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Newsletter Dec 18, 2024
Celebrating a Century of Excellence

Our centennial year has been a time to honor that legacy, celebrating the stories, milestones and people who have shaped our history.

Podcast Dec 17, 2024
Navigating Grief Heartache with Hope During the Holidays

Grief is a journey many of us embark on, often without warning, and the holiday season can amplify these emotions unexpectedly.

Holiday Grief
Foundation story Dec 16, 2024
Giving comfort and joy: ‘GO Karts’ help sick kids get on a path to health

It’s ‘game on’ for pediatric patients thanks to the charitable generosity of donors.

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Foundation story Dec 16, 2024
A sweet impact: Centra Caregivers bake and donate to help colleagues facing an acute, unexpected need

Caregivers at Centra Southside Community Hospital participated in Cake Wars to raise money for the Helping Hands program, which assists Caregivers…

Caregivers Kayla Williams and Elizabeth Sears
Press release Dec 13, 2024
Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital Achieves High Performing Scores in U.S. News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

The 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for Uncomplicated Pregnancies results by U.S.

Virginia Baptist Hospital
Podcast Dec 13, 2024
Inclusive Holiday Celebrations for Neurodiverse Families, with Dr. Emily Bradshaw and Daniel Sullivan

Unlock the secrets to a inclusive holiday season for neurodiverse families with insights from Dr.

Neurodivergent Holiday series photo
Newsletter Dec 09, 2024
A Year of Advancements Powered by the Centra Foundation

As we reflect on the stories we’ve shared over the past year, it’s clear that Centra’s commitment to innovative healthcare is stronger than ever.

Davinci Robot
Newsletter Dec 06, 2024
Mentorship and McDonalds: The Career Story of One Centra CNO

Anna Cazes, Chief Nursing Officer at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist Hospital, reflects on her 31-year nursing career, from…

Podcast Dec 02, 2024
The Centra Foundation: The Transformative Impact of Local Giving

How can we bridge the healthcare cost gap and enhance community wellness with the resources we have?…

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Foundation story Nov 27, 2024
‘No greater gift’

Gratitude for high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care For the family of Alice Proffitt Dawson, there was “no greater gift” than Centra Bedford…

Nancy Wilkerson and Dale Dawson Nichols