Our Mission
We improve health every day
Our Purpose
Sentara exists to be the trusted partner to individuals and the community in their journey to health and well-being
Our Values
People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service and Integrity
Sentara Commitments
At Sentara, we are committed to:
- ALWAYS keep you safe
- ALWAYS treat you with dignity, respect, and compassion
- ALWAYS listen and respond to you
- ALWAYS keep you informed and involved
- ALWAYS work together as a team to provide you quality healthcare
Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission — "we improve health every day."
Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 25 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 35,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, including 11 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet®️ recognition, one Level I and two Level III trauma centers, an ambulatory division with more than 400 sites of care, more than 400 physicians and advanced practice providers, nearly 10,000 nursing professionals, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves almost 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Additionally, Sentara provided $382 million in Community Benefit in 2025.
Sentara is consistently recognized nationally for clinical quality, patient safety, and as a top employer with a strategic focus on innovation and creating an extraordinary healthcare experience for our patients and members. See the full list of awards and recognitions.