Legacy of Care Plays Out at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
Summary
The hospital was literally planted and grew in the Williamson field, which Pete’s brother previously had been using to raise vegetables, sold at their “Red Shed” farm stand.There were several agencies to choose from, but ultimately Peggy chose CRH’s ComfortCare hospice program, in part, based on their close personal ties and relationship with the hospital.The partnership also offers patients a broadened acceptance of in-network insurance providers.CRH’s ComfortCare hospice program, now available at Atlantic Shores, recently served a very special patient, Pete Williamson, who played a role in the early history of the hospital, and who ultimately benefited from its programs.Flash back to 1963, when the city Chesapeake Virginia was officially founded -- with 69,000 residents, only 12 physicians, and no hospital.Pete was extended an offer, which he accepted, knowing that the development would be good for the growth of the city.The hospital was literally planted and grew in the Williamson field, which Pete’s brother previously had been using to raise vegetables, sold at their “Red Shed” farm stand.There were several agencies to choose from, but ultimately Peggy chose CRH’s ComfortCare hospice program, in part, based on their close personal ties and relationship with the hospital.