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Carilion Clinic Ranks in Top 100 List

Beckers Hospital Review has named Carilion Clinic one of "100 Integrated Health Systems to Know". The list includes systems that focus on continuum of care, wellness, innovative payment reform and several other initiatives aimed at improving the health of the communities they serve. See the full list here.

Carilion Clinic registered dietitian Don Mankie recently spoke with WSLS reporter Dawn Jefferies about the pros and cons of eating organic food. Watch the story here, or click on this link - Pros and Cons of Organic.wmv

Actress Angelina Jolie's announcement of her double mastectomy brought a new focus to the issue of genetics and breast cancer risk. Thuy Vu, a certified genetic counselor with Carilion Clinic, spoke with WDBJ's Jean Jadhon about the BRCA1 gene, and what women should know about genetic testing.

About 250 people attended Carilion Clinic Childrens Hospital's annual party for babies who spent the first few weeks of their lives in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Its a "family reunion" of sorts for babies, parents and the nurses who played such an important role during those early days. Read more about the party in this article from The Roanoke Times.

Hiring appears to be picking up in Southwest Virginia. WSLS reporter Morgan Donnelly featured Carilion in her story on the topic.

You can watch the story here: WSLS Jobs Story.wmv

Check out Carilion's job openings on the Careers Page.

Jonathan Altizer is one of 183 JCHS graduates recieving dipolomas today. The Roanoke Times featured him in their graduation cover-story as an example of the college's committment to active military, veterans and their families. Read reporter Laurance Hammack's full article here.

WDBJ7 morning reporter Melissa Gaona suited up to train and fly with the crew of Life-Guard 11 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.

Click the link to watch her reports on WDBJ7 Mornin' -- Life-Guard-WDBJ.wmv

WSLS's Karen McNew wanted to know how an energy drink would affect her heart rate and blood pressure, so Carilion Clinic Cardiologist Dr. Shelby Dickerson offered the use of an EKG machine to find out.

Mark Lawrence Recognized by the American Hospital Association

Carilion Clinic's neurosurgery residency continues to grow. Now in its seventh year, seven doctors are training to treat medical problems involving the brain and spine, such as tumors or trauma. Assistant Director Dr.

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Mark Lawrence Recognized by the American Hospital Association

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