Dr. Cooper Performs First Procedure at SHVC

Interventional radiologist, Dr. James Cooper, performed the first procedure at Sentara Heart and Vascular Center at Potomac Hospital, which opened today.

Dr. Cooper performed a paracentesis, which is a procedure to remove fluid from the belly. This fluid build-up may be caused by infection, inflammation, an injury, or other conditions. Paracentesis is also used to relieve belly pressure or pain in people with cancer or cirrhosis.

The new Sentara Heart and Vascular Center at Potomac Hospital offers residents in our community the option of receiving cardiovascular care closer to home, including interventional cardiac catheterization and other procedures to treat heart and vascular diseases and interventional radiology procedures.

For information or to make an appointment, call 703-730-4300 or toll free at 1-855-730-4300. To find a physician specialist, click here.

Doctors Tour Sentara Heart and Vascular Center

More than 100 people enjoyed a sneak peek of the brand new Sentara Heart and Vascular Center at Potomac Hospital on Tuesday evening. Among those who took part were (from left to right) Tseday Sirak, M.D., of Virginia Cardiovascular Care, and Cleveland Francis, Jr., M.D., of Mount Vernon Cardiology Associates and his wife, Hardeep Francis.

The center is scheduled to open Tuesday, May 31.

Community Tours New Heart and Vascular Center

Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday, May 21, to tour the Sentara Heart and Vascular Center at Potomac Hospital. Community members enjoyed refreshments, gifts, and saw first hand the brand new center that will offer an array of high tech treatments for heart and vascular problems. The center is scheduled to open on Tuesday, May 31, for patient care.

Focus Group Helps Design Exceptional Patient Experience

It’s the goal of the team at the Sentara Heart and Vascular Center to provide an exceptional patient and family experience. How do we know what makes an exceptional experience? We asked the experts – our patients and their families. Then we listened.

Pictured are members of our focus group whose input was invaluable during the planning process. Special thanks to (left to right) Sharee Rolfe, Ed Ball, Joyce Ellis, Jim Wallen, Rose DeStefano, Janice Wallen, and Don Ellis.

Residents in our community will now have the option of receiving cardiovascular care closer to home, with the new array of services to be offered in the Sentara Heart and Vascular Center at Potomac Hospital, scheduled to open on May 31.

These new services include Interventional Cardiac Catheterization (which is currently not available in Prince William County) and other procedures to treat heart disease. The 12,000 square-foot Center, conveniently located on the campus of Sentara Potomac Hospital, will also offer:

•Designated parking and separate Center entrance (this summer)
•Comfortable waiting area with a television, computer, and wireless access
•A comprehensive discharge packet created with cardiac patient input
•Diet and nutrition classes for family members

You’re invited to our free Sentara Heart and Vascular Center Community Open House on Saturday, May 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

During the event you can:
• Tour the center
• Meet the doctors and staff
• Have a free blood pressure screening
• Enjoy refreshments

EMS Personnel Get Sneak Peek at Heart Center

Prince William County Fire & Rescue officials attended the Sentara Heart and Vascular Center Open House on Tuesday evening. All Prince William County EMS personnel were invited for their own sneak peek event. There will be another open house for EMS personnel on Thursday, May 19, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Please spread the word and we hope to see you there!

Pictured from left to right: Will Roden, Manager, Cardiovascular Services, Sentara Potomac Hospital; Steve Kersse, Battalion Chief, EMS Operations, Prince William County Fire & Rescue; Kevin McGee, Chief, Prince William County Fire & Rescue; Bob Midthune, Lieutenant, Prince William County Fire & Rescue; and Glenn Sheffield, Director, Emergency Services, Sentara Potomac Hospital.

It's EMS Week!

It's National EMS Week and Sentara Potomac Hospital wants to say THANKS for everything these dedicated first responders do for our community.

Free Back Pain Seminar at Sentara Potomac Hospital

Back, Leg and Neck Pain: When to Seek Medical Advice

Recurrent pain in the back, legs and neck is a common reason people visit their doctors. At this free seminar, Dr. Paymaun Lotfi, a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, will explain the causes of pain and the diagnostic process to identify the problem.

Dr. Lotfi will also discuss different solutions to relieve your pain – from what questions to ask your doctor to lifestyle changes, physical therapy, medical treatment and new surgical options, including minimally invasive spinal surgery.

Join us on Wednesday, June 1, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the Hylton Education Center at Sentara Potomac Hospital.

Free! Registration is required. To register call Potomac's Health Connection at 703-221-2500 or register online.

Sentara Heart and Vascular Center Community Open House

Join us on Saturday, May 21 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sentara Healthcare is excited to introduce the Sentara Heart and Vascular Center at Potomac Hospital, which is soon to offer life-saving services not previously available in Prince William County.

The 12,000 square foot center is conveniently located on the campus of Sentara Potomac Hospital and will offer advanced heart and vascular care using the latest technology, coupled with highly skilled, board-certified cardiologists and interventional radiologists.

You’re invited to our free Sentara Heart and Vascular Center Community Open House on Saturday, May 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

During the event you can:
• Tour the center
• Meet the doctors and staff
• Have a free blood pressure screening
• Enjoy refreshments

Register online for this free event, or for more information, please call 703-221-2500.

Designing the Patient and Family Experience

It’s the goal of the team at the Sentara Heart and Vascular Center to provide an exceptional patient and family experience. How do we know what makes an exceptional experience? We asked the experts -- our patients and physicians. Then we listened.

We incorporated their feedback to provide an exceptional patient and family experience, including designated parking, a separate center entrance, comfortable waiting areas, comprehensive discharge information, and At Your Request food service.

The Sentara Heart and Vascular Center at Potomac Hospital is scheduled to open on May 31, 2011. Please join us at the Open House to learn more.

Sentara Potomac Marches for Babies

Sentara Potomac Hospital sponsored the March of Dimes Walk -- March for Babies -- on Sunday, May 1, in Old Town Manassas.

Sentara Potomac Hospital team members, Christine Martin (Environmental Services), Tommy Evans (Maintenance), Maria Pons, Evelyn Marr and Megan Clay (Family Health Connection), along with family and friends, walked the four miles with smiles on their faces. Fun was had by all while helping to raise money for a worthy cause.