Chesapeake Health Care Welcomes Niarah H. Russell, CRNM, Certified Registered Nurse Midwife

Niarah H. Russell, CRNM

Salisbury, MDChesapeake Health Care is pleased to announce the addition of Niarah H. Russell, CRNM, to its team of healthcare professionals. Ms. Russell joins CHC with a strong background in midwifery and a dedication to women’s health.

Ms. Russell holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in Baltimore, MD, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Midwifery from Columbia University School of Nursing in New York, NY. Prior to joining Chesapeake Health Care, Ms. Russell served at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, East Harlem, NY, where she provided exceptional inpatient midwifery care, encompassing intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn services.

Dr. B. Lee Jennings, Chief Medical Officer at Chesapeake Health Care, expressed his enthusiasm about Ms. Russell’s arrival, stating, “Midwives are a vital part of our clinical team and at the heart of our patient-centered approach to maternal care. We’re excited that Ms. Russell is joining our team. CHC is committed to women’s health in our community and we’re looking forward to expanding our team of dedicated providers who support expectant mothers through every stage of pregnancy and beyond.”

Ms. Russell will be based at CHC’s OB/GYN location on Woodbrooke Drive in Salisbury, MD. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Chesapeake Health Care at
410-546-2424.

About Chesapeake Health Care:

Established in 1994, Chesapeake Health Care is a federally qualified health center providing primary care, dental, and behavioral health services to the residents of the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. With a commitment to comprehensive, compassionate care, Chesapeake Health Care serves as a vital healthcare resource in the community.

For more information about Chesapeake Health Care, visit www.chesapeakehc.org.