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Newsletter Jun 07, 2023
Men's Health Month, Iron Lives

June is Men's Health Month, a time when we emphasize the significance of annual physicals and screenings.

Iron Lives
Newsletter Jun 07, 2023
People of Centra, Starla Johns

Pursuing a Dream: A Journey to Nursing Starla began the journey towards a career in nursing when she became a student at Centra College in January…

Starla Johns
Centra news Jun 02, 2023
Centra Continues to Accept Virginia Premier Insurance

A letter was sent in error by Virginia Premier regarding Centra’s acceptance of insurance coverage provided by Virginia Premier.

Press release May 25, 2023
Local Physician Donates $1M to Centra Foundation and Lynchburg Beacon of Hope

Centra Foundation and Lynchburg Beacon of Hope are pleased to jointly announce generous gifts totaling $1 million from George A.

Foundation story May 24, 2023
Providing environments for healing and connection

Your support provides optimal healing environments – indoor and outdoor.

Healing garden
Foundation story May 24, 2023
Generous legacy gift will support cancer patients

The late William (Bill) E. McBratney Jr.

Leila and William McBratney
Foundation story May 23, 2023
Fueling dreams and helping patients

In 2021, the Centra Foundation received a generous donation from the Watt Foster Family Foundation to establish a fund to provide scholarship support…

Jennifer Bryant-Foster, Beth Doyle, and Katie Foster-Rolfe
Foundation story May 23, 2023
Your gifts help aspiring nurses like Hayley get to bedsides

Compassionate nurses made an impression on Hayley Whittier, RN, when she was young.

Hayley Whittier
Press release May 23, 2023
Joint Commission Awards Centra Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Certification, Sets New Standard in Care for Lynchburg Community

Centra recently earned the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association Heart-Check mark as a Certified Thrombectomy…

Press release May 15, 2023
Centra Announces Plans for New Mother/Baby Unit Located in Lynchburg General Hospital’s New Care Tower

On March 7, 2023, Centra launched its Modernization Plan, a multi-year initiative that will encompass the most significant facility improvements and…