GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — The Ballad Health Center for Early Learning in Greeneville, located on Tusculum University’s campus, is now enrolling team members for childcare. A representative from the center will be in the lobby of Greeneville Community Hospital on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 12-13, and the following week on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 19-20, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to enroll team members. Team members will learn more details, including tuition costs, during the enrollment process. There is a $50 registration fee. Once all available childcare spots have been filled, team members can add their name to a waiting list by emailing amy.doran@balladhealth.org. The Greeneville center, set to open in November, will offer childcare Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. with extended pickup until 7:30 p.m. for team members who prearrange that option. These hours will be standard in all Ballad Health childcare centers. The center is designed to promote the holistic development…

Each year, for the ongoing health and safety of our patients, their families and our team members, all Ballad Health team members are required to receive their annual flu vaccine. Flu shots will be offered at Team Member Health offices from Oct. 2-27.  The deadline for team members to get their flu vaccination is Friday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m., unless an approved medical or religious exemption has been obtained. Click here to see a list of Team Member Health offices and hours, as posted to the Ballad Health intranet. (NOTE: You must be on a Ballad Health network device to access the intranet.) Important info about exemptions The deadline for submitting medical or religious exemption requests has passed. The final day to make an exemption request was Tuesday, Sept. 26. Flu season and staffing As we approach the flu season, it is critically important we maintain our staffing as much as possible so that we can care for…

Dear Colleague: The commitment each of us has demonstrated to our patients and communities as we have all worked to serve during the worst labor shortage in history on the heels of a massive pandemic is impossible to describe. Many have given up precious time to help fill in to keep the burden off our fellow team members. While the challenges continue as the nation combats these labor shortages, we want to share with you that in recognition of the fact so many of our team members have contributed to working extra and perhaps giving up some of their time off, we want to ensure you do not lose your valuable earned paid time off.  As a result, we are taking the following steps to help you manage your PTO (paid time off) balances: A one-time cash-in of up to 20 hours of vested PTO (must maintain at least 20 hours in your PTO bank)….

Dear team member: Each year, for the ongoing health and safety of our patients, their families and our team members, all Ballad Health team members are required to receive their annual flu vaccine. The deadline for team members to get their flu vaccination is Friday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m., unless an approved medical or religious exemption is obtained. The deadline to submit an exemption request was Tuesday, Sept. 26. Team members seeking an exemption must complete the appropriate online request form and provide the required documents, if applicable, prior to the deadline. After review, team members will be notified of the outcome via email before Oct. 5. Click here to access the Influenza Vaccination Exemption Statement form on the Ballad Health intranet. Click here to access the Religious Accommodation Request for Flu Vaccination on the Ballad Health intranet. Important info about exemptions Medical exemption approvals from prior years are not carried forward and must be requested. Anyone…

Ballad Health’s performance appraisal period is underway through 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 increase which takes effect in January 2024, pending approval by the Ballad Health Board of Directors. Those hired between Aug. 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023, will receive a pro-rated share of the annual increase based on their hire month. New hires: Team members hired…

Country Thunder at Bristol Motor Speedway has extended an offer to Ballad Health team members for discounted weekend passes to the event on Oct. 6-7. General admission weekend passes normally cost $175 but Ballad Health team members can get them for $99 by using the promo code: RACEFAN The Friday-Saturday event features music from headliners Eric Church, Brooks & Dunn, and Jelly Roll, as well as performances by Randy Houser, Jackson Deal, Parmalee, Chase Matthew, Cooper Alan, Megan Moroney and Lauren Watkins, with special guest Storme Warren. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Country Thunder Bristol site at www.countrythunder.com/bristol.

Each year, for the ongoing health and safety of our patients, their families and our team members, all Ballad Health team members are required to receive their annual flu vaccine, unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption. Flu shots will be offered at Team Member Health offices from Oct. 2-27. Team members can also get their flu vaccinations from their primary care provider or at other places where it is offered, but would need to provide documentation to Team Member Health by Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. Key deadlines Medical or religious exemption requests for the flu vaccine must be submitted by Tuesday, Sept. 26. The deadline for team members to get their flu vaccination is Friday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m., unless an approved medical or religious exemption is obtained. Important info about exemptions Team members seeking an exemption must complete the appropriate online request form and provide the required documents, if…

Team members, I’m excited to let you know your matching retirement plan contribution has been deposited into your retirement account. It’s important that your hard work is rewarded and team members can retire with confidence. Ballad Health is proud to make this matching contribution. Did you receive the full match? Make sure you’re getting the whole match. Once you’re eligible, you’re leaving free money on the table if you don’t save at least 6% in the 403(b) or 401(k) plan. Whether you’re meeting the match or not, consider increasing your contributions. Even a small bump can make a difference down the road. Did you know … You can adjust your contributions anytime. This gives you flexibility to try out a higher savings rate or update if your circumstances change. Log into your account at LincolnFinancial.com/Retirement to review your contributions and use tools to plan for the retirement you want. Get one-on-one help from a retirement…

The Balladeer Children’s Program had a couple of special events in August, including a visit to Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee! The program has a busy September in store, as well. The 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! August events Family Zoo Day at Brights Zoo – This trip took place on Aug. 19 (rescheduled from its original date due to weather) and was a private, after-hours event that allowed Balladeer families time…

Flu shot exemption request period is Sept. 13-26; flu shots available at Team Member Health from Oct. 2-27 As we approach the flu season, it is critically important we maintain our staffing as much as possible so that we can care for the communities who count on us. While we can never be certain how severe the flu season will be, the combination of flu with the anticipated increase in COVID will present challenges that could lead to longer wait times for patients and put strain on our staffing resources. It is important we each do our best to protect ourselves from being infected with the flu, and to avoid spreading it to our fellow team members and patients. There is no doubt, if you are in patient care, you will be exposed to patients who have the flu.  Each year, for the ongoing health and safety of our patients, their families and our team…

Ballad Health is giving away a limited number of tickets to our team members for the NASCAR night races this weekend (Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15-16) at Bristol Motor Speedway. All you have to do to enter is fill out the submission form below, providing us your non-Ballad Health email address, name and phone number, and you could be a winner! Click here to enter the giveaway. NOTE: The deadline for entering is Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 5 p.m. Giveaway details If selected as a winner, the team member will receive four (4) tickets to either the Friday night Food City 300 Xfinity Series race or the Saturday night Bass Pro Shops Cup Series race. Please choose which drawing you wish to enter on the entry form. We’ll contact the winners by email, so be on the lookout. Tickets are limited and will be given through a random drawing. The team member will need to…

Even though our Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion ticket giveaway has closed, Ballad Health team members attending the festival can still win an exciting prize! We’re giving away two tickets to Country Thunder Bristol, the concert coming up Oct. 6-7 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Country Thunder Bristol in October at BMS will feature Eric Church, Brooks & Dunn, Jelly Roll and a host of other artists. You can find more information here. Here’s how team members can enter the Country Thunder giveaway: Take a picture of yourself at Rhythm & Roots and post it to Facebook or Instagram. Be sure to tag Ballad Health (Facebook) or @balladhealth (Instagram) and use the hashtag #BalladProud in your caption. One lucky winner will be selected to receive a pair of tickets to Country Thunder! More info For more information on Rhythm and Roots, visit their site at https://bristolrhythm.com/ or on the festival’s Facebook page here.