CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Community supporters and stakeholders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of Chesapeake Regional’s new Emergency Department Behavioral Health Unit, ahead of its opening in May.The Emergency Department Behavioral Health Unit, previously referred to as the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), is part of Chesapeake Regional’s growing Behavioral Health program and the product of a $3.7 million grant from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
Chesapeake, Va.– Today, Chesapeake Regional celebrates Donate Life Month by honoring donors, their families, and physicians with guest speakers and a flag raising of the Donate Life flag, a national symbol of unity, remembrance, and hope that honors those touched by organ donation and transplantation.
Chesapeake, Va. – During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the HOPE (Healing Opportunities Providing Empowerment) program is commemorating five years of preventing and responding to interpersonal violence. During a celebration today in the main lobby of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, guest speakers from Chesapeake Regional Healthcare and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association shared the benefits of having the City of Chesapeake’s only victim-centered program.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – For several decades, Healthcare Heroes has honored outstanding individuals and organizations making a difference in health care across Hampton Roads. This year, three of the 17 honorees are from Chesapeake Regional Healthcare. All are recognized for innovating in their specialty and finding solutions to ongoing and complex community-wide challenges.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Chesapeake Regional Healthcare recently honored four outstanding nurses during its annual Nurse Exemplar Awards ceremony. The annual event, held each year during Nurses Week, recognizes excellence in nursing at Chesapeake Medical Center. The Nurse Exemplar Award and the three additional awards are given to nurses who serve as role models to others, are patient advocates, and display professional excellence in their nursing careers.Nurse Exemplar Award
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Hundreds of Hampton Roads parents have free diapers to enjoy this month thanks to the combined efforts of Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation and Chesapeake Regional Healthcare. The Diaper Distribution held today on the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center campus was a huge success.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Both the Pharmacy Technician Training Program and the Pharmacy Residency Program at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center have earned accreditation from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Accreditation signifies that the programs meet the rigorous standards set by ASHP for education and training. Chesapeake Regional is the first hospital in Hampton Roads to achieve double program accreditation.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Chesapeake Regional Healthcare celebrated the completion of its transformative $155 million renovation project, which started in January 2020, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last night for the sixth and final floor of the Richard S. Bray Critical Care Tower and the dedication of a portrait honoring Judge Richard S. Bray. The event took place in the main lobby of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Chesapeake.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Chesapeake Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is now designated a provisional Level III Adult Trauma Center, an achievement that reflects its continued commitment to providing the highest quality emergency and trauma care to the community. This designation was granted by Karen Shelton, MD, State Health Commissioner, following a July 11, 2025, site team review.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – This morning, the Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation hosted its annual Bra-ha-ha® 5K Run/Walk on Chesapeake Regional’s North Battlefield Blvd. campus. There were 800 runners and walkers registered for this year’s race, part of the Foundation’s annual Bra-ha-ha campaign.