The Carilion Clinic Investigator Series, a new program from the Human Research Protections Office, launches this month with a virtual talk by Albert Arias, MD, titled “The Ethics of Clinical Research in Populations with Addiction.” 

If you’ve been lucky enough to encounter this beautiful girl with the heartfelt smile, then you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Meadow—our new (and fury!) addition to our Well-Being team. 

Meadow is Carilion’s newest facility dog who’s here to bring joy, calm, and a listening ear to you, our dedicated, hardworking staff. Whether you’re having a tough day or just need a little pick-me-up, Meadow is ready to lend her paw in support!

Our 2026 Research Day held Tuesday, April 21 at CRMH attracted more than 200 participants and featured 25 oral presentations and 66 posters covering a breadth of research topics. 

Through real-world projects and collaboration with experienced teams, student interns gain valuable skills, fresh perspectives, and confidence that will serve them throughout their careers. In turn, they inject renewed energy into our organization that encourages innovation and promotes a culture of learning and growth—contributions that not only meet immediate staffing needs but also lay the groundwork for a strong and capable workforce in the years ahead.

When Megan and Mac Foster found out they were expecting, they were ecstatic. But joy soon turned to sorrow when their daughter, Poppy, arrived stillborn.

Stillbirths are rare, affecting less than 1% of all pregnancies in the U.S. Megan, a nursing unit director at CRMH, learned a genetic blood-clotting disorder contributed to their loss.

To help other families honor their stillborn child, the Fosters raised more than $7,000 toward the purchase of a Caring Cradle, the latest generation cooling bassinet that allows grieving parents to spend more time with their baby.

Our Employee Art Show is back for its 10th year—stop by the CRMH lobby atrium May 27 through June 19 to see artwork from Carilion employees, volunteers, retirees, and family members.

 A reception and awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 5 – 7 p.m., in the south lobby.

Registration is now open for the 2026 farm share season. Get access to fresh, healthy food from local farmers each week in Roanoke!

You can purchase farm shares from Local Environmental Access Project (LEAP) using payroll deduction. The deadline to sign up is Monday, April 20.

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Dr. Nathaniel L. Bishop, former Carilion chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, interviewed Dr. Louis Ripley, a retired orthopaedic surgeon in February 2005. Dr. Ripley was raised in Roanoke and returned to open a surgical practice following training and serving in the US Navy during World War II. He regularly saw patients at Burrell Memorial Hospital and had first-hand awareness of Burrell’s role in the community during segregation. Here are excerpts from Dr. Bishop's interview.  

The history of Orthopaedic Surgery at Carilion is a testament to determination, progress, and the pursuit of equitable healthcare that began with a small group of visionary surgeons. 

In 1940, there were only 23 orthopaedic surgeons in the entire state, and none were west of Roanoke. Into this void, stepped physicians whose names and contributions would become foundational: Roy M. Hoover and Heywood Wescott (1940), Louis P. Ripley (1948), Charles B. Bray (1950), and Phillip Trout (1951).