Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach

02/01/2025

Hello, followers! We have an important announcement to share: Effective today, we are closing the Carilion Community Health and Outreach page. We appreciate your support and engagement over the years. But don’t worry, we're not going away—we're just moving pages! Follow us over at Carilion Clinic to stay updated on free classes, resources and services to support your health and wellness journey.

01/22/2025

Did you know every whole blood donation has the power to save up to three lives? Make a difference by stopping by this Community Blood Drive hosted by Carilion's Sickle Cell Collaborative this Friday! Make an appointment here: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/277339

01/07/2025

: Get to know Catherine Backus, an Artist-in-Residence with Carilion Clinic Keeley Healing Arts Program!

🎵 Tell us about your role:
My medium is music, and as an Artist-in-Residence primarily based at Carilion Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences (ION), I facilitate an arts-based support group for brain injury and stroke survivors once a month. I also provide musical support to different units around Carilion, acting as a "Human Jukebox" to give staff a break throughout their workdays.

🎵 What do you like most about being part of the Keeley Healing Arts Program?
I love supporting both staff and patients with music; it's one of the few mediums that activates every part of the brain, so it's a wonderful tool for both healing and self-care. One single song can turn a person's day around. It's a joy to share music with others in any setting!

Join Catherine for music, movement and community at the Brain Injury Support Group! This group meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12 – 1 p.m. at Carilion ION (2331 Franklin Rd., SW, Roanoke, VA 24014).

01/03/2025

UPDATE: Full Plate Living at CGCH is canceled, but you can still join our virtual program starting tomorrow! See link below:

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The new year is the perfect time to adopt some new habits! Join us at Carilion Giles Community Hospital starting January 8 for a FREE weekly class where we'll explore how to add fiber foods to the meals you already eat. This way of eating can lead to more energy, lower cholesterol, better blood sugar and weight loss.

Sign up here: https://cvent.me/ENqw7g

Not local to the Giles area? Join our virtual class option that meets in the evenings: https://cvent.me/lAWYyr

01/01/2025

! Did you resolve to build healthy habits in 2025? Kick start your wellness journey with these classes in ! Find support for grief or diabetes, reduce stress with tai chi or chair yoga, get healthy eating tips, and more! See our full list of offerings and sign up online at https://cvent.me/GVOZw1.

12/30/2024

The Winter 2025 issue of Easy Health is now available! This resource guide is full of free and low-cost community health events and services in the Roanoke Valley. Pick up a print copy at Carilion practices and area community centers, or flip through the issue online:
https://issuu.com/carilionclinic/docs/easy_health_winter_2025_issue_final

12/23/2024

From our family to yours, wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season!

12/11/2024

A new grant is helping connect eligible Medicaid patients in the Roanoke Valley with free fruits and vegetables. Read more about the Southwest Virginia Produce Prescription Program on WVTF Music and RADIO IQ:

The more than $400,000 USDA grant also connects eligible Medicaid recipients to Carilion nutrition classes.

11/29/2024

Have you heard of getting a prescription for fruits and vegetables? 🥦🥕🍎 Our Community Health and Development Project Consultant Rachel Burks talked to Cardinal News this week about a new U.S. Department of Agriculture grant that will expand the Southwest Produce Prescription Program, which will promote healthy eating and improve food security. Learn more about this exciting regional project here 👇

https://cardinalnews.org/2024/11/26/regional-collaborative-gets-479k-federal-grant-to-expand-free-produce-program-in-push-to-improve-health-outcomes/

Carilion Clinic Local Environmental Agriculture Project - LEAP Radford University Virginia Fresh Match Feeding Southwest Virginia

11/25/2024

We are pleased to share the results of our latest Community Health Assessments! These reports help us uncover area health needs and guide our work with partners to shape a healthier future for southwest Virginia residents. Read/watch to learn more! 👇👀

Every three years, we conduct Community Health Assessments in each of our service areas to find out what health issues need attention and how we can support efforts to improve people's lives in our communities.

Molly Roberts, Carilion community benefit manager, sat down with WDBJ7 to share results of the latest reports and how we are partnering with organizations across our region to make a positive impact on health and well-being: https://bit.ly/3Zngw29

11/22/2024

Are you or a loved one a survivor of traumatic brain injury or stroke? Find support and connection at a new monthly group led by Carilion's Brain Injury Center and the Keeley Healing Arts Program! Experience the power of music, movement and community. This free group meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12–1 p.m. at Carilion's Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences (2331 Franklin Rd., SW, Roanoke, VA 24014). Contact lmlinger@carilionclinic.org for more information. 🎵💜

11/18/2024

Beautiful photos from a special ceremony held last week focused on healing and letting go. For more information about the services and experiences offered by the Dr. Keeley Healing Arts Program, visit https://www.carilionclinic.org/healing-arts 🎼🎨🎭

11/15/2024

The Market on Melrose is now open! 🎉 Yesterday several of our team members attended the grand opening of this new grocery store in NW Roanoke, where you can shop for healthy, high-quality, affordable food. We are proud to partner with Melrose Plaza on wonderful initiatives like these that benefit our community!

11/04/2024

Did you know that SNAP can be used to buy a wide variety of foods at your local grocery and convenience stores and farmers markets? Find out if you're eligible for SNAP and apply for benefits by visiting: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/snap.cgi

11/01/2024

Join us in November for these health and wellness events in ! Find healing and connection at the Day of the Dead celebration, practice tai chi, get support for diabetes and more! See our full list of offerings and sign up online at https://cvent.me/GVOZw1

10/30/2024

Looking for a fun way to eat a variety of seasonal vegetables this fall? Try this tasty and healthy stir fry recipe from Virginia Tech M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics Program student Libby Q. Carpenter! Use your favorite veggies—the more colorful, the better! 🥕🫑🥦

10/29/2024

Have you registered for the Day of the Dead/Día de los Mu***os Celebration? Join in this FREE community event! Experience the power of combining art and ritual to promote healing. Enjoy free activities and live music. Visit https://cvent.me/59k3yK or call 800-422-8482 to register.

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10/24/2024

Do you need help getting healthy food? There are many resources available in the Roanoke area and beyond that can help you find free meals, fresh produce and more. Check out this link for information on SNAP, WIC, Feeding Southwest Virginia, The Rescue Mission of Roanoke and local food pantries: linktr.ee/carilioncommunityhealth

Tell us: What other resources would you add to this list?