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
Choptank Community Health recognizes National Rural Health Day
Choptank Community Health System is proud to join communities across America to celebrate National Rural Health Day on November 21, 2024. The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health leads rural-focused organizations throughout the United States to set aside the third Thursday of November to celebrate the power of rural and honor the individuals and organizations dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of nearly 61 million people living in rural America. “Of utmost importance is
Choptank Health welcomes three new dental providers
Choptank Community Health System’s dental practice recently welcomed Andrés Álvarez-Deal, DMD, and Megan Patterson Poteat, DDS to its Cambridge Dental Center and David Martin, DDS to its Federalsburg Dental Center. Dr. Álvarez-Deal received his certification through the NYU Langone Advance Education in General Dentistry program at Choptank Health and his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the University of Puerto Rico, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in general sciences. He is a member of
Choptank Health announces new pediatrician in Denton
Choptank Community Health System’s Denton Health Center recently welcomed Pediatrician Erin Harvey, MD to the medical practice. Dr. Harvey is a Hurlock native and North Dorchester High School alumni. She specializes in the comprehensive assessment and treatment of pediatric patients working in rural communities. She completed a three-year pediatric residency program at INOVA Children’s Hospital after receiving her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She received a
Choptank Community Health recognizes National Health Center Week 2024
“Powering Communities Through Caring Connections” is the theme for the National Association of Community Health Center’s National Health Center Week this Aug. 4-10. Health centers like Choptank Health save lives on the front lines of our nation’s most pressing public health challenges with a mission to make high-quality, affordable care available to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. More is at www.choptankhealth.org. Choptank Community Health System is celebrating
