Salisbury, Md. — Governor Wes Moore joined leaders from Salisbury-based TidalHealth for the ribbon-cutting of the Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic, a new facility aimed at providing healthcare services to Salisbury’s east side. Supported by a $1 million grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, the clinic is designed to improve community health, reduce emergency room visits, and support the development of rural healthcare jobs.
The clinic will offer primary care for adults, telehealth, behavioral health services, preventive screenings, nutritional counseling, diabetes education, financial guidance, and community support programs. It will also serve as a training site for TidalHealth’s resident physicians in internal medicine, with an expected 12,000 to 15,000 patient visits annually. “Everyone deserves access to quality, affordable health care,” Governor Moore said. “The Edward Q. Wilgus Community Clinic will expand access to world-class medical treatment for our rural communities and ensure no one is left behind.”
TidalHealth President Steve Leonard said the clinic reflects the organization’s commitment to accessible, high-quality care for east side residents while offering opportunities for physician training and community engagement. The clinic’s opening is part of the TidalHealth Foundation’s $5 million SPARK initiative, which supports graduate medical education across the health system. Maryland’s Department of Health and other state partners are investing in rural healthcare through workforce development, partnerships with Area Health Education Centers, and more than $37 million in behavioral health funding for FY 2025 and FY 2026.
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