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Press Releases

Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026

Ballad Health acquires land, announces groundbreaking for new Unicoi County Hospital

Ballad Health has officially acquired the property that will become the future home of the new Unicoi County Hospital,…
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026

Ballad Health, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Rotary Club of Bristol, VA/TN, Rotary Action Group Against Slavery, partner to present Human Trafficking Awareness, Education and Prevention Summit featuring Tim Tebow

The Rotary Human Trafficking Summit: Awareness, Education & Prevention will bring together community members from…
Monday, Jul 20, 2026

Johnson City Medical Center first in the region to offer GammaTile therapy for brain tumors

Ballad Health offers new therapy for patients with brain tumors, reducing side effectsBallad Health recently began…
Friday, Jul 17, 2026

Ballad Health Announces Largest Philanthropic Gift in System History with $25 Million Commitment from John and Ann Tickle

Ballad Health has announced the largest single philanthropic gift in system history — a transformational $25 million…
Monday, Jul 6, 2026

Ballad Health to host hiring event at Franklin Woods Community Hospital on July 9

Ballad Health is inviting job seekers to explore career opportunities at an upcoming hiring event at Franklin Woods…
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026

Ballad Health community health worker programs earn state accreditation

Accredited programs demonstrate measurable impact, including a 28% reduction in preventable inpatient utilization and a…
Monday, Jun 29, 2026

Ballad Health Board of Directors and Foundation Board elect distinguished regional leaders

Jerry Caldwell, Eddie Neely, Dr. Jennifer Whittington and Greg Perdue bring decades of leadership in business,…
Thursday, Jun 11, 2026

Ballad Health Board, physicians applaud selection of CEO Alan Levine as one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s ‘2026 Great Leaders in Healthcare’

National recognition reflects improved access, quality outcomes and sustained investment across the Appalachian…
Wednesday, Jun 3, 2026

Ballad Health partners with local orthopedic physicians to launch Appalachian Highlands Orthopedic Network, expanding access, strengthening collaboration and attracting top orthopedic talent

Partnership with large local physician group as part of nationally recognized Campbell Clinic connects patients to…
Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026

Ballad Health, East Tennessee State University to host Recovery Symposium: Changing Minds, Changing Lives on June 11

Ballad Health and East Tennessee State University will bring together addiction experts, frontline advocates and…