Some of the greatest bragging rights in Central Virginia come from the superior healthcare available. As Lynchburg's largest employer, Centra Health enjoys a reputation as one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the nation. Comprised of Lynchburg General Hospital, Virginia Baptist Hospital and Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, as well as a range of specialty services and medical practices, Centra has garnered a large number of accolades ranging from cancer treatment to cardiovascular, nurses and even technology.
"As a nonprofit healthcare system, in everything we do, we are focused on the best interest of the people of our region," said George Dawson, CEO of Centra.
- Forbes named Centra one of the safest hospitals in America.
- Premier CareScience's national award for quality and efficiency—placing Centra among the top 1 percent of hospitals in the country.
- Nurses who are ranked among the best in the country. Centra was honored as a Magnet hospital for excellence in nursing by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center. - In May of 2009, for the third year in a row, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons awarded Centra a three-star rating—its highest rating for quality in cardiac surgery.
- Selected as a 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospital in America for the fifth time and is one of only three hospitals in Virginia to receive this national honor.
- Cancer care services are fully accredited with commendation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
- Received the United Way's Ron Dolan Spirit of Caring Award, which is bestowed to an individual or an organization having a long-standing commitment to improving the quality of life in Central Virginia.
- Recognition as one of the Most Wired hospitals in the country for delivering excellent patient care by H&HN (Hospitals & Health Networks) magazine.
- Patient satisfaction scores that are in the top quartile in the nation.
In addition to Centra, Central Virginia Family Physicians and Physicians Treatment Center are among the other outstanding healthcare options available in the Lynchburg area. Physicians Treatment Center, located on Sheffield Drive in Lynchburg, is lead by Dr. Matthew Tatom and treats walk-in and scheduled patients with a wide variety of medical conditions.
With 14 locations throughout our region, Central Virginia Family Physicians enjoys a reputation for reliable, compassionate family care, combined with a wide range of state-of-the-art medical technology. Family physicians see patients from birth through the senior years and are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions including the following:
- Pediatrics and Newborn Care
- Internal Medicine
- Gynecology
- Geriatrics
- Psychiatry
- Minor Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Community Medicine
With so many exceptional healthcare options to choose from, those living in Lynchburg and the surrounding areas can rest assured that their health and well-being will always be in some of the best-trained hands in the country. It's safe to say that the Hill City's heart for health beats throughout its residents, and is just one more reason many find it so easy to fall in love with Lynchburg.
