Gene Marrano
A free movie screening tonight at Roanoke College – about a rare condition where those afflicted must avoid ultraviolet exposure – is also about understanding how those with “X-P” want to lead a normal life. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
Former UVA baseball star Chris Taylor has been a standout for the Los Angeles Dodgers for the past two postseasons – now for the second straight season Taylor is back in the World Series
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Democratic Senator Tim Kaine faces a challenge on November 6th from Republican candidate Corey Stewart. The Prince William County supervisor told us live on-air last week he’s not afraid to upset the apple cart – as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
(HCA release) Salem, Va.-October 22, 2018 – LewisGale Regional Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Lance Jones, MHA, FACHE, as CEO and market president, effective December 1, 2018.
Jones has over 18 years of healthcare experience, beginning his career in rehabilitation services, and serving as chief operating officer and chief executive officer for hospitals in New Mexico, South Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee. Jones joined HCA in 2013 as CEO of Coliseum Medical Centers in Georgia, a 310-bed health system. Under his leadership, Coliseum achieved numerous operational and service line advancements, including the launch of a Graduate Medical Education program, MFM telemedicine program, and certifications for its Stroke and Chest Pain Centers.
Most recently, Jones served as CEO of StoneSprings Hospital Center, in Northern Virginia, since January 2017. During this time, he was instrumental in the development and rapid growth of the Women’s Epicenter, 1 of only 40 in the world. “Lance has a history of developing a strong culture,” says Tim McManus, president of HCA’s Capital Division. “These results can be seen through the marked improvement in both employee and physician satisfaction and engagement during his tenure at StoneSprings.”
A native of New Zealand, Jones received a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and a Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the University of Otago before completing his Master of Healthcare Administration at the University of Alabama Birmingham.
Incumbent Democratic Senator Tim Kaine is running for reelection on November 6. He joined us last week live on-air. Here’s the first in our series of stories from the races impacting local voters, from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
Just after a successful Fall Waterways Cleanup the remants of Hurricane Michael brought heavy rain – and more trash to in and along the Roanoke River banks. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has details on plans to remedy that situation:
LewisGale Medical Center demonstrated a new robotic system for performing spine surgery today. LewisGale is the first hospital west of Richmond with the new “Mazor-X” robotic system. There’s only five in Virginia. After 28 years as a spine surgeon James Leipzig says he is “excited” about this new piece of equipment. LewisGale uses other several other types of automated systems to assist in surgical procedures but Leipzig says this is the first true robot at LewisGale. They’ve used it on several spine operations to date.
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5th District Republican Congressional candidate Denver Riggleman generally in lock-step on many issues with President Trump – like border security and tax cuts – but speaking live on-air this morning the distillery owner says he would beg to differ if neccessary. Riggleman said he WOULD stop the arms package sale to Saudi Arabia is there is evidence the Royal Family was involved with the suspected murder of journalist Jamaal Kashoggi. Hear the complete conversation with Denver Riggleman below.