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Keeping our water ways clean
For the safety of the community, Sentara CarePlex Hospital and Sentara Port Warwick recently helped clean up Newport News and Hampton. Teams staffed both locations to accept unwanted prescription drugs during National Drug Take Back Day. At Sentara locations, more than 18 bags of unwanted drugs were retrieved to keep unwanted drugs out of the … Continue Reading
Join the conversation
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Written by Angie Laing, RN, CEN, SANE-A, Program Coordinator of the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Forensic Nurse Examiner Program, Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department, and Magnet Co-Chair. Angie has worked at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for 8 years. In recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, … Continue Reading
Sentara Participates in Emergency Training Drill
An emergency training drill was held earlier today on the Eastern Virginia Medical Center campus, home to Eastern Virginia Medical School, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. EVMS was the lead agency for the drill. The Virginia State Police and the City of Norfolk, including fire, rescue and police, also … Continue Reading
Be a hero
April is Organ Donor Awareness Month and anyone who registers as an organ, eye or tissue donor is a hero. LifeNet Health is our region’s federally designated Organ Procurement Organization and through the work of LifeNet, many thousands of lives are saved. Here are some national and regional facts that might make becoming a donor … Continue Reading
When an audiologist is the answer
Written by Kimberly Croteau-Sparks, Au. D., Audiology, Sentara Hearing & Balance Center, Sentara Medical Group Ever wonder what the difference is between an ear, nose & throat (ENT) doctor and an audiologist? You’re not alone! Understanding the difference between an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor and an audiologist can help patients determine where to … Continue Reading
Is that really you?
Written by Robin Crane, MBA, Customer Development Advisor, Sentara Healthcare Let’s face this. We all like to think that we are unique, an individual like no other. But have you ever googled yourself? I just did. It was a bit scary. There are 24 professionals on Linked In with my same name; images of both women … Continue Reading
Louisville’s Kevin Ware Leg Fracture Caused by Perfect Storm
Written by Tom Weber, MD, RMH Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Everyone watching March Madness this weekend let out a collective “OH NO” when Louisville basketball star Kevin Ware landed awkwardly during the game against Duke Saturday. Ware went up to block a three point attempt and was twisting when he landed. His 6’5 frame combined … Continue Reading
Safe and Efficacious
Written by Charles F. Lovell, Jr., MD, FACP, Medical Director, Sentara Medical Group Clinical Research. Sentara Medical Group Clinical Research is actively engaged in medical and surgical innovation and discovery. At our research sites, we are evaluating new drugs and devices and improving existing ones. Do you know what are the most important characteristics of … Continue Reading
Rebuilding my life one step at a time
It was Labor Day weekend 2011 and Dr. Dan Via, Sentara Pediatric Physicians, and his family were enjoying a relaxing vacation in Corolla, NC. The weather had been beautiful despite Hurricane Isabel storming through the area the prior week leaving the water just a little choppy. Via, a very active cyclist, was out in the … Continue Reading
A colonoscopy saved my life
I resisted a colonoscopy screening for 15 years, until my doctor threatened to fire me and my wife showed me up by getting hers before I did. When I finally agreed, the gastroenterologist discovered and removed a large pre-cancerous polyp, probably a year or two before it would have converted into a tumor. “I just … Continue Reading
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