In January, we opened the application process to accept the first participants for the new YES (Your Efforts, Supported) program. After careful deliberation and an extensive selection process, five employees were selected from over 100 applicants to participate in the program that will help further their education to pursue career goals.

A reception and orientation was recently held to welcome the participants. Check out pictures from the event and what participants and program organizers had to say.

From kids to early teens all the way up to young adults, patients in the 10-26 age group is at a unique time in their lives where their bodies, minds and environments are growing and changing quickly. Our Adolescent and Student Health Clinic is well-equipped to meet their needs and provide specialized care as they develop, and we're the only clinic like this in our area to offer these services for our community.

Roger Roper has been hired as the next vice president of Family and Community Medicine. His first day will be Monday, May 22.

Steve Arner has been promoted to president in addition to his role as chief operating officer while Nancy Howell Agee continues as CEO.

“Steve is an outstanding leader, and we are delighted to promote him,” said Nancy. “He has a strong work ethic and cares deeply about our patients, our teams and our work together caring for the communities we serve.” 

We are beginning a project to replace our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, moving to a system with a more modern user interface. We have selected Workday as our next ERP software partner and are targeting a summer 2025 go-live.

We have seen a resurgence of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-related phone scams. Callers use fake names and badge numbers but may also use the names of well-known DEA officials. Sometimes, scammers will spoof legitimate DEA phone numbers.

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.