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 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.
Mobile Dental Care Team Expands Access for Dorchester County Students
In Dorchester County, where many families face increasingly demanding work schedules, limited transportation options, and other barriers to accessing care, maintaining regular dental appointments can be very difficult for children.
Choptank Health welcomes new providers
Choptank Community Health System has recently welcomed Megan Harmer, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, to its Bay Hundred Health Center’s medical team, and Rebecca DeHoff, LCSW-C, to its Caroline County school-based behavioral health care team.
Choptank Health Delivers Fresh Produce Packs to Caroline County Summer Campers
Each Caroline County Recreation and Parks summer camper has received a reusable bag loaded with locally sourced produce and a recipe card for a healthy corn and tomato salad.
Back-to-School Health Fair in Chestertown this August 21
Join Choptank Health for a Back-to-School Health Fair at our Chestertown Health Center at 126 Philosophers Terrace on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Choptank Health’s Sara Rich receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Choptank Community Health System President and CEO Sara Rich, MPA, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maryland Assembly of School-Based Health Care. Rich was nominated by MASBHC Board President Patryce Toye, MD, on behalf of all Board members.
Choptank Health welcomes Rachel (Lange) Fenzel, PNP, to pediatric practice
Choptank Community Health System recently welcomed primary pediatric care provider Rachel Lange, PNP, to its school-based health care team at Easton Elementary and Easton High Schools.
She also supports Choptank Health’s pediatric medical practice at Choptank Health’s Denton and Easton Health Centers.
Choptank Health recognizes February as National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month
Choptank Community Health System is joining the National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month celebration this February to highlight how school-based health centers help improve access to health care for children and adolescents.
School-based health centers bring essential healthcare services directly to schools, where students spend much of their time. By integrating health care with education, the centers ensure students can thrive, grow, and reach their full potential.
Choptank Health marks 25 years of school-based health during National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month
Choptank Community Health System is celebrating 25 years of providing school-based health services to Mid-Shore students. The milestone is being recognized in February as part of the National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month.
Choptank Health is celebrating its successes and raising awareness about how school-based health centers improve access to healthcare services for children and adolescents and how they make a difference in their lives today and in the future.