UV rays are strong. They can penetrate clouds, reach below the water’s surface and reflect off surfaces like sand, snow and water. While you might think you’re protected, it’s always wise to brush up on some safety tips to prevent skin cancer and keep your skin looking youthful, healthy and radiant. There’s a lot more to staying sun-savvy and protecting your skin than simply wearing sunscreen.

The Cosmetic Center shares more information and their top tips for keeping your skin protected during UV Safety Awareness Month.

Our Compliance Department makes sure we are following the laws, rules, regulations and external standards that apply to us. One way they do that is by responding quickly to concerns that could result in harm to our patients, our employees or our organization.

Protecting our patients' privacy is an important part of all of our jobs at Carilion.

• Joseph Coyle, CCPT ground operations manager, received the Benny Summerlin Award for Service to Local Government from the Western Virginia EMS Council, Inc.

Like other areas, our Education teams are experiencing the impact of staffing shortages. Here's how you can help maximize resources so scheduled classes are available when you need to attend:

Summer is officially here, and we have stocked Employee Extras with new prize opportunities in our Summer Box series, ticket drawings to local events and a Carilion Night at Calfee Park with the Pulaski River Turtles! 

UPDATE: Thursday, June 23, 11:48 p.m.

• Normal power has been restored to the South Tower.
• Incident Command is standing down.
• The helipad will remain closed until all repairs are made.

UPDATE: Thursday, June 23, 8:00 p.m.

• South 6 pack elevators are operating normally and can be used for all staff traffic.

UPDATE: Thursday, June 23, 7:15 p.m.

• The South Pavilion is now on generator power.

UPDATE: Thursday, June 23, 5 p.m.

Several years ago, we introduced yellow banners at the top of emails from non-Carilion senders. The banners will remind you to be cautious about engaging with email that comes from outside our organization.

On July 5, we will introduce two new color-coded banners.

• Nancy Howell Agee received an honorary degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.