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Chesapeake Healthcare Center is proud to celebrate the achievement of Joy Thompson, a dedicated medical assistant who was recently awarded funds through the competitive HRSA Loan Repayment Program. This award will help Joy pay off her student loans, easing a financial burden of $56,000, and supporting her long-term goal of becoming a registered nurse. Joy initially doubted she would qualify for the program, as she thought it was only for providers or nurse practitioners. But after reading the eligibility details, she decided to apply. “It took some time gathering and uploading all the documents,” she recalled, “but when I found out I got the award, I couldn’t believe it. It felt amazing!” The award comes with a commitment to continue working in medication-assisted treatment facilities for at least six years, which aligns with Joy’s passion for helping others. “I love working here and mentoring new medical assistants,” she shared. “Many of our patients tell me they appreciate seeing a familiar face at each visit—it makes a difference.” With her student debt on the way to being resolved, Joy is now focused on finishing nursing school and hopes to buy a house in the near future. CHC is proud to support Joy on her journey and remains committed to fostering professional growth and compassionate care for the community.
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"Genise Lalos has been selected for inclusion in the forthcoming nationwide registries women of distinction 2023 honors addition for demonstrating superior expertise, leadership, and professional excellence in her field. Her dedication and tenacity set the standard in the industry. Representing the state as one of the best in the country, requires tenure, experience, and a proven track record. There is humble, yet strong will embed inside her drive to succeed. As a talented and intelligent woman, her discipline about work ethic, sets her apart. During the vetting process, it was noted, along with her extraordinary reputation that she also has consistently maintained positive peer rating throughout the years. Inclusion was based on several factors, along with results and findings after several months in process, which included academic history, feedback from constituents and clients, as well as years of service, community involvement, and overall contribution to the betterment of society. She prides herself to transparency and integrity. She is the kind of professional admired by colleagues and peers alike. Her kindness and willingness to always help others and find solutions to most questions is both noble and highly respected. She’s made a significant difference in the profession; therefore, it is the fact that, after considerable review and research, she has been deemed a true Woman of Distinction, always practicing with grace and a good character." - Press Release
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We were thrilled when Chesapeake Healthcare Center was featured in an article in the award-winning Charleston Gazette-Mail! The article shed light on our participation in the annual Save A Life Day event, where life-saving Narcan is distributed to the public. Save A Life Day is a crucial initiative aimed at providing Narcan, a medication used to counter the effects of opioid overdose, to individuals and communities in need. At Chesapeake Healthcare Center, we are dedicated to promoting health and wellness within our community, and participating in this event aligns perfectly with our mission. Our very own Executive Director, Genise Lalos, was quoted in the article, emphasizing the importance of initiatives like Save A Life Day in combating the opioid crisis and saving lives. Genise Lalos' insight and dedication to community health have been instrumental in our continued participation and support of events like Save A Life Day. We are immensely proud to be recognized for our efforts in this critical cause and remain committed to making a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community. Thank you to the Charleston Gazette-Mail Newspaper for highlighting our involvement, and we look forward to continuing our partnership in promoting health and saving lives.
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