Choptank Health promotes pediatric dental health in February
Choptank Health is building awareness about the importance of pediatric dental health in recognition of February’s designation as National Children’s Dental Health Month and National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month.
Free children’s dental screenings in Cambridge Feb. 20
Choptank Community Health System is partnering with The Salvation Army of the Mid-Shore in Cambridge, Md. to provide free dental health services for children ages 3 – 17 on Mon., Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Choptank Health’s Mobile Unit will be at the Salvation Army to provide dental health screening and health education, with each participating child receiving a goodie bag.
Choptank Health welcomes new school-based healthcare providers
Choptank Community Health System recently welcomed Family Nurse Practitioners Sarah Rogers, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC of Centreville, Md., and Hope Taylor, MSN of Preston, Md. to its School-Based Health Care team. Rogers is providing healthcare to students and staff at Greensboro Elementary School, and Taylor is providing healthcare to Federalsburg Elementary School students and staff.
Choptank Health’s diabetic education series begins Feb. 6
Choptank Community Health System’s Abigail Webster, RDN is leading a free, three-part diabetic education series taking place on February 6, March 6, and April 3 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Denton Health Center. Participants will learn about healthier choices to help prevent pre-diabetics from developing Type 2 diabetes. Space is limited for the three-session series, with pre-registration needed.
Choptank Health announces new medical providers in Chestertown
Choptank Community Health System’s Chestertown Health Center recently welcomed Family Medicine Physician Caleb Madden Consenstein, MD, MPH, and Family Nurse Practitioner Ebony Hollins, MSN, CRNP, AAHIVS to the medical practice.
Choptank Health announces new medical provider in Cambridge
Choptank Community Health System’s Fassett Magee Medical and Cambridge Dental Center recently welcomed Family Nurse Practitioner April Peresian, CRNP, FNP-C to the medical practice.
Family Nurse Practitioner April Peresian specializes in the comprehensive assessment and treatment of pediatric and adult patients, with nearly a decade of working in local, rural communities.
Choptank Health brings health programs to BAAM
Choptank Community Health System is partnering with Building African American Minds as a participant in BAAM’s ‘Your Wellness Matters’ program to help address students’ physical and mental health needs through monthly educational sessions.
BAAM’s ‘Your Wellness Matters’ program was recently announced by BAAM Director of Instruction, Academic Support and Community Wellness Dr. James Bell. The program is a component of BAAM’s after-school programs and activities for Easton Elementary School students, with the wellness program receiving grant funding through the Talbot County Health Department and Talbot Family Network.
Choptank Health launches “Ask a Provider” video series
Choptank Community Health System has launched an "Ask a Provider" video series in partnership with the Avalon Foundation to provide educational resources and advice from physicians and advanced practice providers.
Choptank Health expands with Chestertown Health Center
Choptank Community Health System has expanded into Kent County at 126 Philosophers Terrace in Chestertown, Md. The community health center is providing primary care services at the location, with new patients currently being accepted. Medical services include primary healthcare, women’s health, pediatrics, behavioral health, chronic health management, and care navigation. Choptank Health’s Chestertown Health Center is open Mon. through Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and can be reached at 443-215-5353.
Choptank Health Offers Dental & Medical Assistant Scholarships
Choptank Community Health System recently announced a new scholarship program for the nonprofit’s staff and new hires completing Chesapeake College’s Dental Assistant (DA) and Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification programs. Once the licensing exam is successfully completed, approved program participants will be required to agree to a two-year employment commitment with Choptank Health for DA positions or a three-year commitment for CMA positions.