Internship Site: Healthy Chesapeake I am currently completing my internship at Healthy Chesapeake, specifically at ForKids, located at 1001 Poindexter Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Healthy Chesapeake is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health and wellness, and ForKids focuses on supporting the health and well-being of children and families in the community.
Mission: Healthy Chesapeake is committed to building a culture of wellness that supports, sustains, and advocates for a healthier Chesapeake.
Vision: Chesapeake will be the healthiest community in Virginia.
Objectives:
Facilitate collaborations between citizens, government, businesses, and other agencies.
Provide awareness of services, programs, and other activities supporting a healthy Chesapeake.
Support ideas, actions, and solutions to health and quality of life issues.
Document and disseminate best practices for local consideration.
Analyze effectiveness and report outcomes of projects, initiatives, and efforts.
Preceptor: Phyllis C. Stoneburner
Ms. Phyllis is the Executive Director of Healthy Chesapeake. She was born in Virginia and grew up in Hampton. She earned a Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Christopher Newport University, and a Master of Business Administration from West Virginia University.
Throughout her career, Ms. Phyllis has held many leadership roles in hospitals, including Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer. She is passionate about population and community health, and at Healthy Chesapeake, she uses her healthcare expertise and leadership experience to lead programs that make a positive impact on the community.
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