Effective immediately, local area hospitals and healthcare systems strongly recommend all patients and visitors, including those seeking outpatient services, wear a mask inside hospitals, medical facilities and physician practices to protect the community from the spread of flu. Masks and hand sanitizer are available at facility entrances for public use.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – In advance of Certified Nurses Day on Saturday, March 19, the nursing staff at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare has honored Sharon Zielinski, RN, CPPS, as the 2022 Certified Nurse of Distinction. A dedicated 22-year employee, Sharon is known throughout the organization for promoting patient safety and being an outstanding representative of the Quality and Patient Safety Department.
Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation Gala Returns: 2022 Proceeds to Support New Critical Care Tower
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – After postponing the event numerous times during 2021 and early 2022 due to the pandemic, Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation’s annual fundraising Gala, a highly anticipated evening with dinner, dancing and music was held tonight. Proceeds from this year’s black tie and Tropical Island themed event, held at the Chesapeake Conference Center, and presented by Towne Bank, Towne Insurance and Dominion Power, will benefit Chesapeake Regional Healthcare’s Critical Care Tower.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Chesapeake Regional Healthcare held a ribbon cutting and open house today to celebrate the newly opened Lymphedema & Oncology Rehabilitation Clinic. The new space is located on the organization’s Chesapeake campus, and part of the Priority Toyota Cancer Center, at 744 Battlefield, Blvd., North.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Chesapeake Regional is hiring Care Partners during a Career Fair on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 4-6 p.m. at the Lifestyle Health & Fitness Center, 800 Battlefield Blvd., North, in Chesapeake.
The career fair and hiring event will focus on Care Partners, Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs), Patient Care Technicians, (PCTs), Patient Sitters and those interested in pursuing a career in health care. Participants will interview one-on-one with recruiters and nurse managers and may be hired on the spot.
On Tuesday, Jan. 13, leaders from Urology of Virginia and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center gathered to mark the start of construction on a three-story ambulatory surgery center. The two organizations have partnered to offer patients on-site comprehensive urological and urogynecological care including minimally invasive surgeries striving to optimize the patient experience and promote quick healing.
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare (CRH) is bringing the first Mobile Mammography Unit equipped with both 2D and 3D Technology to Hampton Roads. The 40-foot unit will travel to communities and businesses throughout the region to offer quick appointments in a comfortable and discreet space.
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare (CRH) has introduced the SAVI SCOUT breast localization and surgical guidance system to Hampton Roads. For the first time in the region, patients who require breast conservation surgery have access to the system as an alternative to wire localization.
Governor McAuliffe today announced the first veteran hire facilitated by Virginia’s Military Medics and Corpsmen Program (MMAC). The Governor proposed the legislation for the program using the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Program, as a model.
Two new members have recently been appointed by Chesapeake City Council to the Chesapeake Hospital Authority. Robert W. Tull, Jr., and Larry Zoeller began their appointment on Jan. 10 and their terms will last to Jan. 2019.