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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Leaders Discuss Prestigious Magnet Certification

Published August 27, 2024 at 8:00AM | Updated August 29, 2024 at 10:28AM

Photo: SNVMC leaders (L – R): Heather Causseaux, Mandy Gensimore, Christy Grabus, Debra Lee, and Jeff Joyner.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) has been awarded the prestigious Magnet certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, an honor distinguishing it among the top tier of hospitals nationwide.

During a recent interview with Potomac Local News, Jeff Joyner, President of SNVMC, and Christy Grabus, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, they discussed the significance of this recognition. “Magnet certification is not an easy designation to obtain. It involves a rigorous, multi-year process emphasizing a commitment to nursing excellence and the highest quality of care,” explained Grabus.

Sentara Century Building Closed Today Due to Gas Leak

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 19, 2024 at 2:53PM | Updated August 29, 2024 at 10:28AM

Image: Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Building

The Sentara Century Building at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge is closed today due to a gas leak affecting all medical appointments at this location. There are plans to update the reopening status later this afternoon.

The Sentara Century Building houses several specialty medical offices, including the Sentara Advanced Imaging Center Century, Sentara Cancer Network Resource Center, Sentara Internal Medicine Physicians, Sentara Surgery Specialists, and the Sentara Therapy Center Century. These facilities provide a range of services, from advanced imaging and cancer resources to internal medicine, surgical specialties, and therapeutic treatments, catering to the diverse medical needs of the community.

Nonfatal Opioid-Related Overdoses Have More Than Doubled in Region Since 2017

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 16, 2024 at 8:30AM

The Prince William Health District (PWHD) has shared the results of a 10-month community-based needs assessment aimed at evaluating factors contributing to opioid-use disorder (OUD) in the Greater Prince William region. Conducted as part of the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Community Engagement grant, the assessment provides critical insights into the opioid crisis and offers recommendations for targeted interventions.

The assessment, conducted from September 2023 to June 2024, engaged various community members, including the Latino community, adolescents, individuals currently using drugs, and those in recovery. The assessment identified significant service gaps through interviews and listening sessions and highlighted the need for cross-system collaboration to address the crisis.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Earns Top National Honor for Nursing Care

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 14, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated August 29, 2024 at 10:28AM

Photo: SNVMC staff celebrate the announcement of Magnet recognition.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) has earned its first-ever Magnet with Distinction recognition, the highest national honor for nursing excellence, as of August 12, 2024. This prestigious designation places SNVMC among a select group of hospitals worldwide, celebrating their superior quality in nursing care and commitment to patient excellence.

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Winners Church and Sentara to Host Annual Community Health Fair in Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 13, 2024 at 3:45PM | Updated August 29, 2024 at 10:28AM

Winners Church is partnering with Sentara to host the annual Community Health Fair on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 17877 Old Triangle Road in Dumfries. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with various health services and screenings available to the community.

A significant feature of this year’s fair is the presence of Sentara’s Mobile Mammography Unit, offering 3D breast cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The screenings are aimed at the African diaspora, African American community, and those who may face financial barriers to accessing this service. The event will also focus on raising awareness about breast cancer and other prevalent health issues.

Department of Health Extends Swimming Advisory for Lake Anna

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 23, 2024 at 12:00PM | Updated July 23, 2024 at 12:16PM

Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has extended a swimming advisory for Lake Anna as a harmful algae bloom continues.

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UVA Hospitals in Our Region Affected by CrowdStrike Outage

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 19, 2024 at 10:00AM | Updated August 29, 2024 at 10:28AM

Haymarket Medical Center in Prince William County

Updated 1:20 p.m. — UVA Health says its medical centers in our region are affected by the global CrowdStrike computer outage. The firm operates hospitals in Manassas, Haymarket, and Culpeper.

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Mary Washington Hospital Recognized as High Performing by U.S. News

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 18, 2024 at 10:00AM

Mary Washington Hospital

Mary Washington Hospital has been named a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 11 adult procedures and conditions in its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings.

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Elite Women’s Health Providers Join Mary Washington Healthcare

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 16, 2024 at 1:00PM

Mary Washington Healthcare has announced that providers from Elite Women’s Health will join its healthcare system.

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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center hosted “Innovation on Maternal Health” Documentary Photo Exhibit

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 10, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated August 29, 2024 at 10:28AM

Sometimes, we get buried in breaking local news, and some essential interviews get pushed back. Though we conducted our interviews for this story last month, it is still important to share.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center featured a documentary photo exhibit titled “Innovation on Maternal Health Exhibition.” The exhibit, created by photojournalist Karen Kasmauski in collaboration with WHRO, was displayed on May 21 outside the hospital’s maternity ward.