2004 PRESS Releases
11-23-2004 | Chesapeake Hospital Authority selects CEO to succeed BuckleyThe Chesapeake Hospital Authority has selected Christopher R. Mosley, CHE, to succeed Donald S. Buckley, Ph.D., FACHE as the CEO of Chesapeake
10-25-2004 | Chesapeake Health raises awareness about diabetes at event
Approximately 18.2 million people in the United States have diabetes and nearly one-third are unaware that they even have it.
10-26-2004 | Chesapeake General Hospital plans birthday party for its 50,000 "babies"
Chesapeake General Hospital's 50,000th baby should arrive sometime in late November or early December. To celebrate the milestone
10-17-2004 | Chesapeake Health presents talk by nationally known urologist to address female sexual dysfunction
Dr. Jennifer Berman will be at Chesapeake General Hospital on Sunday, Oct. 17, to talk to the women of Hampton Roads about a subject
9-29-2004 | Chesapeake Health offers free clinical breast cancer screenings
Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women between the ages of 40 and 55. But the good news is that when breast cancer is detected early
9-28-2004 | Chesapeake Health names fund development director
Connie L. Hedrick is the new Chesapeake Health director of Fund Development. Hedrick previously served as executive director of
9-28-2004 | Chesapeake General Hospital appoints Vice President of Nursing
Margaret Conklin, R.N., has been named Chesapeake General Hospital's interim vice president of nursing for the next year.
8-26-2004 | Donors help Chesapeake Health combat cancer
As part of the Chesapeake Health Foundation's $2 million campaign to raise funds for Chesapeake General Hospital's cancer services expansion
8-16-2004 | Chesapeake Hospital Authority elects new officers
The Chesapeake Hospital Authority recently elected officers for the 2003-2004 year. Douglas V. Carson is the new chairman.
8-16-2004 | Chesapeake Health opens its new Women's Unit
Chesapeake General Hospital opened its new Women's Unit in June. The unit is the only inpatient hospital unit in the are
6-2-2004 | Chesapeake General Hospital opens first hospital-based freestanding diagnostic center
The area's first hospital-based, freestanding diagnostic center is now open at Chesapeake General Hospital. Located on the first floor
5-10-2004 | Art exhibit displays art by cancer survivors
Chesapeake Health and the Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission will sponsor an art exhibit, titled "The Healing Arts," during May featuring
4-26-2004 | Chesapeake General Hospital establishes CEO transition committee to prepare for CEO's retirement in 2005
Dr. Donald Buckley, President and CEO of Chesapeake General Hospital and Chesapeake Health, plans to retire from his position
4-20-2004 | Chesapeake Health taking applications for nursing scholarship
Chesapeake Health is now accepting applications for the Liz Kemp Scholarship Fund. The $1,000 scholarship is open to Chesapeake public high
4-6-2004 | Art show will showcase cancer survivor artwork
Cancer survivors are invited to participate in a special art exhibit, "The Healing Arts." Interested artists can call 757.382.6411 or 757.312.6108, ext. 3
3-23-2004 | Chesapeake Health offers fair for expectant parents
Chesapeake Health has scheduled its annual Baby Fair for Sunday, March 28, from 1- 4 p.m. in Chesapeake General Hospital
3-23-2004 | Chesapeake Health partners with Lions Club for Diabetes Family Camp
The Chesapeake Health family has once again partnered with the Lions District 24D to sponsor the Lions Diabetes Family Club
3-10-2004 | Chesapeake Health Foundation gala a resounding success
The Chesapeake Health Foundation's fourth annual gala The Big Top: A Circus Celebration! was a sold-out event with more than $150,000
2-25-2004 | Chesapeake Health Foundation kicks off cancer campaign
For nearly 30 years, Chesapeake Health has been dedicated to providing the most advanced and compassionate care to those
1-15-2004 | Patients are "telemonitored" in their own homes
January 15, 2004 -- Patients served by Chesapeake Health's ComfortCare Home Health Services are getting a check-up every
1-15-2004 | Home Health Services Recognized
Jan. 15, 2004 -- Chesapeake Health's ComfortCare Home Health Services has been recognized for achieving quality of care
1-14-2004 | 2004 Gala to enhance Women's Services
The show will go on and go on in grand style! "The Big Top - A Circus Celebration," Chesapeake Health Foundation's Gala