Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

06/05/2026

A moment to honor, remember, and reflect 🕊️

We recently gathered alongside team members and families for a meaningful memorial service honoring colleagues who have passed away. During the ceremony, each loved one’s name was added to a leaf on our Golden Memorial Tree—ensuring their legacy lives on in the halls they once served with such care and purpose.

We remembered:
Deborah Paland – Volunteer Services
Larry Pledger – Volunteer Services
Belinda Slocum – Intensive Care Unit
Catherine “Ann” Pokorski – Education
Dr. Michael McCollum – Operating Room
Christopher Gega – Operating Room
Bradley Norton – Operating Room
Rhonda Zoll – Food and Nutrition

Please share a favorite memory below if you knew them.

They remain forever part of our Sentara family. ❤️

06/03/2026

After a sudden asthma attack causing cardiac arrest left 21-year-old Cherrish Faith Rodgers brain dead, her mother made an extraordinary decision: donate her heart, liver, pancreas, and kidneys.

Five people across the country now have a second chance at life.

“You never know when God will turn someone’s tragedy into another person’s blessing,” said Casanadra Hall, Rodgers' mom.

On Sunday, our hospital honored Cherrish with an emotional honor walk — her one-year-old daughter at the foot of her bed as staff lined the hallways in silence.

“She’s not dead,” Hall said. “She’ll live on through the lives she saved and through her children.”

A legacy of love, generosity, and hope.

06/02/2026

Ever wondered what a surgical technologist’s day actually looks like? 👀

From preparing the operating room and organizing sterile instruments to assisting the surgical team during procedures, surgical technologists play a critical role behind the scenes of patient care.

Follow along for a closer look inside the OR and the fast-paced teamwork that helps keep surgeries running safely and smoothly. 😷🧤

05/29/2026

Cubby the therapy dog and his volunteer handler Bob made rounds today 🐾😊 A little comfort goes a long way. ❤️

05/28/2026

Celebrating excellence in action!! 🏆

We honored 10 extraordinary nurses, selected from nearly 800 peers, at our Nurse Excellence Awards luncheon which was held at the Princess Anne Country Club and hosted by our Auxiliary.

These ten nurses exemplify transformational leadership, compassionate care, and an unwavering commitment to our patients and each other. 🌟

We recognized:
Novice Nurse – Ashley Gonzales, 2 West Cardiac
Novice Nurse – Danielle Cohen, 2 South Oncology
Exemplary Professional Practice – Rebekah Randall, Intermediate Care Unit
Exemplary Professional Practice – Taeylor Boada, Emergency Department
Structural Empowerment Nurse – Pam Moss, Emergency Department
Structural Empowerment Nurse – Amy Liddle, 2 South Oncology
New Knowledge, Innovations, Improvements Nurse - Kara Glessner, Cardiac Care Unit
New Knowledge, Innovations, Improvements Nurse - Kayla Key, Intermediate Care Unit
Transformational Leader – Erin Franck, Nursing Administration
Transformational Leader - Alvin Obles, 2 West Cardiac

Their dedication represents the very best of nursing and the heart of our mission. Thank you for the impact you make every single day! ⭐

05/28/2026

Dave and Sarah Hummel were spending a quiet evening together at home. But just moments after falling asleep, Sarah realized something was terribly wrong. Dave was unresponsive and struggling to breathe.

As Sarah called 911, their sons jumped into action and began performing CPR. Then, in a moment Sarah says she'll never forget, she ran barefoot across the street late at night to get help from a neighbor who happened to be a surgeon. Together, their quick thinking helped save Dave's life after sudden cardiac arrest.

Dave was transported to Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital before being transferred to Sentara Heart Hospital at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where doctors discovered he had experienced ventricular fibrillation, a dangerous electrical abnormality in the heart.

Today, Dave is not only recovering, but sharing his story in hopes that others will pay attention to their health before it's too late.❤️

05/27/2026

As a Level III trauma center with a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation program, our hospital is on the front lines of trauma care every day.

And the truth is, most traumatic injuries aren't from violence; they're accidental.

This Trauma Awareness Month, learn what our teams really see and how we’re working to prevent injuries before they happen.

Read the full story 👉

Gunshots make headlines, but crashes and falls are what fill Sentara's trauma centers. This Trauma Awareness Month, learn what traumatic injury really looks like and what Sentara is doing to prevent it.

05/24/2026

Saturday at SVBGH was all about the people who keep this place moving.🏥❤️

The laboratory🧪, emergency department🩹, food services🍴, housekeeping🧼, maintenance🛠, security👮🏾‍♂️, and our clinicians 👩🏻‍⚕️ — the teams who feel the work every day.

Market Chief Nursing Officer, Sonia Cooper, spent part of her Saturday rounding with them, dropping off snacks, saying thank you, and catching up with the folks who care for our community every weekend.

With 12 years of her early Sentara career rooted at SVBGH, and the last three years as their CNO, she reconnected with familiar faces and met the new teammates carrying the work forward.

Because the people closest to the work show us what patients need, what teams need, and what great care requires. ❤️

05/21/2026

We’re proud to celebrate compassionate leadership 💙

Katie Wilkerson, Emergency Department Supervisor, was honored as our annual DAISY Leader for her extraordinary compassion and unwavering support for her team.

Her ability to bring a human touch, especially in times of need, makes a lasting impact on those around her. 🌼

05/19/2026

We’re excited to welcome the community back! 🎉

Sentara Pain Management Specialists has officially reopened on the campus of Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. After a year-long closure, our team celebrated this milestone on April 23, welcoming Dr. David Moorthi and restoring vital pain management services to those we serve.

This reopening reflects our continued commitment to high-quality, compassionate care. We look forward to supporting our community again! 💙