In November, we asked what you are grateful for this year.
Here are just a few of the responses:
Santa Claus made quite an entrance at CRMH on Wednesday! With some help from Roanoke Fire EMS, he and his elf rappelled down the side of the building to say hello and bring smiles to our brave little patients in the pediatric ICU. They were joined by a physician elf. Afterwards, Santa and a team from Roanoke Fire EMS visited children in the unit and distributed goodie bags.
Local first responders plan to deliver holiday magic to Carilion Children's patients on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Starting around noon on Wednesday, you'll see an increased presence of first responder vehicles on the Jefferson Street Bridge outside of CRMH as part of the visit.
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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.
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.
Martti offers faster connections, broader language support, and improved cost efficiency. Key benefits include:
