One of the Nation’s “Most Wired” Health Systems

One of the Nation’s “Most Wired” Health Systems

Continuing to harness technology to improve the patient experience, Sentara launched MyChart in 2008. This secure internet portal allows patients to access their medical information, correspond with their doctors, order prescription refills, and schedule appointments....
Sentara Home Care Expands

Sentara Home Care Expands

Sentara Home Care acquires Martha Jefferson Hospital’s Home Care division. In 2009, Sentara acquires Bath Community House Home Health and Hospice of the Highlands.
Sentara’s Culture of Safety Spreads

Sentara’s Culture of Safety Spreads

Sentara’s behavior-based expectations (BBEs) and Red Rules established standard protocols of communication and enabled employees to ensure clinical quality on a person-to-person basis. Sentara employees were recognized and rewarded for practicing BBEs and catching...
Two Sentara Employees Recover Abducted Infant

Two Sentara Employees Recover Abducted Infant

Two Sentara radiological technicians became heroes in December 2007, when they safely recovered an abducted infant. Sue Midgett and Lisa Ahlbrandt heard an AMBER Alert on the radio at Sentara Leigh Hospital, stating that a one-month-old had been abducted. The two...