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VGH Legacy Honoree Recipients - Dr. Sherman and Dorothy "Dottie" Anthony

Dr. Sherman “Tony” Anthony and Dorothy “Dottie” Anthony Anderson have been the heart and soul of Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics. In Founders, we honored Dr. Anthony for his vision, inspirat...

Vinton Fire Department holds a planned burn in Vinton

On Saturday, the Vinton Fire Department held a controlled burn at a house located on the end of East 8th St, in Vinton. The department uses the opportunity to practice extinguishing fires and to train...

Vinton Shellsburg Recognizes area Veterans

A few of the students who helped to raise $2,600 to donate to the local VFW Post 8884 The annual Veterans Assembly was held at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School gymnasium on Thursday, November 11. The high school students escorted each veteran to their seat where a handwritten note wai...

VGH Legacy Honoree Recipient - Denice Stephenson

Denice Stephenson, Licensed Practical Nurse, has served 40 years with Virginia Gay Hospital. Denice has been highlighted in this year's Tree of Lights Annual Campaign booklet. Early in high school, De...

VGH Legacy Honoree Recipients - Helen and Chuck Yundt

Helen and Chuck Yundt have been instrumental in their service and philanthropy through a lifetime. Chuck Yundt served on the VGH Board of Directors from 1995 to 2001. During his tenure, new clinics we...

VGH Legacy Honoree Recipient - Mike Riege

Mike Riege served as VGH Administrator for over 26 years from 1992 to Jan. 2019. Virginia Gay Hospital was in terrible financial condition when Mike became the Administrator. His leadership turned the...

VGH Legacy Honoree Recipient - Dean Luze

Dean Luze understands what is meant by community. Who would have guessed a pandemic would occur and everyday resources would come to a halt. The hospital and all of the community all of a sudden was i...

VGH Legacy Honoree Recipient - Katherine Ervin

Katherine Ervin served as VGH Board of Director from 1985 to 2003. Kathie’s tenure dealt with numerous major decisions that significantly paved the road to success. Previous to Kathie coming onto th...

VGH Legacy Honoree Recipients - John and Beverly Anderson

John and Beverly Anderson’s generosity of spirit is unrivaled. Helping provide the community with access to excellent healthcare has long been at the top of John and Bev’s list of community involv...

VGH Legacy Honoree Recipients - Keith and Janet Elwick

A few days before his 103rd birthday, Keith Elwick was recognized for his work and support on behalf of VGH with a Legacy Honor Keith and Janet Elwick/Kvastad Farms Keith and Janet Elwick from early in their lives have had an appreciation for rural healthcare and the ability of access in the community. They had been blessed ov...