Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

04/24/2026

We are proud to share some outstanding news for our Cardiothoracic Surgery program at Sentara Norfolk General/Sentara Heart Hospital!

Our team has once again earned the highest rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting procedures and for overall performance across multiple types of heart surgery. This recognition reflects the continued excellence, consistency, and quality of care our cardiac surgery program delivers every single day.

Achieving and sustaining the highest ratings across these critical areas speaks volumes about the leadership, surgical expertise, and strong team-based approach that define our program. Most importantly, it highlights our commitment to delivering the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Congratulations to our Cardiothoracic Surgeons and clinical teams! Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence in patient care.

04/24/2026

Our cafeteria team is celebrating Earth Day and Stop Food Waste Day by spotlighting simple ways we can all make a difference. 🌎

From seed packets to home composting tips, team members shared sustainability resources and simple ways to reduce food waste with everyone who stopped by. 🌱

Together, we’re working toward a more sustainable future for our patients, team members, and community. 🤝

04/20/2026

We’re proud to share an incredible milestone! 🎉

The Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Epilepsy Program has, once again, been accredited as a Level 4 center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers - the highest designation an epilepsy center can achieve.

This recognition reflects the exceptional clinical quality, safety, and multidisciplinary excellence our team delivers to patients every single day.

Achieving, and maintaining, Level 4 accreditation is no small feat. It affirms that we provide advanced diagnostic capabilities and comprehensive care for patients with even the most challenging seizure disorders.

Thank you to our dedicated team for your unwavering commitment to excellence and to improving the lives of our patients. 💜

04/17/2026

As we wrap up Black Maternal Health Week, we continue to shine a light on the significant disparities impacting maternal health outcomes for Black and Brown women.

Thank you to Ashley Knight News of WAVY TV-10 for covering this important topic and sharing powerful perspectives from Sentara Community Outreach Coordinator Teresita Hammond, as well as patient Olivia Williams, who welcomed her baby girl last week at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

🔗 The story link is in the comments.

04/09/2026

For 22 years, Dr. Donald O’Neill and his care team have been in this together. ❤️

From his first heart diagnosis in 2004 to his most recent treatment in 2022 that required his entire care team working in perfect coordination, Dr. O’Neill has never had to face his heart health challenges alone.

The treatment was a TAVR-in-TAVR-in-SAVR, a very rare and complex structural heart procedure. But what made it possible wasn't just the technology – it was two decades of trust and a team that knows Dr. Oneill’s heart inside and out.

This is what comprehensive cardiovascular care looks like: one patient, a coordinated heart team, working together. From diagnosis to the most advanced treatments available, his journey shows what's possible when expertise, innovation, and genuine care come together.

Dr. O’Neill, we're honored to be part of your story. Here's to many more healthy years ahead.

04/08/2026

Sentara Health is celebrating an incredible achievement - bringing home a record nine Healthcare Heroes awards! 🏆 This annual competition, sponsored by Virginia Media, highlights the very best in healthcare across our region, recognizing outstanding people, innovative programs, and life-changing care.

Among the inspiring honorees:

✨ Dr. Manas Nigam, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, helped a young construction worker reclaim his livelihood after a devastating injury. When the man lost his thumb in a workplace accident, Dr. Nigam performed a remarkable surgery, transplanting the patient’s second toe to create a fully functional thumb. After months of rehabilitation, the patient is back on the job full time.

❤️ Dr. Deepak Talreja, Chief of Cardiology, was honored for his heroic emergency response. When Jeff Geraci suffered a massive heart attack and crashed his car outside Dr. Talreja’s office, he immediately rushed out and performed CPR until EMS arrived, saving Jeff’s life.

These are just a few examples of the compassion, innovation, and lifesaving care that define Sentara Health every day. Congratulations to all of this year’s Healthcare Heroes! 👏

04/07/2026

This isn’t a reality TV drama… it’s a normal day in our kitchen. 📺

The kitchen runs nonstop, serving 4,500 meals a day with 90+ unique diets. And their grocery list? We’re talking thousands of pounds of ingredients every week, all coming together to support patient care.

It may look like drama on screen, but behind it all is a team making a real impact with every single meal.

04/01/2026

Our Sentara Family Maternity Center is welcoming expecting mothers to join our 2026 Maternal Health Education Classes! 🤰💙

Get an overview of labor and delivery, meet our compassionate nurses, and learn what to expect in a supportive, nurturing environment where your voice is heard and your choices are respected.

📅 2026 Class Dates (First Saturday of each month, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
📍 Children’s Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth

📝 Registration is required. Reserve your spot today: sentara.com/MaternalHealthClass

We look forward to supporting you on this beautiful journey into motherhood! 💕

Join our classes to learn more about the childbirth journey with the support of our team to empower you every step of the way!

03/31/2026

Smiles were in full supply at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital thanks to a special visit from the Dream Doctors 💙

Dream Doctors are professional medical clowns who work alongside multidisciplinary care teams to help ease anxiety, build trust, and empower patients and their families throughout their healthcare journey.

With approximately 100 Dream Doctors serving in medical facilities across Israel, and even providing humanitarian relief in disaster areas, their impact reaches far beyond the hospital walls.

We’re grateful for the joy, comfort, and healing they brought to our patients and staff during their visit!

03/30/2026

Our Dining Services team, led by Chef Kenny, prepared a mouthwatering spread in honor of our incredible physicians for Doctors' Day. 🍽️

National Doctors' Day, observed annually on March 30, is a special time to recognize and thank physicians for their expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment to patient care. Every day, they make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities, often during life’s most critical moments.

We’re proud to celebrate and support the amazing doctors who make healing possible. Thank you for all that you do! 💙

03/27/2026

At the Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit at Sentara Heart Hospital, we care for patients on some of the hardest days of their lives. The work can be demanding, but it’s always rooted in hope.

This wall was created to reflect that hope. As it says, “we put our whole heart into caring for yours.” It represents our belief that healing is possible and that brighter days are ahead.

The stories are shared from patients who have walked out of our doors and back to their lives and remind us why we do what we do. This wall will continue to grow as more stories of healing and strength are added.

While we hope you never need us, if you do, know that you won’t face it alone. We’ll be with you every step of the way. 💙

03/19/2026

Today we proudly recognize the dedicated nurses at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital who have earned national board certification in their specialty areas. Certification reflects a deep commitment to clinical excellence, professionalism, and delivering the highest level of patient care.

Certified Nurses Day, observed annually on March 19, honors nurses around the world who go above and beyond to achieve and maintain specialty certification. The date commemorates the birthday of Dr. Margretta “Gretta” Madden Styles, a trailblazer in nursing and a key architect of modern nurse credentialing.

Our 443 certified nurses demonstrate advanced knowledge, skill, and dedication every day, helping ensure safe, high-quality care for our patients and community.

Please join us in thanking and celebrating our certified nurses for their expertise, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence! 👏🩺