Carilion goes into Diversion Mode with ER overcrowding Gene Marrano September 10, 2021 1 min read It happens infrequently but occurred again last week for a short period – the Carilion Clinic Emergency Department was in a “Diversion” mode, in large part due to the COVID spike. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Post navigation Previous: In Depth: Vaccine hesitancy and African-AmericansNext: Taps for 9/11 victims in Boones Mill tomorrow morning Related Stories 1 min read Reports: Virginia Tech in talks with Former PSU Coach James Franklin Clark Palmer November 15, 2025 1 min read Explore Park set to shine as 7th annual Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights returns next Saturday Web Staff November 14, 2025 1 min read Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace ready to help with health care plan options with premium costs in flux Gene Marrano November 14, 2025