Women's and Children's Care
More than 2,400 babies are born at Virginia Baptist each year. Our family-centered program for parents-to-be includes classes on prepared childbirth and parenting as well as special sibling programs for brothers and sisters.
In addition to normal deliveries, we are the regional center for high-risk pregnancies and births. Virginia Baptist also boasts the only neonatal intensive care unit in the area.
We provide mothers with a comfortable atmosphere for their birthing experience and offer one of the most modern facilities in the Commonwealth. Each birthing room features cable TV, VCR, rocking chair, whirlpool tub, and other amenities. After giving birth, new mothers recuperate in our Mother/Baby Unit. The brightly decorated rooms provide a warm, relaxing, private atmosphere. Recent renovations have added new rooms that boast cable TV, DVD player, hairdryer, a comfortable rocking chair, and a private shower in each room.
For more information, or to schedule a tour of the Birth Center/Mother Baby Unit, please call (434) 947-4537.
Our pediatric unit serves sick children from birth to their teens. All rooms are private and furnished with sleeper sofas enabling parents to stay nearby. We provide toys and video games for patients to enjoy in their rooms. We also offer a meal service for parents who do not want to leave their child's room. We understand that children may have fears about being in the hospital, and our experienced pediatric nursing staff works hard to ensure your child is comforted and comfortable.
Mental Health & Chemical Addiction
Our mental health division offers inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment programs for adults, adolescents and children with mental, emotional, alcohol and drug problems.
Pathways offers a variety of comprehensive treatment options for adults with alcohol and drug addictions, including a special program just for women. For more information, please call (434) 947-4455, or click here.
Bridges is a freestanding, long-term residential facility devoted entirely to helping children with emotional and behavioral problems. For more information, please call (434) 947-5700, or click here.
Rivermont Schools provide a special environment for children who cannot participate in regular school because of emotional difficulties or learning disabilities, but who do not require inpatient treatment. For more information, please call (434) 947-4697, or click here.
Piedmont Psychiatric Center uses a multidisciplinary approach to serve the needs of children, adolescents, and adults who may be experiencing any number of psychiatric illnesses.
Our acute inpatient units serve children and adolescents as well as adults who need hospitalization. For more information, please call (434) 947-5999.
Our Emergency Mental Health Consultation Services, located in the emergency department at Lynchburg General Hospital, offer 24-hour assistance for people involved with potentially life-threatening or dangerous emotional problems. For more information, please call (434) 947-3033, or click here.
Specialty & Medical Units
Our intensive care unit treats patients with serious medical problems who require constant nursing care and technological support from monitors and ventilators.
For patients who do not need intensive attention, our skilled care unit provides nursing and therapy services at a lower cost than regular acute care. Patients with diabetes and other health conditions that may not involve cancer, mental health and maternity are cared for on our medical units.
Outpatient Department
Our fully equipped and staffed outpatient department is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. The ten-bed unit offers nursing and medical services to patients of all ages under the care of their private physicians. Our outpatient department is ready to care for a variety of medical specialties including surgical and pediatric patients. It also serves as a site for several clinics, including those regarding genetics and development. All procedures must be pre-scheduled by the patient's personal physician.
Virginia Baptist has been providing state-of-the-art services for the Central Virginia region for more than 75 years. With advances in medical technologies and treatments, we've expanded our hospital walls to bring professional health care into your home. We can provide home health services and hospice services. If you think you might need home health services after you leave the hospital, talk with your doctor or call (434) 947-4111.
Our rehabilitation unit serves patients affected by disabling illnesses and injuries including stroke, amputation, head injuries, rheumatoid arthritis and other disabilities.
Chaplains at Centra Health are professionally trained board certified clergy. Their primary ministry is to those patients, residents, and family members who need support throughout the journey of illness, injury, and recovery. Our chaplains serve in all areas of Centra Health facilities. Any patient or family who asks to see a chaplain will find one available around the clock. Our chaplains recognize that our patients and residents come from all walks of life and bring with them a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds. We minister to each individual with sensitivity to personal beliefs and the need to be connected to one’s own faith community. For more information please call the Department of Pastoral Care at 947-4501 or visit our website at http://clergy.centrahealth.com .
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