# centra (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover centra. Page: Feed: --- ## Cardiac PET CT Improves Heart Disease Care at Centra _2026-08-12 · & so much more_ A clearer heart scan can change more than an image, it can change a decision. We talk with Jared Vest, who oversees nuclear cardiology and PET CT at Centra, about the arrival of cardiac PET CT and why it’s a major leap forward for diagnosing heart disease closer to home. We walk through SPECT versus PET in plain language, then dig into what makes PET CT the new gold standard: higher-quality… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/19577109-cardiac-pet-ct-improves-heart-disease-care-at-centra.mp3) ## From Pain To Possibility, Diane's Brain & Spine Story _2026-02-17 · & so much more_ A stiff back and aching leg can look like a simple lower spine problem until the real culprit hides higher up. We share Diane’s journey from conservative care to targeted injections and, finally, two precisely timed surgeries that unlocked lasting relief. Along the way, our interventional pain specialist and neurosurgeon walk through how they think, starting with imaging and exam, testing… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18665347-from-pain-to-possibility-diane-s-brain-spine-story.mp3) ## Reimagining Virginia Baptist Hospital With Community Voice _2026-02-10 · & so much more_ What should a 30-acre, 537,000-square-foot hospital become after a century of care? We sit down with Centra’s Denise Woernle, urban planner Suzanne Schulz, and Lynchburg’s economic development director, Marjette Upshur, to map a community-first path for reimagining Virginia Baptist Hospital. The conversation unpacks adaptive reuse in plain terms: listen first, decide later. Together, we walk… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18617952-reimagining-virginia-baptist-hospital-with-community-voice.mp3) ## Why A Family Doctor Who Treats Mind, Body & Spirit Changes Outcomes _2026-01-14 · & so much more_ A stronger primary care relationship can be the difference between constant crisis and steady health. That’s the throughline of our conversation with Dr. Detwiler, the incoming Director of Osteopathic Medicine at the CMG Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Detwiler brings rural roots, 25 years of family practice and a clear mission, to train physicians who treat mind, body and spirit while… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18502918-why-a-family-doctor-who-treats-mind-body-spirit-changes-outcomes.mp3) ## Centra’s Digital Journey: The Digital Future of Scheduling and Registration _2025-12-03 · & so much more_ Healthcare has entered the digital chat, and Centra’s step into digital registration and online self-scheduling shows our dedication to patient care. We sit down with Jen Halikman, our Vice President of IT Applications, to share how digital registration is rolling out now and how online self-scheduling lands in 2026. The focus is simple: give you control of check-in from your phone, reduce wait… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18286478-centra-s-digital-journey-the-digital-future-of-scheduling-and-registration.mp3) ## Adolescent Mental Health: Part 2, Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Counselors _2025-12-01 · & so much more_ What if the morning “I feel sick” isn’t a dodge but anxiety talking through the body? We invited two seasoned clinicians to unpack why elementary struggles often snowball in middle school, how neurological growth and puberty raise the stakes and what parents and educators can do to steady kids when the school day feels impossible. From the jump, we map the path from early reading gaps and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18276162-adolescent-mental-health-part-2-psychiatry-behavioral-health-counselors.mp3) ## Adolescent Mental Health: Part 1, School Counselors _2025-11-19 · & so much more_ The school day doesn’t start at the first bell, it starts the night before, inside group chats where one message can snowball into a full day of distraction. We sat down with counselors from Lynchburg City Schools to unpack what kids are carrying into class: anxiety amplified by social media, conflicts that live on through phones and the quiet ways embarrassment and fear shape learning. Together,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18204546-adolescent-mental-health-part-1-school-counselors.mp3) ## When is Weight Loss Surgery the Right Answer? _2025-11-12 · & so much more_ Most people are told to “try harder” while fighting a disease their biology is trying to keep. We sit down with bariatric surgeon Dr. Joshua Alley to cut through stigma and explain how modern metabolic care actually works: minimally invasive procedures, powerful new medications, and a full-circle support system that treats obesity as the chronic condition it is. The goal isn’t a number on a scale;… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18179142-when-is-weight-loss-surgery-the-right-answer.mp3) ## Clarity & Care: Understanding Medicare Changes _2025-11-04 · & so much more_ The headlines are loud, the mailers are confusing and the clock is ticking. We’re making one thing simple: Centra will leave the Humana Medicare Advantage network on January 1, 2026, and you can protect your care by choosing the right plan during open enrollment. With our Chief Revenue Officer, Robert Boos, we walk through exactly who’s affected, how this differs from traditional “red, white, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18134691-clarity-care-understanding-medicare-changes.mp3) ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/t8bk16U9Xr9h) _2025-11-04 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Nicole's Cancer Journey: Healing, Hope and a Little Help from April Sweetie](https://www.centrahealth.com/news/2025-10-29/nicoles-cancer-journey-healing-hope-and-little-help-april-sweetie) _2025-10-29 · & so much more_ A frightening diagnosis can steal the air from a room. Nicole’s story gives it back. From the shock of hearing “breast cancer” to the rhythm of surgery, sixteen chemo infusions and now the daily focus of radiation, she lets us into the real work of getting through it: making plans, asking for help and finding bright spots inside the hard days. As a mother of two and a community leader, she talks… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/785168/episodes/18092518-nicole-s-cancer-journey-healing-hope-and-a-little-help-from-april-sweetie.mp3)