SALISBURY, Md. — TidalHealth is offering new opportunities to promote heart health and provide support for patients with cardiac conditions. Beginning September 6, 2025, the nonprofit Walk with a Doc, in partnership with TidalHealth, will host monthly doctor-led walks at the Salisbury Riverwalk.
Each free session begins with a brief health talk, followed by an hour of walking at participants’ own pace, encouraging physical activity, community connection, and education on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
In addition, TidalHealth will hold an ICD Support Group on September 9, 2025, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the TidalHealth Adult Fitness building, located at 800 S. Salisbury Blvd., Suite D.
The group is designed for patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators, or ICDs, which monitor heart rhythms and deliver lifesaving shocks when dangerous arrhythmias occur. The sessions provide education, confidential discussion, and peer support for patients, families, and caregivers, helping participants better understand life with an ICD.
ICDs play a critical role in preventing sudden cardiac arrest for individuals with irregular heartbeats. Unlike pacemakers, which regulate steady heart rhythms, ICDs continuously monitor the heart and intervene only when necessary to restore a normal rhythm. These community initiatives reflect TidalHealth’s commitment to comprehensive care and patient empowerment. For more information on Walk with a Doc or the ICD Support Group, visit tidalhealth.org
