"I believe in the work of the Carilion Clinic Foundation and have donated for many years through our annual employee campaign. This year I’m excited to give to the Cancer Center Fund to support a new state-of-the-art cancer center in Roanoke.

Cancer is personal to me because I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2005. It was supposed to be a simple cancer, easily treated and nothing to worry about. I had surgery to remove the thyroid followed by radioactive iodine treatment.

Our Emergency Management team is monitoring the track of Hurricane Ian and working with local and state government officials to stay alert of any disruptive impacts. We will post updates on Inside Carilion as needed.  

Now is a great time to review your department's and your home's plans for preparedness and continuity. Since CRMH is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the region and our neighbors rely on our community hospitals every day, it is important for us to be prepared for any emergency situations that may arise. Our region is counting on us.

It's finally football season! Bring one or two of these recipes to earn MVP status at your next tailgate party. 

Fresh Veggie Salsa

Skip the jarred stuff and get chopping—it takes just a few minutes to put together this fresh salsa recipe from our team at Morningside Urban Farm. 

Carilion’s annual giving campaign has begun with a new name, new look and incredible news. An anonymous donor has offered to match gifts to our Cancer Center Fund dollar for dollar, up to $250,000. This means you can double the impact of your gift at no additional cost to you!

Research studies usually focus on a specific way to advance care and find better treatment, but it takes many different teams to make the research successful.

Since our history of health care began in Roanoke, we have relied on our community’s support. Generous donors, businesses and citizens contributed money and goods to start Roanoke Hospital, which opened in 1900 and came before Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH).

Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 – Oct. 15. Since 1988, Americans have observed these four weeks to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2022. Since 1988, Americans have observed these four weeks to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

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.

We use Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) information to communicate respectfully with our patients, support their health care needs and build trust. Complete SOGI data is essential to providing safe, effective care—health maintenance, preventative care, medication dosing, lab reference ranges and other clinical decisions are frequently impacted by a patient’s SOGI.

SOGI data includes: