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Construction begins on Virginia's first emPATH unit at Centra

January 11, 2023
The groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction on the Commonwealth's first emPATH unit took place Friday, September 23 at Centra’s Lynchburg General Hospital.
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Centra welcomes first baby of the year

January 1, 2023
2023 is already off to a hopeful and promising start!
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A colorful, expanded Pediatric Specialty Center

December 29, 2022
After a multiyear $250,000 renovation and expansion project made possible by generous donor support, the Pediatric Specialty Center at Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital opened January 15 with more s
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A legacy of support for excellent care

December 19, 2022
Over more than four decades, Nancy and Sam Cardwell have supported excellent care for central Virginia in just about every way possible — through leadership and service, with annual gifts and contr
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Al Stroobants Foundation awards Centra Foundation $360,000 grant to support heart & vascular care

December 19, 2022
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.
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U.S. News & World Report awards Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital-High Performing Designation for Maternity Care

December 6, 2022
U.S. News & World Report has awarded Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital with the “High Performing” Designation for Maternity Care. 
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Centra board of directors welcomes four new members

December 1, 2022
In the coming year, Centra’s Board of Directors will be welcoming three new members to the board. The new directors, Alison Morrison-Shetlar, Ph.D., John A. Fees and Gloria T.
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Let's talk about RSV

November 23, 2022
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Let's talk about mobile mammography

November 23, 2022
 
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ICN celebrates 50th anniversary

November 18, 2022
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) located at Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital (VBH) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in November.