Meet Dr. Bikram Bal, Chief Medical Officer for Centra Medical Group and gastroenterologist, practicing at Centra for the past 12 years. He joins us to educate, bring awareness to, and share preventative options for colon cancer for Colorectal Cancer Awareness month.
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Through three reoccurrences of cancer, multiple rounds of treatment and the heartbreaking loss of his wife, Ronald's story is a testament to personal perseverance and the power of a community of Caregivers standing behind you.
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Join us as we sit down with Loraine Stegall, an emergency room nurse at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, who unexpectedly suffered a heart attack last year.
Despite being active and having no family history of heart issues, Loraine's story sheds light on the importance of taking chest pain seriously and how the symptoms of a heart attack that women experience can be unique.
Tune in to hear her journey from disbelief to recovery, and the vital lessons she learned along the way!
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Listen in as we sit down with Dr. Michael O’Neill, a radiation oncologist and the Oncology Service Line Physician Leader who works at Centra’s Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center. Dr. O’Neill shares invaluable insights on cancer prevention, emphasizing the importance of simple living, avoiding processed foods and being active.
From the significance of early screenings for breast cancer to demystifying fears around screening for colon cancer, Dr. O’Neill explains how cancer prevention begins with simple steps anyone can take!
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In this episode of the & So Much More, our host, Cami Smith, sits down with Carter Broocks to learn more about the Community Health Needs Assessment that Centra administers every three years!
Carter explains how this assessment, commonly known as the CHNA, is a survey that helps Centra understand what the health needs of the communities it serves are. She also shares how the ten-minute survey has tremendous impact because it raises the voices of the individuals who call Lynchburg, Farmville and Bedford home and can speak directly to their own healthcare needs.
Together, Cami and Carter also explore how findings from 2021’s CHNA led to improving or creating specific resources to address the needs of communities in central Virginia. You won’t want to miss this episode!
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Join us for a compelling discussion on the latest episode of "& So Much More," as we delve into all things RSV with Dr. Travis Engel. RSV, short for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a common and potentially dangerous virus that affects infants and children.
Dr. Engel explains how our region often experiences an RSV surge before other areas in the United States and how being in a warmer climate doesn’t ensure you’re in the clear.
Additionally, Cami and Dr. Engel have a frank conversation about vaccines and discuss the new, single-injection RSV vaccine, Beyfortus, and how it helps prepare your child’s body to fight RSV if they contract the virus, even reducing the likelihood of hospitalization by 75%.
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In this episode of & So Much More, our host, Cami Smith, is joined by Dr. Audrey Graham, the Medical Director of Breast Imaging at Centra. Together, they shed light on the crucial topic of breast cancer awareness and the significance of breast health. Having worked at Centra for over 14 years, Dr. Graham has dedicated her medical career to work in breast imaging and being an advocate for women’s health.
One of the key points that they discuss is how women often prioritize the well-being of those they care for, putting themselves second and subsequently not seeking preventative care. Cami and Dr. Graham also delve into the symptoms that should immediately prompt women to seek medical care, such as experiencing pain in the breast or noticing something unusual.
Dr. Graham emphasizes the pivotal role of mammograms in early detection and explains how this diagnostic tool can uncover breast cancer in its earliest stages when it appears as just a few tiny specks before any symptoms are evident.
You won’t want to miss this encouraging and insightful conversation that will help you and your loved ones understand the importance of preventative care and breast health at any age!
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In a world where healthcare can often feel impersonal and fragmented, this episode of & So Much More paints a vivid picture of how Centra is reshaping the narrative! Join Cami Smith and Dr. Giuliana Allega, a primary care provider and the Director of Ambulatory Care at Centra as they discuss what the care team approach is and why this model of care allows Centra to serve its patients better.
Together, Dr. Allega and Cami discuss concerns that patients can have when being seen by multiple providers and dispel common misconceptions about the care team model.
They explain that with the care team approach constant communication and close working relationships are prioritized which means patients can trust that there is a dedicated team by their side working together to deliver excellent care.
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