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 high-quality, accessible and patient-centered care across the region.
“It’s a change in name only,” said Don Owrey, MBA, FACHE, president of TidalHealth Atlantic. “What Atlantic General has stood for during its more than 30-year history is not going away — its mission, people and deep-rooted commitment to the community remain firmly in place. With TidalHealth’s commitment to growth, service expansion and facility enhancements, we are well-positioned to continue meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our community for years to come.”
The rebranding will not cause any disruption in care. All services, locations and care teams will remain the same and open, and patients will continue to receive care from the practitioners and team members they know and trust. Importantly, no jobs will be lost as part of this rebranding; in fact, opportunities for growth and sharing of best practices will continue to be encouraged.
“The transition to TidalHealth Atlantic simply reflects the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to the communities we serve, and both healthcare teams have been proving that as partners for nearly a year,” added Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, president and CEO of TidalHealth. “Looking ahead, we will be expanding services, adding jobs and enhancing facilities so patients have even greater access to high-quality care close to home.”
TidalHealth Atlantic and its associated offices are now also using Epic, the electronic health record that TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, TidalHealth Nanticoke, all TidalHealth Primary & Specialty Care offices and some community practices also use.
Aligning the electronic health records of all locations is beneficial for both patients and practitioners. Epic’s patient portal, MyChart, can be used to check in prior to appointments, view test results, message practitioners, pay bills online and request prescription refills.
“We’re excited to bring Epic to our Berlin campus and at the same time officially launch TidalHealth Atlantic,” said Mark Weisman, MD, MBA, CHCIO, who serves as TidalHealth’s chief information officer and chief medical information officer. “This milestone not only fulfills our promise to the TidalHealth Atlantic team and the Worcester County community but also ensures that patients across all of our hospitals and locations where we deliver care benefit from a fully connected experience.”
To activate a MyChart account with TidalHealth, visit www.tidalhealth.org/mychart.
