Congratulations to Dr. Eric Ambroz and the CVI OR team for successfully performing the first LumiGuide case in Virginia! 

We are the 12th facility in the nation to have this cutting-edge technology at our disposal. This is a significant milestone and a remarkable advancement for our medical team and patients.

 What an incredible achievement and a testament to the dedication and skill of our team!  Congratulations to everyone involved for making this possible!

So, what is LumiGuide?

Get yourself a group of Medical Directors like we have at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital.
Recently, our Medical Directors gathered for dinner—talking, sharing ideas, challenging one another, and simply enjoying each other’s company. What stood out wasn’t just the camaraderie, but the shared commitment to excellence in rural healthcare.

The Central PA Team announces Robin Hannon's retirement on 2/20/26 after 4 years of dedicated service with Carilion and 21 years total service as a Pharmacy Technician in the Roanoke valley. Robin has been an invaluable part of the CPAF team and has not only demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and expertise but has also been an amazing mentor, colleague, and friend to many of us. While we will deeply miss Robin, we are excited for her to transition into a well-deserved retirement after such devotion and success in her career. Thank you greatly for your contributions, Robin.

Anthony Aaron, an Orthopaedic Advice Line Nurse,  navigated a call from a physical therapist reporting concerns about a patient cancelling their home health sessions twice in a row following a joint procedure. Hearing the concern, Anthony could tell right away this was more than just a patient being non-compliant with their therapy. Anthony took the step to call the patient and complete a thorough assessment. 

Congratulations to Kathy Davis MSN, RN Nursing Practice and Clinical Integrations Manager, and Robin Woody MSN, RN Quality Nurse Specialist on their outstanding achievement becoming certified as A3 Certified Green Belts Lean Six Sigma. Professionals certified in Lean Six Sigma implement problem-solving frameworks to identify, analyze, and resolve process inefficiencies. Kathy and Robin selected  their Green Belt Project focus to improve quality and reduce patient pressure injuries.

On February 10th, members of the Transition to Practice team and nursing leaders presented the Outstanding Preceptor Award to Kelly Malone, RN, at CRMH 11 West!  Eben Kye, RN, who submitted the nomination said that, "Perhaps her most impactful role was as a facilitator. She understood the challenges of being an international nurse—adjusting not just to clinical demands but also to cultural differences in communication and teamwork.

Bagels for everyone for our outstanding achievement meeting 4 of 6 metrics. 

Thank you Carilion for celebrating with us!

Remi, the winner of our Watercolor contest

Rockbridge PACU has been working hard on decreasing medication override rates to improve patient safety.  Their PACU override rates started out ~40-50% of all medications pulled from Omnicell machine.  A goal of < 15% was set, and the team has surpassed that with dropping down to < 10%.  Please give a shoutout to all working in the Rockbridge PACU who have made this possible.

The Ambulatory Recognition Council is proud to present our 2026 1st quarter awards:

• The BEE (Being Excellent Everyday) Award for support staff: Cheryl Dolce, Guest Services Representative
• The Sunshine Award for extraordinary providers: Dr. William Thomas II, Family Medicine

We appreciate their commitment to our patients and our Carilion values. Congratulations!