CRMC is among an elite group of 331 hospitals who have earned the 2015 Women’s Choice Award by meeting the highest cancer care accreditation standards of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, exemplifying excellence in clinical performance with regard to patient safety measures and for obtaining a high recommendation rate, a measure that is very important to women in choosing a hospital.
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Hampton Roads has seen a sharp rise in cases of the flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory illnesses according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports.As a result, effective immediately, area hospitals and health care systems strongly recommend all patients and visitors, including those seeking outpatient services, wear a mask inside hospitals, medical facilities, and physician practices. Masks and hand sanitizer are available at facility entrances for public use.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Today the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has awarded Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Magnet Recognition, with two exemplars, for its performance above and beyond what is expected during the Magnet journey. This recognition is the highest national honor for nursing excellence and is a reflection of Chesapeake Regional's nursing professionalism, teamwork and superior patient care.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – There are more than 6,000 hospitals in the United States and Money has ranked Chesapeake Regional Medical Center as one of the best 115. The Best Hospitals of 2024 List published on Money.com shows that Chesapeake Regional is one of only three hospitals in Hampton Roads to earn this recognition and one of only six hospitals in Virginia to make the list.
The Chesapeake Hospital Authority’s Scholarship Committee has selected the following ten students to each receive a $2,500 scholarship.
Chesapeake, Va.– Chesapeake Regional Healthcare announced today that its hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, has been recognized as a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades. The hospital consistently delivers high-quality care and is among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. This achievement, along with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center’s other rating accomplishments reflects the hospital’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Chesapeake Regional Healthcare recently announced that the local, independent health system is negotiating the organization’s contract with insurance company Anthem. Following ongoing financial challenges stemming from inflation and the pandemic aftermath, the nonprofit system is seeking fair terms to protect the hospital's sustainability and preserve access to the doctors and care teams its patients know and trust.
Chesapeake, Va.– Today Chesapeake Regional Healthcare nurses celebrated their Magnet journey and recognition during an unveiling of the Magnet obelisk. The crystal trophy represents the gold standard for nursing practice and excellence awarded to Chesapeake Regional by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). During the lively celebration, Drew Lumpkin, Senator Mark Warner’s Regional Director, presented a congratulatory letter from the Senator.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Today Chesapeake Regional Healthcare announced that it performed its first-ever open-heart surgery this week. The successful surgery marks a momentous achievement for the hospital and the launch of its cardiac surgery program. The coronary artery bypass surgery was performed by Edward J. Coleman, MD, Medical Director of the Cardiothoracic program, along with Chesapeake Regional’s open heart surgical team.