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Please join us for the November edition of Centra's monthly Lunchtime Learning Series on November 14th, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Dr. Christian Estrada and Dr. Sebastian Ksionski from Centra Medical Group's (CMG) Physical Medicine and Pain Management Centers will be discussing procedural pain therapies. Participants will receive 1 hour of CME credit by attending this event. You can register for this month’s session here: https://lnkd.in/eJUUPPWA   In support of improving patient care, Centra is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME),  the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Thank you, Centra Health, for being our CASA Superhero Run Festival Sponsor! Your ongoing support allows us to make the festival better each year, bringing more fun for all of our participants! We’re grateful for your commitment to keeping our community’s children safe and healthy! #centrahealth #casasuperherorun #lynchburgsuperherorun

WELCOME NEW PROVIDERS! We’re thrilled to introduce our new Caregivers who have recently joined the Centra team! Each month, we'll be sharing about our amazing new providers across all Centra locations and departments. Let’s give a warm welcome to our newest Centra team members- Alex Hamilton, DO – Critical Care Tiffany Clark, RN, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-BC, AOCNP – Cancer Care Kathleen Champlin, CRNA – Anesthesia Annmarie Jones, NP – Primary Care Stephanie Stewart, NP – Primary Care Angela Renna, FNP – Palliative Care Not pictured: Donna Saffaei, MD – Emergency Services Carolyn Nascimento, PA-S, EP-C – Emergency Services #centrahealth #centra

Congratulations to Kristi Sink, Centra's Vice President for Ambulatory Services, for earning a spot in the Top 50 Women Leaders of Richmond for 2024! Kristi has extensive experience in both acute care and ambulatory care. Throughout her career, Kristi has successfully led organizations to 5-star CMS ratings, crafted system strategy for ambulatory services, and collaborated with providers to achieve quality improvements including trauma designation, HealthGrades’s “Top 250 Hospitals” award, and recognition for patient experience improvements. We are so happy to have you a part of our team, Kristi!

Join us on November 16th for the Bedford Walk with a Doc event featuring Dr. Hilary Basham, DO, and Dr. Rob Feuerstein, MD. They will discuss COPD prevention and treatment.

We are excited for tomorrow's Walk with a Doc event featuring Dr. Travis Engel, Chair of Centra's Pediatric Department! Meet at the Blackwater Creek Trail Extension Entrance behind Linkhorne Middle School. Additionally, the Teddy Bear Clinic will be onsite, and we will be collecting donations for HumanKind’s Early Head Start program. Please check the event listing for needed donation items: https://lnkd.in/ew9Kk6Ki

Today is World Stroke Day, and Centra is dedicated to raising awareness about stroke prevention and symptoms. Centra is known for its leading advancements in stroke care, and our Caregivers are committed to providing our patients with the highest level of care. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke, which is why early action is essential for stroke. One way to remember and recognize signs of stroke is through the acronym BEFAST. Balance - sudden loss of balance Eyes - Loss of vision in one or both eyes Face - Face looks uneven Arm - The arm or leg is weak or hanging down Speech - Speech is slurred, trouble speaking, or seems confused Time - Call 911 immediately if any of the symptoms above are present. To learn more about stroke care at Centra please visit https://lnkd.in/e83aDF5d #worldstrokeday #nomercyonstroke #BEFAST Beth Hundt, PhD, APRN, FAHA James Bryant, DNP, RN, CEN, CCRN, NEA-BC, CPEN Tab Culbertson, MSHA, FACHE Chris Thomson

Dr. George Hurt played a pivotal role in establishing Centra’s Brain & Spine Service Line which now delivers essential neurological care to communities throughout central and southern Virginia. In a recent conversation, Dr. Hurt shared insights into his career, from his early dreams of aviation to becoming a neurosurgeon and reflected on his enduring commitment to service and community. His legacy of care, leadership and philanthropy continues to shape healthcare in our region today.

We are excited to share another remarkable accomplishment from Dr. Sackett and the Heart & Vascular team, where the first pulse field ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFIB) was recently performed at Centra!    Pulse field ablation is the newest advancement in ablation technology for AFIB patients. Previous ablation procedures have used thermal energy with either heat (radiofrequency) or cold (cryoablation), which has a risk of damaging surrounding structures such as the esophagus and the phrenic nerve. Pulse field ablation uses an electrical pulse to create ablation lesions, tailored to avoid collateral injury and only ablates the targeted heart muscle tissue. This new type of procedure is safer and faster, allowing treatment for more patients with shorter waiting periods and less risk of complications. We are excited to bring this new approach to our patients in the Lynchburg area!

Join us THIS Saturday, October 26th for the Walk with a Doc & Stroke Smart Health Fair on the front lawn of Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. The Walk with a Doc event will occur from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. with Dr. John Gaughen, Medical Director for Neuro Interventional Surgical Services at Centra, where he will discuss stroke prevention. Meet on the front lawn of Centra Memorial Bedford Hospital and walk along the wellness pathway. Directly after the Walk with a Doc event, the Stroke Smart Health Fair will also be held on the front lawn of Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. Learn about stroke prevention from local stroke experts on topics like stroke signs, symptoms, and risk factors, as well as available resources and blood pressure screenings. The first 60 attendees will receive a FREE digital blood pressure cuff!