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TDEC fines Eastman $51K after air permit violations
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Eastman Chemical Company was ordered to pay $51,000 after the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) reported the company violated its air pollution permits at its Kingsport plant. TDEC issued an assessment of civil penalty ordering Eastman to pay the fine on July 24. The public document lists multiple violations […]
WKRN News 2
Patient responds to former TN nurse reusing, modifying tools in surgery
News 2's sister station, WJHL, interviewed a patient who was treated by a former certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) who reportedly modified and reused tools during surgeries at Johnson City Medical Center.
WATE
Employer responds to former nurse reusing laryngoscope blades in surgery in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The company that previously employed a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) who reportedly modified and reused laryngoscope blades meant for single use at Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC) has issued a response. Paragon Anesthesia provided 6 News’ sister station WJHL with a press release on Thursday regarding the former CRNA’s […]
WJHL
Former nurse in Johnson City used modified, reused blades during surgeries, board of nursing says
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) employed by Paragon Anesthesia has admitted to taking home packaged laryngoscopy blades, modifying them, and then returning them to Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC) for use during surgeries, according to documents obtained by News Channel 11. The nurse was identified as Jeffrey Dale Watson. […]
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Ballad Health addresses concerns regarding 'facility fees'
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Ballad Health is addressing concerns regarding “facility fees.”. News 5 viewers had reached out to us about the charges on some of their bills. We inquired about the fees with Ballad Health and received a statement. Ballad says the fees allow hospitals across...
beckerspayer.com
Judge dismisses Ballad Health’s Medicare Advantage lawsuit against UnitedHealth
A federal judge has dismissed Ballad Health’s lawsuit accusing UnitedHealth Group of denying and underpaying Medicare Advantage claims, ruling the dispute must go to arbitration. Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad sued UnitedHealth in October, alleging the insurer spent years denying valid claims, delaying payment and overstating the severity of patient...
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Ballad grows cardiovascular program to national level
Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute evolving into a nationally competitive cardiovascular program is good news for patients and the future of rural healthcare. Dr. Mark Chang, interventional cardiologist and senior vice president of Ballad CVA Heart Institute; and Love Hobson, vice president, Cardiovascular Services, believe several efforts are helping expand cardiovascular care services. We sat down with this duo to learn more.
WJHL
Direct Primary Care clinic coming to Kingsport this week
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – A new cash-only direct primary care clinic called Birch Health will open in Kingsport this week. Dr. Ben Emery, owner of Birch Health, said the idea came from both his father’s experience and his own experience working in the traditional healthcare system. “Back two decades ago or so, he was describing […]
WJHL
JCMC emergency dept. expansion enters Phase 2, temporary changes for patients & visitors put in place
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — As the Johnson City Medical Center’s (JCMC) emergency department expansion enters Phase 2, temporary changes for patients and visitors have been put in place: “A visit to the hospital can already be a stressful experience, and it’s our hope that the services offered by our partners with Beacon Hill will […]
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JCMC emergency dept. expansion enters Phase 2, temporary changes for patients & visitors put in place
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — As the Johnson City Medical Center’s (JCMC) emergency department expansion enters Phase 2, temporary changes for patients and visitors have been put in place:. The drop-off lane in front of JCMC will be reduced to one lane and will be reserved for patient...
beckersspine.com
How wide-awake surgery is reshaping one hand surgeon’s schedule
Eric Taris, MD, a hand surgeon at Appalachian Orthopedics in Johnson City, Tenn., is structuring part of his week entirely around wide-awake, local-anesthesia, no-tourniquet — known as WALANT — procedures, he told Becker’s. Starting this fall, Dr. Taris will spend Monday mornings in clinic performing wide-awake cases...
WJHL
Ballad Health gives tour of new Clinical Command Center
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health hosted a tour of its new Clinical Command Center (CCC) on Thursday, where it said staff will coordinate patient flow, transfer management, and more. According to Ballad, the CCC will serve as the digital hub for the system’s operations, ranging from patient care to staff and resource placement. […]
Elizabethton Star
Ballad Health receives ACS grants to support transportation and lodging for cancer patients
Ballad Health Cancer Care has been awarded two grants from the American Cancer Society totaling $30,000 to help patients and caregivers overcome critical barriers to accessing cancer treatment — namely, […]
beckersspine.com
Tennessee orthopedic practice adds hand surgeon
Appalachian Orthopedics & Neurosurgery will add Eric Taris, DO, a fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeon, to its Johnson City, Tenn., practice in September. Dr. Taris specializes in evaluating, diagnosing and treating injuries and conditions affecting the hand, wrist and arm, according to a news release from the organization. He offers surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.
The Rogersville Review
Local Signature HealthCARE residents win competition
JOHNSON CITY — Residents from Signature HealthCARE and Signature Lifestyles communities gathered Thursday, Aug. 13 in Johnson City for a regional competition in the 2026 Signature Olympics, proving that determination, resilience and joy have no age limit. The Signature HealthCARE team from Rogersville won the competition, claiming the overall first-place trophy against competition Signature HealthCARE of Greeneville, Mountain City Care & Rehabilitation Center, Signature HealthCARE of Princeton, Signature HealthCARE of Elizabethton, along with Signature Lifestyles. The annual competition is designed to promote wellness, confidence and social connection by giving skilled nursing and assisted living residents the opportunity to stay active, rediscover the joy of competition and represent their communities. While medals are awarded throughout the day, the event emphasizes confidence, friendship and personal achievement as much as competition. Skilled nursing and assisted living residents competed in events including wheelchair races, basketball shootouts, soccer shootouts, tabletop skee-ball and pong challenges while teammates, caregivers and volunteers cheered them on. The day began with the traditional parade of facilities, where teams made grand entrances showcasing their individual themes and team spirit. Rebecca Hall, director of Life Enrichment at Signature HealthCARE, said watching residents accomplish something they may not have thought possible is what