NOTE: This message was emailed to all Ballad Health team members on Thursday, Sept. 26, from Alan Levine, Chairman and CEO of Ballad Health.
Good Morning!
There are so many reasons to celebrate the great work happening throughout Ballad Health. This week, we announced that the Robotic Surgery Program at Franklin Woods was certified as a national Center of Excellence due to its commitment to high quality. We also announced a more than $120 million partnership with Varian – a project that will lead to the newest technology in cancer care being made available throughout our entire region.
And today, I am pleased to announce that Newsweek has named TWO of our nursing homes/post-acute facilities as among the best in America.
- In Kingsport, Ballad Health’s Wexford House was named among the top 5 nursing homes in Tennessee and one of the best in America by Newsweek. It is ranked in the category of nursing homes with more than 150 beds.
- In Smyth County, Francis Marion Manor Health & Rehabilitation was named among the best in America for nursing homes with between 100-150 beds. It is ranked as among the top 7 facilities in Virginia.
There is always something to celebrate, but when credible outside organizations recognize the high quality in our facilities, we should all stop to give credit to our team and our physicians who work so hard to take great care of our neighbors!
Have a great day!
Alan
Alan Levine
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ballad Health
