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Bob Bender, an accomplished executive with more than 20 years of finance experience, has been selected to serve as chief financial officer of Ballad Health’s Northern Region. Bender will oversee all the finances of the Northern Region, which covers the health system’s hospitals in Bristol, Kingsport and Southwest Virginia, including Bristol Regional Medical Center, Holston Valley Medical Center and Johnston Memorial Hospital. In this new position, Bender will be responsible for ensuring the region’s financial stability, growth and strategic success. He will oversee budgetary processes and develop financial strategies to promote the long-term sustainability and success of the hospitals within his region. "I am truly honored to serve as the chief financial officer for Ballad Health’s Northern Region. Having previously worked within the health system for eight years, I’ve seen firsthand the dedication of our team members and the positive impact we make on our communities,” Bender said. “I look forward to collaborating with our leadership and staff to ensure we continue delivering high-quality care while maintaining financial stability. It's a privilege to help guide the financial operations of such important institutions like Bristol Regional, Holston Valley and Johnston Memorial. Together, we’ll work toward strengthening the health of our region and the future of our healthcare system." Read more at https://lnkd.in/gNXSBe8Q. #balladhealth

Check out the top jobs we're hiring for this week! Come join our team. ⭐ Ultrasound Technologist, *SIGN ON BONUS*, Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN: https://ow.ly/HqBg50TNZ3f ⭐ Registered Respiratory Therapist, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN: https://ow.ly/Lvgm50TNZ3e ⭐ Point of Care Coordinator/Medical Technologist, *SIGN ON BONUS*, Ballad Health Medical Associates, Bristol, TN: https://ow.ly/VacS50TNZ3g ⭐ Radiologic Technologist, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., *SIGN ON BONUS*, Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN: https://ow.ly/RJVL50TNZ3h ⭐ Speech Language Pathologist, PRN, Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, VA: https://ow.ly/vkoK50TNZ3i #balladhealth #careers #healthcarecareers #nowhiring

Check out the top five physician positions we're hiring for this week! 🩺 Neurosurgeon, Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN: https://ow.ly/sHvO50TIQIl 🩺OB/GYN Physician, Ballad Health Medical Associates, Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA: https://ow.ly/ehZa50TIQIj 🩺 General Surgeon, Norton Community Hospital, Norton, VA: https://ow.ly/iNvf50TIQIk 🩺 OB/GYN Hospitalist, Ballad Health Medical Associates, Norton Community Hospital, Norton, VA: https://ow.ly/StNs50TIQIm 🩺 Ophthalmologist, Reeves Eye Institute, Johnson City, TN: https://ow.ly/XLvi50TIQIi #balladhealth #nowhiring #physician #physicianjobs

In September, we had the pleasure of hosting Holston Valley Medical Center’s Open House! ✨ The event was a huge success, offering a great opportunity to connect with our community. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and learn more about the services we offer! Please visit https://lnkd.in/gwZSku6P for more information. #balladhealth #balladproud

Now open! 🎉 Unicoi County Hospital team members and board-certified physicians are now serving patients at Advanced Urgent Care – Erwin. Located at 800 S. Mohawk Drive, Suite C, across from Unicoi County High School, the 24/7 advanced urgent care clinic provides uninterrupted, critical healthcare services to the community. Our team would like to thank Madison County Emergency Medical Services for supporting our Unicoi County Hospital team during disaster relief efforts. We also thank Shallow Ford Baptist Church for leading a special blessing as we opened the new clinic on Tuesday. Advanced Urgent Care – Erwin accepts both uninsured and commercially insured patients. No appointment is needed, and walk-ins are welcome. The clinic can be reached at 423-735-4750. Ballad Health continues to assess the healthcare needs of Unicoi County to develop long-term solutions for the future as Unicoi County Hospital remains closed until further notice. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gt5pnxiZ. #balladhealth

