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Local sports medicine doctor brings expertise to high school football, promotes safety from the sidelines
Carilion Clinic is bringing sports medicine professionals directly to the athletes.
Miracle Baby Luke: Enduring Struggles and Surgeries in Latest Update
Luke 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
Neffy, 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.
โSuperheroesโ in training: local students get hands-on health care experience at Camp Carilion
A dozen local high school students got hands-on health care during the annual Camp Carilion.
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day: How Carilion works to support sickle cell patients in SWVA
June 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 personโs 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: Parentsโ worst nightmare in a hot car
Leaving 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
Reshaping 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
Access 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
The 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
Carilion 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
As 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 Keithโs death
We 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
It'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 โLights of Loveโ holiday fundraiser
You can show your appreciation for a family member or friend while also making a difference through Carilion Clinicโs Lights of Love Christmas trees.
Carilion Clinic unveils new mental health facility in Tanglewood Mall
A 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
This weekend, LewisGale and Carilion Clinic are taking swings at heart disease, for the annual โHomers for Heartsโ charity softball game at Salem Memorial Ballpark.
Carilion pediatrician warns of poor air quality, says negative health effects can โlingerโ
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
Authorities 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
Family 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. Itโs 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
With the sun out in full force this summer, sunscreen is a necessity. Luckily for Splash Valley guests, getting burnt wonโt be a worry.
Medical students show off work at Carilion Clinicโs Research Day
Carilion Clinic is celebrating Research Day โ a chance for medical students from all the schools associated with the hospital to show off their work.
Carilion building new, expanded mental health treatment and research center at Tanglewood Mall
Carilion 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 โtWitchโ Boss
To 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
This holiday season, Carilionโs Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Unit and Carilion Childrenโs Hospital are working hand-in-hand to host a toy and clothing drive for hospitalized children and teens.
Carilion Childrenโs partners with Victory Junction to bring fun to the doctorโs office
The goal of the program is to reduce stress and provide an outlet for patients during medical treatment.
โI feel like itโs my purpose:โ Roanoke cancer survivor advocates, educates about childhood cancer late effects
Juanita 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
Carilion 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
Starting Wednesday morning, Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital will no longer allow visitors, with some exceptions.
Talking with Carilion ahead of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
June 19th is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. Itโs observed annually to increase public knowledge and understanding of the disease and the challenges associated with it.
โWhereโs Waldoโ spotting in Roanoke brings smiles to patients at Carilion Childrenโs Hospital
A beloved childrenโs book character has come to life and made his way to the Star City.
Carilion New River Valley Medical Centerโs solar panel field generates energy, revenue in big ways
Big 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
In 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
The 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
Our local hospitals help people heal from all kinds of injuries, but Carilion is working to help survivors of life-altering traumas even after theyโre discharged,
National Guard recognized with special ceremony for Roanoke Valley COVID vaccine efforts
Local health leaders expressed their gratitude to the unsung heroes of the COVID vaccine effort in the Roanoke Valley.
Carilion teams up with tech company to improve patient care
ROANOKE, Va. โ Carilion is thinking outside of the box to improve patient care. The health system is teaming up with tech company MetiStream to create a technology called the Surgical Clinical Reviewer. Essentially, it will use artificial intelligence to read charts, simplifying and speeding up whatโs currently a time-consuming process. This is the first collaboration between Carilion Innovation and an outside company. Ultimately, they hope this technology will be used in health systems nationwide.
Radford University to have in-person graduation ceremonies this spring
Following Virginiaโs draft plan thatโll allow more people at graduations, Radford University has announced that it will have in-person graduations on its main campus and at the Radford University Carilion campus. The undergraduate and graduate ceremonies for the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021 will be held April 29 through May 2. Graduates will be allowed up to four guests and must complete a Commencement RSVP Form by April 16. The university said that people will be required to follow Radford University protocols, wear masks and social distance.
โWeโre not at the finish line yet but it is so hopefulโ: Carilion reflects on one year of COVID-19
ROANOKE, Va. โ Exactly one year ago Wednesday, Carilionโs first COVID-19 patient was in the hospital, but they didnโt know it yet. โNo one really has been untouched by this virus,โ said Dr. Chad Alvarez, senior director of Retail Pharmacy for Carilion. A year after the first COVID-19 case reached southwest Virginia, leaders at Carilion are reflecting on how theyโve overcome unprecedented challenges. AdCOVID-19 reached a peak in southwest Virginia in January with 450 hospitalizations. โWeโre not at the finish line yet but it is so hopeful,โ Abbott said.
Carilion Clinic shares tips on how to spot โspoof callsโ
Carilion Clinic is warning people about a rise in โspoof callsโ and wants to offer tips on how to spot phone scammers. Phone scam calls might be hard to spot given that scammers can use illegal spoofing techniques to display fake information in a caller ID. Here are seven tips Carilion has shared for dealing with spoof calls:Donโt give out personal informationIf someone calls from an unknown number, donโt answer itIf you find that the caller isnโt who you thought it was, end the callIf you are asked to hit a button to stop getting the calls after answering the phone, end the callDonโt answer any questions, especially if they are closed-ended onesBe wary if the call seems suspicious or youโre being pressured to providing informationSet a password for your voicemail accountCarilion said that people should avoid giving out their personal information and answering calls from unknown numbers. People can call their provider or the main Carilion number at 800-422-8482 to check if a call was legitimate. If you believe you were scammed you can file a complaint with the FCC.
Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital to loosen restrictions this week
LEXINGTON, Va. โ Starting Tuesday, people will be able to visit their loved ones at the Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital. The Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital will be relaxing its visitation policy after most Carilion hospitals did the same a week ago. Starting Tuesday at 9 a.m., Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital will switch from the highly restricted red level to the just restricted visitation of its yellow level. The yellow level allows most patients to have one adult visitor per day while the red level does not allow visitors with few exceptions. Carilion raised its visitation restrictions to red level back in December.