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New Crystal Spring Tower to expand healthcare services at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Read full article: New Crystal Spring Tower to expand healthcare services at Carilion Roanoke Memorial HospitalA new addition to the Star City skyline is on the horizon, as Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital unveils progress on its Crystal Spring Tower.
Carilion Clinic welcomes Roanoke Valley's first pediatric facility dog
Read full article: Carilion Clinic welcomes Roanoke Valley's first pediatric facility dogA new employee at Carilion Clinic is lending a helping paw and an attentive ear to patients in need. Wali, a Saint Francis Service Dog, is making history as the Roanoke Valley’s first pediatric facility dog at Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center.
Art for Healing: Carilion Healing Arts Program Delivers Care That Goes Beyond Physical Health
Read full article: Art for Healing: Carilion Healing Arts Program Delivers Care That Goes Beyond Physical HealthFor the Dr. Robert L.A. Keeley Healing Arts Program, art takes center stage in the healing journey.
The life-changing impact Carilion’s Kidney transplant center could have for local patients
Read full article: The life-changing impact Carilion’s Kidney transplant center could have for local patientsThe CDC estimates 1 in 7 adults have chronic kidney disease. In Virginia, there are currently over 2,300 people on the state’s wait list for a kidney transplant. Carilion Clinic said the need for kidney transplants is expected to increase by nearly 35% over the next five years in our region. Yet, the nearest transplant center is a 2-4 hour drive away. Carilion is working to change that, but the final decision is up to the Virginia Department of Health.
Reducing the stigma around Sickle Cell Anemia, a historically misunderstood disease
Read full article: Reducing the stigma around Sickle Cell Anemia, a historically misunderstood diseaseSickle cell disease is a rare genetic blood disorder that affects every aspect of a person’s life. Predominately impacting people of color, the disease has long been misunderstood by the community and even doctors. It’s also historically come with some unfair stigmas. Carilion Clinic Sickle Cell Collaborative is holding an awareness walk this Saturday.
Local sports medicine doctor brings expertise to high school football, promotes safety from the sidelines
Read full article: Local sports medicine doctor brings expertise to high school football, promotes safety from the sidelinesCarilion Clinic is bringing sports medicine professionals directly to the athletes.
Miracle Baby Luke: Enduring Struggles and Surgeries in Latest Update
Read full article: Miracle Baby Luke: Enduring Struggles and Surgeries in Latest UpdateLuke Shaffer, born at 23 weeks, has faced nearly 20 brain surgeries in his two years, with his family enduring countless challenges and showing remarkable resilience.
No Needle, No Problem: New Nasal Spray Revolutionizes Allergy Treatment
Read full article: No Needle, No Problem: New Nasal Spray Revolutionizes Allergy TreatmentNeffy, a new nasal spray for Epinephrine, offers a needle-free alternative to the EpiPen for treating severe allergic reactions and is expected to be available by late September.
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day: How Carilion works to support sickle cell patients in SWVA
Read full article: June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day: How Carilion works to support sickle cell patients in SWVAJune 19 is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. It's observed each year with the goal to increase understanding of sickle cell disease, and the challenges facing patients, families and caregivers. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that impacts every aspect of a person’s life. Throughout history, it's long been misunderstood and medical professionals with Carilion say the disease has even come with some pretty unfair stigmas.
Unthinkable accidents: Parents’ worst nightmare in a hot car
Read full article: Unthinkable accidents: Parents’ worst nightmare in a hot carLeaving children in hot cars, often due to routine distractions, results in tragic and preventable deaths, prompting calls for advanced safety regulations and technology.
Carilion continues innovating how drone technology could reshape the healthcare industry
Read full article: Carilion continues innovating how drone technology could reshape the healthcare industryReshaping the way we interact with doctors and receive medical supplies; you may have noticed a drone flying above Carilion's Roanoke campus over the past year. Carilion is using that drone to deliver medical supplies by air across sites on campus. The technology could have wider implications for the future of tele-health and remote monitoring.
