Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is laser-focused on innovation, expansion and providing patients throughout the region with truly personal care. The health system earned Magnet Recognition® for nursing excellence this year, U.S. News & World Report named Chesapeake Regional Medical Center one of the top 15 hospitals in Virginia, and high-performing in seven adult procedures and conditions. Money.com named it a Best Hospital of 2024, and Healthgrades recognized Chesapeake Regional as one of the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety. Since opening in 1976, the former Chesapeake General Hospital has been a major health resource for southeast Virginia and northeast North Carolina residents. Now, care extends far beyond Chesapeake, with practices in Elizabeth City, Camden, Moyock, and the Outer Banks. In Elizabeth City since 2009, when the Sleep Center opened, the health system’s presence continues to grow. There is a Cardiology, General Surgery and Breast Care practice located on North Road Street, and the Sleep Center, Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center and Primary Care practice on W. City Drive. Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is investing $185 million in renovations that started in January 2020 to enhance its services. New facilities include the Priority Toyota Cancer Center, the Richard S. Bray Critical Care Tower, a Lymphedema & Oncology Rehabilitation Clinic, updated postpartum rooms, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and expanded open-heart surgical care. The hospital is a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and treats more stroke cases than any other in the region. As Chesapeake Regional works to better care for the communities it serves, it builds partnerships to address growing needs.The hospital is committed to improving health and access to quality care. The Bra-ha-ha® is a beloved event in Chesapeake that celebrates survivorship and creativity by inviting the community to design bras inspired by breast cancer. In 2022, the Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce collaborated with the Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation to bring this event to Elizabeth City, where it has become a highly anticipated annual tradition. Proceeds from the event support local initiatives, including free screening mammograms and related breast health services, strengthening the partnership between the two organizations and benefiting their shared communities. As Chesapeake Regional approaches its 50th year of service to the community, with more than 50 practice locations and 75 specialties, its highly regarded programs and community-focused initiatives merge leading-edge technology with caring and compassion. Together, they bring medical excellence to the region.
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