We stand with the 35 psychologists, pediatricians, social workers and others, who have together published this letter regarding the mental health impact of COVID-19 on children and adolescents, with reassurance that there is no known impact associated with wearing a face mask.
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- The moment all student athletes work for - a victory worth celebrating, @TrayB11. What a game @ETSU_MBB! Thank you for a great season. Congratulations to the outstanding seniors who provide an important example for student athletes throughout the @AppHighlands! #ETSUTough
- JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – All hospital personnel and patients have been rescued from Unicoi County Hospital. As of 4:40 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, no one remains at the facility. Affected patients have been transferred to Johnson City Medical Center, and their families have been
- We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Thank you.
- Our team will do ANYTHING to protect our patients! To comply with @CDCgov suggested use of masks and respirators while caring for #COVID19 patients, these @AppHighlands guys at Holston Valley Medical Center shaved their beards to properly protect themselves and their patients.
- Thank you to all of our team members who shared their stories with @DashaBurns and the team from @MSNBC. You helped remind the world that this region is resilient, self-sacrificing and rooted in faith. We are #BalladProud, and we thank you.Replying to @DashaBurnsHuge thank you to @BalladHealth staff for taking the time to talk to me about your experiences. It’s not easy. But what you do every day is much harder. Your resilience is staggering.
- Ballad Health has opened up COVID-19 vaccinations to everyone ages 16-up at our Tennessee vaccination centers. Call 833-8-BALLAD to schedule your appointment today! #ThisIsOurShot
- At 9:38 am on Friday, September 27, Ballad Health received notice from the Unicoi County Emergency Management Agency of a need to evacuate Unicoi County Hospital due to unusually high and rising water from the Nolichucky River. Ballad Health’s Chief Medical Officer for the region
- Alison Johnson, a registered nurse and director of the critical care unit at Johnson City Medical Center, explains the impact a pandemic makes on hospitals. She tells @CNN @Boris_Sanchez the mental health toll is as real as coronavirus. cnn.com/videos/health/…
- As many enjoy time at home with their families, our team members are sacrificing time with their loved ones to help care for yours. Please practice #socialdistancing to help us protect our community and reduce the spread of #COVID19.
- Thanks to @ETSUFootball for hosting several kids from our region at the #balladhealth Blue & Gold Spring Game. Our @NiswongerCHosp patients & friends had a great time cheering for the Bucs! We look forward to an exciting season in the fall! #ETSUTough
- "Starting this week, Ballad Health will be among first healthcare systems in the nation to deploy rapid testing for COVID-19. Instead of test results taking 5-7 days, this rapid molecular test developed by @CepheidNews will provide results in 5-7 hours." balladhealth.org/news/ballad-he…
- Dr. S. Hughes Melton leaves behind a legacy rooted in service to his country, compassion for others, innovation in his craft and patient-centered care. Our region is better because of him and our hearts are mourning for him. Our prayers are with the Green and Melton families.
- Boone McCrary, RN, a beloved nurse at Greeneville Community Hospital and a member of our Ballad Health family, tragically lost his life in the flash floods from Hurricane Helene. It was reported he was in a boat with his dog attempting to save the life of a civilian from the















