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. We have 71 beds, including 60 inpatient beds and 11 emergency department beds.
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.
High-quality, nationally recognized care
Lonesome Pine continues to be recognized among the best hospitals in the state and nationwide.
Lonesome Pine holds many accolades and recognitions, including:
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Top 10% in Nation
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Top 10% in Nation
Learn more about Lonesome Pine and Ballad Health awards and recognitions.
Hospital services
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.
- 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
- 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)
For Ballad Health to best serve the people of the Appalachian Highlands, we survey and conduct focus groups to get a read on overall health in the region. To read about the Lonesome Pine Hospital’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), visit our CHNA page.
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*
Please visit our Ballad Health MS-DRG metrics page for a full listing of MS-DRG metrics by facility.
*MS-DRGs are Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups.