Who Are We?
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.
Construction and operating grants were made possible by the
Commonwealth Fund of New York. 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.
Lewis Addison
Centra Health; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Virginia Tech, BS
Fellow in the Healthcare Management Association
"I serve on the Southside Board as a representative from Centra. My goal is to play an active role in the continuing growth and development of Southside Community Hospital and promote initiatives that enhance the levelof service, quality and value that our customers experience."
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Paul Baker, Ed.D.
Hampden-Sydney College; Vice President for College Relations and Administration
Ball State University, BS
Bowling Green State University, Master of Arts
University of Georgia, Doctor of Education
“I welcomed the opportunity to join the SCH Board of Directors because I believe it is vital for this area to have outstanding health care. It is an honor to work to attract physicians, nurses, and other health care specialists, and to engage with those whose expertise is hospital management and finance. Southside Community Hospital is a critical resource for all
the families and employers in Southside Virginia.”
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Sarah Browning
State Farm Insurance
Certified Financial Planner
Chartered Life Underwriter
Chartered Financial Consultant
University of Illinois, BA & BS
“My goal for Farmville/Prince Edward County is to continue to flourish in becoming a truly desirable place to live and raise a family. Southside Community Hospital plays an integral role in our area’s success and I want to help continue its progress into the future.”
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George Dawson
Centra Health, CEO
Wofford College, Spartenburg, SC; BS
Virginia Commonwealth University, MCV; Master of Hospital Administration
“I choose to serve on the Board of Southside Community Hospital to improve healthcare throughout Southside Virginia and contribute to the success of the affiliation between Southside Community Hospital and Centra Health.”
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Barbara Duffer
Charlotte County Rescue Squad
Keysville Town Council
Charlotte County Public Schools
“Southside Community Hospital is a vital resource for Charlotte County and the surrounding area. I consider it an honor to serve as a board member.”
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Rodger Fauber
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia, retired
Central Fidelity Bank, Lynchburg, Virginia, retired
Washington and Lee University, BS
Columbia University, Masters
Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University
“I am pleased and honored to serve on the Board of Directors of Southside Community Hospital because of the significant impact it has on the entire community. Also, it provides an opportunity to help contribute to the overall health and welfare of the area.”
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Sharon Harrup
STEPS, Inc.; CEO
Longwood College, BS and Master of Science
“I believe in the value of accessible healthcare and feel Southside Community Hospital is an asset to our regional
community.”
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Stephen C. Keith
Assistant Professor of Education, Longwood University
Kent State University, Ohio; BS
University of Virginia; M.Ed.,
University of Virginia; Ed.D..
“As a citizen, enjoying the fruits of the community, I also have a responsibility to my fellow citizens. What more central to an individual and a community, but good healthcare.”
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Carlton H. Lafoon
President/Owner, Coldwell Banker Lafoon Realty, Inc
Farmville High School
Realtor Institute of Virginia
“I choose to serve on the Board of Southside Community Hospital for better healthcare for our community.”
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Richard (Dick) Lash
Owner, Hubbard-Lash Insurance Agency
Former President, SCH Board
Former Chairman, SCH Building and Grounds
Bethany College, WV; BA
“I felt it was my duty, when asked to serve, because of my business relationship to the town of Farmville. The town has been good to me and it’s one way I can serve the town and
people.”
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Earl Moore
Owner, Burkeville Market
Longwood College, BS
“I have always believed in giving back to the area where I live and also try to help others when I can. I would like to think that one day I have made the world a little better place to live.”
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Lee Pfeiffer
Treasurer, Cumberland County
University of Richmond, BA, MA
“I chose to serve on the Board to assist this organization in improving and expanding the health services offered for this region.”
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Sarah Puckett
Assistant County Administrator, Prince Edward County
University Of Virginia
“I serve on the Board of Southside Community Hospital because the hospital and quality healthcare are so very
important to our community, and this is an opportunity for me to give back to the community.”
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Larry Roach
U. S. Navy (Ret.)
Virginia Tech, BS
Virginia Commonwealth University, MCV; Master of Hospital Administration
“I look forward to working with the members of the Board of Directors of the Southside Community Hospital and to making positive contributions to the healthcare needs of the citizens of this area.”
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Bernice Smith
Bank of America, Vice-President
SVCC
Virginia’s Banker’s School at University of Virginia
“I choose to serve on the Board of Southside Community Hospital to assist in making healthcare better in the Farmville community.”
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Francis E. Wood
Author, Musician, Radio Personality
Farmville, VA
Southside Virginia Community College, Keysville, VA
“I was born at Southside Community Hospital. My children were born here. I believe in a strong and thriving
community, where people care for one another. I want Southside Community Hospital to be the best in its league.”
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