Recently I worked with a patient who was struggling with multiple issues, including recently making the decision to become clean from addiction. However, after his hospital stay he came home to very little food and no transportation or access to get any delivered. My department works remotely, and it was a Friday afternoon around 4:00pm. I called various food pantries and couldn't get through and checked various resources but found it difficult to get any food donations to him. My coworker Mandy Farris and manager Sarah Bradley came through for my patient and I in a BIG way!

I want to give a huge shoutout to Julie Wright and the Oncology team on 10 South. I had a family member require emergent care due to a new CA diagnosis. The nursing and medical teams were very caring and compassionate. The Dr's and Nurse's advocated for the patient to ensure that they received the treatment that they needed very quickly. The care of Julie's team and Dr. Osborne and the rest of attending and consulting teams saved their life. Many people worked together to save their life so that they have the opportunity to fight this CA. 

Joanna provided excellent supervision and stepped in when the staff was short-handed.  She provided excellent care to the patient. Congratulations to Joanna!

Dr. Saima Sadiq is very compassionate in choosing every year to share her celebration with her practice members here at Parkway Blue Ridge Family Practice. She actively practices Ramadan and has Eid Mubarak with us (blessed feast celebration at the end of Ramadan). She prepares ALL the food from her culture and brings it in to share with us. We feel extra special and you know what that does to the work environment  ... raises morale!

I just wanted to share with you all the kind act that Security Officer Mayo demonstrated this morning. I have been working on a stolen phone report this morning and the victim was very upset and stressed due to not having money for a new phone. Out of the kindness in S/O Mayo's heart, he gave the victim a cell phone that he owned and was no longer using anymore. I'm proud of his hard work and kindness towards patients, coworkers, and staff.  -Police Officer Morgan Witt

The staff at Riverside Cafe was SUPER friendly and helpful. Everyone visiting might have been there for a different reason, but the staff greeted each one with a smile and greeting. The three-gentleman working in there should be recognized for their hard work, fresh food and kindness. The Riverside Cafe might see you for breakfast, lunch or a quick snack while you are on the go. But just know the smiles and kindness goes a long way even on a tough day.

The DAISY award recognizes our outstanding front line nurses for their amazing care of our patients.  Please take a moment to read this wonderful story of how Amy helped impact a family in the most distressing time for them, and how she continued to take care of her patients.   

The CRMH Bee Award was developed to honor and recognize the outstanding job that our nursing support staff play in the care of our patients.  Sandra truly went above and beyond in helping this young patient achieve an important goal in his recovery. Please take a moment to read this wonderful story. 

Hayley Wilburn and Teresa Westbrook went above and beyond with a patient. Hayley Wiburn our front desk staff and one of our nurses Teresa took time out of their busy schedules to help a patient learn how to answer his cell phone. This patient is an older patient and is new to using a cell phone but they made sure he knew how to answer the phone and saved our number in his phone just in case he needed more help.

Thank you to the Easter Bunny for making a special trip to Carilion Children's Hospital to visit with NICU patients and pediatric patients in Acute Care and the PICU this past weekend to spread some springtime cheer!

A special thank you to Member One Federal Credit Union for donating the bunny costume and baskets full of toys and goodies, Heather Kissner for playing the Easter Bunny, members of the Family Advisory Board for their work in coordinating this special event, and Amy Hayden Photography for the beautiful photos.