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Newsletter Dec 09, 2024
A Year of Advancements Powered by the Centra Foundation

As we reflect on the stories we’ve shared over the past year, it’s clear that Centra’s commitment to innovative healthcare is stronger than ever.

Davinci Robot
Newsletter Dec 06, 2024
Mentorship and McDonalds: The Career Story of One Centra CNO

Anna Cazes, Chief Nursing Officer at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist Hospital, reflects on her 31-year nursing career, from…

Podcast Dec 02, 2024
The Centra Foundation: The Transformative Impact of Local Giving

How can we bridge the healthcare cost gap and enhance community wellness with the resources we have?…

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Foundation story Nov 27, 2024
‘No greater gift’

Gratitude for high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care For the family of Alice Proffitt Dawson, there was “no greater gift” than Centra Bedford…

Nancy Wilkerson and Dale Dawson Nichols
Centra news Nov 25, 2024
From Mowing Lawns to Management: Tommy Fields' 33-Year Journey at Centra

Groundskeeper’s passion for hard work and maintaining beautiful, welcoming outdoor spaces leaves a lasting impression on Centra’s campuses.

Tommy Field
Centra news Nov 21, 2024
What Parents Need to Know About Atypical Pneumonia and How to Protect Their Kids

Atypical pneumonia, also known as “walking pneumonia,” is an infection that has become increasingly common, and parents should be aware of its…

Walking Pneumonia
Centra news Nov 20, 2024
Centra Celebrates National Rural Health Day

Centra celebrates National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Centra news Nov 19, 2024
Celebrating the Legacy of Spiritual Care at Virginia Baptist Hospital

Virginia Baptist Hospital’s chaplaincy program, founded in 1953, has evolved from offering traditional spiritual support to being an integral part of…

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Centra news Nov 15, 2024
Convenient Prescription Delivery Service Enhances Patient Care at Centra

Meds to Beds is a prescription delivery service that ensures patients leave the hospital with all necessary medications in hand.

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Press release Nov 14, 2024
Centra Opens New Psychiatric Adult Urgent Care in Lynchburg

Centra has opened the new Piedmont Psychiatric Adult Urgent Care (PPAUC) to meet the growing demand for mental health resources in the region.