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National Study: Ballad Health, ETSU Trauma Consolidation Saves Hundreds of Lives

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월요일, 4월 1, 2024
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In terms of lives, the reduction in the rate of deaths equates to hundreds of lives saved due to the successful consolidation of the region’s two Level 1 trauma centers.

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  • In terms of lives, the reduction in the rate of deaths equates to hundreds of lives saved due to the successful consolidation of the region’s two Level 1 trauma centers.
  • It found the patients with the highest likelihood of death due to severity had significantly improved survival rates post-consolidation.
  • Assisted by national experts, the advisory group recommended consolidation of the region’s two Level 1 trauma centers into one at Johnson City Medical Center, while maintaining Level 3 trauma services at Holston Valley Medical Center and Bristol Regional Medical Center.
  • “Excellent trauma care is a team effort from every corner of our region,” said Ballad Health Chairman and CEO Alan Levine.

Ballad Health unveils three new Centers for Early Learning across Appalachian Highlands

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목요일, 2월 29, 2024
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Young learners have new places to grow and thrive, as three new Ballad Health Centers for Early Learning open across the Appalachian Highlands of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

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  • JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Young learners have new places to grow and thrive, as three new Ballad Health Centers for Early Learning open across the Appalachian Highlands of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
  • New Centers for Early Learning in Greeneville, Tennessee; Lebanon, Virginia; and on the campus of East Tennessee State University are now open, with collective capacity to serve approximately 300 children.
  • Each center serves Ballad Health team members and community members, and each accepts children who qualify for state childcare financial assistance in Tennessee and Virginia.
  • In Lebanon, the Center for Early Learning is located less than three miles from Russell County Hospital, making it especially convenient for Ballad Health team members and their families.

Bloomberg Philanthropies, Ballad Health, local schools launch region-wide, healthcare-focused Ballad Health Academy High School to address national labor shortages and create economic opportunity for next generation

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목요일, 1월 18, 2024
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Graduating students will have the opportunity to move directly into high-demand healthcare jobs with family-sustaining wages upon graduation from high school.

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  • Graduating students will have the opportunity to move directly into high-demand healthcare jobs with family-sustaining wages upon graduation from high school.
  • This program helps children advance in high school to enroll in Certified Nursing Assistant Courses through local CTE schools.
  • Additionally, Ballad Health is the clinical learning partner for the soon-to-be-opened lab school in Marion, Virginia, a regional alternative school created by Virginia Gov.
  • “Ballad Health Academy will provide students with accelerated pathways to healthcare careers and help solve an industry-wide labor shortage.

Tennessee Integrative Medical Doctor Endorses DigestShield®

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목요일, 12월 21, 2023
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Tom Rogers, founder of Performance Medicine (Johnson City, Kingsport, Knoxville), is Fellowship Trained and Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, and Board Certified in Sports Medicine from the American Academy of Anti-Aging (A4M). He earned his MD from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Quillen College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of South Carolina.

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  • He earned his MD from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Quillen College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of South Carolina.
  • As part of his diagnosis method, Dr. Rogers asks his patients, "How is your gut?"
  • The reason for asking is that a healthy gut contributes to the immune system's effectiveness and other organ functions.
  • Cost-Effective: DigestShield® can be purchased using FSA or HSA accounts, making it a financially sound choice for maintaining digestive health.

GRAMMY Museum® Grant Program Awards $200,000 for Music Research and Sound Preservation

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화요일, 11월 28, 2023
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"This year marks the 36th year that the GRAMMY Museum and Recording Academy® have partnered to provide much deserved funding for music research and preservation projects across the United States and Canada.

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  • "This year marks the 36th year that the GRAMMY Museum and Recording Academy® have partnered to provide much deserved funding for music research and preservation projects across the United States and Canada.
  • During that time, we have awarded more than $8.3 million to 479 grantees," said Michael Sticka, President/CEO of the GRAMMY Museum.
  • "It is our vision to lead in creating a world in which shared love of music sparks curiosity, creativity, and community.
  • Generously funded by the Recording Academy, the GRAMMY Museum Grant Program provides funding annually to organizations and individuals to support efforts that advance the archiving and preservation of the recorded sound heritage of the Americas for future generations, in addition to research projects related to the impact of music on the human condition.

