Centra Southside Community Hospital

Centra Southside Community Hospital Come Visit us at our Website:
http://sch.centrahealth.com Construction and operating grants were made possible by the Commonwealth Fund of New York.

It all started in 1925, when a group of citizens set out to obtain a hospital that would serve the rich and the poor as well as measure up to "big city" standards of medicine. Southside Community Hospital was originally a foundation experiment to determine if proper health care could be provided in a rural setting. In July 1926, the Farmville Manufacturing Company was awarded the construction contract and by November 1927 Southside Community Hospital had opened its doors to patients. The original 40-bed hospital cost $180,000 to build and equip. That expenditure, minimal by today's standards, has proven to be a wise investment. SCH has been the healthcare center of Southside Virginia since opening its doors November 9, 1927. Since then, it has operated on a non-profit basis with the goal of helping to heal the ill and injured. The hospital now serves the residents of Amelia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward Counties. Our Vision

Southside Community Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility committed to meeting the needs of the community through quality cost effective healthcare, delivered by a progressive, highly-trained medical staff and an efficient, friendly workforce. Our Mission

We are dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve by providing high- quality healthcare with a personal touch. Our Values

We recognize that good health is essential for a high quality of life. We also recognize that our commitment to meeting community needs and expectations for good health requires excellence in all we do. Therefore, we adhere to the following values:

* Compassion: We care about those we serve and we seek to understand their diverse needs and expectations.
* Quality Service: We seek to meet the needs and, wherever possible, to exceed the expectations of those we serve.
* Integrity: We act honestly, responsibly, ethically, confidentially, and professionally in the way we conduct our business.
* Respect: We acknowledge the unique worth and diversity of each individual and seek to treat everyone with dignity.
* Pride: We have self respect and believe in our ability to provide excellence in all that we do.
* Communication: We strive to have open, honest communication with everyone.
* Financial Responsibility: We manage our resources prudently in order to provide high-quality, low-cost services.

Celebrating our Veterans! 🇺🇸
11/14/2025

Celebrating our Veterans! 🇺🇸

11/12/2025
Centra is proud to celebrate Kathy Kendall, MSN, BS, CEN, as the recipient of the 2025 Virginia Henderson Excellence in ...
11/10/2025

Centra is proud to celebrate Kathy Kendall, MSN, BS, CEN, as the recipient of the 2025 Virginia Henderson Excellence in Nursing Research Award. 🥇

An Important Update for Our Farmville CommunityCentra has made the very difficult decision to discontinue OB/GYN service...
11/05/2025

An Important Update for Our Farmville Community

Centra has made the very difficult decision to discontinue OB/GYN services in Farmville effective December 19, 2025. This includes the Labor & Delivery Unit and OB/GYN Surgical Services at Centra Southside Community Hospital and outpatient care at CMG Southside Women’s Center.

We recognize how deeply this decision will affect the Farmville community and understand the sadness it brings to families who have welcomed their babies into the world at Centra Southside Community Hospital.

Over the past several years, the number of deliveries at CSCH has declined to fewer than 275 annually. This low volume has made it increasingly difficult to recruit and retain physicians and ensure the 24/7 on-call coverage needed to provide the high-quality, safe OB/GYN care our patients deserve. At the same time Centra, like other rural healthcare providers, must adapt to significant financial and operational challenges, including recently enacted reductions in federal healthcare funding.

Centra remains deeply committed to the women and families of Southside Virginia. We will continue our longstanding partnership with Central Virginia Health Services (Federally Qualified Health Center) in Farmville along with other community partners to facilitate access to outpatient women’s services and to help patients transition care to our Lynchburg facilities, or another site that best meets their needs.

All OB/GYN services in Farmville will continue through December 19, 2025. Our caregivers are here to support you—and are currently reaching out to patients to help coordinate care.

Thank you for your understanding and trust as navigate transition together.

Please visit https://www.centrahealth.com/centra-southside-womens-services-transition for more information, FAQs and community resources. This page will be updated regularly as new details become available.

Centra has made the d

11/04/2025

Centra Southside Community Hospital Emergency Department Expansion groundbreaking.

Today, Centra Southside Community Hospital celebrated the groundbreaking for the Emergency Department renovation and exp...
11/04/2025

Today, Centra Southside Community Hospital celebrated the groundbreaking for the Emergency Department renovation and expansion in Farmville!

The project will add more than 2,000 square feet and, “represents our continued commitment to the health and vitality of our community,” said Tom Angelo, vice president and CEO of CSCH.

Construction is expected to be complete by summer 2026, and our ED will remain fully operational throughout.

Thanks to all who participated and/or in our Alzheimer’s walk yesterday! 💜
11/03/2025

Thanks to all who participated and/or in our Alzheimer’s walk yesterday! 💜

Halloween Shenanigans! 👻
10/31/2025

Halloween Shenanigans! 👻

Congratulations to 🌼 Daisy winner Angela Fowlkes, Home Health RN!
10/29/2025

Congratulations to 🌼 Daisy winner Angela Fowlkes, Home Health RN!

The Winner!
10/26/2025

The Winner!

Vote on your favorite pumpkin creation from ICU! 🎃
10/24/2025

Vote on your favorite pumpkin creation from ICU! 🎃

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800 Oak Street
Farmville, VA
23901

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