Monica Barton is new to ACS. In my couple of days working with her, she has displayed kindness to staff and patients. I have overheard a patient state she was so friendly while in his room. Welcome Monica to CFMH.
I wanted to give a shout out to Tasha States at CCHC. Thanks for going the extra mile to make sure one of our patients would have a quick start of care so she wouldn't have to stay in the hospital. We really appreciate the care you show our patients!
On Thursday, December 7th, a Pearl Harbor Veterans Ceremony was held at the Rocky Mount Veterans Park. This honorable ceremony was conducted by the local VFW post in which three military nurses were honored for their service during this time at Pearl Harbor. This nursing honor was represented by many veterans and members of our own staff here at CFMH. Let us never forget our Pearl Harbor Veterans, our Veterans and our Nurses who served our Great Country.
“I had attended another hospital the day before coming to Tazewell Community. I was told to go to the other hospital by Med Express! I got worse so my husband and I decided to go to Tazewell Community. There was no comparison between the two hospitals! Tazewell Community was so clean and the woman that took my information was so caring and when I was seen by the nurses and doctor it was unbelievable. I have been to several hospitals within my lifetime and will continue to go to Tazewell Community Hospital!
Have you visited Hotel Roanoke's Festival of the Greens yet? Be sure to vote for this beautiful tree, created by Sharon Parker, Clinical Program Manager for Carilion Hospice. Our theme this year is based on an Alaskan Proverb: "Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us..."
Christmas Blessings came early for a co worker in need (me!) from Marcia Craft. She did not hesitate to help when I was in a bind.
I appreciate her generosity and her willingness to help.
Jennifer Laite
Each year the Mother/Baby POD committee organizes two community outreach projects. The committee chooses local charities to support through donations. For our Winter 2023 project the charity of choice was The Roanoke Valley SPCA. Our unit was able to collect multiple items from animal food to office supplies to donate!
https://rvspca.org/donate/ - Click this link to see ways that you can give!
The DAISY Award was established to recognize the selfless care that nurses give to patient's and their families every day. Ben showed such amazing care and compassion for one of our patients. Please take a moment to read his nomination story below.
As Lights of Love celebrates its eleventh year, Volunteer Services is grateful for the generosity of our employees in supporting this very worthwhile program. As you admire the tree in the CRMH West Atrium, the compassion of Guest Services Lead Patricia "Trish" Vassar is apparent. She dedicates her time to hand-painting each and every ornament, knowing the importance of honoring the person behind the name.
On November 27th, members of the Nursing Center of Excellence virtually presented the Outstanding Preceptor Award to Alison Stoehr, SOAR Nurse Extern at CRMH, with the help of faculty at UVA School of Nursing. Her nomination read, "Alison has taken time to clearly and thoroughly show me skills and help me familiarize myself with different units. She has made sure to go though each competency and skills and give me time to ask questions. During our shifts, she has always made herself available for questions and assistance.
