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Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Business community to learn about the impact of opioid abuse

The Tennessee Chamber is partnering with the Kingsport Chamber and Leadership Kingsport to host a breakfast and panel discussion this Thursday, January 30, featuring local leaders in the recovery, health care, and criminal justice system. The event will also be co-hosted by the Johnson City Chamber and the Bristol Chamber.

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J. H. OSBORNE

Rx for 1970s nursing shortage at HVCH: Filipino nurses

48 years ago this month, 26 registered nurses arrived in Kingsport from the Philippines, ready to work at Holston Valley Community Hospital.

Jan 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Allison Arwady, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health, speaks at a news conference, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, in Chicago. A Chicago woman has become the second U.S. patient diagnosed with the dangerous new virus from China, health officials announced Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. The patient is doing well and remains hospitalized "primarily for infection control," said Dr. Arwady said. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)
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Virus

Chicago woman is second U.S. patient with new virus from China

A Chicago woman has become the second U.S. patient diagnosed with the dangerous new virus from China, health officials announced Friday.

Jan 24, 2020 at 3:15 PM
Teresa Adkins, who is service coordinator at Greenbriar Village and Holston Hills, shows the medical questionnaire for TDOT's Yellow Dot program kit, which will be available for free to the public beginning next week at both apartment complexes.
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Tennessee Department of Transportation

'These could be a lifesaver': Yellow Dot kits available for free in Rogersville

The Yellow Dot kit includes a sticker that is intended for your vehicle that notifies emergency responders that there is medical information in a yellow packet in you glove box in case of a wreck, including your medications, allergies, emergency contacts and medical history.

Jan 22, 2020 at 10:33 AM
Marsh Regional Blood Center is calling on locals to donate blood following the Christmas holiday season, citing an urgent need for three blood types.
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Marsh Regional Blood Center

Marsh Regional to hold blood drives

To restock the supply — especially for O-negative, A-negative and B-negative blood types — Marsh Regional is encouraging all eligible blood donors to visit its collection centers or area blood drives to give blood as soon as possible.

Jan 21, 2020 at 6:00 PM
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Federal court

Lawsuit claims Sevierville businesses aren't wheelchair friendly

According to the lawsuit, Rhonda Asher is disabled and has to use a wheelchair for mobility. Four businesses in Sevierville all have issues with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prompted the lawsuit by Asher.

Jan 18, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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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
The star of the show was probably the huge assortment of farm and outdoorsman equipment on display. Tractors, ATVs, excavators, mowers, pickups, trailers and more – all of which will be back on display when the event reopens Sunday morning.
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Farm Expo 2020

Farm Expo concludes today with seminars, demonstrations and huge equipment display

The weather felt more like April or May than January on Saturday when the “2020 Farm Expo presented by Kubota of Kingsport” kicked off at Bristol Motor Speedway’s South Building.

Jan 12, 2020 at 9:00 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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Raising tobacco-buying age to 21 was a wise decision

The minimum age to purchase cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products was raised to 21 by the U.S. government in late December 2019. Among people who smoked cigarettes daily, 87% first used a cigarette by age 18.

Jan 9, 2020 at 6:30 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
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