Choptank Health Marks 20 Years of Women’s Health Care

This year, Choptank Health is recognizing two decades of providing women across Maryland’s Mid-Shore with compassionate, comprehensive care. This milestone underscores the organization’s growth and commitment to the communities it serves.

Choptank Health’s women’s healthcare services are provided by a trusted care team of physicians, physician assistants, certified midwives, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.

The team of specialists provides preventive screenings, gynecological care, prenatal care, postpartum care, and other essential services, enabling women to access trusted care at every stage of life.

President and CEO Sara Rich said the anniversary highlights how women’s health has long been at the center of Choptank Health’s mission. 

“Choptank Health remains committed to ensuring that women in our communities have access to high-quality, affordable, and compassionate care close to home, regardless of their ability to pay,” Rich said. “Our women’s health services are a vital part of how we fulfill our mission and build healthier communities.” 

From left, Upstream Brand Marketing Senior Specialist Ellen Freeman, Choptank Health Director of Clinical Services Sarah Worm, and videographer Michael Stubben at a recent videotaping about Choptank Health’s expanded women’s health services and its partnership with Upstream.

Recent partnerships are helping advance that mission. Through collaboration with Upstream, a national nonprofit that supports health centers in expanding patient-centered care, Choptank Health has strengthened and expanded counseling and women’s health services within primary care visits. 

Upstream’s mission is to increase access to person-centered contraceptive care. They cultivate active partnerships across more than 30 states with over 200 healthcare organizations, including Choptank Health.  

“Partnering with Upstream helps us bring additional support and resources to the care we provide,” said Sarah Worm, Choptank Health’s Director of Clinical Services. “This work is about giving women more opportunities to have meaningful conversations with their providers and ensuring they feel supported in their health decisions.”

Worm says the partnership also enables Choptank Health to equip all exam rooms with patient education materials, which are provided to patients who express a desire to discuss their women’s health concerns during their visit.  

Choptank Health serves more than 30,000 adults and children across Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties. With medical, dental, and school-based health services, its reach extends across the region. For many women, the most personal connection is with the midwives and nurse practitioners who accompany them through life’s most significant moments. 

As Choptank Health celebrates 20 years of women’s health care, its message is clear: this work is about building healthier futures for women and families across Maryland’s Mid-Shore. 

New medical patients are welcome at all Choptank Health locations. More information is available at www.choptankhealth.org