WINTER 2015 ammograms Annually A Must (M.A.A.M.), a committee of the Centra Foundation, is a local volunteer group whose mission is to improve the health of women in central Virginia by raising awareness of the importance of screening mammograms and to help fund free mammograms for women who cannot afford them. The M.A.A.M. Committee also holds a luncheon each year to raise funds to support these free screening mammograms. This year’s luncheon, held October 10 at Lynchburg College, featured Dr. Leana Wen, director of Patient-Centered Care Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine at The George Washington University. She spoke about patient advocacy and how to work with your physician to achieve the best outcomes possible. M Leana Wen, M.D., addresses participants at the annual M.A.A.M. luncheon. From left, Paul Fitzgerald M.D., Thomas Delaney M.D., and Michael Diminick M.D. Far left, Judith Perrotto, M.D., and Jonathan Perrotto. Left, Preston and Verna Sellers, M.D. HIGHLIGHTS FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER y M.A.A.M. luncheon M.A.A.M. luncheon Encourages patient advocacy, raises funds for mammograms Centra Society reception honors donors onors and supporters of the Centra Foundation gathered October 16 for the annual Centra Society donor appreciation event at Boonsboro Country Club. This group, made up of donors who give $1,000 or more to the Centra Foundation annually, received an update on Centra Foundation projects and programs from Kathryn M. Pumphrey, Ed.D., executive vice president. EW Tibbs, CEO of Centra, presented an overview of current and future Centra projects as well as a review of Centra accomplishments this year. All of our donors enable us to enhance the health of our community by supporting patients and programs in Centra's hospitals and facilities throughout our service areas. D
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WINTER 2015
ammograms Annually A Must
(M.A.A.M.), a committee of the Centra
Foundation, is a local volunteer group
whose mission is to improve the health of women in
central Virginia by raising awareness of the importance
of screening mammograms and to help fund free
mammograms for women who cannot afford them.
The M.A.A.M. Committee also holds a luncheon each
year to raise funds to support these free screening
mammograms. This year’s luncheon, held October 10 at
Lynchburg College, featured Dr. Leana Wen, director of
Patient-Centered Care Research in the Department of
Emergency Medicine at The George Washington University.
She spoke about patient advocacy and how to work with
your physician to achieve the best outcomes possible.
M
Leana Wen, M.D., addresses participants at the annualM.A.A.M. luncheon.
From left, Paul Fitzgerald M.D., Thomas Delaney M.D., andMichael Diminick M.D.
Far left, JudithPerrotto, M.D., andJonathan Perrotto.
Left, Preston andVerna Sellers, M.D.
H I G H L I G H T SFOUNDATION NEWSLETTER
yM.A.A.M. luncheonM.A.A.M. luncheonEncourages patient advocacy, raises funds for mammograms
Centra Society reception honors donorsonors and supporters of the Centra
Foundation gathered October 16 for the
annual Centra Society donor appreciation
event at Boonsboro Country Club. This group, made up
of donors who give $1,000 or more to the Centra
Foundation annually, received an update on Centra
Foundation projects and programs from Kathryn M.
Pumphrey, Ed.D., executive vice president. EW Tibbs,
CEO of Centra, presented an overview of current and
future Centra projects as well as a review of Centra
accomplishments this year.
All of our donors enable us to enhance the health of
our community by supporting patients and programs in
Centra's hospitals and facilities throughout our service
areas.
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T he foundation’s mission is to enhance and enrich the services, programs and facilities ofCentra Lynchburg General, Centra Virginia Baptist, Centra Southside and Centra Bedford Memorial
hospitals and to assist the Centra system in meeting and solving community health problems.
Foundation Board of DirectorsGeorge A. Hurt, M.D. ChairmanSamuel P. Cardwell Vice ChairmanE.W. Tibbs Jr. PresidentKathryn M. Pumphrey, Ed.D. Executive Vice PresidentLewis C. Addison Treasurer
Robert R. Chapman IIIMelanie ChristianA.C. (Buzzy) ColemanTheodore J. CraddockThomas Delaney, M.D.Michael J. Diminick, M.D.MaryJane DolanPaul F. Fitzgerald, M.D.Robert H. Gilliam Jr.John J. Halpin, M.D.Janet Hickman, M.D.
Yuille Holt IIIAugustus A. Petticolas Jr., D.D.S.Mary Jane PryorElliot S. SchewelJohn H. Sorrells IIIWalker P. SydnorMark D. Townsend, M.D.
Ex OfficioPatti S. McCue, Sc.D., R.N.
For information about the
Centra Foundation, visit
CentraFoundation.com
Centra Medical Group MobileMed began making
weekly rounds September 8 to West Lynchburg
Baptist Church, Parkview Mission and James Crossing
Apartments. These sites, as well as Lynchburg High
Apartments, which is visited on a biweekly basis, are
provided with a variety of services including blood
pressure checks, blood sugar checks for diabetics,
navigation to appropriate services, education,
medication assistance and assistance with paperwork
to access services by nurses and support staff.
A family nurse practitioner, who joined Centra
Medical Group MobileMed at the beginning of
November, provides additional services, including
treatment of chronic disease, laboratory services,
prescription management, routine care, education
and medical referrals.
Centra Medical Group MobileMed currently assists
five to eight patients a day, many of whom need
assistance in navigating the healthcare network in
Lynchburg and general education about their health.
The unit also travels to health fairs and churches,
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The Centra Foundation has a Web Guide for Financial and Charitable Planning available online at www.CentraFoundation.com.
Save the Date! Night of Hope, April 24Save the date for the 2015 Night of Hope on Friday, April 24, 2015! To be held at the Centra Alan B.Pearson Regional Cancer Center from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Featuring a cocktail buffet by Avenue Foods, silentauction of artwork and other items, and music by the Vivian Hudson Jazz Trio. If you are interested inattending this event, please call the Centra Foundation at 434.200.4791.
extending the reach of its services and education.
The Centra Foundation and Centra Medical
Group MobileMed staff would like to thank donors to
the foundation for their generous support of this
important project. If you would like to support this
