The 525-bed Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a tertiary care facility which offers the only Level I adult trauma center and burn trauma unit in the Hampton Roads region. The facility is also home to a Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance. In addition to being a comprehensive stroke center, Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, Sentara Norfolk also serves as a teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. Other services include heart and vascular care, neurosciences, urology, oncology, spine care, behavioral health, maternity care, women’s health and more. The hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 hospital in 2020 and 2021, and has received an Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses PRISM Award from the years 2020-2023.
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Becker's Recognition
Sentara Norfolkhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

2023 Winner

2024 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Great Community Hospitals
Community hospitals are a crucial piece of the overall healthcare system in the U.S. They provide patients located outside of metropolitan areas with convenient, affordable care. Some of these community hospitals serve rural populations, while others benefit suburban communities.
