Sentara CarePlex Hospital

04/17/2026

A big congratulations to Loren Smith, our Vice President of Hospital Operations, for taking home the win at this year’s Dancing with the Williamsburg Stars! 💃✨

Loren hit the stage in support of two incredible organizations, Literacy for Life and Big Brothers Big Sisters Richmond/Tri-Cities/Hampton Roads/VA Peninsula, helping raise funds and awareness for the life-changing work they do across our communities.

We’re proud to support events like this and even prouder to see one of our own making an impact both on and off the dance floor.👏

03/18/2026

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

Sentara CarePlex 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!🏥💙

02/06/2026

Our team gathered for National Wear Red Day in support of women’s cardiovascular health! ❤️

Amber Price (bottom left), Sentara's system chief nursing officer, is wearing red heart shades. Amber also co-chairs the American Heart Association’s Hampton Roads 2025-26 Go Red for Women initiative.

Kapua Conley (bottom right), market president of Sentara's Eastern Market, sports a red Hawaiian shirt in honor of his Chamorro heritage. Kapua spent a good portion of his childhood on the islands of Guam and Hawaii. 🤙🏽🏝❤️

Can you spot any of your favorites at Sentara CarePlex? 😊❤️

01/07/2026

All Sentara emergency departments are currently seeing a spike in visits for flu and respiratory illnesses.

If you're feeling sick with mild to moderate symptoms, you may not need the emergency department — and there are other options that can help you feel better sooner.

12/10/2025

We’re proud to be one of six Sentara Health hospitals recognized by U.S. News and World Report for being among the nation's best for maternity care!

This designation reflects our commitment to safe, comprehensive care for every family choosing us for their birth journey. 🤰👶

11/21/2025

A mental health crisis can unfold quietly — in a home, a parking lot, a school hallway. How people are met in those moments can change everything. 💙

That’s why our hospital is partnering with Hampton Fire and the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board to support a new mobile mental health emergency team.

Its mission: bring the right level of care precisely when and where it's needed.⚕️🚑

11/14/2025

Only 32% of hospitals nationwide earned an “A” in patient safety this fall, but Sentara CarePlex Hospital has done it 28 times in a row. 💪 That makes us one of only 11 hospitals in the entire country to achieve this record of consistent excellence.

An "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognizes the highest standards in patient safety. This means fewer preventable errors, shorter hospital stays, and more patients going home healthy.

We're so proud to be one of NINE Sentara Health hospitals to earn an "A" in Fall 2025. Thank you to our incredible team for your dedication to safer care and better outcomes for every patient, every day. ⭐

10/06/2025

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://www.sentara.com/aboutus/news/articles/sentara-posts-emergency-department-wait-times

10/01/2025

Not all breast cancers are the same.

A diagnosis can feel overwhelming—but understanding the type of breast cancer you or a loved one has can make all the difference.

Dr. Andrea Merrill, breast surgeon at Sentara Breast Surgery Specialists, breaks down the different types of breast cancer—like hormone-positive, HER2-positive, triple-negative, and inflammatory breast cancer—and how they impact treatment decisions.

“Each diagnosis is unique, and so is the path to healing,” says Dr. Merrill.

If you’ve been diagnosed or know someone who has, knowledge is power. Learn more about how personalized care leads to better outcomes. https://bit.ly/40Xpsvv

09/29/2025

The quickest way to protect yourself and the people you love from the flu? Just roll down your window and roll up your sleeve 🚗💪

Join us for FREE drive-thru flu shot clinics on Saturday, October 18, from 8 am – Noon at 17 Sentara locations across Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, South Boston, and northeast North Carolina.

Getting your flu shot now helps protect you and your loved ones from serious illness, hospitalizations, and complications. It’s quick, safe, and convenient!

Our clinics are open to everyone 18 and older, and no appointment is needed. We also have a limited quantity of special high-dose vaccines available for those 65 and older.

👉 Visit sentara.com/flushots for a complete list of drive-thru clinic locations.

09/23/2025

Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, Va., piloted Sentara’s first employee prostate cancer screening event — making it easy for our colleagues to get checked while at work.

✅ 20 men screened in 2 days
✅ Screening was a quick blood test focused on early detection

Why Sentara CarePlex Hospital? Community members living on the peninsula face some of Virginia’s highest prostate cancer rates, especially among Black men, who are 2x more likely to die from the disease.

📣 Sentara adopted new screening guidelines recommending Black men and men at high risk begin screening between ages 40-45. Men with average risk can begin prostate cancer screening at age 50.

09/20/2025

Looking to keep your heart healthy in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond? 🫀

Look to our clinical chief of cardiology, Dr. Deepak Talreja, for the answers.

Dr. Talreja spoke with TIME and shared the secrets to a healthy heart (...that we don't want to keep a secret!). Hint: annual screenings starting at age 18.

👏 Thank you to our providers for lending their expertise to national publications, which helps increase education on important health topics.

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3K7N4rK

Caring for your heart looks different in every decade of life.