Shout out to Akela D. Johnson, HR Specialist 1 in the HR Service Center for completing a Bachelor of Science degree, Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University.  She graduated Summa Cum Laude.  Akela is a ray of sunshine in the HRSC, she helps our employees daily as they call in with HR questions.  She worked a full-time job all the while taking a full class load and graduating with honors.    I am so proud of her and all her achievements.  Way to go Akela!!!

Today marks Charlie Tarasidis' fourth decade at Carilion. Throughout his extensive career, he has held many roles including, Pharmacy Clinical Coordination, Home Care Infusion Services, Medical Equipment and Oxygen Therapy, and Manager and Director of Retail Pharmacy Operations.  Over the last few years, he has been focused on community outreach and substance use disorder.  Charlie is a recognized professor in Addiction Medicine with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.  He started Carilion’s first ASHP PGY-1 accredited Community Pharmacy residency and

Congratulations to Jessica Shrewsbury BSN, RN, CTL in the CRMH PACU on winning an Outstanding Preceptor Award! Members of the Nursing Center of Excellence along with NPIFs and Transition to Nursing Practice presented the award to Jessica beside her unit leader and PACU nursing team. 

A big shout out to Kim Gorman-our awesome Lab Tech. Following a very long code in the ICU, and the death of our patient, Kim was so kind to assist with all the clean up. Not only did she pick up garbage, but she assisted with turning the patient to allow the nursing staff to prepare the body for the family. She went out of her way to grab extra trash bags, clean linens and so much more. We wanted to say a big thank you for help us Kim! 

May the fifth (be clean) with you! CNRV celebrated World Hand Hygiene Day by channeling the Force to keep our hands clean and patients safe! With the precision of a lightsaber, let's combat germs and bacteria, ensuring a galaxy far, far away from illness and infection.

Remember whether you are a Jedi, Sith or humble healthcare worker, practicing good hand hygiene is key to a healthier universe!

So grab your hand sanitizer bottle like it's a light saber and join us in this epic battle for cleanliness!

In ORS we like to be festive and celebrate Nurses & CA with a spirit week! We enjoyed dressing up and making work fun! 

Below are pictures from the 4 South PACU & PreOp areas! :-) 

Congratulations to the team of ICU nurses at CRBH for one year without a patient fall. Thank you to Deneen Davis (Unit Director) and Mary Koonce (Ops Manager) for working with the nurses to maintain a safe environment to receive care. Great job to all involved!

Injuries and Violence both rank within the Top 5 causes of morbidity and mortality according to the CDC. These causes are PREVENTABLE. In fact, preventing injuries is the first step in the trauma care continuum. Educating the public and communities as well as providing adequate resources and support helps to mitigate risk factors and allows change to occur.

Several Carilion employees and family members of Dr. Robert Keeley volunteered recently to spruce up the Healing Garden located at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Stop by to admire the beautiful spring flowers and relax on the swing overlooking the Roanoke River.  Learn more about this and other Dr. Robert L.A. Keeley Healing Arts Program initiatives at CarilionClinic.org/healing-arts.

VelocityCare recently expanded hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at all locations in Roanoke, Salem, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Daleville, Westlake and Lexington. In addition to video visit access, patients can use our online Save a Spot feature to select a time slot for a future visit.