Poplar Springs Hospital

Lauren Novakovic, Community Liaison, enjoyed sharing programs offered by our facility and The Hughes Center at the NAMI VA Conference at Virginia Tech. It was such a wonderful day serving and networking with resources to help children and families thrive.

This past weekend, we had the honor of being a Stage and Band Sponsor for one of the largest annual events held in the tri-city area of Virginia, the Festival of Grapes and Hops, held by the Southern Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce (SOVA), which is the combined Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce and Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, led by Executive Director, John Brandt. The event had over 4,000 guests from all over the state. Our Clinical Liaison, Lauren Mullins (pictured on the right), had the opportunity to introduce one of the bands, John Emil (pictured on the left), and share information about our inpatient and outpatient programs. Moreover, at the end of the festival, our community spoke and voted Poplar Springs Hospital as one of the “Best of the Best!” If you want to work for one of the “Best of the Best,” go to www.poplarsprings.com and see all the amazing career opportunities available to give back to the community.

We were honored to be a tournament sponsor for Petersburg Rotary Clubs’ “Service Above Self” 17th Annual Golf Tournament. The annual fundraiser raises donations for the Southside Virginia Emergency Crew and other local organizations to better the community. Our Group CEO, MIKE TRIGGS, opened the event by sharing the news of the newly opened Medication Assisting Therapy Outpatient Clinic in Chester, Virginia. Amie Pathmann, Director of Behavioral Health; LeMar Taliaferro, Director of Business Development; and Alice Owens, Director of Pharmacy, formed the Poplar Springs team. We donated our extra seat to a local community member and retired Veteran, James Mays. If you are interested in joining our amazing team and making a difference in the community, please visit https://spklr.io/6048QzFe for amazing career opportunities!

Yesterday, LeMar Taliaferro, Director of Business Development, and Mary Brandon, Director of Infection Control, enjoyed lunch with our long-time community partner, Beth Murphy, Market Director, from Bryant & Stratton College - Richmond Bryant. Poplar Springs Hospital has provided its students with much-needed clinical hours. Moreover, Bryant & Stratton College provides our employees with opportunities for higher education in various programs. If you are interested in making a difference in your local community and looking for career opportunities, we’re hiring! Please visit https://spklr.io/6042tIdk and apply today! Please also visit https://spklr.io/6043tIdZ to learn all the great opportunities that Bryant & Stratton College has to offer.

Happy #LaborDay to our staff! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and direct contributions to supporting the individuals who come to our facility seeking stability and wellness.

Kristen’s Kitchen Food Truck was on-site today, and we had a great time! Several of our employees rushed to place their orders. If you are in the area, please swing by Poplar Springs Hospital for our next Food Truck Friday on Friday, September 6, to enjoy food from Hot Rod’s Kountry Kitchen, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! Pictured are Tonia, Ashley, Kathleen, Kayla, and LeMar with Kristen, from Kristen’s Kitchen.

You’re invited! Join us at Poplar Springs Hospital, 350 Poplar Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805, for Food Truck Fridays! Every Friday, a local food truck serves our staff and the public from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! If you are in the area, please stop by and grab a bite! Come meet Kristen, from Kristen’s Kitchen this Friday! Here is the upcoming schedule: On 8/30/2024, Kristen’s Kitchen will be on site. On 9/6/2024, Hot Rod’s Kountry Kitchen will be on site. On 9/13/2024, Traditionz will be on site. Food Truck Friday is one of the many benefits we offer our staff! If you are interested in joining our amazing team and making a difference in the community, please visit https://spklr.io/6189sCaz and apply today.

You’re invited! Join us at Poplar Springs Hospital, 350 Poplar Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805, for Food Truck Fridays! Every Friday, a local food truck serves our staff and the public from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! If you are in the area, please stop by and grab a bite! Here is the upcoming schedule: On 8/23/2024, P&L Seafood will be on site. On 8/30/2024, Kristen’s Kitchen will be on site. On 9/6/2024, Hot Rod’s Kountry Kitchen will be on site. On 9/13/2024, Traditionz will be on site. Food Truck Friday is one of the many benefits we offer our staff! If you are interested in joining our amazing team and making a difference in the community, please visit https://spklr.io/6040sCaM and apply today.

We have expanded our services and have opened a location in Chester, VA, and offer outpatient services and medication-assisted therapy with peer support. If you or a loved one have questions about inpatient or outpatient services, call 804-733-6874 or visit us at www.poplarsprings.com. We are here to serve the community! Same-day care is available!

We are excited to welcome back pet therapy! Through the partnership with the Canine Companions for Independence and the Petersburg Bureau of Police, Officer Babukovic and K9 Neon had the opportunity to spend some time with our patients. We are looking forward to making their visits a routine activity. Pet therapy is only one of the treatment modalities used at our facility to assist patients dealing with depression and anxiety. If you are seeking behavioral health assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us directly by visiting our website at poplarsprings.com.