TidalHealth on Point: Recent Episodes

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A monthly look at the issues and operations of Peninsula Regional Health System.

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Join us in this episode of TidalHealth On Point as Dr. Kurt Wehberg, a leading cardiothoracic surgeon, unveils how robotic surgery is revolutionizing lung cancer diagnosis and treatment, offering new hope for patients.

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In this episode of TidalHealth On Point, we introduce U.S. Air Force veteran Dr. Julie Berry, who will be seeing patients at our new practice, TidalHealth Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery.

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With 1 in 8 women facing a breast cancer diagnosis, preventative screenings are more important than ever. In this episode of TidalHealth On Point, Carrie Kellams, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, of the TidalHealth Breast Center, explains when mammograms should start and how often you should be screened.

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, National Women’s Health Week (May 14 through 20) serves as a timely reminder for women to take charge of their health, particularly by scheduling crucial annual gynecology appointments and mammograms. In this episode of TidalHealth On Point, we speak with Abha Gupta, MD, MPH, FACOG, NCMP of TidalHealth OB/GYN.

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Nanay Paul, Language Services Coordinator for TidalHealth, talks about our Haitian Creole community and the importance of culture and traditions.

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For 10 years in a row, TidalHealth has been named by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery. In this episode of TidalHealth on Point, vascular surgeon Dr. Douglas Wilhite, MD, RVT, FACS, discusses the high prevalence of vascular disease on the Shore and explains how he's helping to treat and prevent it.

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Medical research is the topic of this edition of TidalHealth On Point as we interview Robert L. Joyner, Jr., PhD, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, Director of TidalHealth's Richard A. Henson Research Institute.

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Join us for the final installation of a four-part series celebrating Black History Month. In this episode, we speak with TidalHealth Chief Financial Officer Stephanie Gary.

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Join us for Part 3 of a four-part podcast series celebrating Black History Month. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Danielle Giddins, a veteran, primary care provider, and TidalHealth's Chief Wellness Officer. 

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Join us for Part 2 of a four-part podcast series celebrating Black History Month. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Julius Zant, TidalHealth’s first black neurosurgeon. Now retired, he reflects on his career and the privilege it was to care for his community.

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Join us for Part 1 of a four-part podcast series celebrating Black History Month. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Trudy Hall, TidalHealth’s Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Hall is not only the first female Chief Medical Officer in the organization’s history, but also the first black person to fill that role.

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In this episode, Dr. Abha Gupta of TidalHealth OB/GYN talks about women's health, why she chose this specialty and the importance of routine checkups.

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In this episode of TidalHealth On Point, Abha Gupta, MD, MPH, FACOG, an obstetrician and gynecologist with TidalHealth OB/GYN, discusses women's health and the invaluable contribution of OB/GYN providers to women's healthcare, emphasizing their vital role in promoting well-being.

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In this episode of TidalHealth On Point, Tiffany Travers, LCSW-C, director of Behavioral Health Outpatient Services, and Stacey Walker, MSW, LCSW-C, clinical manager of Crisis Services, discuss TidalHealth's behavioral health resources.

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In celebration of National Social Work Month, Amber Copeland, LCSW, DSW-C, of TidalHealth Behavioral Health discusses the importance of social work.

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March is National Kidney Month and in this episode of On Point, Dr. Janet Pedro, a Nephrologist with TidalHealth, talks about these vital organs and what we can do to keep them healthy.

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According to Dr. John Mansueti, executive medical director of cancer services for TidalHealth's Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute and TidalHealth's Allen Cancer Center, it takes a village to provide the best cancer care. In this podcast, he discusses how TidalHealth's multidisciplinary approach to care not only focuses on a patient's physical health, but their mental and spiritual health as well.

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Karen Barbosa, DO, FACOS, of TidalHealth Breast Surgery, detects and treats breast cancer and is skilled in oncoplastic reconstruction, which improves cosmetic outcomes after breast cancer. In this episode, she talks about the importance of regular breast cancer screenings.

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Collapsed lungs, fluid on the lungs, tumors. These are all signs of pleural disease, which impacts about 5,000 people on Delmarva each year. In this episode of TidalHealth on Point, Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Kurt Wehberg and Bob Seeley, BSN, RN, discuss pleural disease and a revolutionary new approach to treating it at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford.

