Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

05/28/2026

Today’s match up: your brain vs. the leading causes of stroke 🥊🧠
High blood pressure is the number one cause of strokes, followed by diabetes and high cholesterol.

The good news is most strokes are preventable. When you control your blood pressure, manage your cholesterol, keep your blood sugar in check, and know the warning signs – you’re giving your brain the best fighting chance.

05/27/2026

As home to the region's only Level I trauma center, our hospital treats thousands of trauma patients a year — and most aren't gunshot or stabbing wounds.

The truth is, most traumatic injuries are accidental.

This Trauma Awareness Month, learn what our trauma teams really see, and how programs like GRACY and Stop the Bleed are helping keep our community safer.

Read the full story 👉 https://bit.ly/3PEU1DO

Gunshots make headlines, but crashes and falls are what fill Sentara's trauma centers. This Trauma Awareness Month, learn what traumatic injury really looks like and what Sentara is doing to prevent it.

05/16/2026

As National Hospital Week wraps up, we want to thank our amazing hospital staff and care teams for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care each day. 💙

This week, we were proud to celebrate our team and recognize outstanding employees during a special Awards Ceremony honoring those who go above and beyond in service to our patients, coworkers, and community.

Thank you for all that you do — today and every day!

05/12/2026

Happy International Nurses Day! 💙

One of the fun traditions we’ve celebrated during Nurses Week is our “Find Florence Nightingale” scavenger hunt! A Florence Nightingale cutout is hidden somewhere around the hospital, and our nursing staff sets out to find her.

Teams have gotten incredibly creative once they discover her. It’s been such a fun way to bring a little extra energy to the day and night shifts.

Thank you to all of our amazing nurses for the compassion, dedication, and care you show every single day. We appreciate you not just this week, but all year long! 👏🩺

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1. A group of healthcare staff members is arranged in a hospital patient room around a medical bed and equipment, posing together for a group photo.
2. Three adults pose indoors beside a life-size cardboard cutout figure of Florence Nightingale wearing a black eye mask. They are standing close together in a clinical setting.
3. A group of healthcare staff members is gathered inside a hospital room around a bed and medical equipment, posing for a group photo with a life-size cardboard cutout figure of Florence Nightingale dressed as a patient.

05/11/2026

🚨 Registered Nurse Hiring Event 🚨

Looking for your next opportunity in nursing? Join us for a hiring event and explore exciting RN opportunities at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Heart Hospital!

📅 Date: May 20
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Sentara Heart Hospital
600 Gresham Drive, Heart Hospital Conference Rooms, Norfolk, VA

Sentara is hiring:
✅ Registered Nurses – New Grad & Experienced RNs Welcome

This is your opportunity to:
• Meet 1:1 with recruiters and hiring managers
• Learn about competitive compensation
• Explore expansive benefits and incentives
• Discover career growth opportunities within Sentara

If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career, we encourage you to attend.

➡️ More information available in the comments.

Image description: The image shows two healthcare workers seated side by side on a bench or ledge in a brightly lit indoor space with large windows behind them. Both individuals are smiling and wearing matching blue medical scrubs. They appear to be on a break.

05/10/2026

Just in time for Mother’s Day, these little ones made their grand entrance! 💕👶

This week, families welcomed their newest babies, marking a truly special celebration across our maternity unit.

We’re so grateful to be part of these milestones, supporting moms, welcoming new life, and caring for families as they grow. Wishing all moms a beautiful Mother’s Day filled with love! 💐

05/07/2026

Patient Experience Week 2026 may have wrapped up, but the energy, teamwork, and dedication we saw across SNGH will continue to inspire us all year long! 💚🏈

From Kickoff + Jersey Day to Weekend Warriors, each day brought our teams together in meaningful and fun ways. A few standout moments included:

✨ Leadership participation in Twin Day & College Spirit Day
🏆 Celebrating excellence with our Hall of Fame Awards
💚 Countless moments of collaboration, gratitude, and commitment to putting patients first

One team. One goal. Exceptional patient experience.

05/06/2026

Have you ever wondered how a hospital the size of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital feeds more than 4,500 patients, staff members, and visitors every single day?

Take a behind-the-scenes look at a kitchen that never sleeps. Operating 24/7, this team prepares more than 135,000 meals each month, all while managing specialized diets and patient needs with incredible precision.

Every meal is made with care, supporting recovery, meeting dietary needs, and bringing comfort along the way.

04/30/2026

Celebrating our incredible hospital volunteers 💙

We want to take a moment to recognize the heart of our hospital, our amazing volunteers!

Your generosity, compassion, and dedication do not go unnoticed. You help create a welcoming and caring environment for everyone who walks through our doors, and we are so grateful for the time and energy you give.

Thank you for being such an important part of our team and for helping us deliver exceptional care to our community. We couldn’t do it without you! 🙌

04/24/2026

We are proud to share some outstanding news for our Cardiothoracic Surgery program at Sentara Norfolk General/Sentara Heart Hospital!

Our team has once again earned the highest rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting procedures and for overall performance across multiple types of heart surgery. This recognition reflects the continued excellence, consistency, and quality of care our cardiac surgery program delivers every single day.

Achieving and sustaining the highest ratings across these critical areas speaks volumes about the leadership, surgical expertise, and strong team-based approach that define our program. Most importantly, it highlights our commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Congratulations to our Cardiothoracic Surgeons and clinical teams! Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence in patient care.