New River Valley Community Report Technological advancements in Carilion's New River Valley services last year strengthened the healthcare connection with area communities. Dr. William Hendricks works on his internet newsletter as his dog, Rocine, looks on. Our technology in the NRV played a major role in earning that award. Carilion Family and Obstetric Medicine - Christiansburg is piloting the AboutMyHealth program. Led by Brent Lambert, M.D., this program allows his patients to go online and review certain parts of their records.
Patients access the system by using a private, individual password.
Seven Carilion Family and Internal Medicine practices have this capability, allowing physicians quicker access to patient information and aiding doctors in providing more precise care. By the end of summer 2001, all NRV Carilion Family and Internal Medicine practices will have this capability. Family Practitioner William T. Hendricks Jr., M.D., is using technology on a more personal basis. Relaxing on his back porch at home, Dr. Hendricks researches medical journals to develop his E-mail Medical Newsletter. It extends the doctor-patient relationship and patients appreciate my reaching out and giving them practical health information they can use.