Advanced practice providers onboarding program

by DigitalTeam | Jan 19, 2026

In July 2024, Sentara launched a one-year onboarding program to provide mentorship and on-the-job training to incoming advanced practice providers, like nurse practitioners, physician assistants and certified nurse midwives. The program bridges the gap between medical...

Sentara, ODU cardiovascular disease fellowship

by DigitalTeam | Jan 19, 2026

In partnership with Old Dominion University, Sentara launched a new three-year cardiovascular disease fellowship. The program offers fellows the chance to train at top-tier facilities like Sentara Heart Hospital, immerse in cutting-edge technologies, and serve...

New internal medicine residency program accredited

by DigitalTeam | Jan 19, 2026

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center’s new internal medicine residency program was approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The program offers hands-on clinical experience that emphasizes evidence-based care, physician-patient...

First-of-its-kind defibrillator implanted

by DigitalTeam | Jan 19, 2026

Cardiothoracic surgeons at Sentara Heart Hospital performed the first ever Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (EV-ICD) surgery. The life-saving device operates without placing traditional leads in the heart and veins. The 90-minute cutting-edge...

Sentara expands mobile mammography van fleet

by DigitalTeam | Jan 19, 2026

Sentara has added two new 3D mammography vans to its fleet. Provided through generous donations, these vans now travel between Williamsburg, Virginia and northeast North Carolina, providing an additional 4,000 mammograms yearly to Hampton Roads. The vans join three...