Sentara Community Care opens new center in Newport News, Virginia, improving healthcare for Hampton Roads
Last updated:January 30, 2025
The Sentara Community Care Center serves as a one-stop shop for high-quality medical care and a range of health and wellness services that can be particularly difficult to access in many communities.
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ICU Storyboards at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital: Connecting Hearts in Critical Care
Storyboards allow families to highlight their loved one’s personality, interests, and milestones—details often absent from medical charts.Sentara launches virtual nursing to enhance patient care delivery
Sentara launched virtual nursing at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital at the end of 2024 and plans to rapidly expand this innovative system to all 12 Sentara hospitals.Sentara Community Care opens new center in Newport News, Virginia, improving healthcare for Hampton Roads
The Sentara Community Care Center serves as a one-stop shop for high-quality medical care and a range of health and wellness services that can be particularly difficult to access in many communities.Velocity Urgent Care centers rebrand as Sentara Urgent Care
The branding change has been in the works since Sentara assumed full ownership of Velocity in December of 2023.Sentara hires first military retiree through the SkillBridge training program
SkillBridge lets separating service members train with civilian industry partners during their final 180 days of service.Sentara Community Care extends its reach to Henrico County, Virginia
Now serving five regions across Virginia, Sentara Community Care continues to expand access to care and improve total health and wellness in the communities that need it most.The voice of ‘we’: Sentara Leigh Hospital becomes first in Hampton Roads to receive prestigious nursing recognition
Magnet with Distinction recognizes a hospital’s superior quality of nursing, teamwork, and the ability to provide world-class patient care.Losing weight with Sentara through lifestyle changes and robotic surgery
Sentara Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions may include medically supervised weight loss with medications, diet, lifestyle, or surgery.Sentara Health Plans announces liaison program for Tidewater Region public schools
Launched this summer, the pilot program assigns a dedicated liaison to work closely with school counselors, teachers, and administrators from public schools in Virginia’s Tidewater Region.Sentara Health names Melinda Hancock as new Chief Financial Officer
Hancock is a leader in finance and healthcare, with more than two decades of experience in hospital and health system finance and corporate accounting.Nightingale pilots request public’s help with drone and laser safety
The Nightingale team asks drone operators to maintain a respectful distance.Sentara expands behavioral healthcare services with new clinic and increased hours
In response to growing community need, Sentara is launching outpatient centers and offering night and weekend appointments.Sentara names Shally Pannikode to its Board of Directors
Virginia-based Sentara Health has named Shally Pannikode to its board of directors.How Sentara is using eight principles to deploy artificial intelligence safely
At Sentara, we’re optimistic about AI’s potential to enhance health outcomes. However, we recognize that we need proper oversight of this rapidly evolving technology.Norfolk Fire-Rescue, Sentara trauma services partner to prevent falls
The prevalence of falls among seniors has led to a new fall prevention partnership between Sentara Norfolk General’s trauma team and Norfolk Fire-Rescue’s new Community Response Team.On the up and up: Sentara’s upright vertical care model improves emergency room experience for patients and staff
The vertical care model replaces traditional horizontal stretchers with comfortable chairs for patients who can sit upright.Sentara’s recently launched training program supports new nurses amid national shortage
The 6-month program aims to prepare around 750 nurses a year, providing specialized skill training, mentoring from veteran nurses, and confidence-building exercises.Sentara makes low dose CT lung scans more convenient
Regular screenings can help detect lung cancer early, when it’s easier to treat.Five Sentara hospitals named among Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals
Five Sentara hospitals have earned recognition in Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2025 rankings, highlighting the leading hospitals in every state.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.
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