Facility Type:

Rural Health Clinic

Employer Selling Points:

Stability of Workforce

Community Type:

Rural

Community/Service Population:

50,001 and above / 0 - 2,500

Community Information:

Chesapeake, Virginia, is a thriving city in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, blending urban development with natural beauty. With a population of over 253,000, it is one of Virginia’s largest cities and continues to grow rapidly. Chesapeake offers excellent schools, recreational facilities, and strong municipal leadership.

The city is known for its diverse landscapes, including protected farmland, forests, and wetlands, as well as a portion of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Chesapeake also features waterfront industrial, commercial, and residential properties along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

Community development initiatives focus on affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and economic opportunities through programs like the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program. The city actively supports low- to moderate-income residents with funding for housing and community improvements.

3RNET Network Coordinator
Contact Information:

Kandi Chamberlain
Virginia Department of Health
109 Govenor Street
Suite 714 West
Richmond, VA 23219
Tel: 804-864-7435
Kandi.Chamberlain@vdh.virginia.gov
VDH, Office of Health Equity

J-1 Contact Information:

Virginia Primary Care Office
VDH Office of Health Equity
109 Governor Street
Suite 714 West
Richmond, VA 23219
Tel: (804) 864-7431
incentiveprograms@vdh.virginia.gov
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