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Liberty COVID-19 count triples in a week, Lynchburg hospital …

WEBOn Wednesday, Lynchburg General Hospital had 84 COVID-19 patients, up from 72 the week before. At its peak, it had 133 patients in mid-January occupying about 38% of its …

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$8M clinic opens on Fifth Street, aims to increase health care …

WEBLathan Goumas. The Community Health Center opened on Tuesday Jan. 2, 2018, in Lynchburg, Va. Photo by Lathan Goumas. Lathan Goumas. Rachael Smith. Lynchburg’s …

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Centra announces plan, calls for new facilities, expansions, more …

WEBCentra Lynchburg General Hospital as seen Aug. 10, 2021. The first phase of the Modernization Plan is a revitalization and expansion of the Lynchburg-area campuses.

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Johnson Health Center breaks ground on new Madison Heights …

WEBJohnson Health Center broke ground Feb. 28 on a new facility it plans to open in Madison Heights in 2024, a center that will expand health care services and …

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Officials: Lynchburg area might have reached peak of current …

WEBVDH reported 233 confirmed new COVID-19 cases Thursday in Lynchburg alone, down from a high of 320 new confirmed cases set Jan. 8. The seven-day average of new …

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Lynchburg-area health officials warn residents of rising COVID cases

WEBCentra Health’s Lynchburg General Hospital is seen in 2021. Centra Foundation and Lynchburg Beacon of Hope have been gifted a total of $1 million from …

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Centra's COVID hospitalizations reach new high

WEBFrom staff reports. Jan 27, 2022. COVID-19 patient counts at Centra’s three area hospitals surged to its highest level yet this week before drifting back down as of …

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All Centra hospitals participating in health insurance exchange

WEBDec 14, 2013 Updated Apr 24, 2019. Bedford Memorial Hospital and Centra’s Lynchburg General, Virginia Baptist and Southside Community hospitals are just a few of the …

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Centra Health to start hematology, oncology clinic

WEBFeb 22, 2024. To ensure uninterrupted access to high-quality cancer care for patients in Lynchburg and Farmville, Centra Health has announced the launch of the Centra …

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New EmPATH unit to be built soon at Centra

WEBNew EmPATH unit to be built soon at Centra. Rachael Smith. Jul 16, 2022. A behavioral health facility new to the state will be built soon at Centra thanks to a large donation. …

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Get Healthy Move Move: Tips to engage your muscles more in …

WEBGet Healthy. Embrace a more healthful life with information to help you Eat Well, Be Mindful, Take Care and Move More.

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Outbreaks lead to increased cases, deaths in and around Lynchburg

WEBA nonprofit 'queen' rises. Other outbreaks have been reported at Centra’s Oakwood Manor nursing home in Bedford and at Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation …

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Centra's purchase of Piedmont Community Health Plan now final

WEBCentra now is the sole owner of Piedmont Community Health Plan, a Lynchburg-based health insurance provider with about 30,000 clients, from Farmville to …

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Centra's new lights illuminate awareness of organ donations

WEBIn an initiative to honor organ donors and raise awareness about their impact, Centra Health recently introduced a new display of colored lights at Lynchburg General Hospital …

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Centra begins issuing bills after almost three-month hiatus

WEBThe unanticipated costs of Centra’s new electronic medical health record system continue to mount, as Centra now issues hundreds of mea culpas to patients for billing errors and …

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Centra announces vaccine requirement for employees

WEBCentra Health will be requiring all of its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1, the provider announced Monday. The requirement comes amid a sharp spike …

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Centra raises awareness on workplace violence

WEBAccording to the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association, state hospitals, nurses and other health care partners successfully worked with the Virginia General Assembly in …

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Centra admits physician contracts violated self-dealing law in $9M

WEBCentra Health and Blue Ridge Ear, Nose, and Throat Plastic Surgery will pay more than $9 million between them to the government to settle a lawsuit claiming the two providers …

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Lawsuit against Centra from former oncologist advances

WEBRachel Mahoney. Jul 12, 2021. A lawsuit filed against Centra Health by an oncologist who’s accused the provider of banning him in retaliation for raising concerns about improper …

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Horizon opens its first residential treatment facility for women

WEBHorizon Behavioral Health’s first residential treatment facility for women is now open. Located in Lynchburg, it is Horizon’s only residential treatment facility for …

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