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In this podcast, you'll meet Dr. Trudy Hall, Vice President of Medical Affairs and the Chief Medical Officer for TidalHealth. Dr. Hall is the newest member of TidalHealth's Executive Team. A hands-on leader, she's been busy rounding with staff and listening to team members.

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In the wake of mass shootings across the country and the tragic death of Wicomico County Sheriff's Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard, TidalHealth Special Police Chief Bo Kennedy talks about the importance of situational awareness and reporting suspicious behavior.

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In this episode, Dr. Beth Koval of Emergency Services Associates, and Medical Director of the Department of Emergency Medicine at TidalHealth Nanticoke, discusses how TidalHealth is improving emergency care in Seaford.

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Dr. Kurt Wehberg, a cardiothoracic and robotic surgeon at TidalHealth, and Jodi Evans, RN, clinical manager of TidalHealth Nanticoke's new Surgical Specialties and Robotics Unit, explain the benefits of robotic surgery and how TidalHealth is investing in its community.

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In this episode of On Point, Dr. Hameem Kawsar, Director of TidalHealth's Internal Medicine Residency Program, talks about the health system's new Graduate Medical Education program and what it means for the future of healthcare on the Shore.

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Do you know that sleep bas become so scarce for most Americans that the CDC has actually declared inadequate sleep a public health epidemic? In a world that’s constantly on the go, your body and mind need a chance to rest and recharge. Dr. Jacques Conaway is here to help us make that happen.

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COVID cases are on the rise and hospitals around the nation are stressed. In this episode of TidalHealth on Point, James Trumble, MD, MBA, Vice President of Clinical Integration, talks about the importance of getting the vaccine and/or booster.

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A diabetes diagnosis may be scary, but it's manageable. In this episode of TidalHealth On Point, Allie O'Leary, MPH, a data analyst with Transition Services at TidalHealth, talks about the importance of diabetes care and education, and explains how she controls her own condition.

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With cases on the rise, James Trumble, MD, Vice President of Clinical Integration at TidalHealth, corrects some of the myths out there surrounding COVID-19 and urges people to get the vaccine.

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In this episode of On Point, Gigi Pierce, RN, BSN, a Community Care Coordinator for TidalHealth, talks about the importance of having an advanced directive so healthcare workers know your wishes when you are hospitalized.

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July is National Minority Mental Health Month and Thys Musengwa, Director of Inpatient Behavioral Health Services at TidalHealth, talks about the resources that are available.

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For Sherri Johnson, a strong motivation to help people led to her career as social work clinical supervisor for Patient Care Management at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. In this episode, she explains how her team works with patients to navigate difficult situations and improve their health.

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Dr. Kathryn Fiddler, DNP, MBA, RN, Vice President of Population Health, explains how TidalHealth is embracing diversity and working toward health equity for everyone on Delmarva.

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Michelle Warren, MSW, LCSW, Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services at TidalHealth, discusses the increased need for behavioral health services on the Shore and addresses future plans to add inpatient child and adolescent care.

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Dawn Sullivan, an Infection Preventionist at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, explains the work that goes into keeping patients and staff safe.

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Sarah Arnett, Chief Nursing Officer at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and a former flight nurse, talks about her experiences in the air and explains why TidalHealth's helipads are crucial when a patient is critically ill or injured.

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TidalHealth has garnered national attention for its involvement in a clinical trial for a new therapy that repairs air sacs in the lungs of patients recovering from COVID-19. In this episode of On Point, RJ Wilkinson, Director of Respiratory Care at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, explains how TidalHealth is supplying 40 percent of the data for this national trial and talks about his team's commitment to 'adapt and overcome' challenges associated with COVID-19.

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Rupali Limaye, an associate scientist at Johns Hopkins, joins us for this edition of On Point to discuss COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy.

