2005 PRESS Releases
12-08-2005 | New physician liaison named at CGH
Kirsten J. Quinlan has been named Chesapeake General Hospital’s physician liaison. An Ohio native, Quinlan previously worked as a
12-05-2005 | CGH’s second cardiac cath lab opens with area’s most sophisticated technology
Physicians at Chesapeake General Hospital treating patients with heart and vascular diseases now have access to the most advanced imaging equipment
11-28-2005 | Deaf and non-English speaking patients at CGH now have access to more communication options
Clear communication between a doctor and patient is critical, especially in emergency situations. But if you’re hearing impaired or don’t speak English
11-28-2005 | Cancer society pilot program brings patient “navigator” to CGH
In one of only a handful of similar programs nationally, Chesapeake General Hospital has joined with the American Cancer Society to locate a “Patient Navigator”
11-08-2005 | New chief nursing officer at CGH is appointed
Elaine Griffiths, R.N., has been named the new chief nursing officer and vice president of professional services, at Chesapeake General Hospital
09-19-2005 | Chesapeake General Hospital names new chief medical officer
Paul D. Chidester, M.D., has been named to the newly created post of Chesapeake General Hospital chief medical officer
09-07-2005 | R.N. named to head nursing post at CGH
Linda Burnette has been named interim vice president of professional services/chief nursing officer at Chesapeake General Hospital
09-06-2005 | Prostate screenings free for qualified men
Beginning Sept. 1, qualified men in the community who have not had a prostate screening in the last year may sign up for a free one
09-02-2005 | Get ready for fall at tennis clinics
A series of tennis clinics will be held at the Lifestyle Center in Western Branch this fall. For $10 per person, beginning players
09-02-2005 | Self defense class provides participants with skills
Learn how to defend yourself by using natural reactions and natural instincts in a low-impact self-defense course
09-02-2005 | Public health education classes are set in September
Chesapeake Health will sponsor several public health education classes during September. All are held at the Lifestyle Center – Chesapeake
08-16-2005 | Chesapeake General Hospital employees get a lactation lounge for nursing moms
Nursing mothers who work at Chesapeake General Hospital now have a designated place to pump milk during the workday
08-11-2005 | Mosley is named to Outer Banks Hospital board
Christopher R. Mosley, CEO and president of Chesapeake Health, has been appointed to The Outer Banks Hospital’s board of directors
07-29-2005 | ICU nurse named Chesapeake’s best
Denise Duncker, a registered nurse at Chesapeake General Hospital, has been named the Ruritan Club of Chesapeake’s Nurse of the Year
07-29-2005 | Chesapeake Health director is Virginia’s home care employee of the year
Imelda Angat, a R.N. and director of patient services at Chesapeake Health’s ComfortCare Home Health and Hospice
06-13-2005 | Chesapeake Health brings groundbreaking cancer treatment technology to Hampton Roads
On June 23, Chesapeake Health officially opens its newly remodeled and expanded Sidney M. Oman Cancer Treatment Center