New name, new logo!

New name, new logo!

Out with the old in with the new, Sentara Healthcare, has rebranded to Sentara Health, and with it comes a new logo. Unifying Optima and Virginia Premier to bring the community more comprehensive, affordable, and accessible healthcare.
Sentara Acquires AvMed, Inc.

Sentara Acquires AvMed, Inc.

Sentara’s health insurance division continued to expand in 2023 with the acquisition of AvMed, Inc., a not-for-profit health plan in Florida serving over 200,000 members. AvMed provides commercial group, individual, and Medicare Advantage coverage to its...
New Sentara Medical Group Practices

New Sentara Medical Group Practices

Sentara Medical Group introduces new practices throughout Virginia, including primary care in Staunton, plastic surgery in Virginia Beach, gastroenterology in Newport News, weight loss in Hampton, family and internal medicine in Stafford, outpatient care in...
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Groundbreaking

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Groundbreaking

In 2022, Sentara broke ground on the new Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. This state-of-the-art, 88-bed hospital will replace the current 60-year-old facility in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The hospital’s design reflects the latest trends and new...
Dennis Matheis Becomes Sentara President and CEO

Dennis Matheis Becomes Sentara President and CEO

In September 2022, Dennis Matheis became president and CEO of Sentara Healthcare. Matheis has spent the past 30 years in leadership roles within the healthcare industry, including serving as a Sentara executive vice president and president of Sentara Health Plans. In...