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The Orthopedic Center Welcomes Olivia Haymans, MMS, PA-C
EASTON, Md. (October 82026) – The Orthopedic Center recently welcomed Olivia Haymans, PA-C, to its team of orthopedic providers. The Orthopedic Center is an affiliate medical practice of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System. Haymans is a board-certified physician...
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Affordable Care Act refund checks going out to Delaware residents. Here's what to know
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TidalHealth Peninsula Regional awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification after demonstrating continuous compliance with performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality patient care.
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DRI-Dock Moves to Race Street; Closes October 16–23
DRI-Dock Recovery and Wellness Center is moving to 614 Race Street in Cambridge, the former One Mission Cambridge location opposite the Dorchester County Health Department. The center will be closed Friday, October 16, and Monday through Friday, October 19–23, while staff pack and move. It will reopen Monday, October 26, at 8 a.m.
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2026 New primary care practitioners and specialists join TidalHealth
SALISBURY – TidalHealth is pleased to welcome five new primary care and specialty practitioners to the health system. Maria Henriquez, MD, provides care at TidalHealth Primary Care in Seaford, Delaware. A member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Henriquez brings extensive clinical, leadership, volunteer, quality improvement, and research experience to her practice. She is committed to providing evidence-based care while building meaningful relationships with her patients and their families. Henriquez earned her medical degree from the University of Carabobo in Valencia, Venezuela. She completed her family medicine residency at Saint Francis Hospital, Trinity Health in Wilmington, Delaware, where she served as chief resident. For additional biographical information, visit www.tidalhealth.org/practitioner/maria-henriquez.
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Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Earns Honors for Eleventh Consecutive Yea
Primary Stroke Center at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Earns Honors for Eleventh Consecutive Year. EASTON, Md. (October 8, 2026) – For the eleventh consecutive year, the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton’s Primary Stroke Center has received recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) with the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, as well as Get With The Guidelines®-Rural Stroke Gold, which recognize quality achievement. UM Shore Medical Center at Easton is a University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) facility; UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.