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East Tennessee Children's Hospital

With more than 100 doctors from nearly 30 pediatric specialties, families in East Tennessee can receive specialized care for their children close to home.
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Children's Hospital is a free-standing, independent, not-for-profit pediatric medical center that has served the East Tennessee region for 85 years and is certified by the state of Tennessee as a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center. Our 152-bed hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and certified by the state as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We welcome dialogue on this Facebook site that's on-topic and courteous. Offensive, defamatory, inaccurate or misleading information will be removed, including content that breaches Facebook's service terms.

10/24/2025

Spirit Halloween threw a SPOOK-tacular party full of crafts, costumes, and games 👻 Did you know you can find all your spooky season needs AND fundraise simultaneously to benefit our child life team? Find your costumes, decor & accessories at your local Spirit Halloween store! Check out the coupon linked below to receive 10% off & Spirit of Children will donate that 10% to our child life department!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ihlUdSXFjfA_8fKqcXMhf4YaurJH93Ca/view

10/23/2025

Congratulations to Kristofer, the September BEE Award recipient! A staff member in the NICU said, "One of the most impressive things about Kris is that he doesn't limit himself to what's in his job description. He'll restock items from our unit's supply table without being asked, simply because he sees it needs to be done. He also consistently follows up on supply requests, ensuring that nothing slips through the cracks. His positive attitude, strong communication skills, and willingness to accommodate our needs make a noticeable difference."

The BEE Award is an East Tennessee Children’s Hospital unique honor that recognizes any non-clinical staff member who goes beyond excellence at ETCH in their role to support patients, families and/or other co-workers. Nominate an employee at https://www.etch.com/about-us/daisy-awards/

10/22/2025

Congratulations, NICU grad!🎓💙

10/21/2025

Dax spent 10 days at our hospital after a trip to the emergency room for hereditary pancreatitis. His mom, Kelcie, said, “This was the hardest thing I have ever had to watch, the severe pain this brings. But, the staff was absolutely INCREDIBLE and my son was actually sad to leave and wanted to come back, solely because of the staff that would take him to the playroom and make slime and bracelets.”

“Dax now shares with everyone about his diagnosis and what he has learned about it, while also telling all of his friends about his experience at Children’s Hospital. He doesn’t even talk about the pain it brings, but all the fun he had while he was inpatient and what he learned. We know we will probably be back at some point because of the hereditary pancreatitis and as much as I dread knowing what that entails, I know my boy will at least have the bright spot of the staff to help make it not so bad when he is there.” said Kelcie.

If you would like to share your story with us, please visit www.etch.com/story.

10/20/2025

Caramel apple pops are the perfect spooky treat for your Halloween party! With less than 10 ingredients, you can easily make these sweet bites to share with your little ones, teens, friends, or family.

Ingredients:
2-3 Granny Smith apples
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 bag of caramel bits or candies
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 bag of popsicle sticks

Optional toppings:
Chopped pretzels and/or dates

Instructions:
Cut apples into thick spheres
Tip: Soak in lemon juice to prevent the apples from browning
Heat up a saucepan to medium heat
Add caramel bits with a splash of heavy whipping cream to the saucepan
Stir the mixture until melted
Once the caramel is bubbling, remove from heat
Combine 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1 tbsp of coconut oil into a microwave-safe bowl
Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until melted
Transfer apples to a parchment paper lined baking sheet
Dip or pour caramel over the top of half the apple slices
Dip or pour melted chocolate over the top of the other half of the apple slices
Top with pretzels, chopped dates or your favorite crunchy topping
Chill until the chocolate and caramel are set—then gather everyone and enjoy!

10/17/2025

Kris is a dedicated supply chain specialist at our hospital, responsible for restocking essential supplies like diapers, pulse oximeters and gloves. Join Kris as he guides us through a typical day in the NICU, where he keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes. Recently, Kris received the BEE Award—a unique honor at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital that recognizes non-clinical staff who go above and beyond to support patients, families, and colleagues.

10/16/2025

We would like to thank the Tellico Village Lions Club for hosting the STRIDES - Walk for the Children 2025, which benefits Camp Cure. Camp Cure is a cost-free summer camp for children in our community who have Type 1 diabetes. The week-long camp is packed with diabetes education, water activities, crafting and more, led by our clinical staff and volunteers. Thank you, Tellico Village Lions Club!

10/15/2025

We are excited to announce the dates for the 2025 East Tennessee Children's Hospital Fantasy of Trees presented by Axle Logistics, from November 26 - 30, 2025. Tickets are on sale starting November 1, 2025. Learn more at https://www.etch.com/ways-to-give/events/fantasy-of-trees/

10/14/2025

Pamper with a Purpose part 3 💈💇‍♀️💆‍♂️💙

Pamper with a Purpose is a special, invitation-only event created for our cherished patients and their families - a day dedicated to self-care, relaxation and feeling beautiful. We’re honored to partner with and his incredible team from , who generously volunteer their time and talents to provide professional hair and makeup services to those who often put their own needs last while spending countless hours in our hospital.

10/13/2025

Congrats to Abbie, our August DAISY Award recipient! A colleague said, "Abbie is one of those rare nurses who just gets it. As a new grad, she already brings an incredible amount of skill, grace, and compassion to her role. She’s especially amazing with patients who require patience and understanding. Abbie handles those situations with such calm and kindness that it’s genuinely inspiring."

We are proud to partner with DAISY as we have extraordinary staff at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Join our amazing team by applying today at www.etch.com/careers

10/11/2025

Adam Cook, Chief Development and Marketing Officer, oversees development, marketing, volunteer services, and government relations for our hospital. Recently, Adam was named to VIP Knoxville’s 50 under 50 for his philanthropic leadership in pediatric healthcare. We are honored to have a dedicated leader like Adam, who shares a passion for fundraising to support the needs of our patients. Read his article on page 39 in the VIP Knoxville Magazine September 2025 issue at www.vipknoxville.com.

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2018 W Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN
37916

Telephone

+18655418000

Website

https://www.etch.com/

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East Tennessee Children's Hospital is a 152-bed hospital certified by the state of Tennessee as one of four Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center in Tennessee and is accredited by the Joint Commission. As a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center, Children's Hospital offers full capabilities to care for seriously ill children in a unique pediatric environment and offers the services of many different pediatric sub-specialties. Children's Hospital works jointly with the University of Tennessee Medical Center to ensure that injured children in this region receive trauma care at the institution most appropriate for the child's needs. We also assist smaller hospitals by providing pediatric health care training opportunities.

Since our first day in 1937, we have had an "open-door" policy that no child will be denied care because of race, religion or their parents' ability to pay their child's medical bill.

Because children are special... they deserve the best possible health care given in a positive, family-centered atmosphere of friendliness, cooperation, and support - regardless of race, religion, or ability to pay. Their medical needs are closely related to their emotional and informational needs; therefore, the total child must be considered in treating any illness or injury. Their health care requires family involvement, special understanding, special equipment, and specially trained personnel who recognize that children are not miniature adults. Their health care can best be provided by a facility with a well-trained medical and hospital staff whose only interests and concerns are with the total health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents.