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New therapy centers in Manassas and Burke serve patients of all ages, offering physical therapy for orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, postsurgical recovery, and more.

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center celebrated its first year on August 7, highlighting major milestones including 25 new providers and Magnet with Distinction recognition, while continuing its long-standing commitment to serving northeast North Carolina.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is one of fewer than 10 sites in the country offering Papzimeos, the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.

In its first year, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center brought in 25 new providers by offering meaningful patient connections, work-life balance, a new modern hospital, and a strong sense of community.

Five Sentara hospitals were recognized among Hampton Roads' best hospitals in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 rankings, with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital earning the region's top spot.

All 12 Sentara hospitals received the American College of Cardiology's 2026 Chest Pain–MI Registry Performance Achievement Award for outstanding heart attack care.

Sentara has always been there for Virginia communities.

After eight months of stalled negotiations, Sentara calls on Anthem to agree to reasonable rates that reflect the true cost of providing care.

Now in its fifth year, Sentara's competitive summer career camp is helping middle schoolers discover healthcare careers they never knew existed.

How Sentara’s transformation efforts are redesigning care around the needs of patients, members, and communities.

For the past eight years, Sentara Health has partnered with the American Heart Association through the Get With The Guidelines® stroke program. This year, 11 Sentara hospitals were recognized with Gold Plus awards for sustained excellence in stroke care throughout Virginia and northeast North Carolina.

Sentara Health's new Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship is officially underway, with two inaugural fellows beginning training on July 1, 2026.

Leora Brown used her clinical experience at Sentara CarePlex Hospital to advocate for Virginia's surgical smoke evacuation law, highlighting Sentara's commitment to nurse empowerment and shared governance.

The hospital provided specialized staff training and sensory support resources to help create a more comfortable, accessible experience for patients and visitors with sensory sensitivities.

At hospitals across the Sentara system, Code Lavender helps healthcare teams recover, reconnect, and continue caring for others.

Amber Price has been selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the highest honors in nursing.

Since 2021, Sentara's homegrown MRSA risk-scoring tool has prevented scores of infections, saved roughly $2 million, and drawn interest from health systems across the country.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital has revived its trauma peer support group, offering former patients a monthly space to heal, connect, and cope with the lasting effects of trauma.

New leader looks forward to continuing Sentara's tradition of exceptional member services

Sentara hospitals achieved recognition in the national ranking, which is based on more than 50 metrics related to health equity, value, and outcomes.