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Foundation story Mar 13, 2025
Revolutionizing brain and spinal surgery

Donor support helped to provide the Curve Navigation System™ by Brainlab, an innovative information-guided surgery platform that transforms how brain…

Waltus Gill III, MD
Foundation story Mar 11, 2025
A legacy of giving

Louis Basten’s family story is interwoven with the history of healthcare in central Virginia and Centra.

Mary and Lou Basten
Centra news Feb 25, 2025
Local Heart Attack Victim Receives Life Saving Care & Surgery from Centra Caregivers

On April 6, 2024, Ken Terrell was playing in a tennis doubles tournament at the Boonsboro Country Club when he noticed back and shoulder pain on his…

Newsletter Feb 24, 2025
Leading with Heart: How Donna Sams Fosters Growth in the Cath Lab

In her 31 years as a Caregiver at Centra, Donna Sams has experienced mentorship, education, and support from her leaders—guidance she now pays forward…

donna sams
Centra news Feb 20, 2025
FAQs – Centra Urgent Care Facilities

Where are the Centra Urgent Care facilities located?…

CMG Forest Urgent Care
Foundation story Feb 20, 2025
Gratitude Heals: World-class care, neighborly compassion

After his wife’s life-saving heart surgery, Dave Gillis is sharing his gratitude for an extraordinary team of Centra Caregivers, a friendly,…

Stroobants sign
Centra news Feb 19, 2025
Understanding Cholesterol

Understanding your cholesterol levels can be key to maintaining your heart health and helping reduce heart disease, heart attacks and stroke.

Foundation story Feb 18, 2025
Helping Hands for Andrea after Helene

Andrea Beaudry, RN, MSN, can pinpoint the exact moment during Hurricane Helene she knew her family was in trouble.

Newsletter Feb 18, 2025
Understanding the EV ICD and Its Advancements

Defibrillator technology has evolved significantly, improving both function and implantation methods.

EVICD
Newsletter Feb 17, 2025