Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

From crafting badge reels to receiving a heartfelt Blessing of the Hands, our nurses enjoyed Nurses Week with moments of joy, reflection, and appreciation.

Thank you to every nurse who leads with purpose and compassion. ❤️

We are one of eight Sentara Health hospitals that have earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2026! 🏆

This is the highest recognition for patient safety among U.S. hospitals and reflects excellence across 20+ evidence-based safety measures of preventable medical errors, infections and injuries.

To every member of our care teams: well done. Your work matters. Your commitment to safety saves lives. 💙

We are moved by Ron Dixon's story ❤️

Ron is 42, a father of 5 boys, and was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in June 2025. Since then, it has progressed to stage 4.

"I don't want to leave my friends and family. I want to see my boys grow and be happy," said Ron.

During his stay at SPAH, Ron and his family have formed a close bond with the staff. One moment that stayed with him happened while he was being wheeled to an EKG, when a nurse said, “Hey Ron, I’ll see you when you get back, ok,” and he replied, “Yes ma’am.”

Ron described the nurses as angels - like mother figures.

"They didn't come in and say, 'Okay, we're gonna stab your arm.' These ladies were like angels. It was like blowing my mind."

Ron's sister expressed her gratitude by crafting badge holders for the staff. Team members would stop by Ron's room to pick out their favorite.

"She brought in bags and bags and said, 'I want everybody who touches you to get one of these,'" said Ron with a proud smile on his face.

We are cheering Ron and his family on, always 💙

💙 Honoring Our Everyday Hero, MaryAnn Conrad 💙

Our team had a blast filming with Kurt Williams and WTKR News 3 to spotlight someone who means so much to us, our beloved MaryAnn Conrad.

MaryAnn has been volunteering at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital since it opened in 2011 and has volunteered with Sentara for a total of 23 years.

At 93 years young, she continues to brighten our halls, serve in our gift shop, and lead a team that handmakes the cutest knitted hats for our newborns. 🎀🧶

Her kindness, energy, and joy inspire everyone she meets. We’re so proud to see her recognized as an Everyday Hero, a title she wears so well. 💛

Thank you, MaryAnn, for making millions of little moments that matter.