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Clinical Program - Core Hospital Sites
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| Alleghany Regional Hospital - Low Moor, VA
Alleghany Regional Hospital (www.alleghanyregional.com) in Low Moor, Virginia is a 156-bed acute-care medical/surgical hospital. The medical staff represents a wide variety of specialties. In addition to 66 general medical and surgical beds, ARH offers six pediatric rooms, a 18-bed Intensive Care Unit, five Operating Rooms, one cystoscopy room, two endoscopy rooms, and a six-bed Emergency Department. The Alleghany Birthing Center has four labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum rooms, and a large caesarian-section room.
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
Mr. Tim Tobin, CEO
Scott Brown D.O., Director for Student Medical Education
Site Coordinator: Lori Barbour lori.barbour@hcahealthcare.com |
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Bluefield Regional Hospital - Bluefield, WV
Bluefield Regional Medical Center (http://www.bluefield.org/) is a quality health care facility serving southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia. The hospital has more than 120 physicians on staff, representing nearly every medical specialty. Bluefield Regional's modern facility, 240 bed capacity and advanced technology make the medical center the area's source for state-of-the-art care.
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
Ms. Lynn Whitteker, President/CEO
Ryan Cicenas, M.D., Director for Student Medical Education
Site Coordinator: Myra Breeding mbreeding@vcom.vt.edu |
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| Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
Located in Rocky Mount, Va., Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital (www.carilion.com/cfmh/) was first funded and built by the community in 1952. Today the facility has undergone a $7-million renovation, and offers a full scope of quality medical services. As a full affiliate of Carilion Health System, Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital is committed to enhancing the wellness of their community by offering extraordinary care through unique services.
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
Site Coordinator: Chris Farabaugh cfarabau@vcom.vt.edu |
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| Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 1999, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH) (www.carilion.com/crmh/) has been providing premiere healthcare services to the residents of western Virginia for a full century. In addition to offering high-tech services, the hospital is also a major teaching affiliate for the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Patients have access to nearby specialty clinics, family medical centers and a host of personalized treatment options. Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital shares staff with nearby Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital, making this one of the region's most experienced group of healthcare providers.
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
Dr. Daniel Harrington, Director of Medical Education
Dr. Rick Butler, Director of Osteopathic Medicine
Site Coordinator: Sandy Lunetta slunetta@carilion.com
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Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
As the leading healthcare provider in the New River Valley, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (CNRV) (www.carilion.com/cnrv/) is comprised of a modern hospital facility and adjacent medical office complex.
Located near Radford off I-81, exit 109, CNRV serves a growing region, including the counties of Montgomery, Pulaski, Floyd, Giles, Wythe, Bland and Carroll, as well as the city of Radford. The medical center offers scenic views of the valley's pastoral setting, showcasing a region rich in opportunity and beauty.
CNRV's dedicated staff focuses on patient care, combining the latest in medical technology and quality services. Unique in design and philosophy, the restful atmosphere and roomy layout of the medical center makes any length of stay comfortable for patients and their families. The facility offers comprehensive healthcare services featuring more than 25 specialties.
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
Matt Perry, President
Frederic Rawlins D.O., Director of Student Medical Education
Site Coordinator: Sonya Shelor sshelor@vcom.vt.edu |
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Clinch Valley Hospital - Richlands, VA
Clinch Valley Medical Center (www.clinchvalleymedicalcenter.com) is an important part of the area since 1938; today CVMC has 200 licensed beds, over 500 employees, and a medical staff of more than 80 physicians representing a wide range of medical specialties. The 2003 "America's Top Hospitals" issue of Money magazine identified Clinch Valley Medical Center as one of the top 25 hospitals in the country for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Approximately 400 babies are born at the hospital each year.
