Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional

See schedule otidalhealth Peninsula Regional is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) non-stock corporation founded in 1897 to serve the health care needs of the community. The hospital's primary purpose is to provide the highest primary, secondary, and selected tertiary health care services to residents of and visitors to the mid-delmarva Peninsula in a competent, compassionate, and cost-effective manner designed to elicit a high degree of customer satisfaction. The hospital's mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve by providing quality medical care regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, or age. If a patient is unable to pay due to financial resources, efforts will be taken to assure care at an affordable cost, or obtained assistance through appropriate agencies on the patient's behalf. Emergency services care will be provided to everyone regardless of ability to pay.tidalhealth Peninsula Regional served over 17,000 inpatients and provided more than 408,000 outpatient services during fiscal 2023. Food service provided more than 510,000 meals to patients and employees. Although reimbursement for services rendered is critical to the operation and stability of Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, it is recognized that not all individuals possess the ability to pay for essential medical services. The hospital, in keeping with the commitment to serve all members of the community, during fiscal 2023 provided:charity and other allowances totaling $31,206,439discounts to third party payors including programs such as medicare and medicaid $50,346,755write-off of uncollectible accounts $9,559,541the total unreimbursed value of providing care to these patients is $91,112,735also provided are many wellness programs, community education and free programs offered throughout the year based upon activities and services that Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional believes will serve a bona fide community health need. Some of the programs are as follows: - a variety of brochures are displayed in all hospital waiting areas to educate members of the community regarding programs and services.- we provide childbirth preparation classes, exercise classes for prenatal and postpartum women and cpr classes.- we provide assistance to educators through our work with student nurses, radiology, respiratory and laboratory technicians.program activityduring fy 2023, Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional performed community outreach activities associated with covid-19 testing and vaccination clinics, flu clinics and a mobile health initiative aimed to reduce unnecessary use of the 911 ems system and emergency department. Specific examples of education and outreach programs, support groups, community health screenings, and fitness and wellness activities supported by Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional are as follows: community educational and outreach programs:- cpr - childbirth preparation classes - refresher course - childbirth - infant care classes - safe sitter program - women's health education support groups:- diabetes support group - head and neck cancer support group- caregiver support group events: - community screenings - height/weight, blood pressure - skin cancer screenings- oral, head and neck cancer screenings- hearing screenings- flu clinic - educational exhibits to promote healthy lifestyles benefits:- united way fitness/exercise programming:- cardiac rehabilitation- exercises for strength and endurance - stepping on falls prevention program