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Kingsport

Kingsport dismisses citations against Ballad Health protesters

After 257 days, the Ballad Health protesters removed their camp outside Holston Valley Medical Center on Monday. Two days later, Kingsport requested the citations against the protesters be dismissed.

Jan 16, 2020 at 5:30 PM
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Sulllvian County Commission

Ballad Health donation to Sullivan jail under consideration

Ballad Health is offering to donate more than $233,000 to fund and install a full body scanner at the Sullivan County Jail. The donation will cover the $153,175 cost of the scanner itself, plus $80,000 to cover work needed to install the device.

Jan 16, 2020 at 9:00 AM
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Ballad Health

Ballad Health to build new urgent care in Kingsport

Ballad Health will invest in the opening of a new Ballad Health Medical Associates urgent care center, including the addition of primary care and diagnostics, in Kingsport, as well as a new urgent care center in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

Jan 15, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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Ballad Health Protestors

Ballad protestors retreat from Ravine, vow to continue focus on 'saving healthcare'

“To be clear, the choice to pack up our camp outside of Holston Valley was made by our Peaceful Protest family with no outside influence or involvement. Our focus is on saving healthcare for the region and we are determined to continue in those efforts.” — Dani Cook

Jan 14, 2020 at 12:00 AM
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Ballad Health

Residents appeal Ballad Health lawsuit to higher court

In December, U.S. District Judge Curtis Collier issued his ruling dismissing the lawsuit without prejudice, pointing out that the plaintiffs did not provide any factual allegations of any potential injury.

Jan 10, 2020 at 2:57 PM
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Ballad Health

Miller to retire as Ballad Health's COPA compliance officer

Karen Guske has accepted the role of senior vice president of Corporate Responsibility and COPA compliance officer.

Jan 8, 2020 at 7:30 PM
The COPA Local Advisory Council, shown here at Tuesday night's public hearing, exists to receive input about Ballad Health's Certificate of Public Advantage.
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COPA Local Advisory Council

Speakers criticize Ballad Health COPA

Nearly 20 speakers took issue with Ballad Health and its state-issued Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA) during a COPA Local Advisory Board public hearing held at Northeast State Tuesday night.

Jan 7, 2020 at 9:30 PM
Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine announced Monday that the regional health care provider will now be taking steps to reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients.
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Ballad announces steps to reduce costs for uninsured

Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine announced Monday that the regional health care provider will be taking new steps to “reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients who are burdened by the high cost of health care.”

Jan 7, 2020 at 1:30 PM
For more than 250 days, a small group of people have camped outside Holston Valley Medical Center protesting the changes to the hospital's trauma level and NICU. The protesters have used a number of canopies and tarps for shelter, setting up on the right of way, in the grassy area between the sidewalk and West Ravine Road.
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Ballad Health

Judge grants continuance in right of way legal battle

Kingsport requested a continuance for a hearing in the right of way citation matter, citing the need for additional time to prepare. The protesters argued the city has had more than enough time to prepare for the case.

Jan 6, 2020 at 9:00 PM
FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 file photo, a nurse prepares a flu shot from a vaccine vial at the Salvation Army in Atlanta. Most doses of vaccine are made in a production process that involves growing viruses in chicken eggs. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Flu Season

Flu season worsens, Ballad Health seeing 'epidemic levels' in Northeast Tennessee

Widespread in nearly every part of the continental United States, the flu season has reached “epidemic levels” in the Tri-Cities region, according to Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine.

Jan 3, 2020 at 12:30 PM
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Ballad Health

Ballad Health implements hospital visitation restrictions in response to high rates of flu

The health system is asking anyone younger than 18 and anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms to refrain from visiting hospital patients at this time. Flu-like symptoms include cough, fever, body aches, headache, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, chills and fatigue. Additionally, Ballad Health is requesting patients limit their visitors to two guests at a time.

Updated Dec 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM
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Kingsport

Holston Valley protesters issued citations

The protesters were issued citations Friday morning and are scheduled to appear in Kingsport City Court on January 8.

Dec 13, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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Ballad Health

COPA advisory council to hold public hearing

The hearing will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Northeast State Community College Center for the Arts. The meeting is being held in compliance with the Terms of Certification of the COPA.

Dec 11, 2019 at 10:00 PM
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Ballad Health

Judge dismisses federal lawsuit against Ballad Health

The lawsuit argued a conflict of interest between three members of the Ballad Health board of directors. A federal judge ruled on Wednesday the lawsuit did not provide any factual allegations of injury.

Dec 11, 2019 at 5:17 PM
Dani Cook, shown here recently speaking to the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen, is promoting the idea of a hospital authority to oversee Ballad Health.
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Ballad Health

Meeting held to support idea of hospital authority

But Hawkins County Attorney James O. Phillips, III, in an email sent to County Mayor Jim Lee, says a hospital authority can't be created in Hawkins County.

Dec 5, 2019 at 8:53 PM
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