Nightingale Air Ambulance Continues to Serve the Region

by Justin Kirk | Jan 3, 2023

Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance continued to expand its services in the 2010s. In 2011, the Saving Minutes Saving Lives Campaign raised $3.5 million for a new aircraft. Larger and faster than the former aircraft, the new Nightingale also has advanced new features...

Sentara and Optima Health Launch Mobile Apps

by Justin Kirk | Jan 3, 2023

Sentara and Optima Health launch mobile apps.

Sentara College of Health Sciences Expands Educational Programs

by Justin Kirk | Jan 3, 2023

Sentara College of Health Sciences expands its educational programs to meet the needs of clinical staff. New programs include distance learning for RN to BSN and clinical nurse leader MSN; master’s in clinical nurse leader and entry to nursing practice; and patient...

Sentara Responds to Hurricane Florence

by Justin Kirk | Jan 3, 2023

Sentara team members travel to provide healthcare in North Carolina after Hurricane Florence. Two teams of 40 volunteers set up a mini-hospital to treat patients in need following the hurricane.

Sentara Supports Veterans

by Justin Kirk | Jan 3, 2023

In 2018, Sentara made it a priority to hire female veterans to enrich its workplace. Throughout the year, Sentara hired 410 veterans—more than half of whom were women. Sentara Recruitment committed to hiring female veterans in the coming years as well, becoming a...