Ballad Health salutes Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. At Ballad Health, we recognize Black History Month not just as a chance to study Black history, but also as a way to celebrate diversity and foster an environment where we are all recognized for our abilities and valued for our contributions. This is a fitting time to learn about barrier-breaking figures in healthcare, as well – both nationally and locally. We have a great example of a local pioneer in Lola Campbell, the first black nurse at Holston Valley Medical Center. See a new in-depth feature from WJHL about Lola. Lola recently received a proclamation in her honor from Sullivan County. Here’s a short video from Ballad Health back in 2021, honoring Lola. The International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough presents “Freedom Stories: Unearthing the Black Heritage of Appalachia.” The Association of…