Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

04/09/2026

For 22 years, Dr. Donald O’Neill and his care team have been in this together. ❤️

From his first heart diagnosis in 2004 to his most recent treatment in 2022 that required his entire care team working in perfect coordination, Dr. O’Neill has never had to face his heart health challenges alone.

The treatment was a TAVR-in-TAVR-in-SAVR, a very rare and complex structural heart procedure. But what made it possible wasn't just the technology – it was two decades of trust and a team that knows Dr. Oneill’s heart inside and out.

This is what comprehensive cardiovascular care looks like: one patient, a coordinated heart team, working together. From diagnosis to the most advanced treatments available, his journey shows what's possible when expertise, innovation, and genuine care come together.

Dr. O’Neill, we're honored to be part of your story. Here's to many more healthy years ahead.

04/08/2026

Sentara Health is celebrating an incredible achievement - bringing home a record nine Healthcare Heroes awards! 🏆 This annual competition, sponsored by Virginia Media, highlights the very best in healthcare across our region, recognizing outstanding people, innovative programs, and life-changing care.

Among the inspiring honorees:

✨ Dr. Manas Nigam, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, helped a young construction worker reclaim his livelihood after a devastating injury. When the man lost his thumb in a workplace accident, Dr. Nigam performed a remarkable surgery, transplanting the patient’s second toe to create a fully functional thumb. After months of rehabilitation, the patient is back on the job full time.

❤️ Dr. Deepak Talreja, Chief of Cardiology, was honored for his heroic emergency response. When Jeff Geraci suffered a massive heart attack and crashed his car outside Dr. Talreja’s office, he immediately rushed out and performed CPR until EMS arrived, saving Jeff’s life.

These are just a few examples of the compassion, innovation, and lifesaving care that define Sentara Health every day. Congratulations to all of this year’s Healthcare Heroes! 👏

04/07/2026

This isn’t a reality TV drama… it’s a normal day in our kitchen. 📺

The kitchen runs nonstop, serving 4,500 meals a day with 90+ unique diets. And their grocery list? We’re talking thousands of pounds of ingredients every week, all coming together to support patient care.

It may look like drama on screen, but behind it all is a team making a real impact with every single meal.

04/01/2026

Our Sentara Family Maternity Center is welcoming expecting mothers to join our 2026 Maternal Health Education Classes! 🤰💙

Get an overview of labor and delivery, meet our compassionate nurses, and learn what to expect in a supportive, nurturing environment where your voice is heard and your choices are respected.

📅 2026 Class Dates (First Saturday of each month, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
📍 Children’s Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth

📝 Registration is required. Reserve your spot today: sentara.com/MaternalHealthClass

We look forward to supporting you on this beautiful journey into motherhood! 💕

Join our classes to learn more about the childbirth journey with the support of our team to empower you every step of the way!

03/31/2026

Smiles were in full supply at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital thanks to a special visit from the Dream Doctors 💙

Dream Doctors are professional medical clowns who work alongside multidisciplinary care teams to help ease anxiety, build trust, and empower patients and their families throughout their healthcare journey.

With approximately 100 Dream Doctors serving in medical facilities across Israel, and even providing humanitarian relief in disaster areas, their impact reaches far beyond the hospital walls.

We’re grateful for the joy, comfort, and healing they brought to our patients and staff during their visit!

03/30/2026

Our Dining Services team, led by Chef Kenny, prepared a mouthwatering spread in honor of our incredible physicians for Doctors' Day. 🍽️

National Doctors' Day, observed annually on March 30, is a special time to recognize and thank physicians for their expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment to patient care. Every day, they make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities, often during life’s most critical moments.

We’re proud to celebrate and support the amazing doctors who make healing possible. Thank you for all that you do! 💙

03/27/2026

At the Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit at Sentara Heart Hospital, we care for patients on some of the hardest days of their lives. The work can be demanding, but it’s always rooted in hope.

This wall was created to reflect that hope. As it says, “we put our whole heart into caring for yours.” It represents our belief that healing is possible and that brighter days are ahead.

The stories are shared from patients who have walked out of our doors and back to their lives and remind us why we do what we do. This wall will continue to grow as more stories of healing and strength are added.

While we hope you never need us, if you do, know that you won’t face it alone. We’ll be with you every step of the way. 💙

03/19/2026

Today we proudly recognize the dedicated nurses at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital who have earned national board certification in their specialty areas. Certification reflects a deep commitment to clinical excellence, professionalism, and delivering the highest level of patient care.

Certified Nurses Day, observed annually on March 19, honors nurses around the world who go above and beyond to achieve and maintain specialty certification. The date commemorates the birthday of Dr. Margretta “Gretta” Madden Styles, a trailblazer in nursing and a key architect of modern nurse credentialing.

Our 443 certified nurses demonstrate advanced knowledge, skill, and dedication every day, helping ensure safe, high-quality care for our patients and community.

Please join us in thanking and celebrating our certified nurses for their expertise, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence! 👏🩺

03/18/2026

For the first time ever, Forbes ranked America's top hospitals — and ours made the list!🏆

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital has been named in Forbes Top Hospitals 2026, an evaluation and ranking of more than 5,400 hospitals nationwide.

This honor is based on real patient outcomes data, including mortality rates, infection rates, readmissions, and patient experience. It reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and care teams who show up every day committed to delivering exceptional, high-quality care to the community we serve. We couldn't be more proud!🏥💙

03/18/2026

🎪🎉 Teaming Up for Safety!

This week, we hosted our annual Safety Fair, bringing staff and patients together for a fun, carnival-themed event focused on one important goal: safety.

With the theme “Teaming Up for Safety,” the fair helped raise awareness and provide education about important safety practices that support both our team members and the patients we serve every day.

From interactive booths and vendor displays to games and activities centered around safety, there was plenty of learning and plenty of fun for everyone who attended. 🎯

Events like this have become a valued annual tradition, reinforcing our commitment to creating a safe environment through teamwork, education, and engagement.

Thank you to all the teams, vendors, and participants who helped make this year’s Safety Fair a success! 💙

03/06/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Teresita Hammond, BSN, RNC-OB, who was recently recognized with the Champion for Children’s Health Award for her exceptional work in advancing health equity by the Consortium for Infant and Child Health (CINCH). 🏆

With her steadfast dedication to improving health equity and breaking down barriers for patients and their families, Teresita is making a meaningful difference that expands outside of our maternity center's walls and into the Hampton Roads community.

Teresita, thank you for being a champion for inclusive, patient-centered care. This honor is so well-deserved!

03/04/2026

What does reckless driving look like from the other side? 🚗

Three young men arrested for driving 100 mph recently found out — not through a lecture, but by walking the halls of our trauma department and burn/trauma ICU, and listening as our chaplain described telling a family their loved one didn't make it.

This was the first group to experience GRACY Hampton Roads: Get Real About Choices & Consequences for You. Our trauma center is proud to partner with VCU Health to bring this program to our community, designed for individuals referred by the court system or even their own families.🤝

Helping people make better choices. Preventing the trauma before it happens. That's the goal.💙