Chaplain coverage is available for patients, families, physicians and staff at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and added and varied week night and weekend hours. Several local clergy are available for emergency coverage as needed. There is no formal 24/7 coverage at this time.
The Chapel is located on the first floor, near the consierge. In the Chapel you will find a prayer bowl where you may write and place your prayers and petitions.
The Chaplains' Office is located on the first floor near the consierge, next to the Volunteer's Office.
Visiting clergy are asked to wear their identification badges while visiting their members at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. They are also requested to fill out the Pastoral Care Services progress note for each patient they visit. The appropriate nurse or unit secretary will place this page in the patient's chart.
To contact a Chaplain: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Call 757-395-8132
To request emergency denominational clergy coverage in the evenings and on weekends, call the nursing supervisor at 757-395-8033.
Clinical Chaplains:
Chaplain Janet Reese
757-395-8132
Chaplain Roger Gauthier757-395-8132
Mailing Address: Guest Services
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
1060 First Colonial Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454