Dr. Meredith LeBel Hopland, PGY-2 and Stephanie Herwald, Pharm D worked together tirelessly to help an adolescent Patient of the Roanoke Salem Family Medicine clinic to obtain a medication that included several unexpected hurdles. They coordinated together and with the Patient and the Patient's mother to ensure the medication was not only obtained, but done so affordably for the Patient. The Patient was so appreciative of their hard work and is not only set up with the medication, but is established with additional departments to continue the medication.

Today, CVI proudly celebrated Angela Kincer, Unit Director for 6 Cardiac Outpatient Services (6OPS), on her 30-year work anniversary with Carilion Clinic. Angela has dedicated her entire nursing career to cardiac and vascular services, and over the past three decades, she has made a lasting impact on countless patients and colleagues.

A big shout-out to all these folks for their commitment to providing clinical trial opportunities for our patients. This week, the first two hospital patients were enrolled in the inpatient clinical trials program at Rockbridge Community Hospital. Our research is not only helping patients today but is also shaping the future of inpatient care. Also, many thanks to Greg Madsen for his leadership at Rockbridge and his collaboration in our research expansion.

On Friday, June 20, our incredible Sickle Cell Collaborative team showed just how much heart they bring to their work, both inside and outside the clinic, hosting several patients and their families at the Salem Red Sox game, a celebration that also honored Juneteenth and World Sickle Cell Day.

Cindy Rollins is being awarded our longest tenured clinical associate with Carilion Clinic. Cindy's peers recognize that her presence and dedication have been a constant source of strength and reliability throughout the years. Cindy has devoted 45 years to this organization—years filled with early mornings, late evenings, long shifts, and the kind of unseen effort that keeps everything moving forward. In a role that demands patience, empathy, and endurance, she has consistently shown up with quiet determination and a deep commitment to those in her care.

I want to give a shout out to Josh Montgomery with TSG Field Services, for all his help moving 3 schedulers into a different office space, and a nurse to another office space...all while keeping the IR clinic fully functional.

There were so many moving parts, (adding phone/internet lines, changing extensions, adding extensions, and connecting equipment) and he worked so hard to get it done.  And in addition, he was always upbeat and friendly.

Congratulations to Ellen Harvey, Clinical Nurse Specialist!

Please join us in celebrating Ellen Harvey on her well-deserved induction into the American Academy of Nursing 2025 Class of Fellows—one of the highest honors in the nursing profession.

Ellen’s unwavering dedication to advancing nursing practice, her leadership in clinical excellence, and her commitment to improving patient outcomes have made a profound impact on our organization and the broader healthcare community.

From Rockbridge Community Hospital to New River Valley Medical Center to Franklin and Roanoke Memorial hospitals and CMC to Tanglewood, a wave of fresh-faced, service-inspired teens have kicked off Carilion’s Summer of Service youth volunteer program!

This month, CVI PACU & Pre‑Op are proud to honor two extraordinary teammates, Tracey Lawton and Jackie Brannen, as they each mark 35 years of service with Carilion. For more than three decades, Tracey and Jackie have shared their skill, compassion, and unwavering commitment with our patients, colleagues, and community. Their compassion, drive, and heart have shaped the Carilion culture we cherish today. Congratulations Tracey and Jackie! Thank you for everything you do. Our team wouldn’t be the same without you!

Ariana Smith is an awesome nurse and coworker she is admired by both her patients and staff members. She always gives her best and we are so excited for her on winning this award because she truly deserves it! Great job Ariana, from your entire team here in Internal Medicine!