Chesapeake Health Care is proud to announce that it has been awarded three Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for outstanding achievements in providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
For 2025, Chesapeake Health Care earned the following distinctions:
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Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality Badge – Recognizing the organization’s commitment to leveraging technology such as telehealth, electronic health records, and patient engagement tools to improve access and outcomes.
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Health Center Quality Leader – Bronze Badge – Awarded to health centers whose overall clinical quality measure performance ranks in the top 30% nationwide.
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National Quality Leader in Cancer Screening Badge – Highlighting excellence in meeting or exceeding national benchmarks in cancer screening rates, including breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings.
“These recognitions reflect the dedication of our entire team to ensuring that our patients receive the very best in preventive and primary care,” said Dr. B. Lee Jennings, Chief Medical Officer at Chesapeake Health Care.
“We are especially proud of the progress we’ve made in cancer screening and in using technology to improve care coordination and access for our patients.”
HRSA’s Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) program highlights the critical role of federally qualified health centers across the nation. Collectively, HRSA-funded health centers provide comprehensive primary care to more than 31 million people — including:
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1 in 8 children
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1 in 5 rural residents
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1 in 15 adults aged 65 and older
Nationally, health centers have achieved significant quality improvements, including:
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A nearly 7% increase in patients with controlled diabetes and hypertension
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Hundreds of thousands more patients receiving preventive screenings
“Chesapeake Health Care’s mission has always been to provide affordable, accessible, and high-quality health services to the Lower Eastern Shore,” said Brian Holland, CEO of Chesapeake Health Care.
“These national awards affirm that we are making a measurable impact in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.”
As a community-based health center, Chesapeake Health Care remains committed to:
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Advancing health equity
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Expanding access to care
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Delivering excellent outcomes for all patients
About Chesapeake Health Care
Established in 1994, Chesapeake Health Care is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) committed to providing affordable, accessible, and quality health care to individuals and families across the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland.
With a comprehensive range of services — including pediatrics, family medicine, women’s health, behavioral health, dental care, and pharmacy services — Chesapeake Health Care is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
For more information about Chesapeake Health Care, visit www.chesapeakehc.org.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Julie Houk, Marketing and Communications Manager
Chesapeake Health Care
410-749-1015 | jhouk@chesapeakehc.org
