Sentara expands healthcare services in the Virginia Peninsula

Sentara Health has expanded its network of care in the Virginia Peninsula by welcoming two trusted local practices: Hampton Family Practice in Hampton, Virginia, and Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group (TPMG) Behavioral Health in Newport News, Virginia.

These practices bring new primary care providers, specialists, and care teams into the Sentara family, enhancing access to high-quality, coordinated care for the communities we serve.

Sentara Family Medicine Physicians – Manhattan Square

For over 45 years, Hampton Family Practice has been a cornerstone of care in Hampton, Virginia, fostering lasting patient relationships across multiple generations. Now operating as Sentara Family Medicine Physicians – Manhattan Square, just minutes from Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the practice retains its trusted providers and community commitment while offering patients streamlined referrals, advanced technology, and integrated care within Sentara’s healthcare system.

“With the higher level of resources and technologies that Sentara is able to provide, I believe that we will be more equipped to bridge some of the gaps in population health that are historically more challenging for smaller entities and independent practices like the previous Hampton Family Practice,” said Dr. Yu Kwan Chan at Sentara Family Medicine Physicians – Manhattan Square.

Sentara Behavioral Health Specialists – Newport News

TPMG Behavioral Health in Newport News, Virginia, has joined Sentara as Sentara Behavioral Health Specialists – Newport News. With a strong history of serving individuals, the practice offers a comprehensive range of services, including medication management and counseling. This addition comes at a crucial time, as demand for behavioral health care continues to grow across the Peninsula.

“Sentara is dedicated to addressing an unmet need for outpatient behavioral health services on the peninsula,” said Dr. Kenneth Richmond at Sentara Behavioral Health Specialists – Newport News.

“This new relationship aims to propel behavioral healthcare delivery in a forward-thinking and strategic manner, helping to maintain patients' stability in the least restrictive setting — their home and community.”

Strengthening behavioral health in the community

Sentara recognizes that behavioral health and substance abuse challenges are interwoven with physical health. Supporting mental wellness is as important as treating the body. For this reason, Sentara is committed to addressing the growing need for behavioral health services and supporting holistic health across Virginia. Addressing a patient’s depression, substance abuse, or other behavioral health issues is instrumental to improving their overall health. To better meet community needs and improve health outcomes, we will continue strategically and sustainably expand our services.

New names, but the same great care

Patients will continue to see their trusted providers at the same locations, now with added benefits such as Sentara’s online health tools, easier referrals, and expanded specialties within one network. This transition delivers coordinated, convenient care from the providers patients know and trust.