February is American Heart Month, and TidalHealth, along with regional health and community partners, is offering a wide range of activities, events and educational opportunities across Delmarva to raise awareness about heart disease, promote prevention, and support heart-healthy lifestyles.
From community walks and health fairs to free screenings and media outreach, Heart Month 2026 reflects a shared commitment to improving cardiovascular health throughout the region.
See the list below for the many ways TidalHealth, and our community partners, are engaging in celebrating Heart Month.
National Wear Red Day - Friday, Feb. 6
National Wear Red Day is observed on the first Friday each year. Join TidalHealth and wear red, raising awareness about heart disease. Share photos on social media and tag us!
Go Red Event - Friday, Feb. 6, 5 to 9 pm
The Wicomico and Somerset County Health Departments will be hosting their annual Go Red event at the Wicomico County Civic Center.
Registration is required. To learn more contact Shannon Webster, Supervisor ATOD Programming Wicomico County Health Department [email protected] or call 410-219-7487.
Walk with a Doc in Wicomico County - Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 to 11 am
Unity Square, 100 Circle Ave., Salisbury, MD (Salisbury Riverwalk)
Join TidalHealth for Walk with a Doc, a free monthly community walk featuring a brief health talk — February’s topic is Heart Health with Dr. Sumit Khurana — followed by a walk at your own pace.
Learn more at tidalhealth.org/wwad
Heart Health Fair - Sat., Feb. 7, 9 am to 12 pm
Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD
TidalHealth and Atlantic General Hospital will hold a health fair for the community focused around heart health.
For more information contact Kaylee Hanway by emailing [email protected]
Cardiac Rehabilitation Week - Feb. 9 – 15
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke will host a week of special activities to celebrate Cardiac Rehabilitation Week and support cardiac rehabilitation patients. The Adult Fitness locations in Salisbury and Ocean Pines will also take part in the celebration.
Walk with a Doc in Worcester County - Saturday, Feb.21- 9 to 10 am
South Gate Pond, Ocean Pines, MD
Join TidalHealth and Atlantic General Hospital for Walk with a Doc, a free monthly community walk featuring a brief health talk — February’s topic is Heart Health with Dr. Ahmed El-moussa — followed by a walk at your own pace.
Tobacco Training Program - Feb. 19, 9 am to 12: 30 pm
31901 Tri-County Way, #201, Salisbury MD
Want to make a difference in your community? Join the Tobacco Ambassador Training Program presented by the Lower Shore Workforce Alliance to learn about the role of a Tobacco Ambassador, the health risks of tobacco use, its impact on Wicomico County youth, and how you can help reduce youth tobacco use — participants will receive a certificate upon completion.
For more information and to register contact Akim Tchakondo, Community Health Outreach Worker Wicomico County Health Department at 410-219-7491
HeartSmart Screenings
TidalHealth is offering free heart health screenings by appointment at multiple locations, including a heart disease risk assessment with fasting lipid profile, EKG, BMI/body fat analysis, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry; participants should not have a known history of heart disease or be under cardiology care, and a 12-hour fast is required.
Dates and locations:
TidalHealth Adult Fitness
800 S. Salisbury Blvd., Suite D., Salisbury, MD 21801
Tuesday, Feb. 3
TidalHealth Primary Care
100 Rawlins Drive, Seaford, DE 19973
Thursday, Feb. 5
TidalHealth Primary Care
11101 Cathage Road, Berlin, MD 21811
Thursday, Feb. 17
TidalHealth Primary Care
30265 Commerce Drive, Suite 206, Millsboro, DE 19966
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Appointments are required. Call 410-543-7026 to schedule your Heart Smart screening.
Healthy Heart Ambassador Program
The Worcester County Health Department offers the Healthy Heart Ambassador Program, providing self-monitoring tools, lifestyle coaching, and nutrition education to help manage and maintain healthy blood pressure.
Classes held February through June in Pocomoke, Snow Hill and Berlin, MD
For more information including eligibility class dates, contact Kelly Williams at 410-632-1100, ext. 1113.
Register at worcesterhealth.org/prevention-menu/hha-program
Heart Healthy Bags
The Worcester County Health Department will be offering heart healthy bags to encourage residents to get active with their pets.
Available throughout the month of February
Distribution locations: The Worcester County Humane Society and recreation centers in Worcester County as well as the Worcester County Health Department, Snow Hill Main Office.
Get Well Delmarva
Visit getwelldelmarva.com to explore articles on heart health, including recognizing the signs of a heart attack and when to call 911, women and heart disease, the importance of cardiac rehabilitation, and local and regional cardiovascular disease statistics.
Published throughout the month of February
Celebrating February as Heart Month, our practitioners, clinicians, and heart experts will be featured on various media avenues to teach you about your overall heart health, how to respond in a heart emergency, and so much more. Tune in for the following segments to learn about TidalHealth's approach to caring for your heart and your overall wellbeing.
WOCM (Ocean 98.1)
Tune in to WOCM (Ocean 98.1 FM) every Thursday throughout February to hear from TidalHealth Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute physicians and leaders about heart topics.
Thursday, Feb. 5, 8 am
Chris Evans, MS, ACSM-CEP and Tammy Donohoe, BSN, RN, CCRP
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Thursday, Feb. 12, 8 am
Joseph Cinderella, MD
Heart health risk factors and new lipid guidelines
Thursday, Feb. 19, 8 am
Steven Hearne, MD
Symptoms of a heart attack
Thursday, Feb. 26, 8 am
Charles Dolan, Ph.D.(c), DHSc, MBA, MS, CPHRM, CPHQ, PHR, SHRM-CP, LSSMBB, FACHE
AED goals
DelmarvaLife on WBOC
Tune in to DelmarvaLife on Tuesdays in February and March to see Heart Month segments.
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 5 pm,
Richard Simons, DO, FACC
Heart Heathy Nutrition
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 5 pm
Ahmed Abu-Haniyeh, MD
Women, heart disease and the importance of cardiac rehabilitation
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 5 pm
Akhil Parahsar, MD, FACC
The electrician of the heart
Tuesday, March 3, 5 pm
Maninder Singh, MD, Kristen Burkett, BA
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at TidalHealth
Tuesday, March 10, 5 pm
Douglas Wilhite, MD Confirmed
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), vascular interventions and PAD rehabilitation
HealthBeat on WMDT
Tune in to HealthBeat on Mondays in February to see Heart Month segments.
Monday, Feb. 2, 6 to 7 am news
Joseph Cinderella, MD
Heart health
Monday, Feb. 9, 6 to 7 am news
Richard Simons, DO, FACC
Heart health nutrition
Monday, Feb. 16, 6 to 7 am news
Steven Hearne, MD
Heart emergency response
AED goals
Monday, Feb. 23, 6 to 7 am news
Akhil Parashar, MD, FACP, FACC, FHRS
Heart Electrician
