Back to School: Calm Your Child's First Day Doubts

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The start of a new school year can be exciting. But for many kids, it can also bring stress and anxiety.


A new school year comes with lots of changes. Even kids who enjoy school can feel worried about things like fitting in, having a new teacher, or keeping up with schoolwork.

For younger children, the biggest concern is often being away from their parents or comfort zones. Older kids and teens may worry more about grades, friendships, or social pressures.

Back to School: Sleep Guidelines for Kids and Teens

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The new school year is upon us. Are your kids ready to make the transition from the lazy days of summer to the structure and routine of the academic calendar?


We asked our pediatricians what families should focus on when getting ready for the school year, and they gave us 2 consistent answers: routines and sleep.

They say that for kids of every age, the right routines are a necessary building block to school success. These back-to-school strategies can help:

Back to School: The ABCs of School Lunches

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As your kids head back to school, be sure you can make the grade when it comes to their lunches with these tips from Clinical Dietitian Emily Slabach.


A:  Aim for balance

Try to include lean protein, whole grains, dairy, fruits and vegetables throughout the day, for meals and snacks. Well-balanced meals are colorful, representing many of the food groups. Encourage your kids to “eat the rainbow.”

Need Evening or Weekend Pediatric Care for Your Sick Child?

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When your child is sick, you don't have to wait until the next business day for care. Carilion Pediatric Medicine offers extended evening and weekend hours at our Tanglewood location for established pediatric primary care patients.

Extended Hours

  • Monday–Friday: 5–8 p.m.
  • Saturday–Sunday: 8 a.m.–Noon

Scheduling an Appointment

To schedule an appointment, call 540-769-0976. Please have the following information available when you call:

What to Expect as CRMH Façade Repairs Move Forward

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Beginning in mid-August, employees, patients and visitors will begin to see increased construction activity around Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital as the next phase of the West Pavilion brick repair project gets underway. This work marks the transition from planning and engineering into active site preparation and construction.

Celebrating Well-Being—2026 Well-Being Hero Award Winners

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The 2026 Well-Being Summit reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and empowered to thrive. As the first event dedicated entirely to well-being, the summit marked a significant milestone by bringing together team members from across Carilion to learn, connect and share strategies for advancing employee well-being through collaboration, learning and action.

Meet the Team Leading Our Rural Health Transformation Work

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For generations, we have worked to improve health and wellness across the communities we serve. Today, we are helping shape the future of rural healthcare through participation in Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a statewide initiative focused on strengthening healthcare services and improving health outcomes in rural communities across the Commonwealth.  

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