Sentara Healthcare

Sentara Healthcare is a comprehensive healthcare provider operating 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. The organization offers a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, emergency services, heart and vascular care, home care, imaging, maternity, neurosciences, orthopedics, therapy, and weight loss surgery. Sentara Health Plans division serves over 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. The company has received national recognition for clinical quality and safety, including being named to IBM Watson Health’s ‘Top 15 Health Systems’ in 2021 and 2018. Forbes recognized Sentara as a ‘Best Employer for New Grads’ in 2022, ‘Best Employer for Veterans’ in 2022 and 2023, and ‘Best Employer for Women’ in 2020. Sentara invests nearly $4 million in pipeline development programs to support students pursuing healthcare careers and has programs like Sentara Scholars and Project CHOICE to provide financial support and career exposure for students. Sentara Community Care achieved measurable results in 2022 and plans to expand in 2023. The organization provides virtual care for minor illnesses and physical therapy, and offers financial assistance to patients unable to pay their bills. Sentara is involved in community programs, including distributing AEDs and providing life-saving education. The company conducts community health needs assessments and is a founding member of the Virginia Coordinated Clinical Research Network (VCCRN). Sentara also has a comprehensive maternity care program and a dedicated rehabilitation and therapy program. The Sentara Health Research Center focuses on advancing clinical research and trials.