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3 sentenced for role in COVID-19 unemployment scheme in Southwest Virginia
ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — Three Southwest Virginia residents were sentenced Friday for their roles in a scheme that stole more than $650,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits by using jail inmates’ personal information to file fraudulent claims. All three people sentenced previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the...
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Niswonger Children’s Hospital completes NICU expansion
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A major expansion is now complete at Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City. News Five’s Natalea Hillen shows us how the new space is expected to help the region’s smallest patients. After years in the making, Niswonger Children’s Hospital is unveiling...
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month spotlights care at Greeneville clinic
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. WCYB) — A Greeneville clinic is highlighting the importance of accessible care during Developmental Disabilities Awareness month. Abundant Healthcare Clinic has been in Greene County for 6 years. Officials told News Five's Natalea Hillen its patient-centered model focuses on providing more time with patients, especially those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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James H. Quillen VA Medical Center announces infrastructure improvements
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City announced on Tuesday, March 3, that it has several infrastructure improvement projects planned for this year. A news release from the Department of Veterans Affairs said the projects are part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide spending by the […]
Elizabethton Star
Experienced health care leader named CEO of Holston Valley, Indian Path Hospitals
Ballad Health has selected an experienced leader in health care to lead its hospital operations in Kingsport, Tennessee. Kevin Rinks has accepted the position of chief executive officer of Holston […]
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Creekside Behavioral Health committed to care
As a leading mental health hospital for adolescents, adults and seniors in the Tri-Cities, Creekside Behavioral Health is a 72-bed acute care psychiatric hospital. They recently added an additional 24 inpatient beds and several thousand additional square feet, bringing the total to 96 available beds, with 28 of those for children and adolescents.
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Nurse of the Month: Lisa Patton has cared for children for decades
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — News Channel 11’s Nurse of the Month for March is all about helping kids grow up to be healthy and happy. Lisa Patton, a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and Clinical Immunization Specialist, has devoted most of her adult life to caring for children, with most of her 37 years as an […]
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Walters State health care training program gets boost from state grant
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A state grant awarded to Walters State Community College will help more adults return to school and prepare to enter the health care industry. Walters State has received a grant from the Tennessee Department of Labor to support its Division of Workforce Training Allied Health Program through the rural health workforce […]
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Pharmacist welcomes proposed bill against pharmacy benefit managers, CVS projects mass closures
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Mother and daughter launch direct primary care clinic after graduating from ETSU together
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — A mother and daughter who earned their nurse practitioner degrees together are now opening a new direct primary care clinic in Boones Creek and Monday was their opening day. News Five’s Natalea Hillen spoke with the duo about their journey from the classroom to caring...
Elizabethton Star
Niswonger Children’s Hospital Radiothon to raise funds for pediatric surgery
Niswonger Children’s Hospital Radiothon returns for its 14th year March 5-6, raising funds to support pediatric surgery services for children across the Appalachian Highlands. Over its 13-year history, Niswonger Children’s […]
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Mother and daughter launch direct primary care clinic after graduating from ETSU together
BOONES CREEK, Tenn. (WCYB) — A mother and daughter who earned their nurse practitioner degrees together are now opening a new direct primary care clinic in Boones Creek and Monday was their opening day. News Five’s Natalea Hillen spoke with the duo about their journey from the classroom to...
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Ballad Health expands surgical oncology services
JOHNSON CITY — Ballad Health has expanded surgical oncology services at Johnson City Medical Center with the addition of awake brain tumor resection procedures. Alessandra Cathel, DO, performed the first awake brain tumor resection in December. Before Dr. Cathel’s recruitment, patients had to travel outside the region to receive the surgery. “By having Dr. Cathel on our team, we’re able to bring this landmark service to our region, which will help patients with cancer and other conditions find relief,” said Rebecca Beck, chief executive officer of Johnson City Medical Center. “This advancement allows patients to receive highly specialized, advanced neurosurgical care close to home, reducing the need to travel out of the area during an already challenging time in their lives.” Awake craniotomies are brain surgeries that are performed while the patient is conscious and alert and have been performed for nearly 50 years in the United States. The scalp is numbed with anesthesia, so patients don’t feel any pain during the procedure. These procedures are used to treat seizures and brain tumors. Patients are awake so that surgeons can map brain function in real time, minimizing permanent neurological damage from the procedure. “Awake craniotomies are a great tool for
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New healthcare business opening in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Multiple Tri-Cities women-owned healthcare providers are set to open a new healthcare business called “The Grove.” Empassion Pelvic Health, Optimal Nurturing Lactation and Wellness, Streams of Life Birth and Wellness, and A Sound Image Ultrasound Studio are the businesses coming together to create “The Grove.” The co-owner of Empassion Pelvic […]
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Ballad Health Moves Forward with Plans to Rebuild Unicoi County Hospital
Ballad Health announced plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Tennessee, restoring inpatient care to a community that has been recovering since the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The previous Unicoi County Hospital was deemed unsafe after floodwaters overwhelmed the facility in September 2024, leading to months of emergency...
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New direct primary care clinic set to open in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Twisted Roots Healthcare is a different kind of medical practice, not only in the types of payments it receives, but also in the type of care it plans to provide. Nurse practitioner Eva Jessee has been in health care for more than 14 years, but last year, when many of […]