Velocity Urgent Care centers rebrand as Sentara Urgent Care

Eighteen Velocity Urgent Care centers in Virginia will be rebranded as Sentara Urgent Care on February 3. The branding change has been in the works since Sentara assumed full ownership of Velocity in December of 2023. Adoption of Sentara’s Epic electronic medical record took place in August of 2024. The transition to Sentara signage is underway.

“This branding process brings us full circle back to Sentara,” said Kurt Hofelich, vice president of ambulatory services for Sentara Health. “We’re glad to have Sentara Urgent Care back in the family.”

In 2017, Sentara entered its five Hampton Roads-based urgent care centers into a partnership with Velocity Urgent Care. The agreement was for Velocity to grow and improve the service line. They grew the chain into 18 centers throughout Virginia. Another will soon open in Elizabeth City, N.C.

Sentara Urgent Care offers a convenient alternative to emergency departments for minor injuries and illnesses. More than 200 Velocity professionals are now employees of Sentara Health.

“Sentara Urgent Care will provide our patients with a seamless connection to Sentara’s Epic EMR,” said Barbara Smith, vice president of operations for Sentara Urgent Care. “Being part of Sentara promotes patient safety and continuity of care. Sentara is one of the most respected names in health care and we’re happy to be a part of it.”

Additional facts about Sentara Urgent Care:

• Sentara Urgent Care employs more than 50 providers and a total of 234 professionals.
• After the transition, velocityuc.com will redirect to Sentara.com/urgentcare.
• The option ‘Click and reserve your spot’ allows you to schedule your check-in with Sentara Urgent Care online.
• Sentara Urgent Care will continue to provide immediate care for illnesses and injuries as well as physicals, vaccinations, X-rays, referrals, and basic lab tests.
• Sentara Urgent Care treats minor illnesses and non-life-threatening injuries that need immediate medical attention. These include colds, coughs, flu, fevers, asthma, bronchitis, sinus infections, broken bones and sprains, dislocations, and minor concussions. We also offer STD testing, physical examinations and employer services.
• Following a visit to Sentara Urgent Care, Sentara MyChart users will have immediate online access to provider notes from their visit and test results.

Sentara Urgent Care locations:

• Carrolton, Virginia
• Charlottesville, Virginia
• Gloucester, Virginia
• Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Newport News, Virginia
• Norfolk, Virginia (Little Creek, Wards Corner)
• South Boston, Virginia
• Suffolk, Virginia (Centerbrooke, Harbour View)
• Virginia Beach, Virginia (Chimney Hill, Little Neck, Red Mill, Town Center, Centerville Turnpike)
• Williamsburg, Virginia (Lightfoot, Newtown)
• Woodbridge, Virginia
• Elizabeth City, Virginia (Opening February 6)