Niswonger Children's Hospital

Niswonger Children's Hospital Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, TN, serves more than 200,000 children in a four-state, 29-county region. It is home to one of only eight St.

Jude Affiliate Clinics. The 69-bed children's hospital is staffed by pediatric specialists who know, love and care about children and their families. The goal of Niswonger Children's Hospital is to provide safe and child-friendly care that is centered on the patient and family.

Sure, it was the first day of fall this week — but that wasn't going to stop us from celebrating National Ice Cream Cone...
09/25/2025

Sure, it was the first day of fall this week — but that wasn't going to stop us from celebrating National Ice Cream Cone Day! 🍦

We enjoyed an extra sweet day, bringing delicious ice cream and fun ice cream cone-themed coloring sheets to patients.

Help our Child Life team spread comfort and joy to our young patients! ✨Our toy supply often runs low after the summer m...
09/24/2025

Help our Child Life team spread comfort and joy to our young patients! ✨

Our toy supply often runs low after the summer months, and even the smallest gift can brighten a child's day in the hospital. Every donation makes a difference in helping kids feel comforted, encouraged and cared for.

Our most-needed items include:
🔴 Bracelet making supplies
🟠 Coloring books
🟡 Adult coloring books
🟢 Crayons
🔵 Markers
🟣 Books
🔴PlayDough
🟠Fidget toys
🟡Stuffed Animals
🟢Squishmallows
🔵Blankets
🟣Playing cards
🔴Uno
🟠Board games
🟡Hot wheels
🟢Legos
🔵Character figurines
🟣Dolls
🔴Small prize items
🟠Infant/ Toddler toys
🟡Preschool, school-age and teen items
🟢Bubbles
🔵Puzzles
🟣Barbies
🔴Crafts

For the safety of our patients, all items must be new and in original packaging. If you'd like to donate, please email Rodney, child life manager, at rodney.rhodes@balladhealth.org

Thank you for helping us bring smiles and comfort to children who need it most!

Scrubs the Bear made a special appearance at this year’s Tri-Cities St. Jude Walk to cheer on participants and support t...
09/23/2025

Scrubs the Bear made a special appearance at this year’s Tri-Cities St. Jude Walk to cheer on participants and support the St. Jude affiliate clinic at Niswonger Children’s Hospital! 💛🎗️

Our St. Jude patients and their families inspire us with their resilience every day. Thank you to everyone who walked, gave and united to support the lifesaving mission to end childhood cancer.

| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

We're excited to introduce Ziggy, our Pet Therapy Dog of the Month for September! 🐾Ziggy is a four-year-old Boston Terri...
09/22/2025

We're excited to introduce Ziggy, our Pet Therapy Dog of the Month for September! 🐾

Ziggy is a four-year-old Boston Terrier–French Bulldog mix with a quirky favorite toy—shoes! He loves carrying them around like prized treasures.

His dog mom, Brooke, first discovered the power of therapy dogs during her own hospital stay. After meeting a therapy pup who brightened her day, she knew she wanted to give that same joy to others. When she brought Ziggy home at just seven months old, she realized right away she had found the perfect partner.

"I'm so grateful I get to be his person, and that inspires me to give back to the community through our work as a therapy dog team," Brooke shares.

When Ziggy is on duty, his favorite place to be is visiting hospitals and nursing homes, where he sees both his human and furry friends. But at home, you'll usually find him in a spot we can all relate to, the couch!

A fun fact about Ziggy is that he has the tiniest little tail, so when he's excited, he wiggles his whole back end instead. It's impossible not to smile when you see it!

We're so thankful for Ziggy and all of our incredible pet therapy pups who bring comfort and joy to so many. If you have a sweet Ziggy story or a favorite photo of him, share it with us in the comments! 💛

Hello, fall! 🍂 Scrubs the Bear is welcoming the new season with open paws and a warm heart.What’s on your fall bucket li...
09/22/2025

Hello, fall! 🍂 Scrubs the Bear is welcoming the new season with open paws and a warm heart.

