Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital was named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026 for excellence in pulmonary and cardiac care.
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The ranking highlights 1,375 hospitals across seven specialties, reflecting strong performance in quality, safety, and patient experience.
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Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is one of only eight Virginia hospitals recognized in the report, emphasizing community hospital capabilities.
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The 2026 rankings incorporate enhanced methodology, including expanded safety indicators and specialty-specific certifications for quality assessment.
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This recognition assures local patients of access to nationally recognized heart and lung care expertise without needing to travel.
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