Chesapeake Hospital Authority names CEO
Wynn Dixon has been named Chesapeake Regional Medical Center's CEO. Dixon has served as interim CEO and chief operating officer since January 2010. Authority members made the position permanent at their August meeting.

Bra-ha-ha deadlines are fast appraoching! - Deadline for entries extended to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 due to possible bad weather. Bra submissions and fees are still due by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10.
To find out more and to enter follow the link above.

Chesapeake Regional earns certification as primary stroke center
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center has earned certification as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. The certification was granted after the Joint Commission conducted an on-site review earlier this month.

Lifestyle Center open house
Chesapeake Regional's Lifestyle Center is hosting an open house on Sept. 9 from 4-7 p.m. Come in and find out about this state-of-the-art facility and its knowledgable staff. Join during this event and we'll waive the assessment fee - a $100 savings! Call 757-312-6132

Weight Loss Program is a "Center of Excellence"
Chesapeake Regional's bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons. We offer a comprehensive range of pre- and post-operative education, support and outreach in weight loss surgeries. And a supportive, one-on-one care experience unlike any other in the region.
For information or to attend a free information session, call 757-312-3000.

$50 Sports Physicals
Several practices affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Group are offering special rates on sports physicals. So get ready to play - schedule your physical for yourself or your child today!

Say goodbye to Earl the right way -  get prepared in advance of the next big storm.

Events, classes and notices
New Zumba® class to start this fall in the Lifestyle center!
Chesapeake Regional will host the 2010 International Caritas Consortium.
Free activation and first month free for the Lifeline emergency response system through December.
AARP Driver Safety Program - classes in September.
Learn CPR or renew your certification.

News from Chesapeake Regional
Totally Pink class schedule change.
New cardiac catheterization procedure.
Sleep Center receives accreditation.