Earth Day, observed each year on April 22, is a global reminder of the importance of protecting our planet and preserving natural resources for future generations. At Carilion, this annual celebration reflects our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and the health of the communities we serve. Throughout the month of April, we are proud to recognize Earth Day with a variety of activities and initiatives that highlight sustainability efforts across our organization.  

Our Conflict of Interest (COI) Questionnaires are one way we uphold our organization's Code of Excellence and avoid situations that could harm our reputation, finances, or tax-exempt status.  

We send the COI Questionnaire and related education each year to employees who may influence operational decisions, and to others with positions where additional review may be appropriate based on potential risk considerations and trends. 

• Administrative Professionals Day
• Cancer Registrars Week
• Dental Hygienists Week
• Healthcare Patient Access Week
• Healthcare Volunteer Week
• Infection Preventionists Day
• Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
• Neurodiagnostic Week
• Occupational Health Nurses Week
• Occupational Therapy Month
• Patient Experience Week
• Public Safety Telecommunications Week
• Surgical Assistant Week
• Transplant Nurses Week

Use the comments below as one way to thank your colleagues during their recogn

Due to the continued prevalence of flu in our region, the masking requirement for employees who did not receive a flu vaccine has been extended.

Unvaccinated team members will be required to continue wearing a surgical mask through Wednesday, April 15 when they are working at any Carilion location. This applies to employees, physicians, independent practitioners, students, volunteers, and contract staff who work in our facilities.

Leaders should continue to reinforce masking expectations for unvaccinated team members in their departments.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting about new confirmed measles cases in Southwest Virginia. The regional count thus far is 6 for 2026.

VDH is leading the response, contact tracing, and public messaging. Carilion front-line teams also have extensive plans in place to respond should a measles patient present at a Carilion facility. 

Measles is a highly contagious illness that can spread easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.

To support our commitment to sustainability and our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, we are moving away from foam cups and food containers and moving to paper and other approved alternatives across our organization.  

This also ensures compliance with Virginia’s ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS) food service containers, which are commonly called Styrofoam. 

We have completed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Roanoke that establishes a biotechnology incubator. Known as RoVa Labs at Carilion Clinic, the incubator will support the growth of research spinoffs and start-up companies as they work to commercialize groundbreaking research.

Our Employee Art Show is back for its 10th year—stop by the CRMH lobby atrium May 27 through June 19 to see artwork from Carilion employees, volunteers, retirees, and family members.

 A reception and awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 5 – 7 p.m., in the south lobby.

Update April 8: Elsevier Clinical Skills downtime is complete. Clinical staff who have not logged in since March 29 need to reset their password.

Details:

What: Clinical staff who have not logged in to Elsevier Clinical Skills (via Inside Carilion/Login site) since March 29 need to reset their password. 

When: Starting Thursday, April 9, at 06:00 (6:00 a.m.)

Camp Carilion

Eligibility: Rising 10th - 12th grade students
Application deadline: Friday, April 3
Dates: Tuesday, June 16 – Friday, June 19
Location: Roanoke, VA

Camp Carilion is returning this summer for rising 10th - 12th grade students who may be interested in a future career in healthcare. This four-day camp gives students the opportunity to gain experience with life-saving skills and information through hands-on exercises and interactive demonstrations.

Students will learn more about: