Congressionally Directed Spending for Construction Projects - Choptank Community Health System, Inc. (CCHS), a private, non-profit federally qualified health center, provides access to quality health care through the delivery of comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health care services in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Annes and Talbot Counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. CCHS was incorporated in 1978 and opened the first primary care office in Caroline County in July 1980. CCHS has been providing quality health care in this rural area continuously for 44 years and has grown to 7 medical centers, 5 dental centers, multiple school-based wellness centers and a migrant health program. The mission of CCHS is “to provide access to exceptional, comprehensive and integrated health care for all” and our vision is “to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve; to provide an outstanding care experience; and to be an exceptional place to work and make a difference.” All CCHS offices and program sites are accredited by The Joint Commission and the medical sites have been awarded a PCMH distinction. In 2023, CCHS saw 31,692 patients for over 115,000 visits through the combined programs provide in CCHS health centers, School-Based health centers, migrant camps and mobile units. This project will provide the equipment needed to provide access to medical, dental and behavioral health services in Kent County, Maryland. This project will support the delivery of high quality care, improve access to care and increase the services available to the residents of Kent County through the expansion of the CCHS Chestertown Health Center.
