Lonesome Pine Hospital celebrates 50 years of serving Wise County
In August 2023, Ballad Health marked a significant milestone by commemorating 50 years of Lonesome Pine Hospital's dedicated service alongside the community and team members. In addition to the celebration, Lonesome Pine is set to undergo renovations aimed at expanding its capacity to serve and support the residents of Wise County. This investment reflects Ballad Health's commitment to sustainable healthcare at Lonesome Pine and encompasses enhancements to the emergency department, the expansion of a wellness center, and more.
The community of Big Stone Gap, VA relies on us for the best in emergency and inpatient care.
Our outpatient services include radiology, physical therapy and surgical services.
We also provide the most high-tech cancer care through the Southwest Virginia Cancer Center.
Visiting hours
Our hospital visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hospital facts
- 71 beds, including 60 inpatient beds and 11 emergency department beds
Big Stone Gap residency program
Our family practice residency program at Lonesome Pine allows residents to work alongside expert physicians who are skilled in traditional family practice and hospitalist services. This program is affiliated with Lincoln Memorial University's DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Leadership
Shannon Showalter, Vice President, Chief Executive Officer for Lee, Wise and Dickenson counties
Cynthia Elkins, Assistant Vice President & Administrator
Dr. Herb Ladley, Chief Medical Officer
Jeremy Carlson, Chief Nursing Officer
Valeri Colyer, Director, Human Resources
Wise/Dickenson County Advisory Board
Mike Allen, Vice Chair
Dr. Ashley Bevins
Karen Hall, Secretary
Mike Hatfield
Danny Lambert
John Morrisey
Steve Lawson
Valerie Lawson
Abe Quesenberry
Dr. Bernie Sergent
Mitzi Sykes
Roger Viers
Ernie Ward
Jibber Ward, Chair
Medical care and community impact reports
Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
Lonesome Pine Hospital and Mountain View Regional Medical Center CHNA [PDF – opens in new window]
CMS price transparency
Please visit our Price Transparency page for a full listing of standard charges by facility.
You can learn more about pre-visit coordination and registration here and about payment options here.
Metrics by MS-DRG*
Lonesome Pine MS-DRG metrics [PDF, 73KB], fiscal year 2023
View more Ballad Health MS-DRG metrics here.
*MS-DRGs are Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups.