JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Ballad Health is inviting job seekers to explore career opportunities at an upcoming hiring event at Franklin Woods Community Hospital, with positions available across clinical and nonclinical roles. From noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, hiring managers will be interviewing community members for various roles at the Franklin Woods Community Hospital including surgical technicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and more. The event will also feature interviews for several corporate roles across the health system, including communications center specialists, flight coordinators, virtual safety companions and Center for Early Learning teachers and assistants. If you know someone who might be qualified for and interested in any of these jobs, please encourage them to attend the hiring event or to contact HR. During the event, job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with hiring managers, learn more about available roles and complete the interview process all in…

NOTE: This message was emailed from HR to Ballad Health team members on Wednesday, July 1. Dear Colleague, Today, July 1, marks the start of the new benefit plan year and the effective date for the benefits you elected (or continued) during open enrollment. Please review the key reminders below and use the benefit portals or HR4U for plan-specific questions. Important dates Medical and ID card reminders HSA, FSA and Lincoln Financial Pharmacy reminders Other benefit reminders BENEFIT REMINDER Wellness/tobacco premium If you or a covered spouse use nicotine, the tobacco premium begins on the July 3 paycheck. To lower your premium, watch for wellness team instructions on completing the approved tobacco cessation program and submitting the certificate. EAP Benefit-eligible team members and covered dependents on the medical plan have 10 free EAP behavioral health counseling visits each plan year. Additional visits may process through the medical plan and are subject to deductibles and co-insurance….

Dear Colleague, Today (Monday, June 1) is the final day of Ballad Health’s annual open enrollment period. The deadline to enroll in FY27 benefits is 11:59 p.m. tonight. This annual enrollment period is a great opportunity to review your current benefits and make any necessary changes for the upcoming benefit year, which begins July 1. Benefit enrollment is not required this year. If no changes are needed, your current benefit elections will carry over to the new plan year beginning July 1. However, flexible spending accounts (Medical and Dependent Care) require a new election each year. To continue participation in those plans, you must enroll online. If no other changes are needed, your existing benefit elections will remain in place for the new plan year beginning July 1. After the enrollment period closes, your next opportunity to make benefit changes will be during the next year’s open enrollment period, unless you have a qualified life…

BRISTOL, Tenn. – An upcoming hiring event seeks to fill multiple full-time clinical and non-clinical healthcare jobs at Bristol Regional Medical Center.   The event will take place on Wednesday, June 3, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Walnut, Willow and Spruce conference rooms, which are located on the ground floor of Bristol Regional Medical Center, 1 Medical Park Blvd. Key roles being sought include RNs, CNAs, LPNs, ultrasound technologists, phlebotomists, respiratory therapists, security officers and more. If you know anyone who is qualified and might be interested, please let them know about this event. A variety of clinical and nonclinical jobs are available. Key roles being sought include registered nurses (RNs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), ultrasound technologists, phlebotomists, respiratory therapists, security officers and more. 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…

From now through June 15, team members have an opportunity to take a positive step toward their financial future and have a little fun along the way. By scheduling and completing an appointment with a Lincoln Financial retirement consultant, participants will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win one of 20 great prizes. To schedule an appointment, simply visit LincolnFinancial.com/balladschedule, making it easy to take a step toward planning for your future while also being entered for a chance to win a great prize. Prizes include: Whether you’re just beginning to think about retirement or looking to fine-tune your plans, this is a great opportunity to connect with a consultant… and you might just walk away with a prize, too.

NOTE: This message was emailed to Ballad Health team members on Thursday, May 14. Dear Colleague, Ballad Health’s annual benefit open enrollment begins Monday, May 18, and runs through Monday, June 1. The annual enrollment period is a good time to review your current benefits and make any necessary changes for the upcoming benefit year, which begins July 1. Benefit enrollment is not required this year. If no changes are needed, your current benefit elections will carry over to the new plan year beginning July 1. However, flexible spending accounts (Medical and Dependent Care) require a new election each year. To continue participation in those plans, you must enroll online. If no other changes are needed, your existing benefit elections will remain in place for the new plan year beginning July 1. After the enrollment period closes, your next opportunity to make benefit changes will be during the next year’s open enrollment period, unless you have…

ABINGDON, Va. – Ballad Health is inviting job seekers in the region to explore career opportunities during an upcoming hiring event at Johnston Memorial Hospital. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 12, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Cancer Center Conference Room at Johnston Memorial Hospital, located at 16000 Johnston Memorial Drive in Abingdon. “At Johnston Memorial Hospital, we’re deeply committed to caring for our neighbors across Southwest Virginia, and that starts with building a strong, compassionate team,” said John Jeter, chief executive officer of Johnston Memorial Hospital and Bristol Regional Medical Center. “This hiring event is a great chance for people at any stage of their career to learn more about what we do and find a place where they can grow, contribute and make a difference every day.” During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to speak with hiring managers, learn more about open positions and potentially receive a…

As we celebrate Healthcare Week 2026, we invite you to join us for a little fun as we once again play bingo across the system, compliments of our Human Resources department. Starting today (Monday, May 4) through Sunday, May 10, five bingo numbers will be drawn daily and sent to all our team members via email, coming from Ballad Health HR. Expect your bingo numbers to arrive by email each morning between 10 a.m. and noon. Again, the deadline for submitting completed cards will be noon on Wednesday, May 13, at which time HR departments across the system will draw for the winners from the cards that were redeemed at their locations. HR will then notify the winners. Good luck, have fun and happy Healthcare Week!

The Balladeer Children’s Program had some great events in March — including a visit to Tiebreakers, plus bouldering — as well as the opportunity to attend a play and an All-Star Monster Truck Tour event. And the spring schedule is filled with more fun activities! 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. Here’s what the Balladeers have been up to lately and what they’ve got coming up. March events March 15: Appalachian Bouldering Center + We Rock the Spectrum March 29: Tiebreakers March Giveaways: ‘Charlotte’s Web‘ and All-Star Monster Truck Tour Event photos Appalachian Bouldering Center and We Rock the Spectrum “Charlotte’s Web” and Monster Trucks Tiebreakers Upcoming events *Get ready…

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Those considering a career in healthcare are invited to Johnson City Medical Center’s next hiring event on Friday, April 17, from noon to 4 p.m. During the event, job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with hiring managers, learn more about available roles and potentially receive a job offer on the spot. Positions being sought include registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, phlebotomists, material management technicians, interventional radiology and radiology technologists, and a variety of other clinical and nonclinical positions. If you know of anyone who is interested and qualified for these positions, please refer them to Friday’s event or have them contact HR. Attendees should enter through the hospital’s main entrance, rather than the emergency department, where they will be guided to the seventh floor for interviews with hiring managers. “As we grow our physical facility and capabilities, we’re also seeking to expand our team to meet our community’s growing needs,”…

When it comes to saving for retirement, the choices you make today can have a meaningful impact on your financial future. Ballad Health retirement plans offer two great ways to save – Roth contributions and traditional pretax contributions – but understanding which option is right for you can feel overwhelming. To help team members make informed decisions, Taft Simmons, corporate director of retirement plans, will host a live webinar alongside our Lincoln Financial retirement consultant team on Tuesday, April 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. During this session, you’ll learn: The webinar will also cover an important regulatory update. Under current regulations, individuals who earned more than $150,000 in Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) wages in the prior year are required to make catch-up contributions as Roth contributions. The Lincoln Financial retirement consultants will explain what this means and how it may affect your retirement strategy. Whether you’re early in your career, planning for…