I just wanted to give a shout out to Garrett Hafley (supervisor) and the maintenance team for doing an exceptional job with snow removal in the parking lots and sidewalks.  I arrive early (before 7 am.) and the sidewalks are always clear and well-treated for ice as well as the parking lots. It makes it easier to come into work not having to worry about my own mobility or patient's mobilities in the parking lot. We are THANKFUL for all you do! 

ADonna Summers COTA/ Acute care rehab

Congratulations to Drea Harris, CRMH ED Patient Representative Supervisor, for being recognized by  Roanoke Fit Body Boot  Camp for the impressive results she has achieved through her dedication to healthy eating and consistent exercise.

Forty years is more than a number.
It’s a lifetime of moments - steady hands, calm voices, hard decisions, quiet victories, and compassion shown when it mattered most.

Today, we celebrated Sharon "Sam" McKinney, who marks 40 years of service with Carilion and will retire in January 2026, closing an extraordinary chapter that began with a dream of working in the Emergency Department and became a calling lived out every single day.

I would like to recognize Mary Smith.

She is a superb nurse and a wonderful Human being. 

She realized that a patient was deteriorating  fast with post op ileus and acted quickly , bolused fluids, inserted an NG in no time, hooked suction- thus preventing large volume aspiration and a certain catastrophe. 

She did everything efficiently, professionally and with a smile. 

We need to clone Mary! 

I don't think we recognize Mary often enough for her invaluable help at beside!

A huge shout-out to Patricia Creasey for her incredible dedication and commitment to our team! She has gone above and beyond by traveling to Tazewell and Giles to teach Phlebotomy classes to a large group of employees preparing for the new clinic opening in early 2026. Her commitment to traveling to Tazewell and Giles made it possible for staff to complete their training locally, eliminating the need for a significant number of employees to travel to Roanoke. Thank you for your flexibility, passion for teaching, and unwavering support of our mission.

Huge appreciation to our Carilion Direct Contact Center team for maintaining seamless operations throughout this week’s winter weather event. Despite the challenges, the team collectively handled more than 18,000 calls on Monday and Tuesday, ensuring our patients and community continued to receive the support they needed. A special shout-out to Sybil Philpott, who arrived at 4:30 a.m. to stay ahead of the weather and keep our morning shift fully staffed. Thank you all for your unwavering dedication, resilience, and commitment to exceptional service!

We are about halfway through the ICU Strong Campaign, and there is now participation from most - if not all - of the CRMH ICUs!   The momentum is building, and we love to see it!  November's winners are below:

Huge thank you to all the teams and individuals who helped us celebrate Antibiotic Awareness Week 2025! Your commitment to protecting our antimicrobials truly makes a difference for our whole community. We’re grateful for the chance to celebrate alongside so many of our clinics and providers, and to connect with our broader community throughout the week. The Wells Fargo Tower even lit up purple all week to mark the occasion! 

We are thrilled to recognize Katrina Burda, Sandie Andrews, Taylor Simpson, Jennie Higgins, and Donna Deadrick for receiving The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators!