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Important message from Team Member Health about flu-COVID-RSV protocol

TO: All Ballad Health team members   FROM: Team Member Health DATE: Dec. 11, 2023 RE: Reminder on flu/COVID/RSV protocol COVID-19 inpatient cases: 124 COVID-19 patients in ICU: 13 COVID-19 patients on ventilators: 4 COVID-19 pediatric inpatients: 2 With cases of flu, COVID-19 and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus infection) on the rise in our region, including among team members – which impacts staffing and patient care – we must do everything we canto prevent further spread. It is crucial that team members follow Ballad Health guidelines on what to do if they have symptoms of being sick, and on when they can safely return to work. We also strongly encourage all team members to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine. If you are symptomatic Team members who are experiencing signs and symptoms of respiratory illness should report to their managers and then call Team Member Health to begin the testing process. Team Member Health will obtain…

Meet our 2023 Servant’s Heart Award winners: Dr. Keith Young

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be featuring our 2023 Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award winners in Ballad Health News, as well as on Ballad Health social media. The award honors team members, physicians and volunteers who display the heart of a servant by going above and beyond the normal call of duty in helping others at work and in the community, as nominated by their peers. Click on the video player below to see a brief profile of our next winner, Dr. Keith Young. And use the link at the bottom of this story to nominate someone for the 2024 Servant’s Heart Award. Dr. Keith Young is a pulmonologist and critical care physician with Ballad Health Medical Associates – Critical Care, serving at Johnson City Medical Center. He has shown amazing dedication to his patients, their families and his fellow team members for nearly four decades. His work was especially impactful during…

Vote for Niswonger Children’s Hospital to get funds from Delta Dental of Tennessee!

Delta Dental of Tennessee is giving away $75,000 to children’s hospitals in Tennessee through its Holiday Smiles Campaign, and the public is invited to vote for the hospital of their choice – including for Niswonger Children’s Hospital. The more votes a hospital gets, the greater the portion of the $75,000 it receives from the Holiday Smiles Campaign. We encourage everyone to support Niswonger Children’s Hospital by casting a vote. Voting ends Sunday, Dec. 31. Click this link to choose your hospital and cast a vote! You can cast additional votes on Delta Dental’s social media channels! That’s right, the social sharing component gives every hospital the chance to earn more. Each hospital has a special post on Delta Dental of Tennessee’s LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram channels. Check it out at @DeltaDentalTN on each channel; each like, share, comment and retweet counts as one vote. Please take a moment to engage with Delta…

Meet our 2023 Servant’s Heart Award winners: Jeanne Clarke

This month, we’re featuring our 2023 Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award winners in Ballad Health News, as well as on Ballad Health social media. The award honors team members, physicians and volunteers who display the heart of a servant by going above and beyond the normal call of duty in helping others at work and in the community, as nominated by their peers. Click on the video player below to see a brief profile of our next winner, Jeanne Clarke. And use the link at the bottom of this story to nominate someone for the 2024 Servant’s Heart Award! Jeanne Clarke, a registered nurse and health promotions coordinator with Ballad Health, has a passion for helping others. Her 37-year nursing career has touched the lives of thousands of patients in our community. She served as a medical-surgical nurse at Johnson City Medical Center before transitioning her focus to serve the community in the…

Meet our 2023 Servant’s Heart Award winners: Nellie Arrowood

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be featuring our 2023 Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award winners in Ballad Health News, as well as on Ballad Health social media. The award honors team members, physicians and volunteers who display the heart of a servant by going above and beyond the normal call of duty in helping others at work and in the community, as nominated by their peers. Click on the video player below to see a brief profile of our next winner, Nellie Arrowood. And use the link at the bottom of this story to nominate someone for the 2024 Servant’s Heart Award. Nellie Arrowood, telemetry technician at Unicoi County Hospital, has been with the hospital since 1990, and goes about her work with a passion to serve others. She began as a certified nurse assistant (CNA) and held numerous roles before taking her current position. As a telemetry technician, she monitors the…

Balladeer Children’s Program enjoys making artwork in November!

