Free Sinus Screening Filling up Fast!

Are you suffering from chronic sinus problems such as runny nose, itchy eyes, loss of smell or taste, headaches, or dizziness?

These are common complaints, but solutions are available. Learn what treatment options might help you at our free sinus screening on Thursday, September 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in The Potomac Center, First Floor, next to Sentara Potomac Hospital.

Screenings are performed by board-certified ear, nose and throat specialist, Dr. Stephen Bane, who is trained in minimally invasive sinus surgery techniques, including balloon sinuplasty.

This screening is free but an appointment is required. To schedule your appointment call 703-221-2500.

Earthquake Update From Sentara Potomac Hospital

Earthquake Update from Sentara Potomac Hospital

4:40 p.m.

At Sentara Potomac Hospital no patients or staff were injured.

All buildings have been inspected and deemed structurally sound.

Utilities, cell phone and internet service are operational.

The hospital has returned to regular operations.

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At 1:50 p.m. today a magnitude 5.9 earthquake, with epicenter at Mineral, Virginia, near Richmond, was felt from North Carolina to New York.

At Sentara Potomac Hospital no patients or staff were injured.

There is no visible structural damage. Maintenance is in the process of making a complete facility assessment.

Utilities, cell phone and internet service are operational.

All non-emergency procedures have been postponed as a precaution.

We are also in communication with the Regional Hospital Command Center.

Sentara Lake Ridge Begins to Take Shape

Construction has begun on Sentara Lake Ridge – an innovative and modern outpatient healthcare campus that will offer convenient, high quality medical services and a patient-focused experience.

The building is a tilt-up design, which incorporates architectural and structural elements within 16’ x 36’ sections of the exterior walls. Similar to pre-cast construction, forms are fabricated onsite with brick details set within the forms. Concrete is poured, finished and cured within the forms. Once completed, over 240 linear feet of exterior wall panels are lowered by crane onto the foundation over a 2-3 day period. This process forms the exterior of the building.

Once in place, structural steel is erected within the interior of the building. One significant benefit of this architectural design is a shorter schedule, saving up to three months compared to erecting the structural “skeleton” first and then framing and applying brick to the exterior of the building. This phase of construction will be completed in mid-August.

Sentara Lake Ridge is Sentara Healthcare’s first outpatient facility in Northern Virginia to provide 24-hour emergency care and advanced imaging by board-certified physicians and laboratory services.

Located at the corner of Minnieville Road and Summit School Road, the 43,500 square-foot facility is expected to open in early 2012.

Free Weight Loss Surgery Seminar in Springfield

Have previous dieting and medical weight loss attempts been unsuccessful? Join board-certified weight loss surgeon, Dr. Denis Halmi, to learn about surgical solutions to weight loss including laparoscopic gastric banding, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional procedures.

Plus, hear firsthand from surgery patients about their experiences.

Join us on Saturday, September 10, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road, in Springfield.

Register online or call 703-221-2500 or 1-800-Sentara.

Sentara Potomac Hospital is designated a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery for a demonstrated track record of excellent outcomes in bariatric surgery.

Prostate Health and You

A Free Seminar from Sentara Potomac Hospital

Dr. Pratik Desai (pictured), a board-certified, fellowship-trained urologic oncologist, and Dr. Samir Kanani, a board-certified radiation oncologist, will discuss what prostate health means to you including prostate cancer treatments, side effects and risks, and professional medical advice regarding screenings and general prostate health. Ladies welcome!

Join us on Saturday, September 17, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Westminster at Lake Ridge, 12191 Clipper Drive in Lake Ridge. Complimentary heart healthy buffet begins at 9 a.m.

Free. Register online at or call 703-221-2500.

Free Sinus Screening at Sentara Potomac Hospital

Are you suffering from chronic sinus problems such as runny nose, itchy eyes, loss of smell or taste, headaches, or dizziness?

These are common complaints, but solutions are available. Learn what treatment options might help you at our free sinus screening on Thursday, September 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in The Potomac Center, First Floor, next to Sentara Potomac Hospital.

Screenings are performed by board-certified ear, nose and throat specialist, Dr. Stephen Bane, who is trained in minimally invasive sinus surgery techniques, including balloon sinuplasty.

This screening is free but an appointment is required. To schedule your appointment call 703-221-2500.

Heart Health Screenings at Sentara Heart and Vascular Center

Need to know your heart health numbers?

The American Heart Association and The American College of Cardiology both recommend that all adults over the age of 40 have a baseline EKG. Register for Sentara Potomac Hospital's special Heart Screening which includes:

~Complete 12-lead EKG Reading (includes atrial fibrillation screening)
~Cholesterol Test
~Blood Pressure Check and
~A Heart Risk Evaluation

After the screening, participants are sent a pocket-sized card with an image of your baseline EKG on one side and essential emergency information and cardiac history on the other.

Upcoming Screenings:
Thursday, September 29, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 6, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 18, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 5, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 10, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Screenings are by appointment only and are held in the Sentara Heart and Vascular Center at Potomac Hospital and cost $20. Appointments last about 30 minutes).

To schedule your screening, call 703-221-2500. These screenings are very popular and available appointments fill up quickly -- register today!