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
T. Brian Cortellesi, D.O., Director of Student Medical Education
Site Coordinator: Myra Breeding mbreeding@vcom.vt.edu |
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Danville Regional Hospital - Danville, VA
Danville Regional Health System (www.danvilleregional.org) began more than 120 years ago with 28 women and a vision as the Ladies Benevolent Society Home of the Sick. Over the years the hospital has grown to the current medical center which has a Center for Radiation Oncology, state of the art critical care and cardiac catheterization labs and orthopedic/neurological units. A new home for the Women's and Children's Center was built in 2001. In early 2002, construction began on the Heart Center of the Piedmont and in March 2003, the Heart Center performed the very first open heart surgery in the Dan River Region of Virginia and North Carolina. In 2004, the many services of Danville Regional Health System continue are committed to providing healthcare excellence close to home. |
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
Mr. Art Doloresco, CEO
Gary Miller M.D., Director of Student Medical Education
Site Coordinator: Dara Johnson
dara.johnson@lpnt.net
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Johnston Memorial Hospital - Abingdon, VA
The year 2005 marks Johnston Memorial Hospital's (www.jmh.org) 100th anniversary. Established in 1905 by Dr. E.T. Brady, the 12-bed facility was was originally housed in a small wooden cabin. Dr. George Ben Johnston and Dr. Amis Willis took control of the hospital in 1919, constructing a new building and adding laboratory and radiology services.It was incorporated as a community-owned, non-profit organization, in the 1940s and soon after pediatric, physical therapy, and surgical services were added.
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JMH is now a modern medical center that is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and has more than 700 employees and 120 medical staff members. Non-invasive cardiology services, an emergency room expansion, an open MRI, and a central energy plant are just a few of the hospital's most recent additions. The facilities have expanded, equipment has been added, and technology has been upgraded, but the tradition of caring has always been present.
Directors and Site Coordinator:
Mr. Sean McMurray, CEO
Site Coordinator/DSME: Deborah Hayder M.D., Director for Student Medical Education dyhayter@hotmail.com
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Lewis-Gale Medical Center - Salem, VA
This medical center (www.lewis-gale.com) is a 521-bed tertiary facility; the medical center has provided state-of-the art medical care for residents of the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia for nearly 100 years. The Regional Cancer Center at Lewis-Gale provides state of the art treatment; cardiac care services include a comprehensive emergency care Chest Pain Center, diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures. Southwest Virginia Fertility Center at Lewis-Gale Medical Center offers a full array of advanced reproductive technologies for female and male infertility patients. More than 10,000 babies have been delivered in the last 10 years. |
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
Mr. James W. Thweatt, Jr., President/CEO
Ted Polverino, D.O., Director for Student Medical Education
Site Coordinator: Chris Farabaugh cfarabau@vcom.vt.edu |
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Montgomery Regional Hospital- Blacksburg, VA
Montgomery Regional Hospital, (www.mrhospital.com) located on Route 460 on the southern edge of Blacksburg, Virginia, is a fully-accredited, 146-bed general acute care facility providing medical, surgical, obstetrical, pediatric, emergency, and outpatient services. In partnership with our network of five hospitals, MRH offers comprehensive healthcare in Southwest Virginia.
Since its opening in 1971, MRH has been committed to meeting the growing healthcare needs of the community. Situated on a 40-acre tract, the hospital's services and facilities include:
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An Emergency Department with physicians on duty 24 hours per day, and a Level III Trauma Center.
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A 9,000 square foot Intensive Care/Coronary Care Unit
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A Progressive Care Unit for patients who have "graduated" from the ICU/CCU
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A Diagnostic Imaging Department with the latest technology, including comprehensive vascular imaging, nuclear medicine, LightSpeed 4-slice CT scanner, SPECT scanner, 1.5 tesla MRI, R2 ImageChecker Computer Aided Detection System, stereotactic breast biopsy unit, and DEXA bone mineral densitometer.
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A family-centered Birthing Center with eight state-of-the-art LDRP suites
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A Surgical Services Department equipped with the latest technology, including arthroscopy, laparoscopy, microlaparoscopy, laser, harmonic scalpel, the BIS monitor to help patients wake up faster and recover more quickly from surgeries requiring general anesthesia, surgical guided imagery, and VISERA, the world's first integrated system of digital flexible and rigid videoscopes for use in operating room endosurgery.
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The Southwest Virginia Heartburn Treatment Center at Montgomery Regional Hospital featuring the services of a nurse coordinator and comprehensive patient care, education, and referral services for those suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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A developing Orthopaedic Center of Excellence offering comprehensive care for all orthopaedic patients.
