Sentara Promotes Health Equity

by Justin Kirk | Jan 4, 2023

In 2021, Sentara made two major decisions to address health inequity. First, it designated a new position—the Medical Director of Health Equity—to address issues internally and promote equity externally. Second, Sentara became a corporate member of two leading...

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Launches “Moms Matter”

by Justin Kirk | Jan 4, 2023

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is the first hospital in Virginia to launch “Moms Matter,” a home-based care program supporting new moms diagnosed with hypertension. It is funded in part by a $65,000 grant from the Sentara Cares corporate social responsibility...

Sentara Provides Care Through Ongoing Pandemic

by Justin Kirk | Jan 4, 2023

As the COVID-19 pandemic continued into 2021, Sentara continued its efforts to help its communities navigate the public health emergency safely. In 2021, Sentara cared for nearly 20,000 COVID patients, with a mortality rate 20 percent lower than the national average....

Sentara Invests in Communities

by Justin Kirk | Jan 4, 2023

Sentara invested a total of $254 million in its communities in 2021, including $23 million in health education and prevention programs, $48 million in training opportunities for healthcare professionals, $16 million in community giving, and $167 million in...

Sentara Life Care

by Justin Kirk | Jan 4, 2023

In 2020, Sentara divested its Life Care division to Saber Healthcare Group, an Ohio-based long-term care company that operates over 100 assisted living facilities across the country.