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Foundation story Aug 10, 2023
Local kids prove anyone can make an impact

Meet some of our youngest and most energetic donors.

Oliver, Lylah, Alana
Foundation story Aug 09, 2023
Building on a legacy of support for nurses and patients

Cinda and George Hurt's most recent gift will support nursing education and development through Centra’s Virginia Henderson Institute of Clinical…

Cinda and George Hurt
Foundation story Aug 08, 2023
Marge Dillard: Tending to the health of her community

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

Marge Dillard
Foundation story Aug 08, 2023
Hugh’s story: Safely returning to the hobbies he enjoys

Last fall, the Centra Foundation received a $360,000 grant from The Al Stroobants Foundation to meet an increased need in the region for…

Hugh Bragg
Podcast Aug 07, 2023
The DO Difference | & so much more

They all wear white coats, but the letters that come after their names are different!…

DO Podcast Photo
Centra In The News Aug 01, 2023
Centra Lynchburg Hospitals Achieve Coveted Five-Star CMS Rating

Centra Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist Hospital (LGH/VBH) were recently awarded a five-star overall rating from the Centers for…

Press release Jul 24, 2023
Centra Takes Proactive Measures to Ensure Caregiver Safety Amid Rising Workplace Violence Threats

Workplace violence (WPV) and active threat situations have become increasingly prevalent in our nation, posing a significant risk to healthcare…

Podcast Jul 24, 2023
Workplace violence in healthcare | & so much more

One in every four nurses reports experiencing an assault while performing their job and it is likely that 20-60% of victims are under-reporting.

Workplace Safety
Podcast Jul 07, 2023
What are Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) | & so much more

Did you know that nurse practitioners can work in primary care and specialty care?…

APP
Press release Jul 06, 2023
Centra Implements Ai Technology for Advanced Stroke Care

Centra recently adopted an innovative Ai-based technology that empowers Centra to enhance the speed, efficiency, and accuracy of stroke identification…