News Releases

KINGSPORT – A compassionate Wellmont Health System physician dedicated to helping patients without financial means and a committed board member with a lengthy record of advancing the region’s health have been honored by the Tennessee Hospital Association.

BRISTOL – When Dr. Paige Furrow decided to become a general surgeon, she had no idea her career would take her to places as diverse as North Carolina, Idaho, Afghanistan and Bristol.

KINGSPORT— A deceased local physician’s legacy of healing with high-quality compassionate care is now memorialized at Holston Valley Medical Center.

KINGSPORT – Wellmont Health System is partnering with the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce on a new initiative to bring valuable information about the opportunities and challenges it faces in the wake of healthcare reform.

Wellmont Health System’s Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations in the coming days:

KINGSPORT – Wellmont Health System hospitals continue to excel in scoring from a national organization that evaluates patient safety.

BRISTOL – People who enjoy rummaging for bargains at local garage sales and auctions will have a great opportunity to pursue that passion and benefit the community.

KINGSPORT – Dr. Kelly Oggero, who has performed high-caliber surgeries for about 25 years, has joined Wellmont Medical Associates Surgery.

BRISTOL – Area residents who have diabetes and anyone else who is interested in learning more about this disease will benefit from the 18th annual Diabetes Expo on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Wellmont Health System’s Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations in the coming days:

BRISTOL – Patients and their families who rely on Wellmont Hospice House for high-quality care are experiencing a broader level of comfort and peace with a new healing garden at the facility.

KINGSPORT – Marsh Regional Blood Center, which has played a vital role for more than 60 years in ensuring a sufficient supply of high-quality blood products in the region, is continuing its tradition of service with a more spacious donor center.

BRISTOL, Va. – Dr. Rachel Wilson has joined Wellmont Medical Associates as a family medicine physician, bringing a passion to travel with her patients on the lifelong wellness road.

Wellmont Health System’s Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations in the coming days:

KINGSPORT—Holston Valley Medical Center’s legacy of delivering high-quality trauma care and life-changing community outreach will continue to grow with a significant endowment from one of its surgeons that will promote a higher quality of life in the region.

KINGSPORT – The Wellmont CVA Heart Institute has earned another national honor for its leadership in the delivery of high-quality cardiovascular care in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

BRISTOL, Va. – The Wellmont Cancer Institute is teaming with a resident of The Virginian neighborhood to hold a special fundraiser to support the J.D. and Lorraine Nicewonder Cancer Center at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Wellmont Health System’s Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations in the coming days:

KINGSPORT – People seeking a Saturday morning garage sale deal can indulge in a one-stop shop atmosphere that also benefits the community.

BRISTOL – Bristol Regional Medical Center is partnering with Tennessee High School to enhance the safety of student-athletes, who are at risk of sustaining an injury that has potential long-term consequences.