A $35,000 grant from Sentara Healthcare and Optima Health through the Sentara Cares program has been awarded to the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic and will boost several important patient services.

“Great patient care is about so much more than a visit to the Clinic,” said clinic executive director Arlene Armentor. “Many factors impact overall health and access to care. We are so grateful to Sentara for helping us meet the physical, emotional and social needs of our patients.”

Empowering patients to take charge of their health is a priority of the GMCC, Sentara Healthcare and Optima Health.

“We approach every community and every partner with our ears and our hearts open,” said Sherry Norquist, Director of Community Engagement and Impact at Sentara Healthcare. “We’re not here to provide prescriptive solutions. We’re here to support and amplify the work of our partners in every way we can to improve more lives and inspire more hope for the future.”

Several programs at the c...