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As the region’s first Magnet hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a 525-bed tertiary care facility, is home to the area's only Level I Trauma Center, burn trauma unit and nationally ranked heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital. In addition to a first-rate heart program, the hospital is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several dedicated facilities and specialized services including a nationally ranked ENT program supported by the skilled physicians at EVMS Medical Group.

02/02/2026

These photos show the decreasing supply in our Sentara Norfolk General Hospital & Sentara Laboratory Services blood product storage refrigerator.🩸🏥

These blood supplies are used for patient care in all Sentara hospitals across Virginia and Northeast North Carolina. Recent winter weather has slowed donations and set us back — but we can refill it together! 💛

A single blood or platelet donation this week at the American Red Cross Virginia Region can help us ensure patients get the care they need:
➡️ Make an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org
➡️ Call 1-800-RED–CROSS
➡️ Spread the word and bring a friend
➡️ Donations take about 1 hour

01/30/2026

Many of our communities in Virginia and North Carolina are expecting cold, snow, and potentially dangerous weather conditions this weekend.

Our Emergency Department Manager Rachel Houvinen shares helpful tips for cold weather safety and hypothermia prevention. (hint: layers are essential!)

Remember, travel may be dangerous due to road conditions. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.

Stay safe and stay warm! ❄️

01/26/2026

Don't miss our upcoming virtual hiring event for Sentara Heart Hospital! 🫀🏥

Book your slot to learn more about open positions, our incentives and benefits, and interview 1:1 with recruiters and hiring managers.

WHEN: February 12, 2026 from 9 to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual (join from a computer, tablet or mobile device)
RSVP: At the Indeed link in the comment section below

If you’re interested in this event but are unable to attend, email Brenna at BNALEXA1@sentara.com.

OPEN POSITIONS:
Cardiac Surgical Assistant
Cardiac Surgical Technologist
Registered Nurse

BENEFITS:
Competitive pay
Adoption, infertility, and surrogacy reimbursement
Educational assistance programs, including tuition assistance
Emergency back-up care
Financial wellness tools
Student debt repayment assistance
Medical, dental, and vision Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid parental leave and more!

01/16/2026

During , we're celebrating a major advancement in trauma and critical care!🩸

Our hospital is now using cold-storage platelets, a new blood product that works faster to stop bleeding and can be stored more than twice as long as traditionally stored platelets. For trauma victims, cancer patients, and those undergoing major surgery, this innovation is truly a game changer for improving outcomes.

A big thank you to our partners at American Red Cross Virginia Region and the generosity of blood donors who play a critical role in making this possible! ❤️ 🏥

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.

12/25/2025

Each year, our facilities team creates a special surprise just for our staff: a stunning holiday lights display along the walkway connecting the staff parking garage to the hospital. ✨🎄

With 30,000 twinkling lights, this festive, jolly (and yes, delightfully over-the-top!) path turns a simple walk into a magical journey, bringing back childhood wonder and the excitement of the season.

For 25 years, this tradition has been a heartfelt way to say thank you to the incredible staff who work long hours and give so much of themselves every day. It’s a small bright spot on the way in — or the way out — but one filled with appreciation and holiday spirit. 💙✨

12/19/2025

This December marks one year since Virginia Beach's Katisha Vertrees received what she calls “the greatest gift of my life,” a kidney from an anonymous donor who stepped forward after seeing her story. 🎁

Before that, she was spending eight hours every night on dialysis, fighting the effects of lupus. Her family launched “Kidney 4 Katisha” in hopes that someone, somewhere, might be moved to act.

In a true season-of-giving moment, an anonymous donor came across the page and volunteered to be tested. She was a match. On December 13, 2024, Katisha received a successful transplant at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a life-changing gift that immediately restored her health and renewed her future.

Now, she shares a special bond with the woman who saved her life. Standing together next to the hospital Christmas tree, they celebrated more than an anniversary; they celebrated the gift of life, love, and a second chance. 💚

12/15/2025

We had a very special visitor at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital... Singing Santa! 🎅🎶 For the fourth year in a row, he strolled through the cafeteria, posing for photos with fans, and filling the hospital with his festive holiday favorites. 🎤🎄

Santa made it official… everyone at Sentara Norfolk General is on the NICE list this year! 😄💛

To our patients, staff, and everyone who helps make this season bright: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎁✨

11/26/2025

🎁 Spreading holiday cheer! 🎁

Members of the Sentara Health Enterprise Cardiovascular Service Line teamed up with The Salvation Army Hampton Roads Area Command to support their annual holiday toy drive. ❤️

Our volunteers spent the day sorting and organizing toys, labeling gift bags, and arranging them by family pickup dates. This helps ensure that when shoppers fill each bag, they’ll have all the important details—number of children, ages, genders, and more—so every family receives gifts tailored just for them.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to give back and help make the season brighter for families in our community. ✨🎄

11/19/2025

A major milestone for heart care in Hampton Roads! ❤️

Our cardiology team at Sentara Heart Hospital performed the first EV-ICD implant, a state-of-the-art procedure that provides life-saving defibrillation and pacing therapy.

EV-ICD stands for Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. Unlike traditional ICDs, this system sits outside the heart and blood vessels, reducing long-term risks tied to lead complications.

At the heart of this innovation is a simple goal: bringing the safest and most advanced care to the people who need it.

With one of the most experienced cardiac rhythm management teams in Virginia, Sentara cardiology teams continue to be at the forefront of innovation, delivering cutting-edge therapies, participating in leading research trials, and improving the lives of our patients.

11/11/2025

Honoring heroes, celebrating service. 💛🇺🇸 Veterans Day is a reminder of the extraordinary dedication of those who have defended our country and continue to make a difference in our communities. Across Sentara, we celebrated with events, recognition programs, flag displays, and heartfelt appreciation for our veterans.

As a proud Virginia Values Veterans employer, Sentara supports veterans in their transition to civilian careers through initiatives like SkillBridge. Our partnerships with the VA Chamber, military installations like NAS Oceana, Langley Air Force Base, and Fort Eustis, as well as organizations like Virginia Works and Hire Vets Now, allow us to provide opportunities, mentorship, and meaningful careers for those who served. 💼✨

11/07/2025

Freida Mason has lived with tremors that made simple tasks, like buttoning a sweater, a daily challenge.

After working with her primary care provider to manage her medication, she was introduced to a new treatment option at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital called MRI guided focused ultrasound. The treatment uses sound waves and MRI imaging to target the area of the brain that causes tremors.

Freida says she noticed a difference soon after. While she still experiences tremors, she is grateful for the improvement she has seen and for the care team that gave her renewed hope.

Stories like Freida’s remind us that innovation in care is about more than technology. It is about helping people regain small moments of independence that mean everything.

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600 Gresham Drive
Norfolk, VA
23507

Website

https://www.sentara.com/hospitalslocations/sentara-norfolk-general-hospital

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