Stay Safe When It's Hot Outside

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The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting a heat wave for our region, with major heat risk beginning Wednesday, July 1 and continuing through the weekend. Stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts by checking the NWS Heat Risk map online.

Heat Safety Tips

Here are some tips from the Virginia Department of Health to stay safe and prevent heat-related illness:

What to Know About Your July 31 Paycheck and Benefits Deductions

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As a reminder, benefit premiums for 2026 are calculated to be deducted out of 24 pay periods, instead of 27.  

Benefit premiums come out of 2 paychecks per month. On the months there are 3 paychecks, like this month, benefit premiums are not deducted from the third check. 

Track Your Progress—Writing Goals Journey Launches in Workday

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The Writing Goals Journey has launched in Workday, giving you a central place to document FY26 goals and track progress throughout the review period. 

FY26 goals should have been identified and recorded at the end of 2025. If you have not yet entered your goals in Workday, or if updates are needed, now is a good time to add what you have been working on and capture recent progress. This is also good practice for creating your FY 27 goals later this year. 

Leadership Changes: Chief Operating Officer and Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery Named

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Chris Cullom and Dr. Jonathan Carmouche 
Christopher Cullom (left) and Dr. Jonathan Carmouche (right).


We have a new chief operating officer and chair of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Chief Operating Officer Christopher Cullom

Christopher Cullom has been named chief operating officer for our organization. He will begin work here on Aug. 10.

Stay Alert. Report Phishing. Stop Threats Early.

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Have you ever clicked on a link in an email, only to realize too late that it was a phishing attempt? Or paused and wondered if an email was a scam? Phishing emails are on the rise, and they’re not always easy to spot. 

Living out our value of Courage means taking action to keep our organization, our employees, and our patients safe from cyber-attacks. 

Make Plans to Attend Community Nights at Morningside Urban Farm

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Our Morningside Urban Farm offers a variety of free programs, classes, and events for the community throughout the summer. Located in Southeast Roanoke, the farm serves as an educational space where participants can learn about gardening, nutrition and wellness while spending time outdoors. 

Job Phishing Scams—What to Watch For

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Recently, we have received reports of fake job postings appearing on public job boards. In some cases, scammers have also contacted applicants directly, using the names of real Carilion employees to appear legitimate. 

While these scams may be easier to spot for those familiar with Carilion or our hiring practices, it is important to stay aware and share this information with friends or family members who may be exploring job opportunities. 

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