Johnson City, Tennessee

Amerigroup Creates Scholarship for ETSU Nursing Students Interested in Rural Healthcare

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Insurance, Nursing, General Health, Health, Professional services, University, Education, Training, Johnson City, Tennessee, Amerigroup, East Tennessee State University, Rusty Crowe, Nursing in the United Kingdom, Tennessee, Health, East Tennessee State University, Amerigroup Tennessee

Driven by a commitment to improve healthcare in rural and distressed areas of Tennessee, Amerigroup Tennessee has created a new scholarship opportunity at East Tennessee State Universitys College of Nursing.

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  • Driven by a commitment to improve healthcare in rural and distressed areas of Tennessee, Amerigroup Tennessee has created a new scholarship opportunity at East Tennessee State Universitys College of Nursing.
  • In response, Amerigroup Tennessee and the ETSU College of Nursing have joined forces to help care for patients residing in rural areas where services and resources may be limited.
  • I congratulate Amerigroup and applaud their efforts to serve our students and residents by making nursing scholarships at ETSU a top priority, said State Senator Rusty Crowe.
  • The new scholarship opportunity aligns with ETSU College of Nursings commitment to improving healthcare in rural communities.

Ballad Health, Gov. Bill Lee Launch Effort to Provide Strong Futures For Women and Babies

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
East Tennessee, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, Mental health, Articles

Bill Lee: I am proud that our administration is working to partner with regional healthcare leaders like Ballad Health and ETSU to provide high-quality care to more Tennesseans.

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  • Bill Lee: I am proud that our administration is working to partner with regional healthcare leaders like Ballad Health and ETSU to provide high-quality care to more Tennesseans.
  • Congratulations to Ballad Health, ETSU and the Strong Accountable Care Community for all they are doing to serve the needs of women and babies in our region.
  • This partnership that Ballad Health has established strengthens our community, and ETSU is proud to be a partner with Ballad Health in this effort.
  • Ballad Health Strong Futures will take a 360-degree approach to care and treatment for women and their families, including access to behavioral health services and a residential addiction treatment facility.

ETSU Alumni Bring National Smartphone Repair Franchise to Johnson City

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Johnson City metropolitan area, Tennessee, Johnson City, Tennessee, State of Franklin, Geography of Tennessee, East Tennessee, Geography of the United States

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Oct. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electronics repair shop uBreakiFix is now open in Johnson City at 1150 W. State of Franklin Road, Suite 15.

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  • JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Oct. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electronics repair shop uBreakiFix is now open in Johnson City at 1150 W. State of Franklin Road, Suite 15.
  • uBreakiFix Johnson City is owned by Marc Jr. & Brandon Lawson and managed by Ryan Berkley.
  • As an ETSU alumnus, Johnson City has a special place in my heart, Marc Lawson said.
  • uBreakiFix Johnson City is located at:
    1150 W State of Franklin Rd Suite 15, Johnson City, TN 37604
    Founded in 2009, uBreakiFix specializes in the repair of small electronics, ranging from smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and everything in between.

Gov. Bill Lee, Ballad Health applaud ETSU designation by Trump administration as national rural research center

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Johnson City, Tennessee, East Tennessee, East Tennessee State University

Bill Lee and leaders from throughout the Appalachian Highlands joined East Tennessee State University President Dr. Brian Noland and Ballad Health Chairman and CEO Alan Levine, to announce the partnership creating the new Center for Rural Health and Research at ETSU.

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  • Bill Lee and leaders from throughout the Appalachian Highlands joined East Tennessee State University President Dr. Brian Noland and Ballad Health Chairman and CEO Alan Levine, to announce the partnership creating the new Center for Rural Health and Research at ETSU.
  • Lee provided additional matching state support of $8.5 million over the same time period for the purpose of establishing ETSU as a national leader in rural health research.
  • This exciting announcement and national designation of ETSU as a rural research center follows another exciting announcement of the creation of the Ballad Health Strong Brain Institute/Center for Trauma Informed Care at ETSU and a partnership between ETSU and Harvard Medical School to study rural health economics.
  • I applaud the vision that created this partnership between ETSU, Ballad Health and the state of Tennessee and look forward to many other exciting announcements to come.

