Sentara Promotes Health Equity
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”
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
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....