Informational: Chesapeake Public Schools virtual health fair — services overview

This webcast was an informational health fair for Chesapeake Public Schools employees and covered family members, outlining services available through Marathon Health’s school-based clinics.

Gray Lifford, the district’s wellness coordinator, opened the session, explained chat rules and how to request follow-up appointments. Vincent (Vince) Pascual, Marathon Health relationship manager, described the program’s integrated care model, two clinic locations (Christina Way and Washington Shoppes) and the goal of offering convenient, no-cost services to employees, spouses and retirees on the CPS Anthem plan.

Karen Field Sykes, nurse practitioner at the Christina Way clinic, summarized primary-care offerings (annual physicals, acute visits, chronic-condition support), biometric screenings and on-site lab services, and noted the diabetes program and nutrition support. Dr. Toy Mitchell, a licensed professional counselor, reviewed behavioral-health services available at no cost for eligible plan members, telehealth options and common issues addressed, and highlighted Mental Health Awareness Month. Lydia Fotke, registered dietitian and health coach, described individualized nutrition counseling, grocery-store tours and the role of health coaching; she introduced a new dedicated health coach, Rachel ("Coach Rae"), joining in early May.

Presenters emphasized same- or next-day appointment availability in many cases, zero copays for eligible users, and how to schedule through the My.Marathon.Health patient portal or mobile app. The speakers announced an in-person health fair on Friday, May 8, noon–5:30 p.m., at the School Administration Building for biometric and mental-health screenings and provider Q&A.

Because the recording documents an educational benefit overview and event announcement rather than any meeting of a public body or formal civic action, it is not suitable for civic article generation.