Celebrating People Who Make a Difference
Every month, Choptank Community Health recognizes an employee whose dedication, compassion, and commitment reflect the very best of our mission.
Our Employee of the Month honorees go above and beyond to care for patients, support their coworkers, and strengthen the communities we serve across Maryland's Eastern Shore. Whether providing exceptional patient care, lending a helping hand to a teammate, or quietly making a difference behind the scenes, these team members embody the values that define Choptank Community Health.
We invite you to meet each month's honoree, learn about their contributions, and join us in celebrating the people who help make Choptank Community Health a place where patients and employees thrive.
Congratulations to all of our Employee of the Month recipients, and thank you for all you do to help our communities see how healthy they can be.
Choptank Health Welcomes Behavioral Health Clinician Katie Falls to School-Based Team
Choptank Community Health System has welcomed Katie Falls, LCSW-C, to its school-based behavioral health team, where she provides behavioral health services to students enrolled in school-based health care in Kent County Public Schools and Queen Anne's County Public Schools.
Choptank Health Celebrates Graduation of First Pediatric Dental Residency Class
Choptank Health celebrates the graduation of its first NYU Langone Pediatric Dentistry Residency class, expanding specialized dental care for children on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Choptank Health Welcomes New Behavioral Health Clinicians to Mid-Shore Care Teams
Choptank Community Health System has recently welcomed licensed certified social worker-clinical Carly Boughner, LCSW-C, and licensed clinical professional counselor Amy Piccaluga, LCPC, to its behavioral health team serving Maryland’s Mid-Shore communities.
May Marks Women’s Health Month: Choptank Health Connects Women to Comprehensive Care Through Primary Care and Prenatal Services
As Women’s Health Month highlights the importance of preventive care and early intervention, Choptank Community Health System is emphasizing access to comprehensive women’s health services—including prenatal care—delivered through its integrated primary care model across Maryland’s Mid-Shore.
Choptank Health’s Dr. Burnette honored with Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award
Choptank Community Health System announced that Dr. Jordan Burnette has been named the recipient of the 2026 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society’s Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award, presented in partnership with Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center (ESAHEC).
Celebrating Milestone Career Anniversaries of Dedication, Compassion, and Impact
Choptank Community Health System is proud to recognize team members reaching milestone anniversaries of service to our patients and communities.
Choptank Health Welcomes New School-Based Providers in Caroline County
Choptank Community Health System has recently welcomed registered dietitian nutritionist Melanie Dressler, MS, RD, LD, and licensed certified social worker-clinical Kayla Smith, LCSW-C, to its school-based health centers serving Caroline County Public Schools.
Choptank Community Health System awarded accreditation from The Joint Commission
Choptank Community Health System has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for an Ambulatory Health Care and Primary Care Medical Home Certification.
Choptank Health Joins National Campaign to Highlight School-Based Health Care
Choptank Health is joining communities nationwide in recognizing School-Based Health Care Awareness Month this February, highlighting the critical role school-based health centers play in supporting student health, academic success, and community well-being across Maryland’s Mid-Shore.