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Centra news Nov 18, 2025
When is Weight Loss Surgery or a Non-Surgical Alternative the Right Choice?

Obesity sits at the crossroads of biology, behavior and bias.

Bariatrics
Press release Nov 03, 2025
Centra Southside Community Hospital Breaks Ground on New Emergency Department

Centra Southside Community Hospital (CSCH) officially broke ground today on a $5 million renovation and expansion of its Emergency Department (ED),…

CSCH Groundbreaking
Centra news Nov 03, 2025
The Frontlines of Community Care

Community health workers (CHWs) play a vital role in connecting individuals and families to the resources they need to live healthier, more stable…

Community Health Workers
Centra news Nov 03, 2025
Finding Wholeness After Diagnosis: Erin’s Breast Cancer Journey

When it comes to breast cancer, the path from diagnosis to healing is rarely linear.

Breast Cancer Story_Photo
Podcast Oct 29, 2025
Nicole's Cancer Journey: Healing, Hope and a Little Help from April Sweetie

A frightening diagnosis can steal the air from a room. Nicole’s story gives it back.

Nicole, Lary, April Sweetie
Newsletter Oct 28, 2025
Caring for Our Community, Modernizing for the Future

Breaking Ground on the New LGH Tower On September 18, we gathered to celebrate the exciting milestone of breaking ground on the site of the new tower…

LGH_Tower Expansion Ground Breaking
Newsletter Oct 28, 2025
One Year After the Storm: Rebuilding Thanks to Helping Hands

During this year's Centra Family Campaign, your gift can bring the same hope and healing to Caregivers like Andrea Beaudry in times of unexpected need…

CFC Photo
Foundation story Oct 27, 2025
Gratitude Heals: A vision for caring, grateful for care

William Hobbs Jr. performed outpatient surgery at Virginia Baptist for over 30 years. He recently returned to the hospital as a surgery patient.

Bill Hobbs Jr.
Foundation story Oct 27, 2025
A History of Support and Impact

As part of a video project about the history of philanthropy for our local hospitals and health system, three Centra Foundation board members took a…

Cap Eschenroeder, Carolyn Jacques and Sackett Wood
Centra news Oct 27, 2025
Centra Home Health Earns Top CMS Ratings for Patient Experience & Quality

Centra is proud to share that both Centra Home Health Lynchburg and Farmville programs have earned 5 stars for patient experience and 4+ stars for…