A Passion for This Community

Sentara Orthopedics & Sports Medicine athletic trainers partner with area schools to help our local student-athletes by providing assistance and training so these student-athletes will learn to take care of their bodies and live a healthy and active lifestyle.

Salinda Rhodes, BSN, RN-BC demonstrates her passion for this community every day. Having worked at Sentara RMH for nearly 40 years, Salinda is proud to call this area - and this hospital - home. Learn more about Salinda above.

Meet Del, who after being diagnosed with end-stage hip arthritis, received an anterior hip replacement at Sentara Orthopedics. Del shares her story of how the care she received from Sentara RMH has impacted her life for the better. Hear Del's full story above.

Meet Hayley, who at 25 years old suffered a stroke due to a rare blood disorder and hole in her heart. After her stoke, Hayley was determined to walk, talk and eat again so she could celebrate her birthday and walk at her wedding. Hayley was able to do those things thanks to the care she received from Sentara RMH Medical Center. Hear Hayley's full story above.

Alisia’s story is full circle. At 16, she found herself pregnant and overwhelmed. After becoming involved with Sentara’s Hand in Hand Resource Mother’s program, Alisia graduated high school, received her degree from JMU, and fulfilled her dream of helping other teen moms by becoming an employee of the Sentara Hand in Hand program.