Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital offers a wide variety of classes, events, support groups, and programs to help create and maintain a healthy community. Our classes and events cover preventative healthcare issues ranging from nutrition to heart health and cancer screenings. View the events calendar for information about community activities and/or events hosted by Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital.
Speakers Bureau
As a public service to area clubs and organizations, Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital offers a Speakers Bureau which provides informative speakers on a wide variety of health-related topics. This service is free of charge and is designed to provide residents of Bedford county with the most up-to-date information available. Speakers are available to discuss topics of particular interest to you or your group. For more information or to request a speaker, call 540-435-7619.
Support Groups
New Beginnings Support Group in Bedford
Third Wednesday of each month
Co-sponsored by Bedford Hospice Care
Contact: Pam Willoughby 587-6592
Life for One Support Group/SML Area
Third Monday of each month
Co-sponsored by Bedford Hospice Care
Contact: Pam Willoughby 587-6592
A Path to Healing and a Bridge to Wellness
Path to Healing, A Bridge to Wellness is a free program for all cancer patients – whether battling cancer at the present time or whether in remission. It is designed with the philosophy that physical activity improves the state of mind and mood. For more information call Elizabeth Creasy, YMCA Contact, at 586-3483 to register.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Support Group
Bedford Memorial Hospital Admin. Training Room
Meetings currently being scheduled
For more information contact Christy Lucy, 540-425-7619
Health Screenings
Health screenings are an excellent way to raise awareness about common diseases and, in some situations, identify disease in its early stages. The benefit is realized when patients take the next step, seeing their physician for diagnosis and treatment. Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital can provide screenings for your workplace, club/organization, or community event. Contact Christy Lucy at 540-425-7619 for details.
Youth Opportunities
Centra offers a variety of programs for students of all ages to introduce them to health careers and to support their ongoing career exploration into early adulthood. Click on the links provided below for more information
Safe Sitter Babysitting Class
Medical Career Camp (summer week long program)
Intern Program
Observation and Shadowing Opportunities