Sentara Health Plans

Rain couldn't stop an incredible weekend of community, encouragement and purpose at the Sentara Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon & 5K! 🌧️💗

Runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters showed up in a big way for this sold-out event, helping raise awareness and support for breast cancer care. Together with our partners at J&A Racing, we celebrated survivors, honored loved ones and cheered on participants who crossed the finish line despite the wet weather.

This year's event welcomed a sold-out field of 4,000 participants across three race distances, representing a 20% increase over last year's event. Through the inaugural Crawlin' for a Cure campaign, participants donated to support breast health services, and with J&A Racing matching those contributions, more than $6,000 was raised for the Sentara Foundation and the Dorothy G. Hoefer Comprehensive Breast Center.

Throughout the weekend, attendees connected with teams from the Dorothy G. Hoefer Comprehensive Breast Center, visited Sentara's mobile mammography unit, met with physical therapy and cancer education experts, and shared messages of hope and encouragement that will be displayed in our cancer care locations.

Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered and helped make this event so meaningful. 💗

What a wonderful day celebrating growing families in our community! 👶💙

Last Saturday, Sentara Health Plans partnered with the Virginia Beach Public Library and the Virginia Beach Library Foundation to host Welcoming Baby Community Day at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library. More than 170 attendees joined us for a day of education, support and connection for expectant parents and families.

Families had the opportunity to attend educational sessions, connect with 12 community partners, explore local resources, receive giveaways and raffle prizes, and enjoy lunch together. The event also featured dedicated experiences for Spanish-speaking families and a Fatherhood 101 session that created space for dads and partners to learn and connect.

We're especially grateful to the Virginia Beach Public Library for gifting free children's books, The Sea Shawlers for donating handmade baby blankets and hats, and all of our community partners who helped make the day so meaningful.

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we celebrated and supported families on their parenting journey. 💙

Helping students start the school year strong. 📚✨

We were proud to participate in this year's Virginia Beach Back-to-School Care Fair, connecting with students and families while sharing school supplies and resources focused on skin safety, sun protection, and injury prevention.

Presented by VBSchools, the event brought together more than 100 community organizations and services to support local families with free school supplies, health screenings, haircuts, and other essential resources. We're especially proud to have been part of an event that helped more than 500 students prepare for a safe and healthy school year.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table and to the many partners who made this community event possible. 💙

💙 Making a difference together.

This week, Sentara employees partnered with Feeding Southwest Virginia to support local children and families facing food insecurity. Together, our volunteers packed 1,094 bags of food that will be distributed to eight schools across Tazewell, Russell and Washington counties.

These meals will help provide 183 children with weekend food support for six weeks, ensuring they continue to have access to nutritious meals when school is not in session.

We are grateful to everyone who volunteered their time and energy to make this event a success. Through partnerships like these, we continue to strengthen the communities we serve and bring our mission to life by improving health every day. 💙

Please join us in welcoming Michael Cole to Sentara Health as Executive Vice President and President of Sentara Health Plans.

Michael brings more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience and a strong focus on growth, affordability, and improving the member experience. He recently shared his vision for expanding access, strengthening community partnerships, and continuing to deliver person-centered care for the people we serve.

“We have a meaningful opportunity to expand our impact and strengthen how we serve our communities,” Cole shared.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to the impact he will make for our health plan members and communities.

What a great weekend at the Virginia Beach 10 Miler and 5K 🌊💙

We were proud to partner with J&A Racing to support a race day filled with first finish lines, personal records, and runners earning their Beach Bum medals along the oceanfront.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and brought the energy from start to finish. Events like this highlight the power of community, movement, and wellness coming together.

Ready for an encore? Registration for the 2027 race is officially open! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Nothing but good vibes at the Big Blue 5K last weekend. 💙

We were proud to be a sponsor and even prouder to cheer on everyone who showed up, ran hard, and supported the cause. From the runners to the volunteers, it was great to see the community come together for a fun and meaningful event!

What a great day at the YMCA Healthy Kids Day in Portsmouth 💚

Last Saturday, we were honored to join i2 Community Outreach , Feed My People Ministry, and YMCA of Portsmouth for a meaningful day of food distribution, family activities, and community resources. Together, we helped support nearly 500 individuals across Portsmouth and surrounding communities through connection, care, and wellness.

Thank you to our partners and volunteers who made this day possible. When we come together, our impact goes even further.