Sentara Obici Hospital
Sentara Obici Hospital
Sentara Obici Hospital (pronunciation: sen-tar-uh oh-bi-see hos-pi-tal) is a state-of-the-art medical facility located in Suffolk, Virginia. It is part of the Sentara Healthcare system, a not-for-profit health system serving Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.
Etymology
The name "Sentara" is derived from the Latin words "sentire" (to feel, perceive, sense) and "cura" (care), reflecting the organization's commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare. "Obici" is named after Amedeo Obici, the founder of Planters Peanuts, who left a significant endowment for the establishment of a hospital in Suffolk.
Services
Sentara Obici Hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgical services, orthopedics, cardiology, oncology, and women's health. It also features a stroke center and a weight loss surgery center.
Related Terms
- Sentara Healthcare: A not-for-profit health system serving Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.
- Suffolk, Virginia: A city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, where Sentara Obici Hospital is located.
- Emergency care: Immediate care provided for illnesses and injuries that require urgent medical attention.
- Surgical services: Medical procedures that involve the cutting of a patient's body.
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
- Cardiology: The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.
- Oncology: The study and treatment of tumors.
- Women's health: The branch of medicine that focuses on health issues specific to human female anatomy.
- Stroke center: A hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility that specializes in the care of stroke patients.
- Weight loss surgery center: A medical facility that specializes in surgical procedures to aid in weight loss.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sentara Obici Hospital
- Wikipedia's article - Sentara Obici Hospital
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