Programs & Initiatives

JABA

Dec 12, 2023 Comments Off on JABA
April 4 @ 8:44 am

Recognizing that access to prescriptions and affordable care is fundamental to healthy aging, Sentara Cares grant funding supported Medicare and insurance counseling services for the community.

Central Virginia Farm Workers Initiative

Dec 12, 2023 Comments Off on Central Virginia Farm Workers Initiative
April 4 @ 8:44 am

To reach the migrant farm worker community with vital preventive health screenings and access to care, in 2023 Sentara Cares partnered with the Central Virginia Farm Workers Initiative.

Child Health Partnership

Dec 12, 2023 Comments Off on Child Health Partnership
April 4 @ 8:44 am

In 2023, the Child Health Partnership helped more than 350 children grow up strong through access to complex medical and dental care, parenting support, and essential day-to-day services.

Bennett’s Village

Dec 12, 2023 Comments Off on Bennett’s Village
April 4 @ 8:44 am

All children deserve the opportunity to play and have fun. Sentara Cares grant funding is lowering barriers to play by helping Bennett’s Village create a multi-generational, all-abilities playground at Pen Park.

Championing Early Detection with Pascale

Nov 30, 2023 Comments Off on Championing Early Detection with Pascale
April 4 @ 8:44 am

Pascale Hapgood was still three months away from her annual mammogram when she discovered a lump in her breast in March 2023.

From Hardship to Hope at Southwood

Aug 3, 2023 Comments Off on From Hardship to Hope at Southwood
April 4 @ 8:44 am

Recognizing that safe, decent, affordable housing is fundamental to a healthy life, Sentara Health has proudly invested more than $300,000 over the past three years to support a visionary redevelopment project led by Habitat for Humanity of Charlottesville at Southwood. Most recently, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital provided $100,000 in grant…

Meet Amy Hunt, BSN, RN

Jul 31, 2023 Comments Off on Meet Amy Hunt, BSN, RN
April 4 @ 8:44 am

Empowered by her community and her colleagues, Amy serves the community proudly, working to wipe out the old-school stereotype of the packed, plodding hospital ED.

Michelle & Alexandra’s Story: Care Through Crisis

Jul 28, 2023 Comments Off on Michelle & Alexandra’s Story: Care Through Crisis
April 4 @ 8:44 am

“From the moment we walked in, everyone at the hospital understood what was happening and how stressed we were with other parts of our lives. We are very grateful for the team at Sentara Martha Jefferson.” – Michelle, Kenzie’s Mom

Supporting Black Maternal Health

Jul 28, 2023 Comments Off on Supporting Black Maternal Health
April 4 @ 8:44 am

While all women face challenges in childbirth, we know that these risks are especially severe for Black mothers. Maternal mortality is three to four times higher for Black women than it is for white women, and Black women are more likely to experience complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Sentara Martha…

Supporting Jacqueline’s Healing Journey

Jul 25, 2023 Comments Off on Supporting Jacqueline’s Healing Journey
April 4 @ 8:44 am

“I went on this fly-fishing retreat, which was fabulous and exceeded my expectations, and endeavor in some nice things amidst the hard time. It helped me stay positive.” – Jacqueline, Patient