Help Us Find Morgan Harrington

• Morgan Harrington flyer – English version (PDF)
• Morgan Harrington anunciante – en Español (PDF)

Please share this information with everyone you can and remember the new tip line 434-352-3467 is still seeking any and all leads.

A Message from the Harrington’s

Dr. Harrington and his wife Gil have asked that the following message be shared with everyone possible in order to express the hope and love they wish Morgan to experience. The Harringtons have a special message of love they communicate with one another verbally, in notes, and even in signing (perhaps if you have traveled with Dan, you have noticed that this symbol is even on his luggage!). It goes like this:. .  (I love you too much). . . .  (forever).  (and once more)The Harrington’s believe that if we all think this through, pray/meditate and share it with others, that Morgan will experience the love, comfort and peace that comes from our efforts.Thanks so much for keeping the Harrington’s in your thoughts and in your hearts – they are grateful.

Positively Pink Parade Tomorrow (Oct. 24) Moved Indoors Due to Weather

Dreary weather won’t dim the glow of Positively Pink Parade tomorrow, October 24th, at Valley View Mall!The Parade will be held indoors, participants should gather at the food court.Dress in your most outlandish pink attire and join the Mardis-Gras style celebration to raise awareness, remember those touched by breast cancer, and celebrate the many survivors.All proceeds go directly to the Every Woman’s Life program, which provides free mammograms to uninsured and under-insured women in the Roanoke Valley.Complementary refreshments will be provided by Panera Bread, and there will be a raffle for door prizes. Registration is available at the event, a $5 donation is suggested (again, all proceeds to to Every Woman’s Life)Registration begins at 7:30Parade begins at 8:30

Carilion Clinic Riverside Center Continues to Develop

Nice panoramic photo of the Riverside Center (and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital) as the sun comes up over the top of Mill Mountain. It gives a real sense how far we’ve come in the transition from a brownfield to a picturesque setting framed by Virginia’s mountains.

More Hospitals Restrict Visitation to Protect Visitors and Patients from H1N1

Yesterday Centra Health in Lynchburg placed restrictions on visitors under the age of 13, and limited the number of visitors a patient with flu can have.  The move is similar to Carilion’s announcement Wednesday,  temporarily restricting visits from people under 18, and limiting patients to one visitor at a time.  It is worth noting that the CDC says that a person infected with flu can be contagious a full day before they start showing symptoms.Watch WDBJ’s coverage of Carilion’s new policy, including comments from hospital visitors.

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Carilion Clinic Limiting Hospital Visitation to Minimize Flu Virus Spread

New policies at Carilion Clinic Hospitals to protect patients, visitors and staff

Carilion Clinic hospitals are taking additional steps to lessen the spread of flu-like illness, including the H1N1 and seasonal flu virus.  “As the number of patients with flu-like illness continues to increase, we feel that additional precautions are necessary,” said Thomas Kerkering, M.D., medical director of Carilion Clinic’s Infectious Disease Department. “We are trying to protect our patients, their families and our hospital staff, while reducing opportunities for flu to spread in the community.”  New visitation policies that have been temporarily implemented at Carilion Clinic hospitals include:

• Visitors under the age of 18 will not be allowed to visit the hospital.
• Patients with flu-like illness are limited to one visitor.
• Visitors to any patients who are isolated with flu-like illness will be required to wear masks, gloves and gowns as requested by hospital staff.
• People with flu-like symptoms and colds should not visit the hospital.
• People with flu-like symptoms do not need to go to a hospital emergency department unless they are having difficulty breathing or are dehydrated

Visitors are discouraged from visiting patients with flu-like illnesses. If visitation is necessary, patients with flu-like symptoms may only have one visitor at a time.  Other measures being taken include employee flu shot clinics for the seasonal flu beginning Monday, Oct. 12. The H1N1 vaccine should be available for employees within the next week.  Additionally, everyone should take the following steps to protect their health:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of the tissue in the trash after each use.
• Wash your hands with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick when possible.

For more information and the latest developments on H1N1, please visit CarilionClinic.org/swineflu.

Better Pain Management in Cancer Patients Can Extend Life and Inspire Hope

According to Dr. Tina Smusz, Director of Palliative Care at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center,  controlling pain can be a key part of a cancer patient’s treatment.  Dr. Smusz was recently interviewed by WDBJ Health Reporter Joy Sutton.

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