For 130 years, Sentara Healthcare has proudly lived its mission to improve health every day. We are committed to the communities and individuals we serve, and we strive to achieve our mission in many ways. We offer a variety of initiatives and invest in partner programs designed to prevent illness and empower individuals to live longer, happier lives. As we look to the future and invest in community partnerships, we are reaching into the thoughts and needs of our patients and families to create and ensure long lasting positive changes.
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Sentara Obici Hospital hosts Franklin City Public School students
Students spent the day touring the hospital, shadowing nurses and technicians, and learning about career opportunities in healthcare.Sentara apprenticeship program addresses nationwide respiratory therapy shortage
The apprenticeship allows students enrolled in the two-year respiratory therapy program at Tidewater Community College to become full-time employees while Sentara covers $18,000 worth of tuition, books, scrubs, and certification.Sentara partners with Hampton and Harrisonburg school systems to launch school-based telehealth clinics
Sentara has launched an innovative school-based telehealth program, delivering acute primary care services directly to students and faculty in their schools.Bridging the digital divide: Sentara donates $1.2 million worth of computers to Tidewater Community College
In the last 13 years, Sentara Health has donated roughly 10,000 desktops, laptops, and monitors.Sentara invests $294 million in Virginia and North Carolina communities in 2023
Through investments and partnerships, Sentara collaborates with partners to enhance behavioral health services, workforce development, community development and nutrition security.
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