Growth at Sentara BelleHarbour

by Justin Kirk | Jan 3, 2023

The Sentara BelleHarbour outpatient campus grows, adding a second medical office building with two operating rooms, new observation beds, a larger 24-hour emergency department, and a new helipad for the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance.

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 Home Care Adopts New Technology

by Justin Kirk | Jan 3, 2023

Sentara Home Care Services Woodbridge partnered with Health Recovery Solutions (HRS) to use telehealth technology to remotely monitor patients with congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, and diabetes. The Bluetooth-enabled HRS...

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.