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This June, we’re proud to recognize National Cancer Survivors Month, inspired by the resilience, hope and determination of the patients we serve every day. 🎗️ A cancer diagnosis marks the beginning of a survivorship journey. From treatment to recovery and every step in between, each journey is different and every story matters. Tag or share the story of a cancer survivor you're proud of in the comments below. You can also read inspiring stories of hope and healing at balladhealth.org/patient-storie…. #BalladHealth #CancerSurvivor #NationalCancerSurvivorsMonth #CancerAwareness

@BalladHealth earns national award for its efforts to provide healthcare access to the uninsured of rural Appalachia. lifestyle.bossesmag.com/story/560950/b…

@moedye08 Morgan, we would like to help address your concerns. Please send us a direct message with your contact information and the facility you’re referencing. Thank you in advance.

50 years of service, recognized at the Virginia Capitol. @BalladHealth's Eddie Thomas honored for a career defined by dedication, leadership, and lasting impact on his community.

@BalladHealth’s Care Network for the uninsured was recognized by @modrnhealthcr. We have provided access to more than 12,000 people, cut preventable hospitalizations by 50%, and saved taxpayers more than $200 million annually. And our charity policy is among the most generous in the nation. finance.yahoo.com/sectors/health…

Happy Easter! 🐰 Today, as we celebrate, we're grateful to be part of our community and care for this beautiful region. Spring's arrival reminds us of new beginnings and the chance to build connections both inside and outside our facilities, every single day. #balladhealth #HappyEaster

Today, we celebrate our healing heroes! 🩺 Alan Levine, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ballad Health, shares the following message with our team: Dear Ballad Health Medical Staff and Team Members, Some of the most important work in healthcare happens in moments most people will never see. The late night phone call. The quiet advice given to a struggling patient. The critical thinking a physician does while speaking with a patient – where the patient is simply having a conversation, but the doctor is assessing what could be a complex diagnosis. The quiet judgment of a surgeon in the middle of a procedure. All of these things happen 24-7, and most people never truly get to see it. For many of us, we do, however, get the privilege of seeing some of the results of this work. As physicians across our region quietly do what needs to be done, we get to participate in the victories and the losses. For instance, earlier this year, during severe winter weather, a 3-month-old trauma patient arrived at Smyth County Community Hospital. Flights were grounded. Conditions were worsening. In minutes, our innovative Clinical Command Center brought the pediatric expertise of Ballad Health Niswonger Children’s Network Chief Medical Officer Dr. Seth Brown to the bedside. Through secure video, Dr. Brown stood virtually beside Dr. Robert Clampitt, guiding a delicate intubation from another state, an hour away. Thanks to the creative collaboration of our teams, the child was stabilized for transport and received the necessary care. That is our mission in action. Today, we recognize physicians across our region, marking a tradition that began in 1933 in Winder, Ga., in honor of Dr. Crawford W. Long’s first use of anesthesia. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush officially designated March 30 as National Doctors’ Day, calling on our nation to recognize the contributions of physicians. This history reflects the essence of medicine: the courage to innovate and the commitment to ease suffering and improve lives. That same spirit lives at Ballad Health today. When Dr. Alessandra Cathel performed Johnson City Medical Center’s first awake craniotomy in December 2025, she, alongside her anesthesiology colleagues, allowed a patient to receive world-class treatment close to home, surrounded by their support network. It shows what’s possible when new approaches and strong teams come together around a patient. Even at those times when we begin to doubt, we find solutions through the sheer determination of our teams. When a patient and former team member arrived at the Franklin Woods Community Hospital, unresponsive and suffering from a heart attack, the team tried everything—chest compressions, defibrillation, medication. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Brian Dawson, as unfortunately happens from time to time, was beginning to contemplate speaking with the family, to give them what could be bad news. But, because of the culture of his team and his confidence in them, his team didn’t give up and, after thirty minutes of responding to the code, the patient’s heart started beating again. That patient was stabilized, treated at Johnson City Medical Center, and a few weeks ago, the patients’ family texted Dr. Dawson a video of the patient hiking—a living testament to the persistence and faith of our doctors, one of our guiding values of Ballad Health. Our physicians continue to show up, despite facing staffing shortages, greater patient complexity and financial pressures. And behind every life saved and every complication avoided is a simple, shared mindset: “We’re going to take care of this patient like they’re one of our own.” On this Doctors’ Day today, I invite each of us to pause and say ‘thank you’, to write a note, make a call or simply offer a word of appreciation. To every physician across Ballad Health and throughout our region: Thank you. Thank you for the nights you traded for a patient’s safety, the courage you summon when the path isn’t clear, the humility to collaborate and the relentless insistence that a better outcome is possible. With respect and gratitude, Alan #balladhealth #balladproud

