Centra's multi-year modernization plan will encompass the most significant facility improvements and capital investments in its history. Aligning with Centra’s long-term strategic plan, the 500 million dollar investment will address different community needs based on findings from the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment.
The first phase of the modernization plan is a revitalization and expansion of the Lynchburg area campuses. Centra plans to modernize its campus with contemporary facilities that include the latest innovative technologies that will increase patient access and enhance critical and specialty care in central Virginia for years to come.
The following is a list of extensive projects that form the foundation of Centra’s modernization plan.
Growth of Centra’s home-based servicesÂ
With the launch of a new Central Command Center, Centra is expanding its virtual care and telehealth programs. Through a remote patient monitoring program, the organization will provide quality care for chronic conditions, manage patients’ health and well-being and remotely avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency department visits. With 24/7 access to care and support, Centra will expand care beyond the hospital or clinic setting and meet patients where they are.Â
Development of a new medical campus
In partnership with Lifepoint Health, Centra plans to construct two new facilities to create a specialty medical campus on Simon’s Run. The medical campus will comprise The Centra Behavioral Health Hospital and The Centra Rehabilitation Hospital. The campus is expected to be complete by 2025.
Construction of a new specialty medical office buildingÂ
The health system plans to develop a new multi-specialty medical office building in partnership with Remedy Health. Located near Lynchburg General Hospital’s campus on Langhorne Road, the MOB will expand access to outpatient services and specialty care, including Centra’s comprehensive brain and spine programs and other surgical specialists.
Establishment of a new care tower
A new five-story Northeast Tower will be constructed. This new care tower will be located adjacent to the East Tower (main hospital entrance) and consists of medical units, patient recovery rooms and support spaces, as well as additional shell space for future growth and capacity.
Replacement of Lynchburg General Hospital’s Emergency Department
The current emergency department will be replaced and incorporated as part of the new Northeast Tower. This new facility will meet the needs of our ever-changing community and will include 71 treatment bays, five trauma bays and four imaging rooms. Enhancements will include a split flow model of care, an integrated emPATH psychiatric unit, super track/imaging/results lounge and improved connectivity.
Creation of additional parking for the Lynchburg General campus
Centra has planned to address this challenge through the expansion of lots on Thomson Drive and Tate Springs Road. This expansion will create 428 additional parking spaces and is intended to bring all patient and visitor parking for ED and inpatient services to the front of the building, enabling ease of access and simplified navigation of the campus.
Centra’s modernization plan and vision for the future will be financed over the next four years through the assistance of joint ventures, operations, capital bonds and in partnership with the Centra Foundation and its generous donors.
A key component of planning is to make sure all patient services are continued while construction takes place. Expected completion of all projects is fall 2027.
For more information, visit centrahealth.com.