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In this edition of On Point, Kathryn Fiddler, DNP, MBA, RN, Vice President of Population Health for TidalHealth, discusses the vaccine distribution process. To learn more about COVID-19 vaccination efforts on the Shore, join the Tri-County COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall. The hour-long event will take place at 4 pm Jan. 25 via WebEx; event access information will be available soon. Those who are unable to attend will have the opportunity to view a recording of the event at tidalhealth.org.

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Don't put your health on hold. In this episode of On Point, Dr. John Mansueti, Director of Radiation Oncology for TidalHealth's Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute, talks about the importance of regular screenings. His advice: Don't let fear of COVID-19 prevent you from staying on top of your health.

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Dr. Bob Joyner, Director of TidalHealth's Richard A. Henson Research Institute, explains why the COVID-19 vaccine works and tells us about the therapies that are being used to treat those who are ill.

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Sarah Arnett, Chief Nursing Officer at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, provides a COVID-19 update, addressing how many patients are currently hospitalized and the steps TidalHealth is taking to ensure each patient receives the best care.

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TidalHealth continues to battle COVID-19. In this episode of TidalHealth On Point, Dr. Kathryn Fiddler, DNP, MBA, RN, Vice President of Population Health, discusses vaccine distribution plans.

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Steve Wilson, a PA with the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute, explains TidalHealth's newest alternative to open-heart surgery: MitraClip.

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Dr. Anna Durbin, Professor of International Health at Johns Hopkins, and Dr. Robert Joyner, Director of the TidalHealth Richard A. Henson Research Institute, talk about clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine and when it might be available to residents of Delmarva.

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Dr. Chris Snyder, Chief Quality Officer for TidalHealth, urges people to still take precautions against COVID-19. While hospitalizations have declined, the virus is still out there.

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Dr. Steve Leonard, CEO of TidalHealth, talks about hospital recovery -- operationally and financially -- and the steps TidalHealth is taking to provide a safe environment while continuing to care for COVID-19 patients.

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Bo Kennedy, TidalHealth's Chief of Special Police, talks about safety and security procedures during COVID-19.

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Lynn Armiger, TidalHealth's Director of Continuum Care, talks about the community partnerships that are helping patients recover from COVID-19.

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Dr. Bob Joyner, Director of the Richard A. Henson Research Institute, talks about the important role research is playing in the fight against COVID-19.

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Michelle Leatherbury, Director of Food & Nutrition Services at TidalHealth, talks about her staff and the difference they're making during COVID-19.

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Dr. Chris Snyder, Chief Quality Officer and Chief of the COVID-19 Response Team at TidalHealth, talks about the journey for healthcare providers, from intake to discharge, and how COVID-19 testing could become "the new norm."

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Dr. Kathryn Fiddler, Vice President of Population Health, talks about the steps TidalHealth has taken to inform and protect its community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In this special podcast, Beth Prouse, Clinical Microbiologist for TidalHealth, talks about the availability and process of COVID-19 testing.

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Dennis Killian, Vice President of Clinical Operations, talks about possible medications for COVID-19 and the process around developing a vaccine.

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Dr. James Trumble, Vice President of Clinical Integration for TidalHealth, talks about telemedicine ensuring safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ray Adkins, Executive Director of Information Technology at TidalHealth and Chief Information Officer, talks about the evolution of IT.

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Dr. Steve Leonard, President and CEO of TidalHealth, talks about the current and future state of healthcare on Delmarva.

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Dr. James Trumble, Vice President of Clinical Integration for TidalHealth, explains the challenges facing primary care physicians.

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Dr. CB Silvia, Chief Medical Officer at TidalHealth, explains how TidalHealth has been recognized for patient safety and how the health system continues to improve care.

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Dr. Mark Weisman, Chief Medical Information Officer, explains how new technology is improving care at the bedside.

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Tim Feist, Vice President of Ambulatory Services and Corporate Compliance Officer, talks about the many roles he's held throughout his career at TidalHealth.

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Dr. Kathryn Fiddler, Vice President of Population Health for TidalHealth, talks about the organization's efforts to help people manage their chronic conditions and stay well.

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Chris Hall, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development and Chief Business Officer, talks about plans for growth at TidalHealth and throughout the health system.

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Mitzi Scott, Vice President of People for TidalHealth, talks about the organization’s values and employee promise.