Ballad Health sees revenue, cash flow gains during 2nd quarter

Citing expense management, improved productivity and a reduction in temporary labor, Ballad Health once again reaped financial gains in its second quarterly performance report since merging the region’s two largest health systems.

Local health official discusses what to do in event of measles outbreak

A measles outbreak near Portland, Oregon has continued to spread in Oregon and Washington with 49 confirmed cases as of last week, putting health officials on alert about future outbreaks elsewhere.

Ballad derided at COPA hearing

Ballad Health designated as official healthcare provider for BMS

BRISTOL — Ballad Health was announced as the official healthcare, trauma and emergency services provider for Bristol Motor Speedway in a press conference Thursday at the track.

Niswonger Children's Hospital Radiothon benefiting Child Life Services

The seventh annual Niswonger Children’s Hospital Radiothon Feb. 21-22 will support the hospital’s Child Life Services Department. 

Lee County hospital reopening is reason Ballad was created, CEO says

No other hospital system in the nation, much less Tennessee, is reopening or building rural hospitals, Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine told reporters Wednesday after an announcement that Ballad would re-open Lee County Regional Medical Center.

Nurse wins new car in Champion Chevrolet, Niswonger raffle

Every year, Lucia Wolff has bought one of Ballad Health Foundation’s $50 raffle tickets that benefit Niswonger Children’s Hospital.

Ballad plans town halls as CEO promises better communication about NICU, trauma changes

Ballad Health leaders plan to conduct quarterly town hall meetings to share the hospital system’s financial results, CEO Alan Levine announced in a video message sent to employees and released to news media Friday.

Ballad Health responds again to state's NICU questions

Ballad Health has once again responded to a series of questions posed by the Tennessee Department of Health regarding the hospital system’s proposed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) changes.

Public hearing on Ballad Health's annual report scheduled for Feb. 7

The Local Advisory Council, created under the Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA), will conduct a hearing on Feb. 7 to give the public an opportunity to comment on Ballad Health’s annual report.

Frontier Health buys former Johnson City Specialty Hospital

Frontier Health has bought the former Johnson City Specialty Hospital at 208 E. Unaka Ave. with plans to expand its substance abuse and crisis services there, a Friday press release from the company stated.

Unicoi County Hospital wants to hear your story

UCH Administrator Eric Carroll said Monday he was “very excited” about the storytelling partnership. He said the program will be aided by a newly-created junior board of advisors at UCH comprised of six Unicoi County Middle School students. He said the board will meet once a month to help the hospital better communicate with residents in the region.

In response to state, Ballad CEO Levine says no babies have ever been 'lost' during transport to Niswonger

The fear that babies would die during transport to Niswonger Children’s Hospital has been a major point of contention regarding Ballad Health’s proposed consolidation of Holston Valley Medical Center’s Level III NICU.

Ballad Health hospital prices to be posted online Jan. 1

Critical need for blood donations following Christmas holiday; Marsh Regional to hold blood drives at area organizations

Marsh Regional Blood Center is calling on locals to donate blood following the Christmas holiday season, citing an urgent need for O-negative blood, which can be used for any patient.