TidalHealth announces the following educational event calendar for August 2026:
Systemwide events
Advance care planning webinar: Aug. 11
- Time/location: Second Tuesday of each month at 1 pm via webinar.
- Join: Use this link to join the webinar.
Virtual grief support group: Aug. 11
- 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 pangratz@tidalhealth.org
Virtual diabetes self-management class: Aug. 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2
- Details: This four-session class is held several times a year, 6 to 8 pm, via virtual meeting. Provider referral, patient pre-assessment, and registration are required. Insurance may cover all or part of the cost of this class.
- Learn more and register: 410-543-7061
Somerset County
No events this month.
Sussex County
Blood drive: Aug. 10
- Host: The Blood Bank of Delmarva
- Time/location: 9 am to 1 pm at TidalHealth Nanticoke, 801 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973.
- Register: Online registration link.
Wicomico County
Diabetes self-management class: Aug. 13, 20, 27, Sept. 3
- Details: This four-session class is held several times a year, 1 to 3 pm, in the Hallowell Conference Center at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801. Provider referral, patient pre-assessment, and registration are required. Insurance may cover all or part of the cost of this class.
- Learn more and register: 410-543-7061
Walk with a Doc: Aug. 1
- Time/location: 10 to 11 am at Unity Square, 100 Circle Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801.
- Details: Join us this month as Dr. Maryam Mubeen of the TidalHealth Family Medicine Residency Clinic discusses cancer screening in women. Following the presentation, attendees can enjoy a walk for the remainder of the hour.
- Learn more: 410-912-2890 or mcdonald@tidalhealth.org
Heart Smart Screening: Aug. 6
- Location: TidalHealth Adult Fitness, 800 S. Salisbury Blvd., Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801.
- Details: Free screening for those not currently under the care of a cardiologist. Registration required.
- Learn more and register: 410-543-7026
ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Device) support group: Aug. 11
- Time/location: Second Tuesday of each month, 9 to 10 am at TidalHealth Adult Fitness, 800 S. Salisbury Blvd., Ste. D, Salisbury, MD 21801.
- Details: Join us this month for an informative presentation with Dr. Akhil Parashar of TidalHealth Cardiology in Salisbury, who will share his expertise on implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) devices. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
- Learn more: 410-912-6163 or forney@tidalhealth.org
Blood drive: Aug. 21
- Host: The Blood Bank of Delmarva
- Time/location: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Hallowell Conference Center at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, 100 E. Carroll St., Salisbury, MD 21801.
- Register: Online registration link.
Family support group: Aug. 25
- Host: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) Maryland Lower Shore
- Time/location: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 to 8 pm at the TidalHealth Crisis Center, 200 E. Vine St., Salisbury, MD 21804.
- Register: 443-614-6739 or namimdls@gmail.com
Worcester County
TOPS of Berlin: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- Host: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) group #169
- Time/location: Weekly on Mondays, 5 to 6:30 pm in Conference Room 1 at TidalHealth Atlantic, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811.
- Details: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) group #169 is an educational group that promotes weight loss and a healthy lifestyle.
- Learn more: org
Caregiver support group: Aug. 3
- Time/location: First Monday of each month, 3 to 4 pm at the TidalHealth John H. “Jack” Burbage Jr. Cancer Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811.
- Learn more: 410-641-2626 or fry@tidalhealth.org
Faith-based partnership: Aug. 4
- Time/location: First Tuesday of each month, 10 to 11 am. Please register to learn about this month’s meeting location.
- Register: 410-641-9725 or mansell@tidalhealth.org
Parkinson’s support group: Aug. 11
- Time/location: Second Tuesday of each month, 3:15 to 4 pm at TidalHealth Neurology, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811.
- Learn more: 410-641-4765 or kinnikin@tidalhealth.org
Stroke support group: Aug. 12
- Time/location: Second Wednesday of each month, 3:15 to 4 pm at TidalHealth Neurology, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811.
- Learn more: 410-641-4765 or darby-glime@tidalhealth.org
Alzheimer’s support group: Aug. 13
- Host: Worcester Commission on Aging
- Time/location: Second Thursday of each month, 3 to 4:30 pm at TidalHealth Neurology, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811.
- Learn more: 410-632-0111, ext. 727 or atkins@worcoa.org
Breast cancer support group: Aug. 19
- Host: Women Supporting Women
- Time/location: Third Wednesday of each month, 1 to 2 pm at the TidalHealth John H. “Jack” Burbage Jr. Cancer Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811.
- Learn more: 410-548-7880
Diabetes support group: Aug. 19
- Host: Worcester County Health Department
- Time/location: Third Wednesday of each month at 1 pm at the Snow Hill 50plus Center, 4767 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863.
- Learn more: 410-632-1100, ext. 1113
Diabetes support group: Aug. 20
- Host: Worcester County Health Department
- Time/location: Third Thursday of each month at 11 am at the Pocomoke City 50plus Center, 400 Walnut St., Pocomoke City, MD 21851.
- Learn more: 410-632-1100, ext. 1113
Grief support group: Aug. 26
- Time/location: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 3 to 4:30 pm in Conference Room 1 at TidalHealth Atlantic, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811.
- Learn more: 410-629-6848 or pangratz@tidalhealth.org
