News Releases
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center invests $1 million in emergency department renovations
The emergency department is a level III trauma center and had more than 50,000 patient encounters in 2023.Sentara Health Plans and Virginia Children’s Care Network launch innovative value-based partnership
The partnership focuses on comprehensive care coordination for Medicaid members and reducing avoidable healthcare events.Auxiliary of Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center makes final donation
The volunteer group raised more than $2 million for equipment and programs over the last 62 years.Sentara research shows hypertension is increasingly common, reflecting national trend
Collaboration with Yale offers insights into Sentara patient population.Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and community partners discuss maternal health
The hospital's Family Maternity Center works with high-risk pregnancies arising from medical complications such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.Da Vinci surgical robot joins Sentara Albemarle Medical Center team
The da Vinci system can perform finer movements than a surgeon’s fingers, and the technology eliminates natural tremors in a human hand.Less risk, more reward: Enlarged prostate procedure preserves sexual function
As men age, it is common for their prostate to enlarge due to hormonal changes. About 50% of men aged 50 to 60 have enlarged prostates, and up to 90% of men over 80 have the condition.Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital announces plans for new Community Health and Wellness Center
This initiative underscores the hospital’s commitment to addressing the diverse health needs of our community.Sentara welcomes new president of acute and post-acute care
Eric Conley said the strategic integration of a health plan with a care delivery system drew him to Sentara.New ambulatory leader focused on serving vulnerable populations
Prasanna Mohanty's duties will include overseeing outpatient services and supporting the continued growth of Sentara’s integrated delivery network.Sentara Health increases investment in new Halifax hospital to $107 million
'While other health systems are closing hospitals and divesting from rural healthcare, we have made the decision to invest in this region’s future.'Sentara welcomes Adam Holyk as organization’s first chief consumer officer
Adam Holyk will shape the organization’s consumer experience strategy, enhance customer loyalty, and support the successful implementation of the One Sentara transformation.Sentara announces three new c-suite leaders
New hires include president of acute & post-acute care division, president of ambulatory division, and chief consumer officer.AI tool reduces time spent on clinical notes, improving patient-doctor visits
DAX Copilot is expected to decrease burnout and fatigue among doctors while positively impacting care.Virginia Peninsula nonprofits celebrate $3.6 million in Sentara grants
In 2023, Sentara awarded more than $12 million in grants and microgrants supporting access to care, behavioral health, housing, and food security.Sentara colleagues and mission-focused initiatives win Health Care Heroes awards
Sentara won Health Care Heroes awards in four categories, representing innovative thinking, compassion, and commitment to mission across the organizationMaking History: Sentara sees success in innovative heart valve procedure for high-risk patients
Sentara is one of 30 sites across the country currently performing this life-saving procedure as part of a national clinical trial.Encouraging young people of color to pursue careers in medicine
During break-out sessions, students practiced medical simulations and anatomy dissections, speed networked with physicians, and much more.Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital emergency management leaders earn FEMA certifications
The training prepares healthcare leaders to make critical decisions in an emergency or crisis event.Sentara recognized for highest level of epilepsy care
Sentara has the only Level 4 Epilepsy Center in Hampton Roads and can offer the most advanced monitoring and treatment available to people with epilepsy.
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