Sentara expands innovative school-based telehealth clinics to Newport News Public Schools
Posted: February 27, 2026
Sentara Health is extending its innovative school-based telehealth clinics to Newport News Public Schools. These clinics deliver acute primary care services directly to students and faculty while they are in their own schools.
Telehealth clinics at Newsome Park Elementary School and Stoney Run Elementary School started operating in the fall. The partnership establishes in-school health clinics comprised of an on-site licensed practical nurse paired virtually with Sentara's providers such as a nurse practitioner, physician assistant or medical doctor.
"Newport News Public Schools is grateful for the opportunity to form a partnership with Sentara that brings quality healthcare to students at their own schools," said Superintendent Dr. Michele Mitchell. "Telehealth clinicians working with our school nurses on site during school hours will help families obtain medical attention faster, reduce student absences and help to maintain a strong learning environment for all of our students."
Learn more about how NNPS is part of Sentara's statewide initiative.
