There’s a new employee at Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center. 

Wali, an official Saint Francis Facility Dog, has joined the team and will help with therapy sessions.

Wali, a black lab, is an official Carilion Clinic employee, complete with a badge, and will work full-time. Tara Mitchell, Ph.D., is a Licensed Pediatric Clinical Psychologist and is Wali’s handler. Wali was raised and trained for more than two years by Saint Francis Service Dogs, a Roanoke non-profit organization. He was expertly matched with Carilion Children’s and was placed at no cost. Dr.

If you want to see the genuine goodness in a person, catch a glimpse when they think no one is watching.

Fall is here, which also means it's flu season. Let's welcome the beauty of fall foliage without the worry of getting sick with the flu!  

Here are some facts about the flu and why you should get vaccinated to protect yourself from getting sick. 

What Is the Flu?

Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infects the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and, at times, can lead to death.

Cooler morning temperatures are on the horizon and pumpkins and mums are popping up all around us. Time for a new round of Fall-themed Employee Extras prize opportunities!  Check out the curated seasonal boxes, ticket drawings and more as we head into the end of 2024.

FALL BOX SERIES

Fall Décor and More!

The Carilion Cares, I Care employee giving campaign is underway with great news—an anonymous donor will once again match donations to the Taubman Cancer Center Fund. This fund supports the expansion of Carilion’s cancer program, including the new Carilion Taubman Cancer Center.  This campaign highlights the important role each of us plays in helping our patients, co-workers and communitie

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.