Did you know 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy? November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Click to learn more about what to do if you or someone else is having a seizure as well as helpful information and resources.
On August 13, 2018, Centra's Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery at Virginia Baptist Hospital opened four new pods to help babies who are born exposed to opioids or other substances. Each pod is a quiet, partitioned area within the NICU where a mother and baby can bond, and the baby can be kept calm...
For Immediate Release: Important Patient Portal Information
We have exciting news! We are partnering with Cerner, an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) company, and will be transitioning to a new (EMR) system beginning September 1, 2018.
Centra's radiation oncology department has obtained APEx accreditation through the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). Centra is one of two health care systems in the state of Virginia to achieve this. On a national scale, we are one of only forty health care systems that have...
Centra award for student research at Sweet Briar goes to psychology major from Fairfax Station
SWEET BRIAR, Va. (May 1, 2018) — Emily Schlosberg ’19 has been named this year’s recipient of the Centra Health Award of Excellence in Student Scientific Research and Collaborative Innovation,...
Michael Valentine, MD, FACC, is the new president of the American College of Cardiology. He officially assumed his role on March 12th during the Convocation Ceremony held during the ACC’s 67th Annual Scientific Session in Orlando. Dr. Valentine will serve a one-year term.
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital has been named one of the nation’s Top 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health, now part of IBM Watson Health. This annual study identifies the top U.S. hospitals for inpatient cardiovascular services in the nation. This is the seventh...
This week the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded Centra Lynchburg General Hospital and Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital a five-star rating. These ratings can be found on CMS’ Hospital Compare website that has information about the quality, safety and customer experience at...
