Local Healthcare Partners to Hold Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall

BERLIN, Md. – In a joint effort of Atlantic General Hospital, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, and the Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset health departments, a virtual COVID-19 town hall will be held on Monday, January 25, to provide an update on testing and discuss plans for the rollout of the state of Maryland’s community vaccination plan.

The hour-long town hall, which will take place via WebEx, will be moderated by Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza and feature panelist presentations by Lori Brewster, health officer for Wicomico and Somerset counties; Rebecca Jones, health officer for Worcester County; Matthew Morris, vice president of patient care services at Atlantic General Hospital; and Kathryn Fiddler, vice president of population health for TidalHealth.

A 20-minute question and answer will follow the panelists’ presentations. During this time, community members will have the opportunity to submit questions through the virtual platform for the panel’s response.

Those unable to attend the live town hall at 4 p.m. on January 25 will have the opportunity to view a recording of the event, which will subsequently be made available on each of the partners’ websites.

The Details
Tri-County COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall

Monday, January 25, 2021
4 – 5 p.m.

To Join:
www.webex.com
Event number (access code): 180 843 4833
Password: TidalHealth (case sensitive)

Or, join audio conference at
415-655-0001
Event number (access code): 180 843 4833

Atlantic General Hospital

Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset (Md.) and Sussex (Del.) counties since May 1993. Built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in Berlin, Md. combines old-fashioned personal attention with the latest in technology and services. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 25 primary care provider and specialist offices, care for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.

TidalHealth
In 2020, nearly 5,000 healthcare providers from across the region united under one name in celebration of a shared mission: to improve the health of the community.

Better Together.

TidalHealth -- which includes TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, TidalHealth Nanticoke, TidalHealth McCready Pavilion, and an expansive physician network with 250 providers in 22 different specialties -- have joined forces to offer the best in patient-centered care. We provide a full range of services, including neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, women’s and children’s services, wound care and clinical trials and research as a member of the Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Network.

Through TidalHealth’s primary care and specialty care offices across Delmarva, health campuses in Maryland and Delaware, FamilyLabs and pharmacies and our Wagner Wellness Van, we are making it more convenient than ever for patients to get the care they need.

With its legacy of firsts and proven accomplishments — and its ability to extend care above and beyond its walls — TidalHealth is in a position to offer the best care in our region.

Learn more at tidalhealth.org.

Worcester County Health Department

The Health Department is committed to the health and well-being of Worcester County. A staff of health care professionals provides quality services pertaining to mental health, substance abuse counseling, maternal child health, family planning, personal health, adult health, environmental health, communicable disease, developmental disabilities, and prevention programs.

These services are designed to promote health, prevent illness, and to improve a citizen's ability to lead a productive life. Services are available without regard to the consumer's race, color, creed, sex, or national origin.

Learn more at WorcesterHealth.org