Chesapeake Regional Healthcare (CRH) will hold an informational session for new nurse graduates interested in on-the-job experience before taking the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The brunch will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 10 a.m. in the Lifestyle Health & Fitness Center on the campus of Chesapeake Medical Center, 800 Battlefield Blvd., North in Chesapeake. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend to learn how they can work alongside experienced nurses and physician mentors.
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is the first non-military hospital in Virginia to offer 3D™-guided breast biopsy, an advanced, minimally invasive technique utilizing the Hologic® Affirm™ Prone Breast Biopsy System. The new biopsy technology offers image-guided breast biopsies as the patient lies horizontally face down.
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare (CRH) recently honored four outstanding nurses during its annual Nurse Exemplar Awards ceremony. The Nurse Exemplar Award was established in 2007 by Chesapeake Regional Medical Center’s Professional Nursing Council to annually recognize excellence in the practice of nursing.
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare (CRH) recently welcomed Elisa Wills as the new Chief Development Officer for the Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation. Wills began her tenure on Monday, Feb. 19. Wills brings with her 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She has served the past four years as Executive Director and Vice President of Development for the American Heart Association (AHA) of Hampton Roads. Among her many accomplishments, Wills enhanced donor relationships and communication, and implemented strategies to increase revenue for their core events by 22 percent in 2016. Wills…
On January 24, after three months of extensive research, planning and collaboration, the first total joint replacement (TJR) surgery in a free-standing ambulatory surgery center in South Hampton Roads was performed at the Surgery Center of Chesapeake, at 844 Battlefield Blvd., North.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – The Lifestyle Center’s Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in Chesapeake, VA has been awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association. This accreditation is good through May 24, 2026. The program was originally recognized in 1992 and offers high-quality diabetes care and education services to the participants it serves.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – The Supreme Court of Virginia found yesterday that former State Health Commissioner Norman Oliver, who at that time served under the leadership of Governor Ralph Northam, erred in his decision to deny Chesapeake Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) request to establish an open-heart surgery service in Chesapeake and that the error was not harmless. The Supreme Court of Virginia decision sends the case back to the current Commissioner for new consideration consistent with its opinion.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation (CRHF), created to help further the Chesapeake Regional Healthcare (CRH) mission, of improving the health and well-being of the communities served, announced today that Blue Ridge Bank, has awarded it a $100,000 donation to name the conference room in the Priority Toyota Cancer Center.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Each year, Inside Business recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations that are making a noteworthy difference in health care across Hampton Roads. There are 18 honorees this year and Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is receiving three. Each recognizes an individual, company, or organization for their contributions to improving health care in Hampton Roads.