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AOA Residency Program at
Norton Community Hospital

Norton Community Hospital is a founding member of the Appalachian – Osteopathic Post Graduate Training Institute Consortium.

Located in the southwestern portion of Virginia in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Norton Community Hospital sits within Wise County, an area blessed with scenic, recreational, and historical attractions.


The Primary Care Residency Program is located on the Norton Community Hospital campus with access to some of the most advanced clinical and diagnostic equipment in the area. This program offers a traditional rotating internship as well as, Family Practice and Internal Medicine tracks.

DME, Dr. Jody Bentley, D.O.
Internal Medicine Program Director, Dr. Jody Bentley, D.O.
Director Ambulatory Care, Dr. Jody Bentley, D.O.

 

AOA Accredited Training Facility

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129 Bed not-for-profit facility

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Recent $3.3 million Radiology renovation

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$12+ million renovation and expansion project

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Over 80 physicians representing an array of specialties

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Easy access to medical libraries including UVA, UK, VCOM and Pikeville College

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Competitive salary and benefits package

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Telemedicine technology available for distance learning

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Outpatient Visits (81,905)

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Emergency Room Visits (20,722)

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Annual Inpatient Admissions (5,066)

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Deliveries (359)*FY 2004 Statistics

Advanced Clinical and Diagnostic Medical Technology

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The Family Birthing Center

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24-Hour Emergency Services

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Outpatient Surgery Center

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Laser Surgery

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Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

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Pain Management

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Anesthesiology

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12-Bed Intensive/Coronary Care

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Oncology Services

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Regional Lung Center

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Regional Rehab Center

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Physical Therapy

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Occupational Therapy

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Speech Therapy

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Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

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Holter Monitoring

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Pulmonary Function Testing

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Stress Testing

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Sleep Studies Laboratory

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11-Bed Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation

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Bronchoscopy

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Transtracheal Oxygen Therapy

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Blood Gases

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EKG

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FitOne Wellness Center

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Licensed Home Health Agency

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Durable Medical Equipment

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Education and Screening Services

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Inpatient Pharmacy

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Outpatient Pharmacy

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Coeburn Family Clinic

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OccuMed Industrial Medicine

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Wise Professional Office Building

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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Computed Spiral Tomography (CT)

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Nuclear Medicine

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Mammography and Ultrasound

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Lithotripsy Services

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Hyperbaric Medicine

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Auxiliary Helping Hands Gift Shop

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Chaplain Program

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Community Outreach Programs

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Pediatric Care

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Adolescent Care

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Geriatric Care

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Telemedicine

For more information contact:

LaDonna Epling, RN
Norton Residency Program Coordinator
Residency Program Coordinator
Norton Community Hospital
100 15th Street, NW
Norton, VA  24273

Phone (276) 679-3488
Fax: (276) 679-1500
Pager: (276) 321-5700