Thank you for taking time to tell us what you think! More than 10,200 of you completed the Employee Engagement and Culture of Safety Survey.  

Many of you found time to share your thoughts, even during a busy time. Your commitment is appreciated and will go a long way in helping us better understand what changes are needed to become a better workplace.

The deadline to record FY24 competencies or Continuing Education (CE) credits in Cornerstone is Monday, Sept. 30.

It's easy to forget about this important deadline as you focus on finishing your self-review by Friday, Oct. 4, but recording your competencies and CE credits by the deadline is necessary for a few reasons.

Our Digital Health team brings together experts from across multiple states, including Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Michigan. This team collaborates virtually to meet our patients' needs and provide innovative solutions.

The Digital Health team is committed to improving efficiency and access to high-quality, affordable care at Carilion Clinic. They do this by delivering advanced technology, comprehensive education and reliable data. Here are some of the products and services they offer:

Each year, approximately 49 million people worldwide are affected by sepsis. Yet, an estimated 35% of U.S. adults have never heard of it.

Whether you work directly with patients or not, knowing the risks and spotting the signs of sepsis are critical to providing quality patient care—and to saving lives!

September is Sepsis Awareness month; it's the perfect time to learn how you can help to keep our patients safe from sepsis. 

The Martinsville Speedway pace car made a special delivery to Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center on Monday, Sept. 9!

Hackers have produced fake text messages to take advantage of new Ensemble associates who transitioned from Carilion Clinic beginning Monday, Sept. 9. It's not uncommon for hackers to try to take advantage of employees during times of transition like the Carilion – Ensemble partnership.

As global temperatures continue to rise, the healthcare industry faces a growing challenge: how to address the impacts of climate change on our communities’ health. We recently hosted a Climate, Heat and Health Summit focused on the intersection of heat and health, addressing how rising temperatures impact patients and healthcare systems.

The summit was held June 22 for healthcare professionals and community members who are interested in the impacts of rising temperatures—particularly in vulnerable populations like the elderly, children and mental health patients.

Donna Littlepage, Senior Vice President of Accountable Care Strategies, will retire on Oct. 4.

The Employee Engagement and Culture of Safety Survey closes Monday, Sept. 9. If you haven’t taken the survey yet, there’s still time to voice your views – and four reasons why you should.

1. Your voice matters.

Your feedback is important to us and helps us know what is working well and what could be better. Knowing how you feel about your job and Carilion helps us to provide even better patient care.

We use the survey data and comments you provide to make critical decisions our leaders can act on to improve our workplace.