MicroByre and the ETSURC announce the expansion of their partnership after a successful initial project to develop sustainable recycling solutions

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화요일, 11월 7, 2023
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This announcement is a significant expansion of the co-development work that the ETSURC and MicroByre have been engaged in.

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  • This announcement is a significant expansion of the co-development work that the ETSURC and MicroByre have been engaged in.
  • Pairing MicroByre's sustainable biomanufacturing technology with the ETSURC's expertise in the materials industry will help bring new bio-based solutions to market expeditiously.
  • "We are thrilled to be partnering with the ETSURC to bring new biotechnology solutions to the marketplace," said Sarah Richardson, CEO of MicroByre.
  • MicroByre and the ETSURC are confident that their partnership efforts will result in the development and deployment of novel biotechnology solutions with significant environmental benefits.

GATC Health to Speak at the Opioid Settlement Abatement Summit in Washington DC

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수요일, 1월 25, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GATC Health Corp, a science and technology company revolutionizing drug discovery and disease prediction using artificial intelligence (AI), today announced that Tyrone Lam, COO of GATC Health, will present the company's fentanyl abatement drug candidates that were identified by GATC's AI-based drug discovery and development platform. The novel created by GATC are currently in preclinical drug evaluation studies. Guidelines allocated a portion of the Opioid Abatement Settlement funds for research and development, which includes GATC's opioid addiction abatement projects.

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  • The novel created by GATC are currently in preclinical drug evaluation studies.
  • Guidelines allocated a portion of the Opioid Abatement Settlement funds for research and development, which includes GATC's opioid addiction abatement projects.
  • The Opioid Settlement Abatement Summit – Model Guidance for States, Counties, Municipalities and Tribes will take place on Thursday January 26th, 2023 at Georgetown University and virtually, and focus on providing model abatement guidance for states, counties, municipalities and tribes to effectively plan for, implement and track opioid settlement funds.
  • Equally prominent will be highlighting the successes and challenges of ongoing opioid litigations and the policies that have evolved to help reduce the harms associated with drug addiction.

Fitch Ratings Maintains “A” Credit Rating on Ballad Health

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화요일, 5월 24, 2022
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citing Ballad Healths strong financial planning and considerable credit resiliency, Fitch Ratings today announced it has affirmed Ballad Healths A credit rating with a Stable outlook.

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  • JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citing Ballad Healths strong financial planning and considerable credit resiliency, Fitch Ratings today announced it has affirmed Ballad Healths A credit rating with a Stable outlook.
  • This credit rating affects Ballad Healths series of debt instruments, as well as Ballad Healths planned refunding of variable rate demand bonds expected to be issued this summer.
  • Despite persistent pressure and disruption from the pandemic, Ballad has maintained its operating and financial profile throughout, demonstrating considerable credit resiliency, said the Fitch report.
  • Ballad Health has prioritized investing in our workforce as the labor shortages became more intensive over the last two years, stated Ballad Health Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alan Levine.

Ballad Health, East Tennessee State University Research Corporation partner to create Appalachian Highlands Rural Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance

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목요일, 4월 14, 2022
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For some time, we have had the expertise and vision for this level of innovation, said Dr. Brian Noland, president of East Tennessee State University.

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  • For some time, we have had the expertise and vision for this level of innovation, said Dr. Brian Noland, president of East Tennessee State University.
  • The Appalachian Highlands Rural Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance is expected to organize throughout 2022, as it expands its leadership and invests in its first opportunities.
  • More information about Ballad Healths commitment to rural healthcare, research and advancement in the Appalachian Highlands is available at www.balladhealth.org.
  • The ETSU Research Corporation formed to connect, convene and create world-class research and innovation at the speed of business.

East Tennessee State University Partners with Apogee to Improve Residence Hall Wi-Fi and Enhance Student Experiences

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화요일, 4월 5, 2022
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In todays blended learning environment, fast and reliable connectivity is essential to student success, said Scott Drossos, Apogee chief executive officer.

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  • In todays blended learning environment, fast and reliable connectivity is essential to student success, said Scott Drossos, Apogee chief executive officer.
  • As the premier provider of managed technology services for higher education, Apogee aims to delight and optimize the campus experience for students, faculty, and staff.
  • ETSU, a public university headquartered in Johnson City, Tenn., and long-time customer of Apogee Video Services , has a student enrollment that exceeds 13,000.
  • East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular purpose to improve the quality of life for the people of central Appalachia and beyond.