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Message from Sentara's CEO

David L. Bernd Chief Executive Officer Sentara HealthcareAs a nationally recognized industry leader serving more than two million residents in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, Sentara Healthcare is committed to providing high quality health care through innovation and the use of the latest technology available.

The Internet has given birth to savvy patients who want to work in partnership with their doctors to determine their course of treatment. Sentara has always been a firm believer in empowering health care consumers so they can make informed decisions and take an active role in their own care. Research shows that patients who are more involved with their health care tend to get better results.

To help you recognize quality in a health care experience for the best results possible, Sentara has compiled this section of our site. We hope it helps you get the most out of your health care experience.

Best Regards,

David L. Bernd
Chief Executive Officer
Sentara Healthcare


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