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It is the region’s only Level III Trauma Center and home to the Sentara Heart Center.

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is a 273-bed acute care facility that has a long history of commitment to the city, offering specialized, tertiary services.

03/31/2026

💙 This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating Dr. Kimberly Span.

For the past two years, she has served as the first woman to oversee SVBGH’s medical staff since the hospital opened in 1965, leading more than 1,200 physicians across specialties.

Born at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in 1981 and returning in 2017 as a hospitalist, Dr. Span’s connection to SVBGH has always run deep.

Encouraged by chief medical officers to get involved, she stepped into physician leadership, serving on committees, helping diversify representation, and opening doors for more women physicians along the way.

“My approachability is my superpower,” said Dr. Span. “I have been supported every step of the way and have never had to be something I’m not to be successful at Sentara.”

We’re grateful for her leadership, authenticity, and the culture she continues to help build, where everyone belongs.

03/18/2026

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

Sentara Virginia Beach General 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!🏥💙

03/17/2026

For 55 years, Edith Greene has been part of the heartbeat of our Emergency Department. And this year, she celebrated a milestone birthday the same way she always has… by coming to work. 🎉

Edith turned 90 and spent the day surrounded by the team she's supported for decades. Colleagues gathered to celebrate her incredible career, including members of the original Emergency Department crew from when our hospital first opened in 1965.

After more than half a century in the ED, Edith says she loves her job and the people she works with. Judging by the celebration, it’s clear the feeling is mutual. 💙

02/18/2026

Dr. Deepak Talreja knows a thing or two about Hands-Only CPR.

Not just because he’s the clinical chief of cardiology at Sentara… but because last year, when someone went into cardiac arrest and crashed their car outside his office, he stepped in to perform CPR.

Here’s the truth: most cardiac arrests happen outside of a hospital. Which means the first responder could be you.

Hands-Only CPR is simple:
1️⃣ Call 911
2️⃣ Push hard and fast in the center of the chest

Watch this video to see exactly how to perform Hands-Only CPR so you feel confident stepping in if the moment ever comes. You never know when you could be the one who helps save a life. ❤️🫀

02/06/2026

Our teams are wearing red today to shine a light on heart health and the steps we can all take to reduce our risk. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and continues to impact families in every community.

Awareness starts with simple habits like knowing your blood pressure and understanding what puts you at risk. These everyday actions play a major role in preventing serious heart issues.

Together, we can build a stronger future by putting heart health first. ❤️

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.

01/06/2026

Our School Liaison Program links Virginia schools with Sentara, helping students, families, and staff access the resources they need to improve their health and well-being. From vaccine clinics and mobile care visits to behavioral health tools and case management, these liaisons make support easy and accessible. 💛

Recently, our team partnered with Communities In Schools of Virginia for a "Seats and Feets" drive. Together, we collected toiletries, socks, and undergarments to help students in need feel cared for and ready to learn. 🧦🪥✨

12/23/2025

💚 From a spider bite to a life-saving diagnosis, Bobby’s journey is nothing short of miraculous. After 43 days on our oncology unit fighting leukemia, he returned with his family to spread holiday cheer—bringing cookies for every patient and a custom-carved 3-ft wooden Christmas tree for our 25 Days of Christmas tradition.

Bobby said, “I get emotional when I talk about the nurses. I love them beyond reproach right now. When I was in the bed, they got down to eye-level with me and held my hand. They didn’t have to do that. They’re angels.”

This season, we celebrate the power of care, community, and giving back.

12/19/2025

🎉 Big news! Our Inpatient Rehab landed #3 in Virginia on Newsweek & Statista’s 2025 “America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers” list 🌟.

Our incredible multidisciplinary team—therapists, nurses, physicians—goes above and beyond every day to help patients rebuild strength, confidence, and independence 💪🧡

Here’s to top-tier care that transforms lives! 🏅

12/12/2025

One of our most meaningful holiday traditions belongs to Anthony White.❤️💚

For 38 years, Anthony has worked behind the scenes at our hospital as a maintenance mechanic, and every holiday season, he spends his personal time painting murals to bring joy to patients, families, and staff. Last week, he unveiled his 2025 murals: eight Charlie Brown scenes and a 3D Snoopy doghouse!

“When you work in a hospital, you see sick people and stressed employees, but I do my best to change their mood,” Anthony said at the unveiling. And he does that for so many of us, year after year! 🎄

Thank you for filling our hallways with color, nostalgia, and heart. 🎨✨

10/21/2025

🏆 Congratulations to Dr. Deepak Talreja for being named the 2025 Physician of the Year by the John J. Krueger Foundation!

Dr. Talreja serves as the clinical chief of cardiology for Sentara Health and the director of the Cardiovascular Division at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. In addition to his clinical and academic leadership, Dr. Talreja volunteers his time at the Beach Health Clinic and shares countless hours with students considering a future in medicine.

This annual award recognizes physicians who exemplify clinical excellence and community service, values Dr. Talreja demonstrates every day. ❤️

Read more about his story ➡️ https://www.sentara.com/aboutus/news/articles/Sentara-chief-of-cardiology-named-Physician-of-the-Year

10/02/2025

Join us for the Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virtual Nursing Kick-Off Celebration on October 14 at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby, followed by a demonstration in Room 311 from 8:45–9:45 a.m.

Be part of this exciting launch as we introduce our Virtual Nursing program, a new way to enhance patient care and support our incredible team.

Let’s celebrate innovation in nursing together!

Address

1060 First Colonial Road
Virginia Beach, VA
23454

Telephone

+17573958000

Website

https://www.sentara.com/hospitalslocations/sentara-virginia-beach-general-hospital

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