Specialty pediatric clinic opens at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Read full article: Specialty pediatric clinic opens at Carilion New River Valley Medical CenterAccess to medical care for children just got a bit easier in the New River Valley with the opening of their pediatrics specialty clinic.
Healthcare workers speak about mission trips to Gaza with Virginia Tech Carilion students
Read full article: Healthcare workers speak about mission trips to Gaza with Virginia Tech Carilion studentsThe panelists featured anesthesiologist Dr. Abdullah Brown, OR and ER nurse Lana, and urologist Dr. Mazen Hasan.
Making minutes count: Carilion trains to quickly respond to heart attacks
Read full article: Making minutes count: Carilion trains to quickly respond to heart attacksCarilion is training to respond quickly to heart attacks in honor of Heart Health Month. Carilion is nationally recognized for it's heart response, and how quickly it's doctors can perform advanced lifesaving care. Learn about the critical difference that timely response can make in the event of a heart emergency and how Carilion's medical team is dedicated to saving lives. Discover firsthand what happens behind the scenes when 911 is called for a heart attack and witness the efforts to make every minute count.
Demand for hip, knee, shoulder replacements projected to substantially increase in the next decade
Read full article: Demand for hip, knee, shoulder replacements projected to substantially increase in the next decadeAs the population is aging, doctors are projecting a substantial increase in the number of hip, knee, and shoulder replacements in the next decade. Now, Carilion is re-starting educational sessions called Points on Joints to help navigate the process.
Doctor weighs in on stomach cancer after Toby Keith’s death
Read full article: Doctor weighs in on stomach cancer after Toby Keith’s deathWe spoke with an oncologist at Carilion, who said stomach cancer rates have gone down drastically in the last 100 years, currently making up less than one percent of cancers in America.
NRV girl who lost both feet in tragic incident defies odds, is now dancing happily
Read full article: NRV girl who lost both feet in tragic incident defies odds, is now dancing happilyIt's nothing short of miracle. Aubrey Scaletta from the New River Valley lost both her feet in an accident while riding in her father's pickup truck. After six surgeries, Aubrey is defying odds, not only walking, but dancing.
Support Carilion patients, families through ‘Lights of Love’ holiday fundraiser
Read full article: Support Carilion patients, families through ‘Lights of Love’ holiday fundraiserYou can show your appreciation for a family member or friend while also making a difference through Carilion Clinic’s Lights of Love Christmas trees.
Carilion Clinic unveils new mental health facility in Tanglewood Mall
Read full article: Carilion Clinic unveils new mental health facility in Tanglewood MallA new space to meet the mental health needs of the community. That's the goal of Carilion clinic's new mental health facility at Tanglewood mall.
Carilion Clinic, LewisGale go head-to-head in charity softball game
Read full article: Carilion Clinic, LewisGale go head-to-head in charity softball gameThis weekend, LewisGale and Carilion Clinic are taking swings at heart disease, for the annual “Homers for Hearts” charity softball game at Salem Memorial Ballpark.
Carilion pediatrician warns of poor air quality, says negative health effects can ‘linger’
Read full article: Carilion pediatrician warns of poor air quality, says negative health effects can ‘linger’The chair of pediatrics at Carilion Children's is warning that the poor air quality and its health effects can "linger."
Man charged with stealing ambulance near Carilion in Christiansburg
Read full article: Man charged with stealing ambulance near Carilion in ChristiansburgAuthorities are currently at the scene of the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, investigating an incident that occurred Sunday morning.
Local ministry hosting fundraiser to help 6 year old who lost feet in tragic accident
Read full article: Local ministry hosting fundraiser to help 6 year old who lost feet in tragic accidentFamily and friends in Roanoke are breathing a sigh of relief now that a young girl involved in a freak accident is home.The community is pitching in to help by raising money for her medical bills.Six-year-old Aubrey Scaletta had been at Carilion after she lost her feet in a freak accident. Doctors reattached them.Empty Tomb Motorcycle Ministry is hosting a ride where anyone can join. It’s happening July 8th at Exalted Ministries. The ride begins on Williamson Road in Roanoke and continues to Radford University.
