CGCH employees surpassed their goal on Thursday, August 20th, with 38 donors presenting at their summer blood drive. 29 units of blood was collected…that’s 87 lives saved!!
During a patient transfer from one care area to another, Patricia noticed an order that appeared inconsistent with the patient's plan of care and prompted further review by the care team. After further review, a discrepancy in the order was identified and corrected before it could affect patient care.
Patricia's attention to detail, critical thinking, and willingness to speak up exemplify our commitment to patient safety. Patricia's actions helped prevent a potential error and ensured the patient received the intended treatment.
Congratulations Hali!!!!
Everyone Join me in congratulating one of our Southeast Family Medicine Nurses, Hali Pino, on passing her Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification.
Hali Pino, BSN RN, AMB-BC is being recognized by Carilion Clinic Sr Dir of Ambulatory Nursing (Colette Carver), Director, Nursing Practice, Ambulatory Clinical Operations (Dedria Sowder), RN Practice Supervisor (Gidget Bryant), for her achievement.
The last few months have been a whirlwind of preparation and training for this individual. Bailey Burns has completed a week of intense training in Anniston, Alabama at the Center for Domestic Preparedness and has been a valuable addition to the resources of the ED to protect our staff can facility from Hazardous Material contamination and has helped better prepare us for patients with both chemical and contagious disease exposure. Just yesterday she was a big help in assembly and staging Isolation bed bubbles to allow patient treatment and transport in the facility.
Amy Westmoreland, PharmD, BCGP, pharmacy manager at Carilion Giles Community Hospital, has been appointed to the Rx Partnership Board of Directors. Rx Partnership is a not for profit organization that increases medication access for vulnerable patients in Virginia. Amy brings experience in pharmacy practice and leadership, along with a strong understanding of the medication-access challenges facing rural and underserved communities.
Congratulations to our newest Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) students on successfully completing the 72-Hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training!
Kimberly Hunt, Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor and PRS Trainer, had the privilege of training this amazing group as they took an important step toward becoming Peer Recovery Specialists.
Their dedication, hard work, willingness to learn, and passion for helping others through lived experience truly represent the heart of peer support.
Lisa consistently demonstrates outstanding knowledge, dedication, and teamwork during our Epic upgrades. She is always willing to go the extra mile to support her colleagues, answer questions, and help resolve issues, ensuring a smooth transition for everyone involved. Her expertise, positive attitude, and commitment to the team's success make her a true superstar. Thank you, Lisa, for all that you do!
Carol Crigger "Miss Carol" joined Dining and Nutrition Service in 1972 at Roanoke Memorial. She was only 21 years old and wanted a little extra money to buy Christmas gifts for her son, then only 2 years old. She now has a beautiful family that consists of 3 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Not many people know that Dining Services was located on the 13th floor. Miss Carol served our patients from that location for 30 years. She has loved to see the hospital grow. One of her favorite things is the co-workers and friends she has made over the years.
Please join us in recognizing Officers Miley, Waid, Wood, and Mayo, along with Investigator Ford, for their outstanding teamwork and dedication during a recent criminal investigation.
Through proactive collaboration, video review, suspect identification, and coordinated investigative efforts, these officers went beyond routine responsibilities to help identify a suspect and advance multiple criminal charges. Their commitment to protecting our patients, visitors, and staff reflects the professionalism, initiative, and excellence we strive for every day.
Jordan was recognized today as our August 2026 imPACT award winner! His dedications to our stroke patients, quality care, and leadership are very much appreciated.
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