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Newsletter May 16, 2025
Celebrating the Flores Family During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of…

Newsletter May 16, 2025
Mind Over Stroke: How Mental Health Impacts Prevention & Recovery

When considering stroke prevention and recovery, we often focus on physical factors, including blood pressure, diet, smoking and exercise which are…

Newsletter May 16, 2025
Centra Supports Community Health with First-of-Its-Kind Alpha-Gal Cookbook

Did you know that central Virginia is home to 37% of the world’s Alpha-Gal Syndrome cases?…

Newsletter May 16, 2025
A Champion for Stroke Survivors

Most people are surprised to learn that Crystal Martin has worked at Centra for almost twenty years!…

Foundation story May 08, 2025
The gift of helping people with Alpha-Gal eat well

Thanks to donor support, those living with Alpha-Gal can take the cake – and other delicious foods, too.

A Cookbook & Guide for Alpha-Gal
Foundation story May 05, 2025
Gratitude Heals: ‘They saved my life, even beyond cancer’

With a grateful heart, Chaplain Chad McCain expresses his appreciation for compassionate Centra Caregivers after a challenging diagnosis.

Chad McCain and Caregivers
Foundation story May 05, 2025
Helping Hands: You helped Cynthia move forward after loss

During a time of acute personal hardship and grief, the emotional and financial support Caregiver Cynthia Lawrence received from her Centra family and…

Cynthia Lawrence
Newsletter Apr 23, 2025
Understanding Thyroid Health, with Dr. Alan Kauppi

This month in our Live Well series, we are shining a light on thyroid health with i sights from Dr.

Kauppi
Newsletter Apr 22, 2025
A Green Thumb and a Heart for Sustainability: Roger Bradley Leads Centra’s Environmental Efforts

Roger Bradley, Vice President of Facilities Management and Construction, has led Centra's sustainability efforts since joining the organization in…

Roger
Newsletter Apr 16, 2025
A Calling to Serve

Haywood Hunt's Journey in Healthcare and Education Growing up in church, Haywood Hunt observed his mother selflessly serve and give to those in need.

Haywood Centra