My message to @BalladHealth's affiliated physicians and team on Doctors' Day: Dear Ballad Health Medical Staff and Team Members, Some of the most important work in healthcare happens in moments most people will never see. The late night phone call. The quiet advice given to a struggling patient. The critical thinking a physician does while speaking with a patient – where the patient is simply having a conversation, but the doctor is assessing what could be a complex diagnosis. The quiet judgment of a surgeon in the middle of a procedure. All of these things happen 24-7, and most people never truly get to see it. For many of us, we do, however, get the privilege of seeing some of the results of this work. As physicians across our region quietly do what needs to be done, we get to participate in the victories and the losses. For instance, earlier this year, during severe winter weather, a 3-month-old trauma patient arrived at Smyth County Community Hospital. Flights were grounded. Conditions were worsening. In minutes, our innovative Clinical Command Center brought the pediatric expertise of Ballad Health Niswonger Children’s Network Chief Medical Officer Dr. Seth Brown to the bedside. Through secure video, Dr. Brown stood virtually beside Dr. Robert Clampitt, guiding a delicate intubation from another state, an hour away. Thanks to the creative collaboration of our teams, the child was stabilized for transport and received the necessary care. That is our mission in action. Today, we recognize physicians across our region, marking a tradition that began in 1933 in Winder, Ga., in honor of Dr. Crawford W. Long’s first use of anesthesia. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush officially designated March 30 as National Doctors’ Day, calling on our nation to recognize the contributions of physicians. This history reflects the essence of medicine: the courage to innovate and the commitment to ease suffering and improve lives. That same spirit lives at Ballad Health today. When Dr. Alessandra Cathel performed Johnson City Medical Center’s first awake craniotomy in December 2025, she, alongside her anesthesiology colleagues, allowed a patient to receive world-class treatment close to home, surrounded by their support network. It shows what’s possible when new approaches and strong teams come together around a patient. Even at those times when we begin to doubt, we find solutions through the sheer determination of our teams. When a patient and former team member arrived at the Franklin Woods Community Hospital, unresponsive and suffering from a heart attack, the team tried everything—chest compressions, defibrillation, medication. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Brian Dawson, as unfortunately happens from time to time, was beginning to contemplate speaking with the family, to give them what could be bad news. But, because of the culture of his team and his confidence in them, his team didn’t give up and, after thirty minutes of responding to the code, the patient’s heart started beating again. That patient was stabilized, treated at Johnson City Medical Center, and a few weeks ago, the patients’ family texted Dr. Dawson a video of the patient hiking—a living testament to the persistence and faith of our doctors, one of our guiding values of Ballad Health. Our physicians continue to show up, despite facing staffing shortages, greater patient complexity and financial pressures. And behind every life saved and every complication avoided is a simple, shared mindset: “We’re going to take care of this patient like they’re one of our own.” On this Doctors’ Day today, I invite each of us to pause and say ‘thank you’, to write a note, make a call or simply offer a word of appreciation. To every physician across Ballad Health and throughout our region: Thank you. Thank you for the nights you traded for a patient’s safety, the courage you summon when the path isn’t clear, the humility to collaborate and the relentless insistence that a better outcome is possible. With respect and gratitude, Alan

