September 18, 2026

TidalHealth event roundup: October 2026

TidalHealth announces the following educational event calendar for October 2026:

Systemwide events

Advance care planning webinar: Oct. 13

Virtual grief support group: Oct. 13

Somerset County

Drive-Thru Flu Clinic: Oct. 3

  • Time/location: 8 am to noon at the TidalHealth McCready Pavilion, 201 Hall Highway, Crisfield, MD 21817.
  • Details: Roll up your sleeve to receive a free flu shot from the convenience of your vehicle! Individuals younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to provide consent.
  • Learn more: TidalHealth's flu page

Trunk-or-treat: Oct. 24

  • Time/location: 1 to 3 pm at TidalHealth Alice B. Tawes Nursing & Rehabilitation, 201 Hall Highway, Crisfield, MD 21817.
  • Details: Treat your family to a fun, safe and enjoyable Halloween event from your friends at TidalHealth. All kids are invited, and costumes are encouraged. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children.
  • Learn more: [email protected]

Sussex County

Pink Ribbon Walk: Oct. 5

  • Time/location: 4:30 pm at the TidalHealth Allen Cancer Center, 701 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973.
  • Details: The walk brings community members together to raise awareness about breast cancer, honor cancer survivors and recognize loved ones who have stood beside them throughout their journey. Participants follow a three-block lighted path to Gateway Park in downtown Seaford, where the event continues with a ceremony.
  • Learn more: [email protected]

Blood drive: Oct. 8

  • Host: The Blood Bank of Delmarva
  • Time/location: 9 am to 2:30 pm at TidalHealth Nanticoke, 801 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973.
  • Register: Online registration link.

Community Flu Clinic: Oct. 10

  • Time/location: 8 am to 3 pm at the Apple Scrapple Festival in downtown Bridgeville, Delaware.
  • Details: Visit TidalHealth’s Community Wellness van at Apple Scrapple and roll up your sleeve to receive a free flu shot! Individuals younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to provide consent.
  • Learn more: TidalHealth's flu page

Diabetes support group: Oct. 19

  • Time/location: 6 to 7 pm in the Medical Staff Conference Room on the ground floor of TidalHealth Nanticoke, 801 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973.
  • Details: This month’s speaker will be Francisco Padilla, MD, an endocrinologist with TidalHealth Endocrinology. There will be time for questions following the presentation.
  • Learn more: 410-543-7061

Trunk-or-Treat: Oct. 28

  • Host: TidalHealth in partnership with Delaware Guidance Services.
  • Time/location: 6 to 8 pm at TidalHealth Mears Campus, 100 Rawlins Drive, Seaford, DE 19973. In the event of rain, the event will be held at the same time on Oct. 29.
  • Details: Treat your family to a fun, safe and enjoyable Halloween event from your friends at TidalHealth. All kids are invited, and costumes are encouraged. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children.
  • Learn more: [email protected] or [email protected]

Wicomico County

Community Wellness Walk: Oct. 3

  • Time/location: First Saturday of the month, 10 am at Salisbury City Park, 535 S. Park Dr., Salisbury, MD 21804.
  • Details: TidalHealth Community Wellness Walks encourage physical activity while allowing community members to connect, learn from one another and celebrate the diversity that strengthens Delmarva. Join us this month as Dr. Rabia Naqvi discusses breast cancer awareness and screenings.
  • Learn more: [email protected] or [email protected]

Heart Smart Screening: Oct. 8

  • 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.
  • Register: 410-543-7026

Diabetes Support Group: Oct. 12

  • Time/location: Second Monday from September to May, 6 to 7 pm at MAC Inc., Area Agency on Aging, 909 Progress Circle, Suite 100, Salisbury, MD 21804.
  • Details: Join us as Shekinah Mast, MD, audiologist and owner of Mast Audiology Services in Seaford, speaks about the effects of diabetes on hearing and steps to optimize your health.
  • Learn more: 410-543-7061

ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Device) support group: Oct. 13

  • 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 [email protected]

Family support group: Oct. 27

  • 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 [email protected]

Trunk-or-treat: Oct. 29

  • Time/location: 6 to 8:30 pm in the former Sears parking lot (between Dick's Sporting Goods and Boscov's) at the Centre at Salisbury, 2300 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801.
  • Details: Treat your family to a fun, safe and enjoyable Halloween event from your friends at TidalHealth. All kids are invited, and costumes are encouraged. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children.
  • Learn more: [email protected]

Worcester County

Trunk-or-treat: Oct. 1

  • Time/location: 6 to 8 pm at the TidalHealth John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Cancer Center, 9715 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811.
  • Details: Treat your family to a fun, safe and enjoyable Halloween event from your friends at TidalHealth. All kids are invited, and costumes are encouraged. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children.
  • Learn more: [email protected]

TOPS of Berlin: Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26

  • 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: tops.org

Caregiver support group: Oct. 5

  • 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 [email protected]

Faith-based partnership: Oct. 6

  • 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 [email protected]

Chronic kidney disease class: Oct. 8

  • Time/location: 10 am to noon at TidalHealth Primary Care, 11101 Cathage Road, Suite 102 Berlin, MD 21811.
  • Details: This free presentation will provide information to help you slow the progression of kidney disease and monitor your kidney health. You’ll also learn about diet, dialysis, transplant options and financial considerations.
  • Register: 410-912-5824 or [email protected]

Alzheimer's support group: Oct. 8

  • 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 [email protected]

Drive-Thru Flu Clinic: Oct. 10

  • Time/location: 8 am to noon at the TidalHealth Gudelsky Family Pavilion, 10614 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD 21811.
  • Details: Roll up your sleeve to receive a free flu shot from the convenience of your vehicle! High-dose “senior” flu shots will be available at this event. Individuals younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to provide consent.
  • Learn more: TidalHealth's flu page

Parkinson’s support group: Oct. 13

  • 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 [email protected]

Stroke support group: Oct. 14

  • 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 [email protected]

Diabetes support group: Oct. 15

  • 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

Breast cancer support group: Oct. 21

  • 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: Oct. 21

  • 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

Grief support group: Oct. 28

  • 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 [email protected]