Sentara RMH Medical Center

01/16/2026

Flu activity is high in our area. 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.

01/14/2026

Feeling tired, weaker than usual, or constantly hungry? It might not be stress — it could be protein. 🥩🧠

Dr. Glenn Jones, one of Sentara's internal medicine physicians, was recently featured as a medical expert in TIME, explaining common signs of not getting enough protein and why it matters for energy, muscle health, immunity, and more.

01/08/2026

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.

01/06/2026

🚨 Update on East Market Street Health Center

Due to the continued water and sewage issue at Spotswood Valley Square Shopping Center (1790 E. Market Street, Harrisonburg), the Sentara East Market Street Health Center will be closed through Thursday (1/8).

Impacted patients will receive a phone call or a message in MyChart with updates regarding their scheduled appointment.

For questions or assistance, please visit Sentara.com, call 1-800-Sentara, or check your MyChart account.

01/05/2026

🚨 Important Update for Sentara East Market Street Patients 🚨

Due to a water and sewage issue at Spotswood Valley Square Shopping Center (1790 E. Market Street, Harrisonburg), the Sentara East Market Street Health Center will be closed for the remainder of today (1/5) and Tuesday (1/6).

Our Sentara team is actively reaching out to impacted patients. You will receive a phone call or a message in MyChart with updates regarding your appointment.

We appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve this situation quickly.

For questions or assistance, please visit Sentara.com, call 1-800-Sentara, or check your MyChart account.

Sentara Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system serving Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. Our mission is to improve health every day.

01/02/2026

🎉👶 Welcome Baby Briana! 💕✨

We’re celebrating the first baby of 2026 at Sentara RMH Medical Center’s Family Birthplace! 💖

At 11:40 a.m. today, beautiful baby girl Briana made her grand entrance into the world! She weighs 6 lbs, 6 oz, and is 19 inches long. 🍼🌸

Please join us in sending big congratulations to Briana’s family on this joyful New Year’s Day arrival! 🎊💞

12/30/2025

Before we ring in the New Year, we wanted to share some Christmas photos of Santa's visit to the nursery in Sentara RMH Family Birthplace. 🎅 🤶 🎄

What a special time for the families to share at the holidays!

12/26/2025

If you are a woman in your 40s, consider this your sign: schedule your annual mammogram. It’s a simple step that can make a life-changing difference. 💗

12/25/2025

A holiday tradition for at least 20 years!

Sentara RMH Volunteers delivered hundreds of poinsettias to our inpatients and cancer patients on Christmas Eve, thanks to the generosity of local greenhouses.

Thank you to Evergrowin' Greenhouse, Milmount Greenhouse, and Riverside Plants for donating holiday cheer to our patients again this holiday season!

12/24/2025

We held an ugly sweater contest at Sentara RMH.

Of course, "ugly" is in the eye of the beholder. Which one do you think won? 🏆 🥇

12/23/2025

🎄 🎁 🎅 The holiday spirit has decked the hospital halls and the medical office building. ⛄ ❄️

What do you think of these festive door designs? 🚪

12/23/2025

The holiday season is filled with tasty treats that aren't always the best for you, especially if you are diabetic.

In this Healthwise video, Sentara RMH Medical Center diabetes education specialist Laura Williamson explains that you don't have to skip the holiday favorites entirely as long as you plan ahead and make some healthy choices.