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Centra news, tips, and the latest on what’s happening in health and wellness.
Foundation story

Marge Dillard: Tending to the health of her community

August 8, 2023
Meet one of our oldest (and wisest) donors. At 97, Marge Dillard has supported excellent care in just about every way possible.
Foundation story

Hugh’s story: Safely returning to the hobbies he enjoys

August 8, 2023
Last fall, the Centra Foundation received a $360,000 grant from The Al Stroobants Foundation to meet an increased need in the region for echocardiograms.
Podcast

The DO Difference | & so much more

August 7, 2023
 
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Centra Lynchburg Hospitals Achieve Coveted Five-Star CMS Rating

August 1, 2023
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist Hospital (LGH/VBH) were recently awarded a five-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Press release

Centra Takes Proactive Measures to Ensure Caregiver Safety Amid Rising Workplace Violence Threats

July 24, 2023
Workplace violence (WPV) and active threat situations have become increasingly prevalent in our nation, posing a significant risk to healthcare settings.
Podcast

What are Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) | & so much more

July 7, 2023
Did you know that nurse practitioners can work in primary care and specialty care?  
Press release

Centra Implements Ai Technology for Advanced Stroke Care

July 6, 2023
Centra recently adopted an innovative Ai-based technology that empowers Centra to enhance the speed, efficiency, and accuracy of stroke identification and treatment.
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Mission Moment, Kathy Kendall

July 3, 2023
I recently had a community member say to me, “it’s a shame you are no longer a nurse” implying that in my role as Director of Acute Care at Centra Southside Community Hospital, I no longer care for
Newsletter

An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) story

July 3, 2023
Transforming tiny lives