Washington Prime Group Announces Exciting Food and Beverage Offerings to Make Debut in Tri-Cities at The Mall at Johnson City

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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Washington Prime Group Inc. (NYSE: WPG) today announced updates to redevelopment efforts at The Mall at Johnson City, located in Johnson City, Tennessee.

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  • Washington Prime Group Inc. (NYSE: WPG) today announced updates to redevelopment efforts at The Mall at Johnson City, located in Johnson City, Tennessee.
  • Washington Prime Group is in active discussions with a lineup of both regional and national food and beverage concepts to join Chipotle and Chicken Salad Chick in the new, high-visibility space at The Mall at Johnson City.
  • Lou Conforti, CEO and Director of Washington Prime Group stated: Why did the Chicken Salad Chick Cross the Roan Street in Johnson City, Tennessee?
  • Ill tell you why...so our guests at Johnson City Mall could enjoy such Southern favorites as Olivias Old South and Jalapeo Holly.

Ballad Health to collaborate with Harvard Medical School and ETSU on rural health research

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Articles, Health, Johnson City, Tennessee, East Tennessee, Health Economics, Determinants of health, Health policy, East Tennessee State University, Rural health, Public health

This latest announcement follows on a partnership between Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, the Tennessee Legislature and Ballad Health last July to create the Center for Rural Health Research at ETSU a multidisciplinary institute for research impacting rural health.

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  • This latest announcement follows on a partnership between Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, the Tennessee Legislature and Ballad Health last July to create the Center for Rural Health Research at ETSU a multidisciplinary institute for research impacting rural health.
  • At the time of the creation of the Center for Rural Health Research at ETSU, Governor Lee said, I believe the Center for Rural Health Research at ETSU is going to be a major contributor to solving problems that have been developing in rural America for decades.
  • Dr. Randy Wykoff, the dean of the ETSU College of Public Health and director of the Center for Rural Health Research, said, We know that health is driven not only by health care services, but income, education, race and a host of other so-called social determinants.
  • ETSUs highly ranked public health program will combine with the best health care economics team in the country at Harvard to build knowledge that will help bridge research and policy gaps in rural and non-urban health.

New ETSU research center aimed at improving women's health

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Monday, May 11, 2020
Articles, Health, Health Economics, Health policy, East Tennessee, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, Health care, Public health, Health system

The ETSU Center for Applied Research and Evaluation in Women's Health (CARE Women's Health) was formally established this year.

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  • The ETSU Center for Applied Research and Evaluation in Women's Health (CARE Women's Health) was formally established this year.
  • CARE Women's Health leverages the expertise of approximately 50 ETSU students, faculty, and staff members, as well as collaborations with other universities, public health and health care systems, and stakeholders from throughout the country.
  • Examples of current CARE Women's Health research projects include examining policies related to health insurance and to women's access to reproductive services.
  • CARE Women's Health also complements and expands the work of other research centers at ETSU, notably the Addiction Science Center and the Center for Rural Health Research.

Washington Prime Group Announces HomeGoods to Join Dynamic Tenant Lineup at The Mall at Johnson City

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
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Washington Prime Group Inc. (NYSE: WPG) today announced redevelopment efforts at The Mall at Johnson City, located in Johnson City, Tennessee.

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  • Washington Prime Group Inc. (NYSE: WPG) today announced redevelopment efforts at The Mall at Johnson City, located in Johnson City, Tennessee.
  • These coveted additions to the tenant line up further demonstrate a focus on adding relevant and in-demand concepts to The Mall at Johnson City.
  • With many unique and market-exclusive retailers, The Mall at Johnson City is well positioned for long term success.
  • The City of Johnson City is committed to working with Washington Prime Group and the Mall at Johnson City Team to ensure the continued success of the town center, which we deeply value.