Carilion Giles Community Hospital

Carilion Giles Community Hospital (CGCH), part of Carilion Clinic, is a not-for-profit healthcare organization committed to improving health outcomes for every patient while advancing the quality of care in the community it serves. Located in Pearisburg, VA. this 25-bed critical access hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, advanced diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive surgery, nuclear medicine studies, respiratory services, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs. CGCH exists to serve the health care needs of its community, regardless of a patient's ability to pay. The hospital admitted 1,265 patients and provided 6,164 days of care during the year. Hospital programs include provision of nursing care; swing bed services; extensive outpatient and inpatient surgical and endoscopic services; and diagnostic imaging services including CT, MRI, sonography, bone densitometry, echocardiography and mammography. Specialty services offered on campus include orthopaedics, general surgery, cardiology, urology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, pulmonary, otolaryngology, and wound care. CGCH also provides integrated and comprehensive primary care services through multiple Rural Health Clinics, serving over 260,208 patient visits. CGCH delivers several services targeting the specific health needs of its population, including diabetes management, comprehensive physical, speech, occupational therapy programs, and participation in cardiac rehab and disease management programs. CGCH provides an emergency department with 24-hour care and emergency transportation. With 12,441 visits, emergency services are a critical component of the health safety net in its service area, acting as a primary health provider for a significant number of uninsured patients, who comprise over 5 percent of ED visits. CGCH supports community screenings and education on chronic disease prevention and management, as well as provided essential support and coordination for a community-based medication assistance program. In furtherance of its mission, CGCH provides extensive uncompensated care and community support. Stated at cost, financial assistance and other community benefits for the year exceeded $1.5 million.