Whether it's for summer camps, sports or even back-to-school, Carilion Children's is encouraging parents and caregivers to schedule their children's well-checks, sports physicals and immunizations now. The end of the current school year is in sight and summer is upon us; it’s never too early to plan!

Why the Rush?

Last year, our general pediatric clinics experienced a backlog of appointments that caused some children to delay the start of the school year.

Our general contractors at the Crystal Spring Tower site are using innovative technology as part of the construction process.

Some examples are: 

When you are working with a patient who has limited English-language proficiency, follow our Interpreters for Patient Communications Policy. Here are a few key things to know:

As a nonprofit organization, we are required to identify potential conflicts of interest. It's important from both a legal and ethical perspective.

Watch the video above to learn about conflicts of interest and what to do if you have one.

As we continue to assess and refresh our mental health service offerings, we are including a rebrand of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine services. Effective immediately, the department is now called Carilion Mental Health (CMH).

Whether during a child’s outpatient visit or a hospital stay, our child life specialists help patients and families with coping strategies through play, self-expressive activities, age-appropriate medical preparation and education. Each of these are intentionally designed to help both the child and family gain a better understanding of medical procedures, reducing their stress and fear of the unknown during a difficult time.

Take a look at our child life specialists in action!

Is there anything better than curling up with a good book? Books aren’t just an enjoyable source of entertainment—they can also be a valuable resource in your well-being journey.

Isaiah M. Johnson, M.D., has been promoted to chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Dr. Johnson has served as interim chair since 2021.

For those transitioning their care or searching for a primary care provider, our Community Care practice might be a good fit.

We created this care model for patients who are in need of primary care services, but are unable to get immediate access to a provider. For example, patients who were recently discharged from the hospital and need to schedule a follow-up visit. We may be able to assist patients with finding a Carilion Clinic primary care provider.

There are many things we can do to foster an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected and valued—including addressing each other by our preferred names and personal pronouns.

Our LGBTQ+ Allies Employee Resource Group (ERG), in collaboration with other ERGs and the Inclusion Council, have worked to create some guidance on including preferred names and personal pronouns in our email signatures.