# Chesapeake Health Care

> Chesapeake Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore — including Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. We provide comprehensive, affordable healthcare to underserved communities regardless of ability to pay.

Chesapeake Health Care offers Primary Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy Services across multiple locations on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. A sliding fee scale and payment assistance programs are available so that cost is never a barrier to care. Bilingual services are available in English and Spanish.

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Last updated: 2026-07-10

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://chesapeakehc.org): Overview of multidisciplinary health services across the Lower Eastern Shore
- [About Chesapeake Health Care](https://chesapeakehc.org/about): Mission and history of the non-profit community health center
- [Appointments & Patient Access](https://chesapeakehc.org/patient-info/appointments-patient-access): Guidelines for scheduling, patient portal access, and office policies


## Services

- [Adult & Family Medicine](https://chesapeakehc.org/healthcare-md-services/adult-family-medicine): Primary and preventive medical care for adults and seniors
- [Adult & Pediatric Dental Care](https://chesapeakehc.org/healthcare-md-services/dental): Comprehensive oral health care including cleanings, X-rays, and fillings
- [Behavioral Health](https://chesapeakehc.org/healthcare-md-services/mental-health): Psychiatric evaluations and counseling for various behavioral health conditions
- [Pharmacy](https://chesapeakehc.org/healthcare-md-services/pharmacy): Full-service medication fulfillment and affordable prescription programs
- [OB/GYN](https://chesapeakehc.org/healthcare-md-services/ob-gyn): Specialized women's healthcare, prenatal support, and reproductive services
- [Pediatrics](https://chesapeakehc.org/healthcare-md-services/pediatrics): Routine medical care, immunizations, and wellness visits for children

## Additional Resources

- [Sitemap](https://chesapeakehc.org/sitemap.xml)
- [Robots](https://chesapeakehc.org/robots.txt)