Clinical Report: Sentara opens 1st stand-alone vascular care center in Hampton Roads
Overview
Sentara Health has inaugurated the Sentara Vascular Care Center in Norfolk, Virginia, aimed at providing specialized outpatient vascular care for dialysis and chemotherapy patients. This facility is the first of its kind in the region.
Background
The establishment of the Sentara Vascular Care Center is significant due to the high prevalence of renal failure and cancer in the Hampton Roads area. Historically, patients requiring urgent vascular access have relied on emergency departments.
Data Highlights
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Key Findings
The Sentara Vascular Care Center is the only free-standing vascular access center in Hampton Roads.
It provides specialized services for patients undergoing dialysis and chemotherapy.
The center aims to reduce reliance on emergency departments for urgent vascular access issues.
Patients have reported improved convenience and efficiency in receiving care.
The facility offers a range of vascular services, including dialysis access maintenance and peripheral vascular studies.
Clinical Implications
Care coordination services are available to assist patients in transitioning back to dialysis treatment post-procedure.
Conclusion
The Sentara Vascular Care Center addresses the needs of patient populations in the region.
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