Time is precious – and so is the need to rejuvenate, re-engage and remember the noble work we do for our community and each other at Ballad Health.  Take five minutes and check out these new titles in our 5 Minute Skill Builders library and be sure to share with your teams. 5 Minute Skill Builders are CBL-type videos, internally produced and available in HealthStream, that can be accessed at any time. They are about five minutes or less in length, with content that’s beneficial for any Ballad Health team member. Sessions include: Phone Etiquette Email Etiquette Three Good Things – Helps refocus on gratitude and resilience (new) The Power of First Impressions – For patient, visitors, and our team members (new) Managing a Remote Team – Quick tips for managing, engaging and connecting with remote teams (new) For more information, email orgdeveducation@balladhealth.org.

KINGSPORT, Tenn.— Ballad Health Medical Associates is hosting a recruitment event to fill several full-time clinical and non-clinical positions across the Appalachian Highlands. From noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, Ballad Health Medical Associates leaders will be on hand at MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, 1901 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport, to match hopeful job seekers to open roles within the organization. The event seeks to fill specific openings for licensed practical nurses (LPNs), medical assistants, patient service representatives, radiologic technicians and phlebotomists, but applicants will be considered for all open jobs. If you know of anyone who is qualified for any of these positions and might be interested, please encourage them to attend the event, or reach out to the Ballad Health Medical Associates recruiting team by registering at balladhealth.org/bhmahiringevent. Those who are unable to attend the event but are interested in applying for available positions can browse and apply for open positions…

Ballad Health is offering a bonus to team members who refer a new hire for certain direct patient care clinical and lab positions across the system, offered through April 30. (See positions and bonus amounts below.) How it works: When the person applies for the job, they’ll be asked if they were referred by a current Ballad Health team member and can note that on the application. If you know someone who is qualified for these positions, please refer them to our recruitment team! For more details, contact the human resources recruiting line at 423-302-3299.

Ballad Health supports the continuing professional education and career development of our team members by offering tuition reimbursement and scholarships for specific organizational need programs. AS A REMINDER: Tuition applications for the upcoming fiscal year (programs that start after July 1, 2023) are being accepted through March 31. Scholarship requests can be submitted at any time throughout the year. Scholarships for team members Ballad Health will provide full scholarships for any eligible team member who pursues higher education in certain clinical disciplines. Based on the educational program, Ballad Health will cover 100% of tuition, fees and books for team members who pursue higher education for an initial degree in the disciplines listed below. Additional details are listed below: These scholarships cover tuition, fees and books up to: $1,500 a term for LPN $2,500 a semester for team members pursuing an associate degree (RN, surgical technology, catheterization lab technology, medical technology, imaging (general radiology, CT and MRI) or…

The Balladeer Children’s Program had some great events in February, with more fun coming up! 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! 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! February events Skate events Four events were held – Johnson City, Bristol, Marion, Norton – featuring great music and fun games. Admission was free (families had to pay for concessions and arcade games, where applicable). 340 people attended. ETSU basketball The program gave away tickets to Balladeer families for the East Tennessee State University men’s basketball game at Johnson City’s Freedom Hall on Feb. 25…

Dollywood is once again offering some great discounts to Ballad Health team members on admission to the theme park or to Splash Country in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. All you have to do is use the special Ballad Health link when ordering tickets online. Click here for the Ballad Health ticket discounts. One-day ticket prices (not including tax or fees) and details are as follows: Dollywood theme park Adults/ages 10-up – $45 with Ballad Health discount Children ages 4-9 – $42 with Ballad Health discount Regular prices: $89 adults, $79 children Opens for the season on Saturday, March 11 Splash Country Adults/ages 10-up – $36 with Ballad Health discount Children ages 4-9 – $30 with Ballad Health discount Regular Splash Country prices: Not available yet Opens for the season on May 13 When purchasing your ticket, you will be asked to select a date. The Dollywood ticket will be valid for five days from the date…

Ballad Health is hard at work creating more access to childcare for both our team members and the community. We have three childcare centers already in operation and are planning to open more, with details to come as we get them worked out. In the meantime, our childcare department is taking names of those who are interested in childcare, plus some appropriate details. To get this information, we’ve created an online form to fill out so we can create an “interest list” among our team members. See the link below to access the form: Childcare interest form The form asks for basic information like name and age of the children you’d like to get into our childcare system, some contact information, and an idea on when you foresee needing childcare, among other things. Ballad Health’s childcare centers are a benefit to team members. There is a fee for providing care. Our current childcare centers care…

Have you checked out Ballad Health Pharmacy for your medication and pharmacy needs? If not, you may be missing out on some great team member benefits and discounts compared to other retail pharmacies. If you have a health insurance plan through Ballad Health, you’re eligible for some great benefits and discounts at Ballad Health Pharmacy: You save 10% on the cost of over-the-counter items compared to shopping at non-Ballad pharmacies. You receive free preventive meds. The pharmacy offers a long list of preventive medications that are FREE to team members who have a Ballad Health insurance plan, with no deductible applied. The list includes medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, asthma, COPD and much more – including inhalers such as Symbicort, Advair, Breo and Combivent; and brand-name drugs such as Eliquis, Farxiga, Effient, Xarelto and Premarin/Prempro. Click here to see the whole list on the HR Benefits page of the Ballad Health intranet. (NOTE: You must…

Couldn’t make the recent webinar Lincoln Financial presented about Roth vs. traditional pretax contributions to your retirement plan?  No problem, Lincoln has you covered. Check out the information below, and be sure to view the short video here and linked to from Page 2 of the flyer.

Ballad Health supports the continuing professional education and career development of our team members by offering tuition reimbursement and scholarships for specific organizational need programs. AS A REMINDER: Tuition applications for the upcoming fiscal year (programs that start after July 1, 2023) are being accepted through March 31. Scholarship requests can be submitted at any time throughout the year. Scholarships for team members Ballad Health will provide full scholarships for any eligible team member who pursues higher education in certain clinical disciplines. Based on the educational program, Ballad Health will cover 100% of tuition, fees and books for team members who pursue higher education for an initial degree in the disciplines listed below. Additional details are listed below: These scholarships cover tuition, fees and books up to: $1,500 a term for LPN $2,500 a semester for team members pursuing an associate degree (RN, surgical technology, catheterization lab technology, medical technology, imaging (general radiology, CT and MRI) or…

The Balladeer Children’s Program had some great events in January, with more fun scheduled for February and March! 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! 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! Latest events In January and early February, the Balladeers held three movie days with a private showing of the animated musical comedy “Smallfoot” at each location – in Johnson City, Greeneville and Norton. Families were given popcorn and drinks. About 210 people attended and enjoyed the movie. Upcoming events February Family Skate Days are scheduled in February. Balladeer member families should have…

Your Ballad Health retirement plan offers two great ways to save for your future — Roth after-taxcontributions and traditional, pretax contributions. Join your Lincoln retirement consultant to get helpunderstanding each type of contribution, why some savers make Roth contributions vs. pretax, and ifRoth may be right for you. A webinar is set for Tuesday, Feb. 7, from noon-1 p.m. See details below, and join the session to learn what’s best for you.