We are introducing major enhancements to our inpatient Unified Communications technology platforms to strengthen clinical communication across all Carilion facilities. This upgrade builds on recent technology rollouts—such as the clinical iPhone deployment—and is designed to streamline workflows, standardize tools, and support more efficient, coordinated patient care.

What’s changing?

Above: Andrew Herman MD, Jessica Woolwine, and Kelly Woolwine

Carilion Children’s—which is our local Children’s Miracle Network hospital—and the Life Ring Foundation are partnering to expand pediatric hematology and oncology care in Southwest Virginia. 

The deadline to sign up for 2026 benefits is Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 11:59 p.m. If you still have “completing open enrollment in Workday” on your to-do list, here are the highlights to get you over the hump.

Keep these important reminders in mind as you make your final benefit selections and check off open enrollment from your list.

The Nexus Employee Experience survey is open Tuesday, Dec. 2 – Tuesday, Dec. 16. 

As we continue our journey with the new Nexus tools—Workday, UKG Pro, and Employee Center—we want to ensure every voice is heard and every experience counts.

Why Your Participation Is Important

Major changes, such as our transition to these innovative tools, require time for everyone to adapt and develop confidence. That’s why your feedback on this anonymous survey is so valuable. By participating in this survey, you’ll help us:

The Leapfrog Group has published its Hospital Safety Grades. CFMH received an “A” grade, while CRMH and CNRV each earned a “B” ranking. 

We are enhancing patient care and operational efficiency with the transition from Language Line to Martti, effective Monday, Dec. 1. Language Line will retire on Monday, Dec. 22.

Why the Change?

Martti offers faster connections, broader language support, and improved cost efficiency. Key benefits include:

We are entering the final stretch to convert records from Cornerstone to Workday Learning. In the coming weeks, outstanding required or incomplete education will be reassigned in Workday Learning. Additionally, any remaining historical completions will be transferred to the Workday Learning transcript.   

Incomplete Reassignments

Required education assigned in Cornerstone that was not completed prior 11/1 will be reassigned in 2 rounds.   

Our employee discount site has received a major upgrade! Abenity is now BenefitHub, bringing you a better, easier, and more personalized way to save on everything from holiday gifts to everyday essentials. With this transition, your savings possibilities are greater than ever, and the experience is designed to fit your needs.

It's the time of year when many people are buying gifts online--which makes it a popular time for scammers to try to trick you into giving them money or your information.

This year, SMS phishing—sometimes called smishing—is a common tactic. That's when scammers target you through text messaging. A few examples are:

Open enrollment is underway and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 2. 

Are your benefits the best match for you and your household? This is your opportunity to review your benefits options and choose.

Use these tips to help you enroll in 2026 benefits! 

1. Block your calendar.

Life is busy, so if you don't have a plan, deadlines and to-do tasks can easily get missed. Put some time on your calendar between now and Dec. 2 to complete the open enrollment task in Workday.