2024 Year in Review with Choptank Health CEO and President Sara Rich

Dear Choptank Health Patients,

On behalf of the Choptank Community Health System family, I want to wish you a healthy and joyful new year as we welcome 2025.

 Reflecting on 2024, it was a year filled with meaningful milestones and growth that have positioned us to better serve our patients and communities in the years ahead.

This year, we celebrated 25 years of providing school-based health services to Mid-Shore students during National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month. This milestone underscores our commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of our region’s youngest community members and ensuring access to essential care where they need it most.

We were thrilled to expand our team with the addition of talented providers across our locations. Dr. Erin Harvey joined our Denton Health Center, bringing her expertise in pediatrics, while Julia Berry, PA, and Annalyse Ferguson, CRNP, joined our Chestertown and Denton Health Centers, respectively, further strengthening our primary care services. The growth of our dental team, including the addition of Dr. Álvarez-Deal, Dr. Megan Patterson Poteat, and Dr. David Martin, allows us to expand access to dental care in Cambridge and Federalsburg.

This year also saw Choptank Health enhancing access to behavioral health services through innovative partnerships, such as our collaboration with the Kent County Public Library. By leveraging technology and community spaces, we are meeting patients where they are and breaking down barriers to care.

Throughout 2024, our dedication to comprehensive care extended to our immunization efforts, with a focused campaign to encourage back-to-school vaccinations and protect our communities from preventable diseases. Additionally, we proudly recognized National Health Center Week and National Rural Health Day, reaffirming our role as a cornerstone of healthcare on the Mid-Shore.

Our achievements this year were made possible by the unwavering dedication of our providers and team members. Together, we fortify Choptank Health’s mission of providing exceptional, comprehensive, and integrated health care for all.

 As we look ahead to 2025, we remain committed to building on this foundation of excellence. From expanding services and facilities to welcoming new patients and fostering community partnerships, we are excited to continue growing with and for our Mid-Shore community.

 In January, we’ll be moving into our newly constructed and expanded Federalsburg Health Center. And renovations to our Chestertown Health Center are expected to wrap up later this year.

To our patients, thank you for entrusting Choptank Community Health as your healthcare provider. Your health and wellness inspire our daily efforts, and we look forward to serving you in 2025 and beyond.

 Wishing you a healthy and prosperous new year,

 Sara Rich
President and CEO
Choptank Community Health System