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Centra news Jan 20, 2023
Nurse wellness initiatives & Code Lavender

In 2019, Code Lavender started as a research project by two separate nursing teams on NICU and CIMU.

Code Lavender
Press release Jan 16, 2023
Centra expands surgical program with two new robotic systems

With the recent acquisition of two state-of-the-art da Vinci XI robotic systems funded by the Centra Foundation, Centra has expanded its surgical…

Press release Jan 11, 2023
Construction begins on Virginia's first emPATH unit at Centra

The groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction on the Commonwealth's first emPATH unit took place Friday, September 23 at Centra’s Lynchburg…

Press release Jan 01, 2023
Centra welcomes first baby of the year

2023 is already off to a hopeful and promising start!…

Centra In The News Dec 29, 2022
A colorful, expanded Pediatric Specialty Center

After a multiyear $250,000 renovation and expansion project made possible by generous donor support, the Pediatric Specialty Center at Centra Virginia…

Pediatric Speciality waiting room with baby animal wall art
Centra In The News Dec 19, 2022
A legacy of support for excellent care

Over more than four decades, Nancy and Sam Cardwell have supported excellent care for central Virginia in just about every way possible — through…

Cardwell
Press release Dec 19, 2022
Al Stroobants Foundation awards Centra Foundation $360,000 grant to support heart & vascular care

The Centra Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $360,000 grant from the Al Stroobants Foundation to meet the need for echocardiograms.

Press release Dec 06, 2022
U.S. News & World Report awards Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital-High Performing Designation for Maternity Care

U.S. News & World Report has awarded Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital with the “High Performing” Designation for Maternity Care.

Press release Dec 01, 2022
Centra board of directors welcomes four new members

In the coming year, Centra’s Board of Directors will be welcoming three new members to the board.

Centra In The News Nov 23, 2022
Let's talk about RSV

As the nation sees perhaps the worst RSV season in a generation, Dr.