Participating in research can advance healthcare for yourself or others. Automatically opting patients into research outreach means they may be contacted about research opportunities by physicians and researchers other than those who currently treat them.
As we progress through the year, there are several critical education assignments that must be completed to ensure our team upholds high-quality care and safety standards. Meeting these upcoming deadlines is essential to maintaining certifications, improving clinical skills and supporting the continued success of our teams. Please take a moment to review the following important deadlines to be sure you're on track to complete all required education on time.
Congress has passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to extend telehealth flexibilities through Sept. 30, 2025. Telehealth flexibilities refer to the ability to provide healthcare services remotely. This extension ensures Medicare beneficiaries will have continued access to virtual care.
Every year in honor of National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16, we spread awareness about the importance of advance care planning.
A Carilion-specific style guide is important for keeping everyone in the organization on the same page when it comes to written communication. It lays out the rules for things like tone, word choice and formatting so that everything—from emails and reports to social media posts and flyers—sounds like it’s coming from the same place.
We have updated our style guide. It includes writing tips, guidance on using intentional language, a list of frequently used terms at Carilion and more.
Check out some of the news coverage, expert interviews and exciting media announcements featuring our team the past few months.
As we approach the time of year when weather may impact our region, it's crucial to prepare for severe weather events. The Emergency Management and Safety department has outlined key tips and recommendations to help ensure we stay safe during such situations.
A recent cyber scam has been targeting healthcare systems. Cybercriminals who have acquired employees' information are calling IT help desks impersonating employees. Their goal is to get access to the employees' email accounts and direct deposit information.
Protect yourself: Never share your password or multi-factor authentication information. Our Technology Service Center will never ask you for this information.
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After a medical career that spans nearly 30 years, Dr. Christopher Pierce, interim Chair of Pediatrics, is retiring on May 16.
Tom Robertson, who retired as president and CEO of Carilion Health System in 2001 after 15 years at the helm, died on Friday, March 7. He was 81.
