Sentara Leigh Hospital

16/07/2025

🏆 We recently celebrated our outstanding team at the Sentara Leigh Hospital Award Ceremony! With 17 award categories and 180 nominations, the event brought together nearly 200 colleagues to recognize the incredible work happening every day at SLH.

Congratulations to our 17 winners who exemplify excellence, compassion, and dedication in patient care. Special thanks to Market President Dana Graves, SLH Vice President of Operations Tim O’Brien, and SLH Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Karen Kemp for their inspiring remarks.

Thank you to all who make Sentara Leigh a special place to work and receive care! 💛

04/06/2025

We know that time and convenience are important when you need emergency care. With our On My Way feature, you can now view wait times and let us know you're on your way to our Emergency Room. We know emergencies can be stressful, but waiting doesn’t have to be. With this feature, you can check real-time emergency room wait times and let us know you’re coming before you arrive.

Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ View live wait times for our emergency room
2️⃣ Sign in to MyChart or create an account
3️⃣ Use the On My Way feature to let us know you're on the way
4️⃣ Arrive with peace of mind, knowing we are prepared for you

Your health and time are important to us. Let’s make your visit smoother.

👉 Ready to plan your visit? Learn more and access the feature here: https://bit.ly/3FyAbox

08/05/2025

Happy Nurses Week from Sentara Leigh Hospital!

This week, we celebrate the incredible compassion, strength, and dedication of the incredible nurses who make Sentara shine.

To every nurse—thank you for your healing hands, steady presence, and unwavering commitment to care. You make a difference where it matters most.

25/04/2025

Join us on May 3, 2025 at Virginia Beach General Hospital for Her Health 4 All Seasons—a free women’s multi-generational health and cancer prevention event focused on wellness at every stage of life. Enjoy a light lunch, keynote speakers, and expert-led roundtable discussions on topics like pelvic health, cancer prevention, nutrition, holistic wellness, and more. You'll also hear inspiring stories from a cancer survivor panel and connect with community partners.

Seating is limited! Register now at sentara.com/events. Deadline is May 2, 2025 or until spots are full.

29/03/2025

Calling all craft vendors! Sentara Leigh Hospital is seeking participants for its annual Spring Craft Fair on Friday, April 25th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendor spaces are available for just $40, with all proceeds benefiting the United Way of South Hampton Roads. Don't miss the chance to be part of this exciting event and support a great cause!

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please email avbaker@sentara.com and bldiaz@sentara.com

28/03/2025

Join us in celebrating five Sentara hospitals for earning the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades!

Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, and Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center have been recognized for their ongoing dedication to providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Congratulations to our teams for this outstanding achievement! 🎉👏

Read more from the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association: https://bit.ly/43Xa0BF

Virginia Hospitals Earn National Recognition for Patient Safety and Clinical Excellence March 26, 2025 Nineteen Virginia Hospitals from Around the Commonwealth are Recipients of the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades; Several Hospitals Also Rated Among ‘America’s Best’ RICH...

01/03/2025

There’s still time to register for the 2025 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K and 1-Mile Walk! Join us on Saturday, March 22, for an inspiring, family-friendly event that combines fitness, fun, and a meaningful cause.

Gather your loved ones and unite in the fight against colon cancer. Register today and be part of the movement to . Together, we can create a lasting impact.

Let’s show up, step up, and stand strong together. We can’t wait to see you there!

Register now at:

2025 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K/Survivor Walk, an event In Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Campus, Virginia Beach, VA on 03/22/2025 starting 09:00 AM. Registration now open! Sign up today at 2025 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer Race Signup. The Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5k and Walk is a special event foc...

27/02/2025

Exciting News from Sentara Leigh Hospital!

We’re proud to announce that Sentara Leigh Hospital has earned two prestigious Healthgrades awards for our exceptional cardiac care, America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention™ and Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™.

These awards recognize our commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for our heart patients. Thank you to our dedicated team for making this possible!

Celebrate National Heart Month with Healthgrades' list of the best U.S. hospitals for treating common cardiac conditions and procedures.

22/02/2025

Sentara hospitals and other sites of care are beginning to return to normal operations following Winter Storm Kingston. Check out the latest updates on Sentara facility operations in your area: www.sentara.com/weather.

19/02/2025

Sentara Hospitals and other sites of care are responding to the snow in Virginia and North Carolina based on local conditions. Our goal is to keep our patients and colleagues safe.

For the latest updates on Sentara facility operations in your area, visit www.sentara.com/weather.

18/02/2025

Sentara Health is preparing for Winter Storm Kingston in Hampton Roads, and throughout Virginia and northeast North Carolina. The heaviest snowfall is expected Wednesday night, Feb. 19, through Thursday morning, Feb. 20.

During this time, our hospitals and freestanding emergency departments will continue normal operations around the clock. Sentara Urgent Care will maintain regular office hours. Physician offices, therapy centers, ambulatory surgery centers, and other outpatient facilities are rescheduling patients due to planned closures during the worst of the weather. We appreciate your understanding as we continue our core services and work to ensure the safety of our colleagues and patients.

For the latest information about Sentara facility operations, visit www.sentara.com/weather.

29/01/2025

Get ready to run, walk, and make a difference this March! Join us for the 2025 Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5K and 1-Mile Walk—an inspiring, family-friendly event that blends fitness, fun, and a meaningful cause. The event will take place on Saturday, March 22nd!

Gather your loved ones and let's unite in the fight against colon cancer! Register today and be part of the movement to . Together, we can make a lasting impact.

Let’s show up, step up, and stand strong together. We can’t wait to see you there!

Register now at:

2025 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K/Survivor Walk, an event In Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Campus, Virginia Beach, VA on 03/22/2025 starting 09:00 AM. Registration now open! Sign up today at 2025 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer Race Signup. The Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5k and Walk is a special event foc...