Choptank Community Health System

01/20/2026

from Maryland Department of Health:

Requests for coverage of new treatments, procedures, or medications can now be submitted using Maryland Medicaid's improved request submission form. Learn more and track your request at bit.ly/4qcwuqF.

Requests for coverage of new treatments, procedures, or medications can now be submitted using Maryland Medicaid's improved request submission form. Learn more and track your request at bit.ly/4qcwuqF.

01/19/2026

Today, we celebrate the service and life of Martin Luther King, Jr., with a reminder that Choptank Community Health System non-school-based offices are open today, with telehealth appointments available for self-scheduling through your Patient Portal. More is at choptankhealth.org.

01/13/2026

Resources for your health from the Caroline County Health Department Maryland. Our women’s health care providers are here to support expectant moms with prenatal care also.

Please share with anyone who might benefit from these FREE classes!

Our Ages & Stages class series is designed for expecting moms and mothers with babies up to 6 months old. Whether you're preparing for your first baby or feeling the emotional weight of early motherhood, this space is here for you.

Hosted by the Caroline County Health Department’s Babies Born Healthy Program in partnership with the Federalsburg Judy Center, this class is a chance to talk openly, learn helpful tips, and connect with other local moms who truly understand.

🗓️ Next session: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
📍 Federalsburg Judy Center

No pre-registration required — just come as you are. Questions? Call 410-479-8185

Classes normally meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. You’re welcome here. 💕

01/09/2026

January is a great time to refocus on your child’s health and well-being. Choptank Health’s School-Based Health Centers help families start the year off on the right foot with convenient, high-quality care at their school.

Our SBHC offers urgent care–like services for common illnesses, allowing students to be seen during the school day with minimal time missed from class. No appointment is needed for acute concerns, making care easier for families.

Services available through the School-Based Health Center include:
• Urgent care–like visits for common illnesses
• Diagnosis, treatment, and lab testing for acute concerns
• Well visits and sports physicals
• Behavioral health services
• Nutrition support
• Chronic disease management

Families should know that using the SBHC does not replace your child’s primary care provider. We work in tandem with your family doctor to support your child’s overall health.
Enrollment in the SBHC does not change your child’s primary care provider, and we share visit information to ensure continuity of care.

Most services are billed to insurance or Medical Assistance, and many visits have little to no out-of-pocket cost. As we begin the new year, we encourage families to take advantage of this on-campus resource designed to keep students healthy, learning, and thriving.

For questions about SBHC services or enrollment, please contact your school nurse or Choptank Health. You can find enrollment forms and more at www.choptankhealth.org/schoolbased.

01/06/2026

An important update from the Maryland Department of Health

STATEMENT: Maryland’s childhood vaccine schedule will continue to follow the guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Read the full statement from Health Secretary Dr. Meena Seshamani: bit.ly/3Nffp0B.

01/05/2026

RELEASE: Flu activity and hospitalizations are currently high in Maryland. Individuals over 6 months old are urged to protect themselves by getting a flu vaccine and practicing preventive measures against respiratory viruses. Learn more: bit.ly/4qDefdK.

01/02/2026

The holidays are busy. Your health should not be. Choptank Community Health System patients can plan ahead with their Patient Portal:
✔ Request medication refills early
✔ Request and schedule routine visits before the holidays
✔ Ask about Telehealth visit options

Manage your care anytime using the Patient Portal:
👉 https://20853.portal.athenahealth.com/

In case of a medical emergency, call 911.

01/01/2026

A Message from Choptank Health President and CEO Sara Rich:
Dear Friends and Partners,

As we welcome 2026, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported and counted on Choptank Community Health System for healthcare over the past year.

Your trust, collaboration, and encouragement helped us continue providing essential care across Maryland’s Mid-Shore. Our partnerships with local organizations, schools, and agencies remained central to our work, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening community well-being.

Throughout 2025, our teams provided access to care to more than 34,000 patients, in ways that reflect our mission and our commitment to meeting people where they are.

Read more here =>>
https://www.choptankhealth.org/news/welcoming2026

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Choptank Community Health System wishes you a happy and healthy year ahead, with a reminder that all our offices are closed today, January 1.

In case of medical emergency, call 911.

12/31/2025

from Shore Regional Health to help you navigate illnesses and care this holiday season.

Learn more at umms.org/wheretogo
When in doubt, call 911.

Like many hospitals across the region and the nation this winter, the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health facilities on the Eastern Shore are currently experiencing a surge in patients presenting with respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses, resulting in a higher-than-usual number of individuals awaiting care in our Emergency Departments.

In response, our clinical teams are implementing measures to address capacity challenges and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality care through staffing and space adjustments.

We remain committed to the health and safety of our community and thank our dedicated team members for their support during this period of elevated patient volume.