Supporting heart health in women! 

Heart disease impacts so many lives, and as a healthcare team, we're proud to raise awareness, encourage prevention, and stand together for heart health.

Cheryl Goguen, a Patient Service Coordinator in the Oncology Navigation Department, has recently showcased outstanding initiative and commitment to her team. Recognizing a gap in clinical knowledge within a non-clinical role, Cheryl took the lead to create an incredibly practical and user-friendly handbook. This handbook is designed to support new PSCs during their orientation and throughout their learning journey. It covers essential topics such as basic anatomy, overviews of common cancers, and a glossary of oncology terms.

CGCH promoted heart health awareness at their 2026 Wear Red Day event.

Supporting National Wear Red Day. Cindy Carter, Debra Perdue, Dianne Brown, Sheila Scott, Becky Callahan, DeeDee Davis, Emily Hall, Rhonda Campbell, Sarah Watkins, Dr Christopher Olsen

WOW! Congratulations to Lori Price, BSN, RN, TCRN from the CNRV Dialysis Unit for having her article entitled: An Innovative Online Approach to Certification Success published in the January/February edition of the Journal of Emergency Nursing! The article was co-authored by Ellen Harvey, DNP, APRN and Kimberly Carter, PhD, RN. The link to the article below will be available until February 27, 2026.

Congratulations to 9 CST PCU, Katie Hayes, Unit Director and her team members for being awarded the 2025 GOLD Beacon Award Winner. This is their second year being awarded the Gold Beacon Award.

Congratulations to 4 CST ICU, Kristy Massey, Unit Director and her Cardiac Surgery ICU team members for being awarded the 2025 Silver Beacon Award Winner. This is their second year being awarded the Silver Beacon Award.

The APP Council of Carilion & Dr. Seupaul hosted an APP Appreciation Event to highlight the excellent care provided by our APPs in our community.  The night included insight shared from our speakers: Dr. Tony Seupaul, Michelle Franklin, & Dr. Tracey Criss as well as recognizing council members for their commitment and leadership. Carilion Clinic employs approximately 700 APPs including: PAs, NPs, Clinical Psychologists, CRNAs, Certified Nurse Midwives, Audiologists, & Clinical Nurse Specialists.   

During a medication verification with a co-worker, Desiree identified a critical dose miscalculation before the medication reached the patient. Because of her sharp attention to detail—and her willingness to pause, question, and verify—a potential medication error was completely averted.

Desiree, thank you for demonstrating outstanding accountability and for advocating so strongly for patient safety. Your vigilance makes a real difference every day.