CHESAPEAKE, Va. – After a three-year hiatus due to heightened COVID protocols, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is once again hosting volunteer handlers and their certified therapy dogs, known as Welcome Waggers. The therapy dog teams are now available to provide companionship and help improve the emotional wellbeing of people throughout the hospital.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Chesapeake Regional Healthcare and Cigna Healthcare have reached mutually agreed upon terms regarding reimbursement rates and services. The newly negotiated contract allows members covered by Cigna Healthcare’s employer-sponsored insurance plan to receive services at all Chesapeake Regional Healthcare locations and practices. The new two-year agreement is effective through July 31, 2025. The two parties have been negotiating terms since January.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) recently named Chesapeake Regional’s bariatric surgery program a Blue Distinction Center and Blue Distinction Center+ (BDC/+), recognizing the program for not only its expertise, but also its efficiency in delivering patient care.
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center recently signed the 80% by 2018 pledge initiated by the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) to help increase colorectal cancer screening rates.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation’s annual Bra-ha-ha® season is here and registration is open. Anyone can enter the bra design contest– groups, businesses, or individuals.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is pleased to announce and welcome Genevieve Lankowicz, M.D. as its new Chief Medical Officer. Lankowicz brings extensive experience in healthcare leadership and management to her new role. She will begin her tenure mid-September.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. - The Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation will host The Bra-ha-ha® 5K Run/Walk Saturday morning, Sept. 9, beginning at 7 a.m., at the Jennings Outpatient Center, 844 Battlefield Blvd., North in Chesapeake.The annual event is part of the Bra-ha-ha campaign to raise funds that provide free mammograms and related breast health services to eligible community members.
Beth Jaklic, M.D., a colorectal surgeon, will discuss colorectal cancer risk and prevention at the next Red Hot Mamas® seminar on Thursday, March 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lifestyle Center.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – After a successful survey, the American College of Cardiology has recognized Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Chesapeake Regional was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) in August based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
CHESAPEAKE Va. - Today the Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation hosted its annual Bra-ha-ha® 5K on Chesapeake Regional Medical Center’s campus. Approximately 600 runners attended this morning’s event. Net proceeds will provide screening mammograms and breast health services for uninsured and underinsured people throughout Hampton Roads.