Choptank Community Health System

05/21/2026

Choptank Community Health System honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country this Memorial Day. We are grateful for their courage, dedication, and commitment to protecting our freedoms.

Our offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911.

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

All the college graduations are beginning across our communities, and soon we’ll be celebrating the achievements of students graduating from our public schools, too. At Choptank Community Health System, it’s a special time of year to reflect on how much these young people have grown, learned, and matured along the way.

We’re grateful to support students throughout their journeys through our School-Based Health program, helping them stay as healthy as they can be, so they can focus on learning, thriving, and reaching their goals. From elementary school through graduation day, it’s an honor to be part of their story.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and to every student taking the next step toward a bright future. We’re cheering you on every step of the way.

And remember, School-Based Health continues through the summer. Registration forms, program information, and more are available at choptankhealth.org/schoolbased

Chesapeake College on Maryland's Eastern Shore
Caroline County Public Schools
Dorchester County Public Schools
Kent County Public Schools
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Talbot County Public Schools

05/12/2026

We love the work of ITCH in helping to foster interest in healthcare careers.

EASTON — Introduction to Careers in Healthcare, or ITCH, has announced a major funding milestone that will help transform the organization into a sustainable community nonprofit.

05/10/2026

The official diabetes prevention page of the Maryland Department of Health. Learn about prediabetes and how to prevent the onset of diabetes.

05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who nurture, support, and care for those around them every day.

At Choptank Community Health System, we are especially grateful for the moms in our communities and the many mothers on our healthcare team who bring compassion, strength, and dedication to the patients and families they serve.

Wishing all mothers a happy, healthy, and joyful Mother’s Day. 💐

05/06/2026

This National Nurses Week, Choptank Community Health System is celebrating the compassion, dedication, and expertise of the incredible nurses who care for our communities every day. Thank you for the comfort you provide, the lives you touch, and the difference you make across every patient experience.

At Choptank Health, we are proud to recognize and honor our care team members and community members for their commitment to keeping our communities healthy and supported.

Please join us in thanking our nurses this week and every week.

05/06/2026

Celebrating School Nurse Day 🩺🍎

Today, we recognize the incredible care team members who keep students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Your compassion and dedication make a lasting difference in our schools and communities every day.

We also extend our thanks to our valued partners across Maryland’s Mid-Shore schools and local health departments for their ongoing collaboration and commitment to student wellness, including:

Caroline County Public Schools
Caroline County Health Department Maryland
Dorchester County Public Schools
Dorchester County Health Department
Kent County Public Schools
Kent County Health Dept.
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
Queen Anne's County Department of Health
Talbot County Public Schools
Talbot County Health Department

Thank you for all that you do.

Interested in making an impact where it matters most? Join our School-Based Health Center team and help students be as healthy as they can be. Learn more at choptankhealth.org/careers.

05/05/2026

Celebrating a remarkable milestone 🎉

Victoria Billings, operations director at Choptank Community Health System, is marking 20 years of dedication, leadership, and impact. Her commitment to improving community health continues to make a difference every day.

Thank you, Victoria, for two decades of service and excellence. Here’s to many more achievements ahead.

Want to boost your career by joining the Choptank Health team? Explore opportunities and learn more at www.choptankhealth.org/careers

05/02/2026

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).

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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).

05/01/2026

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.
This focus comes at a critical time for rural communities, where limited access to obstetric and gynecological care continues to affect maternal health and overall health outcomes.

By offering prenatal care as part of its women’s health and primary care services, Choptank Health helps reduce barriers and supports continuity—from preconception and preventive care through pregnancy and postpartum needs—so patients can receive coordinated care close to home.

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https://www.choptankhealth.org/news/womenshealthmonth