Sentara RMH Medical Center

06/04/2026

🍪💛 Sweet Surprise for Our Cancer Center Team! 💛🍪

A big thank you to Brownie Troop 1261 for brightening the day at the Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center recently with their generous cookie donation! 👏✨

This amazing group of third-grade Girl Scouts from the Elkton/McGaheysville area chose to give back to cancer patients and care teams—many inspired by their families’ experiences. 💕

Their kindness and commitment to helping others truly reflect the Girl Scout values of being considerate and caring. We’re so grateful for their thoughtful gesture (and the delicious treats! 😄🍪).

🌟 Thank you, Troop 1261, for spreading joy and making a difference! 🌟

06/02/2026

💙 Supporting Moms, Strengthening Communities 💙

Recently, our Nursing Shared Governance Voice Council hosted a hospital-wide donation drive for the Strength in Peers Mom2Mom Program—and the generosity was amazing! 🎉🍼

Donations were presented during a joyful baby shower celebration, helping provide essential items for moms and babies navigating recovery and new beginnings. 💕👶

The Strength in Peers Mom2Mom Program supports women who are pregnant, nursing, or parenting while navigating recovery from substance use. These donations will help provide essential items for both mothers and their babies, offering support during a critical time of healing, growth, and stability.

05/31/2026

💙🧠 Stroke Awareness Starts With You 🧠💙

Neurologist Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui and Emergency Department Supervisor Jonathan Barni spoke with WHSV about how important it is to recognize the signs of a stroke and act quickly. Stroke can happen suddenly—and when it does, every second truly counts.

One of the biggest takeaways: knowing the warning signs and calling 911 right away can save a life and improve recovery. Early action can make all the difference when it comes to treatment and long-term outcomes.

⚠️ Stroke doesn’t just affect one group—it can happen to anyone, at any age. That’s why awareness, education, and sharing this information with others is so important.

👉 Take a moment this month to learn the signs, understand your risk, and talk with your loved ones. The more people who know what to look for, the more lives we can help protect.

Watch the interview here:

05/30/2026

🧠❤️ May is Stroke Awareness Month ❤️🧠

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability—and awareness can save lives. Did you know that women face a higher risk of stroke and unique risk factors throughout their lives?

🚺 Important facts to know:
• Stroke is a leading cause of death among women
• Risk can increase during pregnancy, with certain birth control methods, and with hormone therapy
• Migraines with aura, high blood pressure, and irregular heartbeat can also raise risk

✅ Ways to reduce your risk:
• Manage blood pressure and overall health
• Talk with your healthcare provider about personal risk factors
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle and stay informed

⚠️ Recognizing the signs of stroke and acting FAST can make all the difference.

Learn more here:

The American Stroke Association is a relentless force for a healthier world with fewer strokes.

05/29/2026

🧠❤️ May is Stroke Awareness Month ❤️🧠

Did you know that many strokes can be prevented? Improving heart and brain health starts with small, everyday choices.

The Life’s Essential 8 highlights key habits that can help lower the risk of stroke, heart disease, and other serious health conditions.

✅ Eating well
✅ Staying active
✅ Getting quality sleep
✅ Managing blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and weight
✅ Avoiding to***co

These steps work together to protect your cardiovascular health—and your future. 💪

💡 Now is a great time to check in on your health, learn your numbers, and take steps toward a healthier life. Small changes today can make a big difference tomorrow.

05/28/2026

🧠❤️ May is Stroke Awareness Month ❤️🧠

Stroke can happen to anyone, anywhere—and every second matters. Learning the warning signs and acting quickly can make the difference between recovery and long-term disability.

🚨 Remember B.E. F.A.S.T.:
• Balance – Sudden loss of balance or coordination
• Eyes – Trouble seeing or sudden vision changes
• Face – Drooping or uneven smile
• Arms – Weakness or numbness in one arm
• Speech – Slurred or difficult speech
• Time – Call 911 right away

⏱️ Time is the most important factor. Knowing these signs could help save a life.

💙 Take a moment to learn, share, and be ready to act FAST.

05/27/2026

💚 May is Celiac Awareness Month 💚

Celiac disease is more than a food allergy—it’s a serious autoimmune condition where eating gluten causes the body to attack the small intestine, making it hard to absorb important nutrients.

⚠️ Know the facts:
• It’s genetic and often runs in families
• It can develop at any age
• Common signs include fatigue, anemia, and bone loss
• There’s no cure—only a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet

🥖 Even tiny amounts of gluten can cause harm—many describe it like glitter… it spreads easily and is hard to avoid! That’s why careful label reading and preventing cross-contact is so important.

👩‍⚕️ With the right diagnosis, support, and guidance (including working with a dietitian), people with celiac disease can live healthy, full lives.

💡 Let’s raise awareness, support those affected, and help make gluten-free living safer for everyone! Learn more here:

May is Celiac Awareness Month! With your help, we're tackling the stigma and misinformation that surrounds celiac disease and the ...

05/26/2026

🌟 May is Speech-Language-Hearing Month!

This month, we recognize and celebrate the incredible impact of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and the essential role they play in improving lives every day.
SLPs assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of challenges—including speech, language, voice, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Their expertise supports patients of all ages, from young children to older adults.

💬 What SLPs do:
• Work with individuals across the lifespan
• Develop personalized treatment plans to strengthen communication skills
• Help address speech impairments and support safe swallowing
• Collaborate in hospitals, schools, clinics, and community settings
• Partner with care teams to improve eating, drinking, and cognitive communication—enhancing overall quality of life

Their compassionate care and specialized knowledge make a meaningful difference for patients and families every single day.

💙 Join us in taking a moment this month to acknowledge and celebrate the dedication, skill, and heart of Speech-Language Pathologists. Thank you for all that you do! 🙌

05/22/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to our Radiologic Technology Graduates! ✨🎓

We’re celebrating an incredible group of students from the Sentara RMH School of Radiologic Technology—and what a milestone moment it is! Not only are you stepping into your careers, but you’re doing so during the program’s 60th anniversary year. 🌟

Since 1966, when Martha Showalter (pictured) launched this program, more than 500 technologists have walked the path you’re now completing. Her vision created something truly special—one that continues to shape healthcare in our community every single day.

👏 The graduates represent the next generation of highly skilled, compassionate professionals who will make a real difference in patient care. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have prepared you to step confidently into a field where you are truly needed—and highly valued.

🏥 This program has long been the backbone of radiologic technology at Sentara RMH, and employers across the region know the quality and professionalism that come with being a graduate.

Please join us in celebrating these amazing graduates—and honoring the legacy that made it all possible.

05/18/2026

🎉 Statewide DAISY Recognition! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate two outstanding nursing leaders who were honored last week in Richmond at the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center’s Inaugural Scholarship and Virginia DAISY Awards Dinner.

🌼 Allison Ruhlman received the DAISY Nurse Leader Award for the State of Virginia
🌼 Maria Moore received the DAISY Clinical Educator Award for the State of Virginia

These prestigious recognitions are especially meaningful as they are the first statewide DAISY Nurse Leader and Clinical Educator Awards ever presented in the Commonwealth.

Congratulations to Allison and Maria on this historic achievement, and thank you both for your incredible leadership, dedication, and impact on nursing across Virginia!

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