Sentara RMH Medical Center is a 238-bed, independent, not-for-profit community hospital located in the beautiful and historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. For nearly 100 years, Sentara RMH has delivered advanced medical care to its seven-county service area. In June 2010, SRMH opened its new, state-of-the-art campus, located on a 254-acre site located in Harrisonburg. This new LEED Gold certified facility brings the latest in health and wellness to the community. And for the fourth year in a row, RMH has been rated number one in Virginia for coronary interventions by HealthGrades®. Our primary and secondary service areas cover approximately 225,000 people.

Harrisonburg is a city with approximately 45,000 people and Rockingham County is populated by approximately 75,000 people. Quality of life is one of the primary factors that draw people to live and work in Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley.  Situated between the Allegheny, Blue Ridge and Massanutten mountain ranges, the Valley is an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs and those culturally inclined to theatre, art and music.

Harrisonburg and Rockingham County provide outstanding educational options with regionally ranked schools where students consistently score at or above state and national averages on achievement tests. The area also boasts 8 colleges and universities within 50 miles including the University of Virginia, James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University (the last two of which are within the city of Harrisonburg). 

Harrisonburg and the surrounding area offer a wide range of housing, both rural and urban and are known for its natural beauty, historic roots and relaxed lifestyle. Offering a moderate climate that allows residents to enjoy the best of both summer and winter, the Valley is an ideal place to call home.

Harrisonburg is within a 2 hour drive to Washington D.C., Richmond and Roanoke, and is an excellent place to live, practice medicine and raise a family.