Sentara Responds to COVID-19

by Justin Kirk | Jan 3, 2023

As the COVID-19 public health emergency grew in March 2020, Sentara committed to supporting employees and keeping the community safe. Sentara acted quickly to improve personal protective equipment inventory, offer telework, expand counseling for staff, and widen...

VB Strong Center Opens

by Justin Kirk | Jan 3, 2023

In the aftermath of the Virginia Beach Municipal Center tragedy, Sentara partnered with the city of Virginia Beach to create the VB Strong Center. The center provided a safe space with personalized, therapeutic care for those in the community impacted by the mass...

Sentara Expands its Health Plans

by Justin Kirk | Jan 3, 2023

Sentara expanded its health plans in two significant ways in 2019, providing increased access to healthcare across two states. Optima Health became the majority owner of VCU Health System’s health plan, Virginia Premier, which serves nearly 800,000 members in...

Sentara Establishes new roles for Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Health Equity

by Justin Kirk | Jan 3, 2023

Sentara creates two new positions—chief diversity officer and director of health equity—to further reflect its commitment to both.

Sentara Provides $309 Million in Community Benefits

by Justin Kirk | Jan 3, 2023

In 2019, Sentara provided a $309 million community benefit in uncompensated patient care, medical education, and support for community programs. Sentara and Optima contributed $50 million to address the most challenging social determinants of health, such as housing...