Carilion New River Vly Med Ctr

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Name :

Carilion New River Vly Med Ctr

Address  :

2900 Lamb Circle

Town  :

Christiansburg

State  :

Virginia

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

24073

Phone  :

540 731 2000

Web URL  :


Description

About Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
As the leading healthcare provider in the New River Valley this modern hospital facility hosts both medical and psychiatric services including Carilion Clinic Saint Albans Hospital The 146bed facility offers comprehensive healthcare services featuring more than 25 specialties and includes 24hour emergency care facilities Level III Trauma Center with LifeGuard medical air transport The Birthplace familycentered maternity care program and a new heart and vascular center
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