Life-saving stroke care

by DigitalTeam | Jan 19, 2026

All twelve Sentara hospitals have been recognized with 2025 awards from the American Heart Association (AHA), for providing the highest quality stroke care to communities in Virginia and northeast North Carolina. Eleven received Gold Plus recognition, which means...

Sentara Molecular Lab chosen for cancer treatment trials

by DigitalTeam | Jan 19, 2026

The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has designated the Sentara Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital as a participant in the nationwide ComboMATCH cancer trial. This allows the lab to match...

First-of-its-kind defibrillator implanted

by DigitalTeam | Jan 19, 2026

Cardiothoracic surgeons at Sentara Heart Hospital performed the first ever Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (EV-ICD) surgery. The life-saving device operates without placing traditional leads in the heart and veins. The 90-minute cutting-edge...

Awarded Best-in-State

by DigitalTeam | Oct 7, 2025

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, and Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center were all among the top 13 Best-in-State Hospitals by Newsweek. Their dedication to clinical...

Excellence in Surgery

by DigitalTeam | Oct 7, 2025

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) was recognized as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology and Robotic Surgery. SNVMC is the first Sentara hospital to receive this accreditation, surpassing both national and international standards. Its...