Kelli Belcher, RN, in the CFMH Emergency Department, was nominated by Tracy Kiely, RN, for a Great Catch award for her exceptional attention to detail and strong assessment skills.

While caring for a diabetic patient with sepsis, Kelli noticed subtle but significant changes in the patient’s behavior compared to her prior assessment. Trusting her clinical judgment, she immediately rechecked the patient’s blood sugar, identified a critical low level, and intervened quickly.

Congratulations to the following units for earning the prestigious Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)! This national recognition celebrates hospital units that consistently demonstrate exceptional patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, strong teamwork, and a culture of continuous improvement. Achieving Beacon status reflects an unwavering commitment to high-quality care, patient and family engagement, and professional excellence at the bedside.

The CT Department at Carilion Clinic Westlake would like to say a HUGE thank you to Carol Ascher, FNP and Lauren Baker, FNP who graciously rotate to Westlake on their days off to help us out with contrast coverage.  They both have been a great addition to our team here and are greatly appreciated.  

Our Emergency Department team on 1/5/2026 experienced extremely large volumes with high acuity today. Our team handled the cards we were delt as efficiently and professionally as possible. I am so thankful to work with a team that comes together when things get hard and work to do the best by our patients. 

Submitted by Amanda Robertson, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CMSRN, CFMH Inpatient Unit Director

Huge shoutout to Theo Akey, Clinical Associate on 8 MICU, for going above and beyond for our team and patients. Theo noticed that one of our ultrasound machine probes wasn’t working and didn’t stop at just reporting the issue. He personally reached out to the manufacturer, confirmed the machine was still under warranty, and initiated the warranty replacement process.

I want to express my deepest appreciation to Brandon Haymaker for his exceptional contributions and unwavering commitment. Brandon is truly the glue that holds Radiation Oncology and TSG together, ensuring seamless operations for our patients. His relentless passion and determination to overcome any barrier have been nothing short of inspiring.

While preparing a critically ill patient for transfer, Markeita identified a documentation discrepancy. Markeita's actions and advocacy ensured the patient was safe and prevented a potential error. Thank you for your attention to detail and your commitment to keeping our patient's safe!

Last week, some of the members of Tazewell's Rewards and Recognition Committee participated in Christmas Caroling to the inpatient unit. 

Alexis Leonard from our Family Medicine clinic in Hillsville went above and beyond by completing the Phlebotomy course for non-clinical staff so she can step in and help when the lab is busy. Her teammates describe her as someone who’s always willing to help anyone, and Alexis shared that she simply wants to support her patients, coworkers, and community however she can. Outside of work, she’s also active in helping those in need in her community.