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Elizabethton Star
Life Care Center executive director named AHCA 2025-26 Future Leader
Brandy Grindstaff, senior executive director at Life Care Center of Elizabethton, has been named a member of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living 2025-26 Future Leaders program. […]
WJHL
Dominion Senior Living and Everlan of Johnson City operating under new names
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two residential facilities will now operate under StoryPoint Group senior living communities. Everlan of Johnson City will now operate under the name Independence Village Johnson City, and Dominion Senior Living as StoryPoint Johnson City. A release from StoryPoint Group said the official transition happened in December. The company said the […]
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Rogersville VFD Announces New Ambulance for Emergency Response
Rogersville Volunteer Fire Department announced the addition of a new ambulance now stationed in Rogersville, expanding emergency medical response capabilities for the community. Lifeguard EMS, which is based at the department’s Station No. 1, provides 24/7 advanced life support services. Through a partnership with Lifeguard, the fire department has obtained...
The Avery Journal-Times
UNC Health Appalachian, Mission Health implement temporary restrictions due to increases in flu, respiratory illnesses
HIGH COUNTRY — UNC Health Appalachian is implementing temporary restrictions and safety measures across its facilities, including Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville and Watauga Medical Center in Boone, due to an increase in flu and other respiratory illnesses. The safety measures and restrictions — which apply to all UNC Health Appalachian hospitals, outpatient facilities, and offices — are as follows: At this time, visitors under 11 years old are not permitted. Children can carry and spread viruses without showing symptoms, and this season’s flu strain has been especially severe among children and teens.Beginning Jan. 1, all UNC Health Appalachian teammates—including providers and staff—will be required to wear masks when indoors around others.Patients and visitors are strongly encouraged, but not required, to wear a mask when in shared spaces such as hallways, waiting rooms or exam rooms. “As always, please do not visit our facilities if you are experiencing respiratory symptoms, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea,” UNC Health Appalachian posted on Facebook. “Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our community safe.” Additionally, all Mission Health hospitals and affiliates is temporarily limiting visitation to two visitors per patient, and only those age 13 and older will be permitted to
WKYT 27
ARH nurses prepare to work Christmas holiday
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - While families throughout Kentucky gather to celebrate Christmas, approximately 350 healthcare workers at Hazard ARH will be working to care for patients during the holiday. Brian Springate, CEO at ARH Hazard said it takes a plethora of people to run a hospital, no matter the day.
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AdventHealth to build 67-bed Weaverville hospital after legal delays with Mission Health
WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Supreme Court declined review of the final appeal against AdventHealth’s Weaverville hospital, allowing construction to move forward. The hospital group can now break ground on the planned 67-bed hospital following three years of legal challenges with HCA Healthcare's Mission Health that...
FOX Carolina
AdventHealth moving forward with new hospital in WNC after 3-year legal process
WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - AdventHealth announced it is moving forward with construction for a planned hospital in Weaverville following a recent decision by the North Carolina Supreme Court. Officials with the non-profit said the Supreme Court declined to review the final appeal related to the State’s approval of AdventHealth’s...
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The Exec: How to Engage Physicians in Quality, Cost Reduction, and Value-Based Care
The new CMO of Ballad Health‘s Johnson City Medical Center brings a wealth of experience to the role, including serving as chair of the health system’s Clinical Council. Elizabeth Jackson, MD, MBA, became CMO of the Johnson City, Tennessee, hospital this month. Before taking on her new role, Jackson served as CMO of Ballad Health’s Holston Valley Medical Center and Indian Path Community Hospital.
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‘This litigation is a PR stunt’: UnitedHealth seeks to dismiss Medicare Advantage lawsuit from Ballad Health
UnitedHealth Group is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health over alleged “Medicare Advantage manipulation,” arguing the health system is bound by arbitration agreements and filed the case to generate publicity. In a Dec. 4 court filing, UnitedHealth asked a federal court in...