Feeling lucky to care for you today and every day! 🍀 Our team members are honored to serve the Appalachian Highlands with compassion, dedication and heart. It’s a privilege to be part of your care and we’re grateful for the trust you place in us each day. #balladhealth

It was a privilege to announce a hugely successful Radiothon for @BalladHealth’s Niswonger Children’s Hospital! We are so grateful for the support of so many in our region and beyond! wjhl.com/news/local/nis…

Yesterday was a great day for NE Tennessee and SW Virginia, as we cut the ribbon on the newest Level 3 NICU serving a region the size of New Hampshire! @BalladHealth's investment into care for our most vulnerable continues as we now focus on pediatric surgery. wcyb.com/news/local/nis…

Today was a dream come true! 🎉 @balladhealth celebrated the grand opening of the NICU expansion at Niswonger Children’s Hospital with a press conference and ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a major milestone for children and families throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. To read more, please visit balladhealth.org/news/newest-ni…. #balladhealth

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I love telling the @BalladHealth story! Thanks to the @BJournalTri for inviting me to provide this column!

The @WSJ highlights how healthcare has powered the labor market over the past year, even as other industries slowed hiring or reduced roles. “The full power of healthcare’s role burst into full view, and marked a clear shift in a labor market now geared toward the hard, often physical, work of caring for America’s aging population.” Ballad Health was among the health systems referenced in the article, a reflection of the very real demand and job opportunities across our region. In the six months starting in July, Ballad Health saw 7% growth in the number of people visiting its hospitals year-over-year. “It creates a huge demand for labor,” Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine told the Wall Street Journal. Through initiatives like Ballad Health Academy — a medical training program that provides high school students with accelerated pathways into healthcare careers — we are working to meet that demand. Learn more about careers at Ballad Health at balladhealth.org/careers and read the full Wall Street Journal article below. wsj.com/economy/jobs/h… #balladhealth

Winter weather prep isn’t just about bread, milk and eggs. Don’t forget to check your medical supplies as well! ❄️ If you or a home-bound loved one use tanked oxygen, insulin or other daily medications, make sure you have enough on hand to last several days. Planning ahead can help prevent unnecessary stress and keep you safe during severe winter weather. #balladhealth

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 🩵 His words continue to challenge and inspire us to lead with compassion, service and purpose. As we reflect on his call to serve others, we remain committed to caring for our neighbors and strengthening the communities we serve, because service is at the heart of meaningful change and health care. #balladhealth #MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr

The team at @BalladHealth is expanding addiction services for women in the region by adding a second comprehensive addiction services center, including a residential treatment facility. Read more here: balladhealth.org/news/addiction…

Our Strong Futures program is growing! 🎉 Today we announced plans to open a second comprehensive addiction services center, including a residential treatment facility, expanding the Greeneville-based Strong Futures Tennessee program into Southwest Virginia. Read more at ow.ly/mhYZ50XUsYc. #balladhealth

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We are honored that @BalladHealth Johnson City Medical Center is one of the 54 hospitals nationwide. This supports our ongoing commitment to strengthen healthcare preparedness and protecting our community. @TheNETEC #NETEC #STANDaward #healthcarepreparedness #publichealth

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📣 NETEC announces 54 hospitals nationwide selected for the NSPS STAND Award. Each facility will receive up to $500K to strengthen its ability to safely care for patients with high-consequence infectious diseases. 🔗 ow.ly/mlhW50XSrbZ

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New year. New beginnings. The same unwavering commitment to caring for our communities. 🌟 As 2026 begins, we're grateful for the trust placed in us every day by the patients and families we care for, and the devoted team members who bring our mission to life. Wishing you a healthy and happy New Year from all of us at Ballad Health!