MRH's mission is "Caring for our Community", and the hospital demonstrates its commitment to health and wellness in the New River Valley and surrounding areas through partnerships with Virginia Tech, The Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and other community organizations. To learn more about MRH, please visit the web site at www.mrhospital.com.
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
Scott Hill, CEO
Michael Clary D.O., Director of Student Medical Education
Site Coordinator: Sonya Shelor sshelor@vcom.vt.edu
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Norton Community Hospital - Norton, VA
Norton Community Hospital (www.nchosp.org) is a 129 bed not-for-profit facility. A recently completed $3.3 million Radiology renovation enables them to house some of the region's most advanced clinical and diagnostic medical technology. Over 80 physicians are on-staff representing an array of specialties. Norton Community Hospital underwent a $12 million internal renovation and expansion project to improve patient comfort, convenience, and privacy.
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
Mr. David Fuqua, CEO
Maurice Nida D.O., Director of Student Medical Education
Site Coordinator: Nancy Myers nancy.myers@nchosp.org |
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| Pulaski Community Hospital - Pulaski, VA
Pulaski Community Hospital (www.pch-va.com/) is a 147-bed, acute care facility that provides extensive services to residents of Virginia's New River Valley.
Pulaski Community Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission for Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and meet ISO 9002 standards ? the first hospital in the U.S. ever to earn both distinctions.
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
Mr. Mark Radar, CEO
Site Coordinator: Sonya Shelor sshelor@vcom.vt.edu |
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Russell County Hospital - Lebanon, VA
Russell County Medical Center (www.rcmc.net), in Lebanon, Virginia is the county's sole hospital. RCMC is a 78-bed facility and has offered a wide range of primary care and specialized health services for more than 60 years. It has modern surgical facilities, including a large outpatient Surgery Center and a busy Emergency Department. An inpatient adult psychiatric treatment unit, The Clearview Center, is housed within the hospital.
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
Dwight Bailey, D.O., Director of Student Medical Education
Site Coordinator: Deborah Bailey dabaileyceo@aol.com
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Salem Veteran's Medical Center- Salem, VA
The Salem VA Medical Center (http://www.appc1.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=116) is a 282-bed, VA tertiary referral center and teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services with state-of-the-art technology. Salem serves veterans throughout the State of Virginia for psychiatric, medical, and surgical care, and the medical center serves as a VA tertiary referral center for acute and long-term psychiatric care. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, tertiary care, and long-term care in the areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, and extended care.
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
Maurine McCarthy, Director of Student Medical Education
Site Coordinator: Chris Farabaugh cfarabau@vcom.vt.edu |
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| Southside Community Hospital
Southside Community Hospital (www.sch-farmville.org/), chartered in 1925, is a not-for-profit, charitable organization. The hospital, established in 1927, serves the residents of Amelia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward Counties. As the only full-service medical facility in an eight-county area, the hospital plays a significant role in Southside Virginia by providing quality, affordable healthcare to all residents regardless of their ability to pay.
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
Gwen S. Eddleman, Ed.D., President & CEO
Site Coordinator: Debbie Sayer dsayer@sch-farmville.org |
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Wythe County Community Hospital - Wytheville, VA
Wythe County Community Hospital (www.wcch.org) provides a comprehensive continuum of locally accessible primary, secondary and community-based health services as a primary health care resource for the community. The hospital has 104 licensed beds. There are 280 births each year, 840 inpatient surgeries and 2,500 outpatient surgeries each year.
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Directors and Site Coordinator:
Mr. John McLain, CEO
Linda Frasca M.D. and John Turski D.O., Directors for Student Medical Education
Site Coordinator: Phyllis Chinault pchinault@vcom.vt.edu |
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Critical Access and Small Hospitals for 1-month Experiences
*NOTICE OF CLINICAL SITE CHANGES
Hospital sites are subject to change based on the VCOM Administration, student training needs, and/or administrative changes in hospitals. While the training sites are subject to change without notice to students, those students who are in clinical rotations at the time of the change will be accommodated for the duration of the rotation when possible. Rotation site changes will be updated to the class choosing rotations annually.
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