KINGSPORT – You could say Greg Laughlin, an engineering tech at Holston Valley Medical Center, comes from a family of dedicated healthcare workers. Three generations of Greg’s family, including both his parents, grandparents and aunts, have served at Ballad Health in some capacity, and more specifically at Holston Valley Medical Center and Indian Path Community Hospital dating back to at least the 1980s. “My dad, Terry, worked as security manager at Indian Path, and my mom, Sandy, did clinicals at Holston Valley and then worked in oncology ortho/neuro and finally at the birthing unit at Indian Path,” Greg said. “My grandmother was a radiology transcriptionist, and my aunt also worked in med-surg. My cousin Braden is also currently serving as an engineering tech at Holston Valley alongside me.” Greg said it was inspiring to see his family dedicate their careers to serving Ballad Health, where both his parents worked for more than 20 years. “My…

We’ve been putting the spotlight on our winners of the Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award, Ballad Health’s highest award. It was created to honor 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. The award was named in honor of Scott and Nikki Niswonger. Scott is a Greeneville businessman and philanthropist who is the chief benefactor of the Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, and a member of the Ballad Health board of directors. The Niswongers have a long history of serving others throughout the region, with a strong focus on education highlighted by the creation of The Niswonger Foundation. Also, nominations for our 2023 Servant’s Heart winners can be submitted through Saturday, Dec. 31; to make a nomination, click here. Susan Bowers Taking the concept of “sharing smiles and joy” to…

We’re putting the spotlight on our winners of the Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award, Ballad Health’s highest award. It was created to honor 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. The award was named in honor of Scott and Nikki Niswonger. Scott is a Greeneville businessman and philanthropist who is the chief benefactor of the Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, and a member of the Ballad Health board of directors. The Niswongers have a long history of serving others throughout the region, with a strong focus on education highlighted by the creation of The Niswonger Foundation. Nominations are also still open for the 2023 Servant’s Heart Awards; to make a nomination, click here. Jo Ann Clark Jo Ann Clark, the first and longest-serving volunteer at Smyth County Community Hospital’s…

We’re putting the spotlight on our winners of the Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award, Ballad Health’s highest award. It was created to honor 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. The award was named in honor of Scott and Nikki Niswonger. Scott is a Greeneville businessman and philanthropist who is the chief benefactor of the Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, and a member of the Ballad Health board of directors. The Niswongers have a long history of serving others throughout the region, with a strong focus on education highlighted by the creation of The Niswonger Foundation. We’ve also started our nominations for next year’s winners; to make a nomination, click here. F.L. Villiard At the Johnston Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, you will often find F.L. Villiard serving patients and…

We’re putting the spotlight on our winners of the Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award, Ballad Health’s highest award. It was created to honor 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. The award was named in honor of Scott and Nikki Niswonger. Scott is a Greeneville businessman and philanthropist who is the chief benefactor of the Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, and a member of the Ballad Health board of directors. The Niswongers have a long history of serving others throughout the region, with a strong focus on education highlighted by the creation of The Niswonger Foundation. We’ve also started our nominations for next year’s winners; to make a nomination, click here. Lisa Wilson Lisa Wilson is an instrumental leader within the Ballad Health IT department, having worked in the…

We’re putting the spotlight on our winners of the Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award, Ballad Health’s highest award. It was created to honor 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. The award was named in honor of Scott and Nikki Niswonger. Scott is a Greeneville businessman and philanthropist who is the chief benefactor of the Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, and a member of the Ballad Health board of directors. The Niswongers have a long history of serving others throughout the region, with a strong focus on education highlighted by the creation of The Niswonger Foundation. We’ve also started our nominations for next year’s winners; to make a nomination, click here. Robin Wilson A longtime respiratory therapist, Robin Wilson has served Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia, for nearly…

We’re putting the spotlight on our winners of the Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award, Ballad Health’s highest award. It was created to honor 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. The award was named in honor of Scott and Nikki Niswonger. Scott is a Greeneville businessman and philanthropist who is the chief benefactor of the Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, and a member of the Ballad Health board of directors. The Niswongers have a long history of serving others throughout the region, with a strong focus on education highlighted by the creation of The Niswonger Foundation. We’ve also started our nominations for next year’s winners; to make a nomination, click here. Rhonda Hickey Rhonda Hickey serves as an X-ray and computerized tomography (CT) technologist at Greeneville Community Hospital. In…

We’re putting the spotlight on our winners of the Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award, Ballad Health’s highest award. It was created to honor 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. The award was named in honor of Scott and Nikki Niswonger. Scott is a Greeneville businessman and philanthropist who is the chief benefactor of the Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, and a member of the Ballad Health board of directors. The Niswongers have a long history of serving others throughout the region, with a strong focus on education highlighted by the creation of The Niswonger Foundation. We’ve also started our nominations for next year’s winners; to make a nomination, click here. Phyllis Smith For her team at Franklin Woods Community Hospital’s intensive care unit, Phyllis is much more than…

We’re putting the spotlight on our winners of the Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award, Ballad Health’s highest award. It was created to honor 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. The award was named in honor of Scott and Nikki Niswonger. Scott is a Greeneville businessman and philanthropist who is the chief benefactor of the Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, and a member of the Ballad Health board of directors. The Niswongers have a long history of serving others throughout the region, with a strong focus on education highlighted by the creation of The Niswonger Foundation. We’ve also started our nominations for next year’s winners; to make a nomination, click here. Sharon Sheppard Sharon Sheppard, human resources manager at Sycamore Shoals Hospital Always, is willing to step up to…

We’re putting the spotlight on our winners of the Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award, Ballad Health’s highest award. It was created to honor 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. The award was named in honor of Scott and Nikki Niswonger. Scott is a Greeneville businessman and philanthropist who is the chief benefactor of the Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, and a member of the Ballad Health board of directors. The Niswongers have a long history of serving others throughout the region, with a strong focus on education highlighted by the creation of The Niswonger Foundation. We’ve also started our nominations for next year’s winners; to make a nomination, click here. Dr. Steven Baumrucker Dr. Steven Baumrucker, medical director for the palliative medicine service line for Ballad Health, is…

We’re in the process of putting the spotlight on our winners of the Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award, Ballad Health’s highest award. It was created to honor team members, physicians and volunteer 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. The award was named in honor of Scott and Nikki Niswonger. Scott is a Greeneville businessman and philanthropist who is the chief benefactor of the Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, and a member of the Ballad Health board of directors. The Niswongers have a long history of serving others throughout the region, with a strong focus on education highlighted by the creation of The Niswonger Foundation. We’ve also started our nominations for next year’s winners; to make a nomination, click here. Ronnie Alley Ronnie Alley is a volunteer at both Holston Valley Medical Center and…

For the next few weeks, we are putting the spotlight on our winners of the Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award, Ballad Health’s highest award. It was created to honor 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. The award was named in honor of Scott and Nikki Niswonger. Scott is a Greeneville businessman and philanthropist who is the chief benefactor of the Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, and a member of the Ballad Health board of directors. The Niswongers have a long history of serving others throughout the region, with a strong focus on education highlighted by the creation of The Niswonger Foundation. We’ve also started our nominations for next year’s winners; to make a nomination, click here. Aliese Harrison Finding ways to serve both her patients and her team…