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Centra news, tips, and the latest on what’s happening in health and wellness.
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Men's Health Month, Iron Lives

June 7, 2023
June is Men's Health Month, a time when we emphasize the significance of annual physicals and screenings.
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People of Centra, Starla Johns

June 7, 2023
Pursuing a Dream: A Journey to Nursing
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Centra Continues to Accept Virginia Premier Insurance

June 2, 2023
A letter was sent in error by Virginia Premier regarding Centra’s acceptance of insurance coverage provided by Virginia Premier.
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Local Physician Donates $1M to Centra Foundation and Lynchburg Beacon of Hope

May 25, 2023
Centra Foundation and Lynchburg Beacon of Hope are pleased to jointly announce generous gifts totaling $1 million from George A.
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Providing environments for healing and connection

May 24, 2023
Your support provides optimal healing environments – indoor and outdoor.
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Generous legacy gift will support cancer patients

May 24, 2023
The late William (Bill) E. McBratney Jr. has left a lasting legacy that will provide hope and exceptional care for people in our communities who need treatment for cancer.
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Fueling dreams and helping patients

May 23, 2023
In 2021, the Centra Foundation received a generous donation from the Watt Foster Family Foundation to establish a fund to provide scholarship support for Campbell County
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Your gifts help aspiring nurses like Hayley get to bedsides

May 23, 2023
Compassionate nurses made an impression on Hayley Whittier, RN, when she was young. So much so, in fact, that she decided to pursue a career in healthcare.
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Joint Commission Awards Centra Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Certification, Sets New Standard in Care for Lynchburg Community

May 23, 2023
Centra recently earned the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association Heart-Check mark as a Certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC) for
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Centra Announces Plans for New Mother/Baby Unit Located in Lynchburg General Hospital’s New Care Tower

May 15, 2023
On March 7, 2023, Centra launched its Modernization Plan, a multi-year initiative that will encompass the most significant facility improvements and capital investments in Centra’s 36-year history.