ETSU Health

04/29/2026

We are delighted to be Carter County’s No. 1 choice in Audiology, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Regional Primary Care and Regional Recovery Center.

Thank you to all who voted ETSU Health as your practice of choice!

https://www.etsuhealth.org/best-of-the-best.php

04/24/2026

April is National Stress Awareness Month, and as Family Medicine Bristol’s Dr. Ryan Richardson explains, “Stress does affect us all, but there’s no need to let it control our life.”

Don’t miss this great interview with Dr. Richardson as he explains more about what stress is, how it affects your body and what small measures you can take to manage it.

ETSU Health Dr. Ryan Richardson discusses dealing with stress

04/17/2026

Don’t miss this interview featuring Dr. Morgan Buda, who stopped by WJHL to share more about how a federal grant will help care for the unhoused in our region while also training resident physicians.

$2.4 million grant to aid ETSU Health in caring for unhoused

04/16/2026

ETSU Health Family Medicine’s new street medicine program, supported by a $2.4 million federal grant, brings care directly to people experiencing homelessness while training the next generation of physicians to serve with compassion and understanding.

Better access to health care starts with meeting people where they are.

ETSU Health Family Medicine’s new street medicine program brings care directly to people experiencing homelessness while training resident physicians.

04/15/2026

Did you know that autism affects 1 in 36 children in the U.S.?

Early intervention and consistent care can make a huge difference in quality of life. Let our providers help your family navigate the journey. Call Pediatrics at (423) 439-7320.

04/13/2026

Our primary care clinics are welcoming new patients. We have locations across the Tri-Cities to fit your needs:

Family Medicine Bristol
Family Medicine Johnson City
Internal Medicine Johnson City
Pediatrics Johnson City
Family Medicine Kingsport
Internal Medicine Kingsport
Pediatrics Elizabethton

Our team-based approach to health care means you have a team of professionals working together to ensure you receive the best care possible. Learn more at ETSUHealth.org.

04/10/2026

Faculty and students from our Gary E. Shealy Memorial ALS Clinic are building “Team ETSU and Friends” for the upcoming ALS Association Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, April 25, in Kingsport to support local individuals and families affected by ALS and to advance critical research.

To learn more about the event, make a donation or register, visit: https://secure2.convio.net/alsa/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=17264

04/09/2026

Don’t miss this great interview with pediatric surgeon Dr. Corey Iqbal. He explains the importance of having a dedicated team of five pediatric surgeons in our region, which expands access to care closer to home.

Dr. Corey Iqbal stopped by First at Four to discuss his role as a pediatric surgeon with ETSU Health.

04/06/2026

Help us give a warm welcome to Dr. Holly Berndt. She joins our ETSU Health Internal Medicine - Kingsport clinic. For more information about our clinic, call (423) 246-7931 or visit ETSUHealth.org.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the ETSU Health family!

04/02/2026

Our clinics will be closed on Friday, April 3, in celebration of Good Friday.

03/30/2026

Happy Doctors’ Day to these and all of our amazing physicians who dedicate themselves every day to caring for our community. Watch to the end to hear their heartfelt responses and the genuine love they have for their patients and their teams.