What’s on your fall bucket list?

Join us Monday, Sept. 22, at the Walmart on 2500 W Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN, from 9 a.m. to noon for a free car seat chec...
09/21/2025

Join us Monday, Sept. 22, at the Walmart on 2500 W Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN, from 9 a.m. to noon for a free car seat checkpoint!🚗

Our certified child passenger safety technicians will be there to:
✅ Check your current car seat for proper installation
✅ Help with selection and fit
✅ Share safety tips to keep your little ones secure on every ride

No appointment needed. Stop by, get checked, and drive away with peace of mind!

Earlier this week, patients at Niswonger Children’s Hospital joined in the fun for National Play-Doh Day!Each child rece...
09/20/2025

Earlier this week, patients at Niswonger Children’s Hospital joined in the fun for National Play-Doh Day!

Each child received their very own Play-Doh along with a themed coloring sheet, bringing smiles and creativity to their day. 🖍️

Activities like this help make the hospital feel a little less overwhelming and a lot more fun. We want to thank our generous community members who donate Play-Doh, art supplies and other toys for our patients.

Are you looking to make a donation to our patients? Please send us a direct message for details. 💚

A truly earned recognition! Please join us in celebrating Dee Dee’s DAISY Award🌼
09/19/2025

A truly earned recognition! Please join us in celebrating Dee Dee’s DAISY Award🌼

Join us in celebrating Waylon being officially cancer-free!🎊In Waylon's own words, his 'no more chemo' party was 'awesom...
09/18/2025

Join us in celebrating Waylon being officially cancer-free!🎊

In Waylon's own words, his 'no more chemo' party was 'awesomesauce.' He was showered with gifts, letters and a Super Mario Bros cake.

The love surrounding Waylon was undeniable, from his family to our pediatric oncology team. Hugs, happy tears and pure joy filled the room.

Waylon’s favorite word of the day was ‘wowzers’— but even that can’t capture what an incredible milestone this is. We are so proud of him! 💙

Our team recently recognized National Oncology and Hematology Nurses Day, as well as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 🎗...
09/17/2025

Our team recently recognized National Oncology and Hematology Nurses Day, as well as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 🎗️

To mark the occasion, our Child Life Specialists created a banner that was signed by our pediatric oncology patients, serving as a reminder of the strong bond between our care teams and the children we serve.

We are deeply grateful for our oncology and hematology nurses. Their dedication brings comfort and hope to children and families facing some of their hardest days.

Join us for our free car seat checkpoint event, Seats Across the States! 🚗On Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 2–6 p.m., both the ...
09/16/2025

Join us for our free car seat checkpoint event, Seats Across the States! 🚗

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 2–6 p.m., both the Bristol, TN, and Bristol, VA, Welcome Centers on Interstate 81 will host this event.

Our certified child passenger safety technicians will be there to check your child’s car seat, help with proper installation, share tips for choosing the right seat, and answer any safety questions you may have. No appointment is needed, just stop by, get checked, and leave with peace of mind knowing your little one is riding safely.

📍 Bristol, TN Welcome Center – 10749 Interstate 81, Bristol, TN

📍 Bristol, VA Welcome Center – Interstate 81N, 66 Island Road, Bristol, VA

Every swing made a difference today! ⛳ More than 100 players and generous sponsors filled the fairways at The Virginian ...
09/15/2025

Every swing made a difference today! ⛳ More than 100 players and generous sponsors filled the fairways at The Virginian for this year’s Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Play Yellow Golf Tournament.

Skyler, one of our pediatric oncology patients, brightened our spirits by joining us to help with a fan-favorite event: the marshmallow long drive!

Thank you to everyone's incredible support, over $102,000 was raised, all staying local to help meet the needs of patients at Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Events like this shine a light on what’s possible when the community comes together to support kids across the region.

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400 N. State Of Franklin Road
Johnson City, TN
37604

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