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1 Million Dollar Donation Fuels First emPATH Unit in Virginia at Centra

1 Million Dollar Donation Fuels First emPATH Unit in Virginia at Centra

July 10, 2022

Thanks to a grateful patient's anonymous $1M donation, Centra will begin construction on the Commonwealth's first emPATH unit. This donation, the largest single outright anonymous donation and among the largest gifts...Read more

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Quit Like a Champion: Great American Smokeout

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Quit Like a Champion: Great American Smokeout

November 18, 2021


Centra is celebrating the 45th Annual Great American Smokeout! Information to help you quit smoking as well as giveaways will be available.

One in five people dies as a result of illness caused by...Read more

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Centra Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) earns national recognition for efforts to improve cardiovascular treatment

Centra Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) earns national recognition for efforts to improve cardiovascular treatment

October 28, 2021

Centra Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) has received two American Heart Association Achievement Awards for implementing quality improvement measures that ensure cardiovascular patients receive efficient and...Read more

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Mayor Dolan Declares Lynchburg Midwifery Week

Mayor Dolan Declares Lynchburg Midwifery Week

October 04, 2021

For Immediate Release

Mayor Dolan has proclaimed October 3-9, 2021 Lynchburg Midwifery Week. This recognition coincides with National Midwifery Week. National Midwifery Week was created by the American...Read more

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New Centra President and CEO Arrives

New Centra President and CEO Arrives

September 07, 2021

Amy F. Carrier assumes her role today as Centra's President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Carrier succeeds Richard Tugman, who has served as interim President and CEO since January 2021. Mr. Tugman will resume his...Read more

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Notice of Sale - Public Meeting

Notice of Sale - Public Meeting

August 17, 2021

Centra is holding a public meeting on August 17, 2021, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm to announce the upcoming sale of our senior care facilities, including: Guggenheimer Health and Rehab, Summit Rehabilitation...Read more

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COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for all Caregivers

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for all Caregivers

August 16, 2021

Centra Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for all Caregivers

Lynchburg, VA.- Centra announced today its decision to require all 7,600 Caregivers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by...Read more

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Centra and UVA Health Announce Strategic Clinical Affiliation

Centra and UVA Health Announce Strategic Clinical Affiliation

July 28, 2021

Centra and UVA Health Announce Strategic Clinical Affiliation, Building on a Shared Commitment to Quality Care in the Local Community

Building on each other’s strengths in delivering highly specialized...Read more

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Centra Announces New President and CEO

New President and CEO

Centra Announces New President and CEO

July 16, 2021

For Immediate Release Friday, July 16, 2021


Centra Names New President and CEO


Lynchburg, VA---Centra is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy F....Read more

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Mayor Dolan declares June 26th Centra Caregiver Appreciation Day

Mayor Dolan declares June 26th Centra Caregiver Appreciation Day

June 24, 2021

Mayor MaryJane Dolan has declared June 26th, Centra Caregiver Appreciation Day in honor of those healthcare workers displaying great resiliency, strength and care during the COVID-19 pandemic and daily in their...Read more

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