Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Recognized As One Of The 50 Most Community-Minded Companies In Hampton Roads

CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Chesapeake Regional Healthcare has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Hampton Roads by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. The award recognizes Chesapeake Regional as one of the most community-minded companies in Hampton Roads, determined by an independently administered and scored survey.

The Civic 50 Hampton Roads initiative, modeled after Points of Light's national program, provides a standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills, and resources to drive social impact in their company and communities.

Reese Jackson, President & CEO of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, is honored to receive this recognition. “Chesapeake Regional was born through grassroots efforts to get the health care area residents deserved,” said Jackson. “Today, that same community spirit drives everything we do. That's why we support local events like Juneteenth celebrations, build houses with Habitat for Humanity, and bring our Mobile Health Clinic to underserved neighborhoods. We've also established a Behavioral Health Unit in our Emergency Department to address critical and growing mental health needs.”

Chief Human Resources Officer Donna Runyan agrees, “Chesapeake Regional offers something special in today's health care landscape: authentic community partnership backed by measurable action. Our Civic 50 Hampton Roads recognition validates what our community already knows—we don't just provide health care; we invest our time, skills, and leadership to address the social and economic factors that impact the health of our region.”

The Civic 50 Hampton Roads survey is administered by True Impact, a company specializing in helping organizations maximize and measure their social and business value, and consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process.

For more information about The Civic 50 Hampton Roads and this year's honorees, visit www.volunteerhr.org/civic50hr.

About Chesapeake Regional Healthcare 
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is a health system laser-focused on innovation, known for making medical history in the region and providing patients with truly personal care. Its hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, is the only independent, community-based acute care facility in Hampton Roads, created by the General Assembly in response to citizens' healthcare needs. With more than 600 physicians and over 75 specialties across 50 locations, the hospital treats the most stroke patients in the region. It has an open-heart program, advanced cancer care, and the area's most preferred Labor & Delivery program. Recently named a 2025-2026 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, Chesapeake Regional ranked No. 3 in Hampton Roads and No. 12 (out of 90+) in the state. The hospital was rated High Performing in 10 Procedures/Conditions, including Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke. With a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center, Magnet Recognition for Nursing Excellence, and 5-star ratings from Healthgrades, Chesapeake Regional delivers technologically advanced health care that saves lives every day. Learn more at ChesapeakeRegional.com.

About VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads

VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads is the only comprehensive volunteer center in Hampton Roads, serving all cities in the Hampton Roads region. We work with our nonprofit members to build their capacity and achieve their missions by providing training, facilitating volunteerism, coordinating large-scale projects, or by complimenting their work through our programs and outreach. We also work with businesses in the Hampton Roads region to encourage civic engagement and employee volunteerism to help create positive change in the local community. For more information, go to www.volunteerhr.org.

About Points of Light

Points of Light is a global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through affiliates in 200 cities across 37 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 14 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it's needed most. For more information, go to www.pointsoflight.org.