Roanoke County partners with VT Carilion to bring free sunscreen stations to Splash Valley
Read full article: Roanoke County partners with VT Carilion to bring free sunscreen stations to Splash ValleyWith the sun out in full force this summer, sunscreen is a necessity. Luckily for Splash Valley guests, getting burnt won’t be a worry.
Carilion building new, expanded mental health treatment and research center at Tanglewood Mall
Read full article: Carilion building new, expanded mental health treatment and research center at Tanglewood MallCarilion Clinic is expanding its footprint at Tanglewood Mall in Roanoke County to better meet the needs of the community.
Mountain Lake Lodge partners with Carilion to raise mental health awareness in memory of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss
Read full article: Mountain Lake Lodge partners with Carilion to raise mental health awareness in memory of Stephen ‘tWitch’ BossTo bring more awareness to mental health struggles, even here in Virginia, Mountain Lake Lodge is partnering with Carilion Clinic Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services to support the many initiatives critical to helping those in need, Stone said.
Carilion Clinic hosts Christmas toy, clothing drive for hospitalized children, teens
Read full article: Carilion Clinic hosts Christmas toy, clothing drive for hospitalized children, teensThis holiday season, Carilion’s Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Unit and Carilion Children’s Hospital are working hand-in-hand to host a toy and clothing drive for hospitalized children and teens.
‘I feel like it’s my purpose:’ Roanoke cancer survivor advocates, educates about childhood cancer late effects
Read full article: ‘I feel like it’s my purpose:’ Roanoke cancer survivor advocates, educates about childhood cancer late effectsJuanita Prada beat childhood cancer twice and is now an advocate using her organization, "BeholdBegold."
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital to allow one visitor for adult patients, with some exceptions
Read full article: Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital to allow one visitor for adult patients, with some exceptionsCarilion said that this level generally allows one visitor for adult patients in the inpatient setting.
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital to no longer allow visitors, with some exceptions
Read full article: Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital to no longer allow visitors, with some exceptionsStarting Wednesday morning, Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital will no longer allow visitors, with some exceptions.
Talking with Carilion ahead of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
Read full article: Talking with Carilion ahead of World Sickle Cell Awareness DayJune 19th is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. It’s observed annually to increase public knowledge and understanding of the disease and the challenges associated with it.
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center’s solar panel field generates energy, revenue in big ways
Read full article: Carilion New River Valley Medical Center’s solar panel field generates energy, revenue in big waysBig savings are coming to Carilion Clinic as healthy habits are generating revenue and energy.
Carilion, Roanoke Valley first responders partnering for research study on a new ultrasound device
Read full article: Carilion, Roanoke Valley first responders partnering for research study on a new ultrasound deviceIn order to better diagnose and treat patients before they even get to the ER, Carilion Clinic is partnering with local first responders in the Roanoke Valley to test out new ultrasound equipment.
Officials cut the ribbon on $90 million biomedical research institute in Roanoke
Read full article: Officials cut the ribbon on $90 million biomedical research institute in RoanokeThe Roanoke Valley continues to be a leader in medical research and education as Virginia Tech and Carilion officially opened the $90-million, 139,000-square-foot Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion.
Carilion trauma team works to connect trauma survivors with virtual race
Read full article: Carilion trauma team works to connect trauma survivors with virtual raceOur local hospitals help people heal from all kinds of injuries, but Carilion is working to help survivors of life-altering traumas even after they’re discharged,
National Guard recognized with special ceremony for Roanoke Valley COVID vaccine efforts
Read full article: National Guard recognized with special ceremony for Roanoke Valley COVID vaccine effortsLocal health leaders expressed their gratitude to the unsung heroes of the COVID vaccine effort in the Roanoke Valley.