Sentara Albemarle Medical Center

12/02/2025

Making health happen in Northeastern North Carolina! ✨❤️

Sentara Cares is proud to support HealthNet Albemarle, a program that’s more than healthcare—it’s a lifeline for our neighbors. Here’s how it helps:
✅ Connects you to a primary care doctor
✅ Affordable medications
✅ Free first visit after ER discharge
✅ Help with food & transportation
✅ Guidance on insurance options

Since October 2024, HealthNet Albemarle has connected more than 600 individuals to primary care providers thanks to the Sentara grant. Read more: https://sentaracares.com/blog/not-just-healthcare-a-lifeline/

Care beyond the clinic: How HealthNet Albemarle supports the whole person Tonya Tatem, HealthNet Albemarle Community Health Lead, conducts a diabetic retinal screening exam. A ride to the doctor. Help with applying for assistance. Food when the fridge is empty. HealthNet Albemarle is more than a hea...

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from SAMC! 🍂✨

This season, we have SO much to be thankful for:
✅ Moving into our brand-new hospital
✅ Achieving Magnet® certification for the very first time
✅ And… leadership dressing up as TURKEYS to show their gratitude! 🐔🦃

To our incredible team—thank you for keeping patients safe and delivering exceptional experiences every single day. You’re the heart of everything we do. 💛

Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, joyful Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

🎁 Giving Thanks, One Box at a Time! 🦃✨

Our amazing SAMC team came together to spread holiday cheer in a BIG way! Each department pitched in to donate Thanksgiving staples plus a $25 gift card so families could pick up a main dish like turkey or ham.

The result? 43 boxes of goodness! 🙌 These boxes were delivered to Elizabeth City Pasquotank Public Schools ECPPS, where guidance counselors and administrators made sure they reached families who needed them most.

This is what community looks like—and we’re so proud to be part of it! 💛

11/12/2025

Our Saturday community health fair at Snug Harbor Community Church (Hertford, N.C.) was a success! 🎊 🎉 🙌

Sentara Health cancer community educators screened 11 women for breast cancer, 4 men for prostate cancer and 4 people for colorectal cancer. We also connected with a family in need of community resources/needs of the aging and educated a few younger families about the dangers of smoking/vaping.

There’s nothing like coming together to improve the health of our communities.

11/04/2025

“Some of the farmers think they’re healthy and will avoid going to the doctor. Sentara is bringing it to us and we’re very grateful for that,” said Chris Taylor, community member of Herford, North Carolina.

This Saturday, November 8, Sentara's 3D mammography van will be at Snug Harbor Community Church in Hertford, N.C., and it’s the first time Sentara Health has offered prostate cancer screenings in the area.

We are focusing on breast, prostate, and colon cancer screenings at this event, as well as talking about November as Lung Cancer Awareness month.

We will have information on lung cancer screening (Low-Dose CT scan) and how to schedule a screening as well as providing smoking cessation programs/resources.

Find more info and register here:
https://www.sentara.com/classes-and-events/Event-Search/Prostate-Breast-Colon-cancer-screenings-at-the-Snug-Harbor-Health-Fair-1187

Church member, Chris Taylor, and Sentara cancer community educator, Ursala Bowe, talked about the event on 13 News Now: https://www.13newsnow.com/video/entertainment/events/sentara-health-offers-breast-and-prostate-cancer-screenings-next-weekend/291-2162d560-6e6a-4c19-83c2-3c0389ac68ea

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the SAMC team!! 🎃🤡🍬🦇🧛🧟 Check out these spooky and creative pumpkins decorated by our very own team members.

Telemetry is the Queen of Hearts, fitting considering they monitor the heart rates of patients.

Our Supply Chain team said the words, “It’s on back order!” are enough to send shivers down their spine.

And the “Eye”CU (intensive care unit) made sure they had their eye on the prize.

10/24/2025

💉 Community health in action!

Our annual drive-thru flu vaccination clinic was a huge success! More than 200 people came by to get their free flu shot, and our staff loved connecting with the community while helping everyone stay protected this season.

If you missed it, there’s still time to get your flu shot before the holiday season. Don't forget, it takes about two weeks for the vaccine to become fully effective!

See you next year 💛

10/23/2025

The next generation of healthcare starts right here! ✨

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center's Healthcare Explorers program gives local youth a chance to step into the world of healthcare. 🩺 Through monthly meetings, they connect with professionals, learn about different career paths, and get hands-on experience trying real skills.

Dr. Donald Bowling, the hospital’s vice president and chief medical officer, launched the program to give students the real-world experiences he wishes he'd had growing up. From respiratory therapy to surgical technology and more, this opportunity opens students' eyes to just how many roles exist in healthcare.

By inspiring curiosity and confidence early, Healthcare Explorers helps students see what’s possible, and helps build the future healthcare workforce our communities will depend on. 💙

Read more about the program ➡️ https://www.sentara.com/aboutus/news/articles/sentara-albemarle-program-exposes-youth-careers

10/14/2025

We had a wonderful turnout at the ECSU Shades of Pink Game! Our mobile mammography unit provided more screenings than previous years, and our hospital president, Teresa Watson, had the honor of doing the coin toss.

Thank you to Elizabeth City State University for partnering with us to bring these important screenings to the community.

10/13/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month! Our incredible team of physical therapists help patients restore movement, relieve pain, and get back to the activities they love. Your expertise, compassion, and dedication make a lasting impact every day.

10/10/2025

Tomorrow is the day we are teaming up with Elizabeth City State University to bring 3D mammogram screenings to the game! Our mobile mammography unit will be on-site offering fast, private, and professional breast cancer screenings.

📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
🕙 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 ECSU Roebuck Stadium, 1704 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, NC

✅ 15-minute appointments
✅ Safe, comfortable & confidential
✅ Walk-ins welcome (pre-registration encouraged)

📞Call 757-785-4138 or visit 💻 Sentara.com/mychart to schedule today.

Bring your photo ID & insurance card. Financial assistance available for those who qualify.

10/07/2025

How long is the wait in the emergency department?
It’s a question we hear often — and we get it. When you or a loved one is sick or injured, every minute counts.

We're launching a new initiative that posts real-time emergency department wait times online. You can check the wait time before you go. And, with our "On My Way" feature, you can let us know you’re coming before you arrive.

How it works:
1️⃣ View live wait times for emergency departments: https://www.sentara.com/medicalservices/emergency-services/locations
2️⃣ Sign in to MyChart or create an account
3️⃣ Use the On My Way feature to let us know you’re coming
4️⃣ Arrive with peace of mind knowing we’re ready for you

Your health and time matter. We hope to make your visit smoother.
💛 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kGFXTq