Press Releases

Wednesday, Sep 29, 2021

Ballad Health resumes some elective procedures, continues encouraging COVID-19 prevention

A month after a sharp increase in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Appalachian Highlands prompted Ballad…
Tuesday, Sep 7, 2021

Ballad Health issues statement on emergency department utilization

With novel coronavirus (COVID-19) hospitalizations at record levels, Ballad Health is providing feedback to the…
Thursday, Aug 26, 2021

Increase in regional COVID-19 cases leads Ballad Health to delay all elective surgical procedures, limit visitation to patients with COVID-19

An increase in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Appalachian Highlands has prompted Ballad Health to…
Saturday, Aug 14, 2021

Statement in support of in-person learning and protection measures for children

Ballad Health unequivocally supports taking all appropriate measures to keep children in schools for in-person learning…
Friday, Aug 13, 2021

Ballad Health defers elective overnight procedures, citing significant and projected increases in local COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations

An increase in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Appalachian Highlands has prompted Ballad Health to defer all…
Friday, Jul 30, 2021

Rising COVID-19 rates, Delta variant spread prompt Ballad Health to extend vaccination efforts

As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases surge across the Appalachian Highlands, Ballad Health is ramping up efforts to…
Tuesday, Jul 27, 2021

State of Tennessee Survey Gives High Marks to Region’s Level I Trauma Program

Report by survey team concludes the trauma program serving the Appalachian Highlands provides “outstanding commitment…
Friday, Jul 23, 2021

Ballad Health hosts first United States clinical trials of CGuard Embolic Protection System

Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute cardiologist Dr. Chris Metzger leads national study to gauge stent’s effectiveness as…
Thursday, Jul 15, 2021

Ballad Health names Dr. Karen Eller Shelton vice president and chief medical officer of Bristol Regional Medical Center

Ballad Health has named longtime local healthcare leader Karen Eller Shelton, MD, as vice president and chief medical…
Friday, Jul 9, 2021

Marsh Regional Blood Center encourages friendly competition with Fire Station Showdown blood drives

Marsh Regional Blood Center is encouraging friendly competition among the Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Department…

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