Sentara heart national leader
U.S. News & World Report‘s 2010-11 has named Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Heart Hospital as offering some of the United States’ best heart programs. In a recent announcement, Sentara claimed this was the 11th time it had been so recognized. The newspaper’s rankings in the heart and heart surgery category are based on death rates, patient safety, and other care factors, such as technology and patient services. Sentara also noted that it was listed as 43rd in the best hospitals category. Additionally, Sentara posts a mortality score that exceeded five of the top-ten-listed programs. Sentara stated it’s one of only two hospitals in Virginia ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
