Summer brings one of the highest demands for blood products, and yet, it is the hardest time of year to keep the blood supply steady. Schools are out, regular donors are on vacation, and college blood drives pause until August. The Blood Connection, Carilion’s blood services partner, is asking donors to think one step ahead—schedule an appointment now and help make sure the supply is ready for whatever the season brings.

When Megan and Mac Foster found out they were expecting, they were ecstatic. But joy soon turned to sorrow when their daughter, Poppy, arrived stillborn in March 2022.

Stillbirths are rare, affecting less than 1% of all pregnancies in the U.S. Megan, a nursing unit director at CRMH, learned a genetic blood-clotting disorder contributed to their loss. 

Meadow has joined Personify Health—and she’s ready to cheer you on.

Tom Lillard began his Radford University career as a student athlete, then became a soccer coach. Recently, sports-related injuries led to severe arthritis—which made it impossible for him to climb the stadium steps at the field named after him. 

“Getting in and out of the car was difficult. Routine. Swimming, going to the beach. Walking in sand. Playing with my grandson. Those were things that were really, painful,” says Tom. 

Carilion Clinic President and CEO Steve Arner took on Carilion's top leadership role after several decades of experience across our organization. His previous roles at Carilion include financial analyst,budget manager, Human Resources compensation and analytics director, hospital administrator at CRBH, senior vice president of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Services, and chief operations officer.

Chief of Staff Chris Turnbull sat down with Steve for a conversation about Carilion's future and what front-line staff can expect. 

Carilion Clinic President and CEO Steve Arner took on Carilion's top leadership role after several decades of experience across our organization. His previous roles at Carilion include financial analyst,budget manager, Human Resources compensation and analytics director, hospital administrator at CRBH, senior vice president of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Services, and chief operations officer.

Chief of Staff Chris Turnbull sat down with Steve for a conversation about system-ness and how his previous job experience provides insight.

Carilion Clinic President and CEO Steve Arner has held a variety of roles across Carilion, including in finance, Human Resources, hospital administration, service line leadership, and operations. In this first installment of a wide-ranging interview, Chief of Staff Chris Turnbull talks with Steve about how those experiences shaped his view of leadership, performance, and responsibility. 

The City of Roanoke will hold its annual Freedom Festival and fireworks display at the River’s Edge Park on Friday, July 3. Please allow extra time for travel and parking if you are working that day.

Parking Updates

For safety, rooftop parking will be closed at the following garages:

Chair of Emergency Medicine Rosemarie Fernandez, MD, has been named interim institutional research officer effective immediately. In this role, she will lead our growing research enterprise while continuing to serve as chair of Emergency Medicine.

The Fourth of July means spending time with friends, grilling out, and, of course, fireworks! But because of that last one, Independence Day is also one of the most dangerous holidays of the year. Follow these tips to make this Fourth one to remember—for all the right reasons!

Whether you're planning to attend a community event or host your own backyard show on the Fourth, safety should always be the number one priority. Here's everything you need to know to ensure an accident-free fireworks experience.