You Are Enough—A Schwartz Center Rounds Story About the Power of Presence

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Lori’s Story

I’ve worked in healthcare for many years—as a CNA, an EMT, and an RN. I’ve worked the floors, the calls, the chaos, and the heartbreak.

But my understanding of care changed forever in 2009.

My daughter Lexie fought a devastating battle with H1N1. After 27 days in the PICU, my beautiful Lexie passed away at just 15 years old.

When the room emptied and the noise faded, I was alone with her. The weight of that moment was crushing. I truly felt like my own life might end too. But I didn’t. I stayed.

Take a Look Inside the Carilion Taubman Cancer Center

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Construction is progressing on the future Carilion Taubman Cancer Center—check out the progress in the hard hat tour video above.

Every day, this project moves closer to bringing expanded, patient‑centered cancer care to our region. The new center will offer more than 250,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed space, including state‑of‑the‑art treatment areas, advanced radiation oncology technology, and expanded infusion services—all under one roof.

Update About Our Accreditation Processes

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We’re excited to share that we are transitioning our hospital accreditation program from The Joint Commission to DNV Healthcare and our Home Health and Hospice accreditation to Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP).

These changes reflect our continued commitment to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

Inside Carilion Log-in Process Changing Wednesday, Sept. 2

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Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 2, you'll see a new log-in screen for Inside Carilion and will log in through your Carilion Microsoft account. You'll use your Carilion email address and the same password you use for other Carilion apps such as email or Epic.

If you aren't on the Carilion network, you will need to verify your identity through Imprivata, like you already do when accessing other Carilion apps outside of work.

The new log-in screen is shown below:

Information About the Unclaimed Property List

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Each year, the Commonwealth of Virginia Unclaimed Property List is published in Virginia newspapers. It was published in the Roanoke Times on Sunday, June 7.

This list includes the names of owners of unclaimed property held by the Virginia Department of Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Division, which serves as a central "lost and found" of money or other property owed by businesses which are unclaimed, abandoned, or forgotten by the owner. 

Understanding Recent Reports About Rural Hospitals

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You may have seen recent news coverage about a report that examined the financial health of rural hospitals across the state. The report identified several hospitals it considers at “higher risk,” including CGCH and CTCH.

While these reports highlight real challenges facing rural healthcare, they don't always tell the full story.

The most important takeaway—there are no plans to close our hospitals. Our focus remains on supporting our teams and communities as well as advocating for state and federal programs that make that work possible.

We're Pursuing Our Sixth Magnet Designation

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We are pursuing our sixth Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Carilion Medical Center (CMC) first achieved Magnet recognition in 2003 and have successfully maintained the designation through 5 consecutive cycles. This achievement places our organization among a select group of healthcare organizations nationwide recognized for sustained nursing excellence. 

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