SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — On Wednesday, January 29, LewisGale Medical Center announced a $25,000 grant awarded by the HCA Healthcare Foundation to United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
“LewisGale Medical Center has been a longstanding partner of the United Way and we are grateful for the donation from the HCA Healthcare Foundation as we continue working together toward sustainable, long-term community health and well-being,” said Cheryl Mosley, vice president of Community Impact. “These funds will help us create a legacy of healthier, more accessible communities where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.”

(Photo Credit: LewisGale Regional Health System | HCA Healthcare’s Christopher Finley, associate vice president of community engagement, presented a ceremonial check to the United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge. From left: Abby Hamilton, UWVBR president and CEO; Leigh Gathings, LewisGale Regional Health System Behavioral Health vice president; Christopher Finley, HCA Healthcare associate vice president of community engagement; Shayne Dwyer, LewisGale Regional Health System manager of communications and community engagement; Cheryl Mosley, UWVBR vice president of Community Impact; and Teresa Hamilton Hall, LewisGale Regional Health System director of communications and community engagement.)
LewisGale said the funding will be used to facilitate health career options, address critical community health needs, and enhance three priority initiatives at the Healthy Roanoke Valley Community Resource Hub, the Behavioral Health Academy, and healthcare career pathways.
This funding will directly support the regional impact of United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Community Resource Hub by providing essential training, professional development opportunities, and empowerment programs for those interested in pursuing medical careers. It will also help raise awareness and advocacy for the important work that community health workers do to improve health access across our communities.
The grant is part of the $75 million HCA Healthcare Foundation’s Healthier Tomorrow Fund, which supports innovative initiatives committed to addressing high-priority community needs and health access.
The HCA Healthcare Foundation promotes health and well-being and strives to provide positive community impacts in leadership, service, and financial support to effective nonprofit organizations.
“United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge shares our commitment to transforming the future of community health by expanding access and building pathways to rewarding healthcare careers,” said Collin McLaughlin, chief executive officer of LewisGale Medical Center. “Collectively, we’ll address gaps in mental wellness, healthcare access, and workforce readiness.”