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The Times News has teamed up with area clergy to share "Words of Comfort" daily on the front page of our print edition and here online at TimesNews.Net. Any member of the clergy who'd like to get involved can contact Carmen Musick at cmusick@timesnews.net.
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Sing praises to God

We can worship God anywhere and anytime, and one great way of doing it is to sing praises to Him!

Jun 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Wallace Dixon, the new director of the Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute, speaks during a press conference Friday at ETSU.
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ETSU, Ballad Health announce institute to study adverse childhood experiences

According the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adverse childhood experiences are potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood, such as violence, abuse or neglect, that are linked with chronic health problems, mental illness and substance abuse during adulthood.

Jun 27, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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Free COVID-19 testing event this week

Thursday’s free testing event will be at least the fifth such event held by the Sullivan County Regional Health Department this year. At least 40 to 90 people are expected to attend.

Jun 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM
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Ballad Health urges caution in COVID-19 pandemic

Health officials say COVID-19 numbers in the region have “ballooned” since the first case was diagnosed in the region about three months ago.

Jun 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Physicians from across the region came together on Friday to urge people not to skip on needed healthcare because of coronavirus concerns. Photo: Jonathan Roberts/Johnson City Press
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Regional health care providers: Don’t skip needed care over coronavirus fears

Health care providers from across Northeast Tennessee came together on Friday to deliver a singular message: Do not skip needed care because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Jun 13, 2020 at 1:15 PM
FILE - In this March 24, 2020, file photo, doctors and other healthcare workers with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Medicine suit up in personal protective equipment before taking patients at a drive-thru coronavirus testing location in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
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Citing 'over-reliance' on Asia, Ballad Health hopes to diversify PPE supply

Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine said the health system has experienced disruptions and potential harm to patients twice this year because of America’s over-reliance on Asia for medical supplies.

May 27, 2020 at 9:15 AM
Surgery tower at JCMC (Press file photo)
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Ballad eases visitation restrictions from COVID-19, adds requirements

Ballad Health’s latest visitation policy and patient guidelines will go into effect Tuesday, May 26.

May 25, 2020 at 5:00 PM
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Ballad Health, Premier Inc. to launch program investing in 'innovative' domestic manufacturing

Premier Inc., a healthcare improvement company, and Ballad Health announced Tuesday a new program to invest in manufacturers to ensure a reliable supply chain for essential medical products, the health system said in a press release.

May 20, 2020 at 8:00 AM
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Manage stress with faith, strength and hope

The Apostle Paul recommends we turn our concerns over to God instead of becoming anxious.

May 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine speaks in online news conference Thursday, May 7, 2020.
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Ballad partnership promises 500 new jobs; transfers 1100 current positions to Ensemble

Ballad Health on Thursday announced a partnership with Ensemble Health, “a leading innovator in revenue cycle management,” that could bring up to 500 new jobs to the region. In addition, about 1,100 Ballad Health employees will transition to Ensemble Health.

May 7, 2020 at 12:59 PM
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Love one another

As we turn to the Bible, we find many scriptural passages which encourage and compel us to be kind and helpful to others.

May 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM
In this April 7 file photo, Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine speaks during a remote press conference.
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Ballad Health will resume elective procedures May 4

With the system now seeing a backlog of about 5,000 procedures, Ballad Health will resume elective procedures on Monday, a decision recommended by a subcommittee of physicians and organizational leaders.

Apr 30, 2020 at 8:00 AM
The Times News has teamed up with area clergy to share "Words of Comfort" daily on the front page of our print edition and here online at TimesNews.Net. Any member of the clergy who'd like to get involved can contact Carmen Musick at cmusick@timesnews.net.
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Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me

Psalm chapter 23 is a well-known Biblical passage many find to be of great comfort and support.

Apr 25, 2020 at 8:15 AM
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Barbara Humphreys Birthing Center relocates to Indian Path

The name change took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday as all labor and delivery and pediatric services in Kingsport fully transitioned to Indian Path. These changes align with longer-term preliminary recommendations by the Ballad Kingsport Visioning Committee to enhance service offerings for women and newborns.

Apr 22, 2020 at 8:00 PM
The Ballad report titled “Appalachian Highlands Physical Distancing Scorecard” graded nine Northeast Tennessee counties, and 10 Southwest Virginia counties on their success in reducing physical contacts in select non-essential locations during the seven days prior to April 13.
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Hawkins mayor questions social distancing scorecard

The Ballad report titled “Appalachian Highlands Physical Distancing Scorecard” graded nine Northeast Tennessee counties and 10 Southwest Virginia counties on their success in reducing physical contacts in select non-essential locations.

Apr 21, 2020 at 6:30 PM