Week of the Nurse Activities by Facility

During the week, fun activities and events are scheduled to recognize you for your dedication, compassion and hard work every day.

Click on a link below for more information about Week of the Nurse activities at your location.

Bedford Memorial Hospital
  • Monday, May 5
    Meet and Greet Reception, Auditorium, 2 to 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to midnight.
  • Tuesday, May 6
    Ice Cream Cart, 2 p.m. and 11 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 7
    Spa Day, Auditorium, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 8
    Breakfast and Dinner, Hospital Dining Room, Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m., Dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. and Late Dinner from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
  • Friday, May 9
    Blessing of the Hands.

Contact: Georgia Watts, Nursing Services, via GroupWise or at 587-3434.

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Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
  • Sunday, May 4
    Kick-off Cookout, location TBA, 6 to 8 p.m.
    Blessing of the Hands, Hospital Chapel, 7:15 a.m.
  • Monday, May 5
    Desserts and Ice Cream, Hospital Dining Room, 2 to 4 p.m. and Hospital Board Room, 10 p.m. to midnight.
  • Tuesday, May 6
    Spa Day, Medical Office Building first floor, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 7
    Breakfast, Hospital Board Room, 6:30 to 10 a.m.
  • Thursday, May 8
    Chocolate Extravaganza, Hospital Board Room, 2 to 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight.
    Blessing of the Hands, Hospital Chapel, 2:30 p.m.
  • Friday, May 9
    Giveaway Day, details TBA.
  • Saturday, May 10
    Lunch and Dinner, Lunch delivered to units at 11 a.m. and dinner delivered to units at 8 p.m.

Contact: Betty Staples, Nursing Administration, via GroupWise or at 489-6472 (36472).

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Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital

Our theme this year at CGMH is "Nurses: Together We Touch Lives Forever."

  • Monday, May 5
    Blessing of Hands, Chapel, 9 a.m., then unit to unit.
  • Monday, May 5
    "Old-Fashioned Breakfast," Cascades Conference Room, 7 to 9 a.m.
  • Tuesday, May 6
    "Freedom Freeze" Ice Cream Social, Cascades Conference Room, 1 to 3 p.m. and again for night shift.
  • Wednesday, May 7
    "All American Cookout," 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. during regular lunch hours.
  • Thursday, May 8
    "Boston Tea Party," Cascades Conference Room, 1 to 3 p.m.
  • Friday, May 9
    "Stars and Stripes Forever" Cheesecake Buffet, Cascades Conference Room, 1 to 3 p.m. and again for night shift.

Special games and prizes will be awarded throughout the week!

Contact: Susan Hathcock, R.N., Med Surg Unit, via GroupWise or at 921-6886.

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Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
  • Monday, May 5
    Breakfast, Fireside B Conference Room, 7 to 10 a.m.
  • Tuesday, May 6
    Ice Cream Social, Fireside B Conference Room, 2 to 4 p.m. Sundaes also will be delivered to units on the night shift.
  • Wednesday, May 7
    Blessing of the Hands, Hospital Chapel, 10 a.m. Chaplain will go unit to unit at various times.
  • Thursday, May 8
    Spa Day, Fireside A and B Conference Rooms, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, May 9
    Awards Reception, Fireside A and B Conference Rooms, 2 to 4 p.m.

Contact: Cleo Williams, Women's Services, via GroupWise or at 731-2251 (32251).

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Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital
  • Sunday, May 4
    Breakfast delivered to individual areas.
  • Monday, May 5
    A coffee, tea and juice cart with treats will visit each shift.
  • Tuesday, May 6
    Ice cream will be delivered during each shift.
  • Wednesday, May 7
    A coffee, tea and juice cart with treats will visit each shift.
  • Thursday, May 8
    Ice cream will be delivered during each shift.
  • Friday, May 9
    Giveaways, games and giggles throughout the day.

Contact: Sheila Hatmaker, Nursing Administration, via GroupWise or at 458-3572.

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Roanoke-Based Facilities

Click here to see the winners of the basket contest.

  • Sunday, May 4
    Cake, chips and pretzels delivered to individual units from 7 to 9 p.m.
  • Monday, May 5
    Beach Day, Sixth Floor Auditorium at CRMH, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Monday, May 5
    Blessing of the Hands will take place at Beach Day.
  • Tuesday, May 6
    Reception, Sixth Floor Auditorium, CRMH, 2 to 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 7
    Breakfast muffins, delivered to individual units from 6 to 9 a.m.
  • Thursday, May 8
    Healthcare with a Human Touch Award dinner, Sixth Floor Auditorium, CRMH, 6 p.m.
  • Friday, May 9
    Movies in the Park, Elmwood Park, Downtown Roanoke (movie begins at dusk). Bring your family and friends. Children's activities and entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. and end at dusk.
  • Baskets and other prizes will be given away at Beach Day and at the reception.

Contact: Katherine Chalflinch, Orthopaedic Services, via GroupWise or at 853-0461 (70461).

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