We’re thrilled to share that Advanced Urgent Care – Erwin is now open and proudly serving Unicoi County! Ballad Health Medical Associates has opened a 24/7 advanced urgent care clinic in Unicoi County to continue providing uninterrupted, critical healthcare services to the community. Staffed by Unicoi County Hospital team members and board-certified physicians, the Advanced Urgent Care – Erwin provides services at 800 S. Mohawk Drive, Suite C, across from Unicoi County High School. Advanced Urgent Care – Erwin accepts both uninsured and commercially insured patients, and will treat conditions such as: 🩺 Animal or insect bites 🩺 Cold, flu and COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, headache and sore throat 🩺 Ear and eye infections 🩺 Sinus infections and strep throat 🩺 Small cuts, minor burns and skin rashes 🩺 Sprains and minor bone fractures 🩺 Upper respiratory infections 🩺 Urinary tract, pelvic and other minor infections Advanced Urgent Care – Erwin expands access to urgent care services with 24/7 board-certified physician coverage. No appointment is needed, and walk-ins are welcome. The clinic can be reached at 423-735-4750. The Medical Response Unit, which was established in the days following the Hurricane Helene floods, transitioned to the advanced urgent care clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Ballad Health continues to assess the healthcare needs of Unicoi County to develop long-term solutions for the future as Unicoi County Hospital remains closed until further notice. For questions, please contact the Ballad Health Corporate Emergency Operations Center at BalladHealthCorporateEOC@BalladHealth.org. #balladhealth

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Holston Valley Medical Center extended a warm welcome to both the patients and team members from Greeneville Community Hospital, which was temporarily evacuated due to water supply issues. Our Holston Valley Medical Center team worked diligently to prepare the unit, ensuring it was ready to accommodate the new arrivals. The local community played a vital role in this effort as well. Several generous individuals donated meals and snacks, and the Kingsport Chamber quickly organized to ensure everyone was well-fed. Greeneville Community Hospital is now fully operational once again, and we remain deeply proud of our team's hard work and dedication in ensuring a smooth transition during such a challenging time. Learn more about Hurricane Helene relief efforts and how you can help at https://lnkd.in/g-JHg8mJ. #balladhealth

Important information on disaster relief: 💵 To apply for FEMA Individual Assistance: online anytime or by phone at 1-800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. CDT. 🧹 The Crisis Clean-Up Hotline (844) 965-1386 has been established for survivors who need assistance with clean-up efforts. This service is at no cost to the survivors who are requesting assistance. 📦 Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) has been designated as the Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center in coordination with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. The Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center at BMS will serve as a home base for recovery efforts and a major distribution center in the aftermath of the devastating flooding. 💡A list of power outages and boil water alerts in effect is included at the link below. 💵 If your job was impacted by the flooding in East Tennessee, you can apply for state unemployment now while Tennessee awaits approval of Disaster Unemployment Assistance. 🚗 The TN Driver Services Division is issuing duplicate identification licenses and driver licenses at the Unicoi Police Department, Elizabethon Driver Services Center, and Newport Grammar School for survivors. Details at the link below. 🚫 The Tennessee Attorney General’s Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to be cautious and wary of disaster relief scams. Details at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eAcMQrvG

Across the region, Ballad Health team members have been finding ways to serve their communities in the wake of devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. In Southwest Virginia, Bristol Regional Medical Center, Johnston Memorial Hospital, Russell County Hospital and Smyth County Community Hospital team members volunteered at the Food City relief location in Damascus, which is supported by United Way of Southwest Virginia. Volunteers gave out essential items to those affected by the natural disaster. The road to rebuilding will be long, but we’re uplifted by our teams finding ways to help, both inside and outside hospital walls. If you’re looking to give back during this time, learn more about disaster relief efforts at https://lnkd.in/g-JHg8mJ. #balladhealth

Check out the top nursing jobs we're hiring for this week! Come join our team. ⭐ RN, PRN, Hospice, Hospice House, Bristol, TN: https://ow.ly/jsSi50TIOQg ⭐ RN, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Emergency Department, Russell County Hospital, Lebanon VA: https://ow.ly/877e50TIOQi ⭐ RN, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Medical/Surgical, *SIGN ON BONUS*, Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA: https://ow.ly/SlV550TIOQj ⭐ RN, Days, Physician Office, Float Pool, Ballad Health Medical Associates, Johnson City, TN: https://ow.ly/GTKF50TIOQh ⭐ RN, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Advanced Neonatal Clinician, NICU, Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN: https://ow.ly/YCxz50TIOQe #balladhealth #rn #rnjobs #careers #healthcarecareers #nursing #nowhiring