The Balladeer Children’s Program had a very special painting activity in November, with their artwork set to be exhibited at East Tennessee State University’s Reece Museum! The Balladeer program, a free benefit for Ballad Health employees, is intended to strengthen family bonds and relationships among our Ballad Health family. Activities include visits to area attractions, picnics in local parks, holiday celebrations and activities, sports activities, discount tickets for attractions or events, treats, take-home projects and much more! Click here to visit the Balladeer Children’s Program page on the Ballad Health intranet. Check out what our Balladeers have been up to lately, and if you’re interested in joining, see the information at the bottom of this article! November events ETSU Reece Museum art activities — Spenser Brenner, local artist and exhibition coordinator at the Reece Museum at ETSU, led the Balladeer kids in a landscape painting activity. About 135 kids participated in the events. The artwork…

Ballad Health Foundation presents annual Night of Hope and Miracles Dec. 2; proceeds benefit Niswonger Children’s Hospital

Healthcare advocates recognized with 2023 Inspire Award Ballad Health Foundation’s Night of Hope and Miracles returns to Kingsport for a cozy, ski resort-themed evening that will support the future of healthcare in the Appalachian Highlands. This year’s gala will transform MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center into an upscale ski village beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, complete with holiday-themed cocktails, a silent auction and delicious food. The event also features an experience room that showcases future plans for Niswonger Children’s Hospital and includes actual items used every day in the neonatal intensive care unit. “We’re thrilled to return to Kingsport for another magical year, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome our guests to this ski village for the Night of Hope and Miracles this year,” said Jack Simpson, president of Ballad Health Foundation. “Our teams have been hard at work creating an exciting and immersive experience for guests, and I…

Deadline for performance appraisals is coming up — be sure to complete by Nov. 30

Don’t forget: Ballad Health’s performance appraisal period is underway through Thursday, Nov. 30, for all team members. We want to provide you with essential information to ensure a smooth and effective evaluation process. Your contributions are invaluable to our organization, and your dedication to excellence is greatly appreciated. General information on the performance appraisal period: Dates: Annual performance appraisals are scheduled to take place between Sept. 18 and Nov. 30 for all Ballad Health team members. Review period: The performance evaluation will cover the 12-month period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. Annual wage increase: Team members hired into an annual increase-eligible position before August 2022 will receive the full 3% increase which takes effect in January 2024, as recently approved by the Ballad Health Board of Directors. Our policy with respect to team members who have a final written warning or are in a flat-rate compensation position will apply. Eligible team members…

Healthcare career hiring event to be held Wednesday at Laughlin Healthcare Center

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.— An upcoming hiring event seeks to fill various part-time and full-time clinical positions for Laughlin Healthcare Center. From 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, Ballad Health leaders will be on hand at the long-term care facility, 801 E. McKee St., to match hopeful job seekers to open roles. A total of 15 full-time and part-time jobs are available. Key roles being sought for Laughlin Healthcare Center include licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, certified nursing assistants and licensed physical therapy assistants. During the event on Wednesday, Nov. 29, Ballad Health leaders will be on hand to help match job seekers with 15 full-time and part-time jobs at the long-term care facility, including LPNs, RNs, CNAs and LPTAs. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with hiring managers, learn more about available roles and potentially receive a job offer on the spot. Applicants are encouraged to bring their resumes and come ready…

Meet our 2023 Servant’s Heart Award winners: Shane Duncan

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be featuring our 2023 Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award winners in Ballad Health News, as well as on Ballad Health social media. The award honors team members, physicians and volunteers who display the heart of a servant by going above and beyond the normal call of duty in helping others at work and in the community, as nominated by their peers. Click on the video player below to see a brief profile of our first winner, Shane Duncan. And use the link at the bottom of this story to nominate someone for the 2024 Servant’s Heart Award. Shane Duncan is the Consumer Contact Center director for Ballad Health – an important resource for thousands of people in the region. In addition to his day job, he serves as the chair for one of Ballad Health Foundation’s biggest fundraising events – the annual Night of Hope and Miracles, which…

Time to get to know our 2023 Servant’s Heart Award winners — and nominate for 2024!

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be featuring this year’s winners of the Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award through videos, stories and photos — and we are opening the nomination process for the 2024 awards! This is Ballad Health’s highest honor, given to members of our team who have been recognized by their peers for displaying the heart of a servant by going above and beyond the normal call of duty in helping others at work and in the community. Nominate someone! Do you know someone who has the heart of a servant and deserves recognition for their great work? If so, nominate them for the 2024 Servant’s Heart Award! Click here to access the 2024 nomination form. More about the Servant’s Heart Award This award is named in honor of Scott and Nikki Niswonger, who have exemplified what it means to have the heart of a servant throughout their lives. The Niswongers were…

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