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Sentara Albemarle Medical Center joins statewide mothers’ milk bank
'This is a great opportunity for us to help save the lives of preemies.'Music therapy helps patients regain speech lost by strokes, dementia and brain disorders
Sentara offers low-cost, evidence-based music therapy to help patients with neurological disorders regain their speech, cope with emotions and improve memory.Beating the odds: Surviving colon cancer at 21 years old
Only a month after having his entire colon removed, 21-year-old Peter Votaw completed Sentara’s Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5K/Survivor Walk.Sentara adopts Farapulse Pulsed Field Ablation system for Atrial Fibrillation
New data determined Farapulse was as safe and effective as thermal ablation and showed no reports of nerve damage or injury to the esophagus.Sentara program helps new moms recover from cesarian section deliveries
The program focuses on pain management, incontinence, and safe body mechanics for the few days new moms are in the hospital, and education on what’s normal and abnormal during recovery at home.Sentara hospitals earn High Performer designation for LGBTQ+ support
Designation shows that Sentara is committed to meeting the diverse needs of our consumers, colleagues, and the communities we serve.Loss of daughter led surgeon, wife to advocate for mental health
After a request from the surgeon, leadership illuminated Sentara Leigh Hospital to promote mental health and self care.Sentara partners with Black churches to study disparities in hypertension
Ten Black churches are partnering with Sentara Health to study the best way to control high blood pressure, or hypertension, which disproportionally impacts Black communities.Thousands of patients receive in-home screening for diabetic eye diseases
The no-cost tests have resulted in more than 400 referrals to ophthalmologists when eye diseases were detected.Sentara partners with health systems and community organizations to increase colon cancer awareness
As part of National Minority Health Month in April, Sentara and Riverside Health partnered to host the Third Annual Health Equity Panel: “Let’s Get to the Bottom of Cancer.”Neurologist: Rising number of strokes can be curbed by Americans adopting a healthier lifestyle
Sentara treated nearly 7,500 stroke patients across its 12 hospitals in 2023, a seven percent increase over four years ago, and patient volume this year is on track to be even higher.Skippy: A little dog who stole the heart of a hospital
It's the little things in life that can make the biggest difference. For nearly eight years, Skippy, a Yorkshire Terrier, and his handler, Bob Norville, brought joy to the employees and patients at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.Innovative approach to behavioral health reduces stays in emergency departments
Despite an 18% increase in visits, Sentara lowered the emergency department length of stay for patients with behavioral health needs by 10.4% in 2023.Pillow-making project brings comfort to Sentara cancer survivors
Volunteers meet twice a month at the Sentara Cancer Network Resource Center to sew heart-shaped pillows and more.Technology keeps patients alive while they wait for heart transplants
Sentara Heart Hospital transplanted 23 hearts in 2023, but the waiting list continues.Bridging the gap in maternal health: Sentara collaborates with local partners and faith-leaders
Sentara is working to create collaborative and comprehensive solutions to provide high-quality care for expectant mothers, reduce health disparities, and make Sentara the safest place to have a baby.‘It’s amazing’: Hand tremor patients report drastic, instantaneous improvement following noninvasive surgery
Focused ultrasound surgery reduces tremors by 70-80% or more for patients with essential tremor or Parkinson's disease.Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital achieves distinction in Black maternal health
U.S. News & World Report's analysis of all High-Performing Maternity Care Hospitals identified just 26 hospitals nationwide achieving excellent outcomes for cesarean section and unexpected newborn complications among Black patients.Making a profound impact: Sentara leaders honored with humanitarian award
Iris Lundy and Dr. Gwendolyn Williams are recognized for their personal commitment to the promotion of respect and understanding among people of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.3D Mammography Van builds dozens of partnerships to increase screening in underserved communities
The mobile unit nearly tripled its initial goal of health equity events in its first year and the van is scheduled to be on the road six days a week through the end of 2024.