Choptank Health welcomes Rachel Lange, PNP, to pediatric practice
Choptank Health recently welcomed primary pediatric care provider Rachel Lange, PNP, to its medical practice in Denton and Easton and the school-based health care team at Easton Elementary and Easton High Schools. Students can enroll in school-based health care in all five of Maryland’s Mid-Shore counties, with medical, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health services available, and more at www.choptankhealth.org/schoolbased. Choptank Community Health System recently welcomed primary pediatric care
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. “All children and
Choptank Health welcomes medical provider in Easton
Choptank Community Health System’s medical practice recently welcomed primary care provider Taylor Dickel, MSN, FNP-C, RN, CMSRN to its Easton Health Center. Dickel specializes in the comprehensive assessment and treatment of adult and pediatric patients working in rural communities. She earned her master of science in nursing with a family nurse practitioner concentration from Frostburg State University, and a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Maryland School of Nursing in
Choptank Health welcomes pediatric dentist in Denton
Choptank Community Health System’s dental practice recently welcomed pediatric dentist Wayne Stephens, DDS to its Denton Health Center. Dr. Stephens has more than 10 years of experience, including working with vulnerable populations as a pediatric dentist. He served as a pediatric dentist and as director of pediatric dental health and wellness at the Jessie Trice Community Health System in Miami, Florida. He completed his pediatric dental residency at Miami Children’s Hospital. Dr. Stephens earned his
Sara Visintainer receives Rural Community Volunteer Award
Choptank Community Health System board member Sara Visintainer was recognized as an Outstanding Rural Community Volunteer by the Rural Maryland Council at their December 4 Annual Dinner and 2024 Rural Impact Award Ceremony, where she was one of eight award winners. The award recognizes Visintainer for her leadership, dedication, and noteworthy volunteer achievement beyond the call of one’s professional duties to help improve their community. The award is part of the Maryland Rural Impact Awards,
Choptank Health’s Sara Rich named Maryland’s Community Star
Choptank Community Health System President and CEO Sara Rich, MPA, has been named Maryland’s 2024 Community Star by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. The recognition honors remarkable individuals and organizations going above and beyond for rural health. Choptank Community Health System President and CEO Sara Rich, MPA, has been named Maryland’s 2024 Community Star by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. The national Community Stars program helps to
