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Carter County Health Department resumes dental services

WebContributed — Dr. Julia Vines, dentist at the Carter County Health Department, has begun seeing dental patients again. Whether or not a child is covered …

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Nearing capacity… Ballad ICU beds shrink as patient numbers …

WebBY IVAN SANDERS STAR STAFF [email protected] As the Delta variant of COVID continues to surge through the region, local health provider …

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COVID-19 vaccine appointments available

WebThe Northeast Tennessee County Health Departments have available COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Effective Mar. 8, local health departments began …

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Local Credit Union ranked in the ‘Top 100 Healthiest

WebNortheast Community Credit Union has been named the only financial institution of any kind or size in the Tri-Cities to be ranked in the ‘Top 100 Healthiest Banks and Credit Unions in AMERICA’. The 2021 List by DepositAccounts publishes information on the 200 Healthiest Banks and Credit Unions in America. Northeast Community …

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Carter County Commission to draft resolution addressing concerns …

WebBY ROBERT SORRELL STAR CORRESPONDENT Carter County Attorney Josh Hardin is drafting a resolution on behalf of the county commission regarding …

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Ballad Health unveils new Appalachian Highlands HEART Air Service

WebJOHNSON CITY— Ballad Health is proud to unveil its new Highlands Emergency Air Rescue & Transport (HEART) service, a partnership with MedTrans …

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County Commission disappointed with Ballad’s decision to close ICU

WebBY ROBERT SORRELL Star Correspondent Carter County commissioners shared their disappointment Monday night and questioned Ballad Health officials just …

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Carter County Health Department urges early flu vaccination to …

WebFROM STAFF REPORTS The Carter County Health Department is encouraging Tennesseans not to procrastinate in getting their annual flu vaccinations, …

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ETSU welcomes new pediatrician to Elizabethton

WebHe enjoys woodworking, including building and repairing furniture and repairing electric and acoustic guitars. He speaks Punjabi at a basic level. The ETSU …

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Sean McMurray named Ballad Health’s vice president of

WebJOHNSON CITY — Sean McMurray, an accomplished healthcare executive with more than a decade of leadership in the Appalachian Highlands, has been named Ballad Health’s vice president of market operations and service line integration and development. McMurray previously served as the vice president for Mountain States …

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Empowering healthier communities in rural Tennessee

WebBY ARLISA ARMSTRONG Tennessee State Direction USDA Rural Development People, no matter where they live, should have access to high-quality …

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Regional collaboration nets major funding for addiction treatment

WebWhen Frontier Health and East Tennessee State University’s Addiction Science Center (ASC) established the Regional Recovery Ecosystem Advisory Council (RREAC) in 2022, its goal was to prioritize opportunities to strengthen addiction recovery in the region. From the beginning, the RREAC included elected officials, leaders from …

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State of Franklin Healthcare Associates embarks on Enhanced …

WebState of Franklin Healthcare Associates (SOFHA), a premier multi-specialty physician-led medical group, has proudly launched a new Employee Stock Ownership …

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ETSU Health, Ballad Health bring pediatric rheumatology care to

WebAshley Blaske, M.D., to also provide adult rheumatology care JOHNSON CITY — ETSU Health and Ballad Health have partnered to welcome Rheumatologist …

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Where does Carter County EMS turn next

WebDr. Robert Acuff, Carter County Commissioner and a member of the Carter County EMS board, said that hopefully, a discussion on the issue will take place at the next EMS board meeting which is scheduled for Tuesday. “The EMS is the county’s health safety net,” Acuff said. “We hope to work with Dr. Tom Kincer’s (Associate Dean for Rural

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Ballad announces plan to raise new nursing pay by 25 percent to …

WebSTAFF REPORTS Ballad Health announced this week it will pay new registered nurses $30 to $32 an hour depending on the hospital they serve, after the …

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Ballad Health successfully launches Epic electronic health records

WebDespite an aggressive timetable, made more challenging by the global pandemic limiting access to its integration partners to virtual support, the health system …

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Northeast State’s Workforce Solutions offers Mental Health First …

WebBack by popular demand, Northeast State’s Workforce Solutions is offering the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course to help individuals provide initial assistance to people experiencing a crisis. This skills-based course teaches participants how to identify and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges. The MHFA course …

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