Sentara Community Care extends its reach to Henrico County, Virginia

Sentara Community Care has opened a new center in Henrico County, Virginia, the program’s first brick-and-mortar location in the Richmond area.

 

Now serving five regions across the Commonwealth of Virginia, Sentara Community Care continues to advance its purpose to expand access to care and improve total health and wellness in the communities that need it most.

 

The new Sentara Community Care Center in Henrico County offers comprehensive primary care, pediatric care, prenatal care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and social care services; a community food pantry; and greater access to essential community resources – all in one location.

 

The new center serves Sentara Health Plans’ Medicaid members and uninsured individuals, and the adjoining food pantry is open to all community members.

 

Sentara Community Care’s innovative healthcare model – which launched in 2022 – offers neighborhood-level access to holistic care in communities with the greatest needs and largest gaps in care.

 

The program’s goal is to reduce traditional barriers to health and wellness by maximizing convenience and providing consistent, embedded medical and wrap-around services in neighborhoods that have historically lacked access and face health disparities and statistically worse health outcomes.

 

Through a multifaceted approach encompassing community care centers, mobile care vehicles, school-based telehealth clinics, and strategic partnerships, Sentara has made significant strides in bringing hope and healing closer to home.

 

“We are thrilled to deepen our partnership within the Henrico community as we work to address social drivers of health and increase access to care,” said Colin Drozdowski, executive vice president of Sentara Health and president of Sentara Health Plans.

 

“In addition to providing direct medical care at our Henrico center, we are collaborating with community partners to connect patients with essential resources to help address other challenges that affect their health, including housing, transportation, and access to nutritious food.”

 

A Sentara Mobile Care vehicle is already serving neighborhoods in Petersburg, Virginia, and the greater Richmond area, traveling directly to the communities with the greatest needs to ensure that healthcare isn't a burden, but a readily available resource.

 

“I am pleased that Sentara is dedicating their time, talent, and care team to drive greater access to care for community members in Henrico and surrounding areas,” said Virginia Senator Lamont Bagby.

 

“I am optimistic that Sentara’s high-quality services, strengthened through their community partnerships, will create a positive change in the health of Virginians.”

 

 

 

Offering a full range of medical and wellness services

 

The Sentara Community Care Center, located at 5116 Richmond Henrico Turnpike, Richmond, Virginia, offers a range of medical and wellness services, including:

 

• Full primary care services for children and adults
• Prenatal and postpartum care
• Counseling and mental health services
• Social care services
• Addiction medicine services, in partnership with the Master Center for Addiction Medicine
• Health and wellness education, including health literacy resources
• Interpretation services to help bridge the communication gap for non-English speakers

 

 

 

Through the Henrico County center, Sentara patients not only have access to high-quality medical care; they also can shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and non-perishable items. The on-site food pantry – located within the center and brought to life through a partnership with Feed More – provides healthy food options and educational resources on proper nutrition and ways to promote good health..

 

“Access to nutritious food isn't just a matter of convenience or preference; it's a critical element in ensuring the total health of an individual,” said Heather Strock, executive director of operations for Sentara Community Care.

 

“We will continue to work with community partners to address food and nutrition security and increase access to healthy foods.”

 

The Sentara Community Care Center in Henrico County is open during the following daytime, evening, and weekend hours to provide greater flexibility for individuals to seek the care they need:

 

• Monday – Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Thursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Saturday, 8 a.m. - noon

 

To schedule an appointment, call 804-613-5907. Walk-in appointments are available as well.

 

Sentara leverages its position as an integrated health system to bridge gaps in health care and reduce health disparities as the organization delivers high-touch care directly to the communities that need it most.

 

Sentara Community Care Centers and mobile care vehicles currently serve communities in Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, Petersburg/Richmond, Harrisonburg, and Halifax, Virginia. Sentara plans to continue to expand this new, innovative model of care across the Commonwealth of Virginia in the years ahead.