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.

The holiday spirit has been shining bright at Niswonger Children's Hospital! ❄️🐧Ashley, a kindhearted member of our comm...
01/05/2026

The holiday spirit has been shining bright at Niswonger Children's Hospital! ❄️🐧

Ashley, a kindhearted member of our community, offered to paint our hospital windows, and the result is pure magic. The painting is a beautiful winter scene featuring Scrubs the Bear and playful penguins. The best part? Our patients got to help bring it to life!

Creativity filled the space as our patients picked up paintbrushes and joined in the fun. We're so thankful for community members like Ashley who help create joyful moments for our patients and families.

Gamers of the Appalachian Highlands, this is your chance to level up for local kids! 🎮💙Extra Life is a year-round fundra...
01/03/2026

Gamers of the Appalachian Highlands, this is your chance to level up for local kids! 🎮💙

Extra Life is a year-round fundraising program benefiting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and donations from our region support Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Your generosity helps fund life-saving treatments, critical pediatric equipment, child life services and innovative research — right here at home.

Since 2008, Extra Life has raised more than $132 million for children’s hospitals across the country. Now, kids in our community need your support. Play games. Raise funds. Change kids’ health—and their future.

To learn more about how to sign up for the Extra Life program, please visit https://www.extra-life.org/pages/1306.

The Strong Starts team came together this Christmas season for a special outing at Into the Fire painting pottery! 🎨It w...
01/02/2026

The Strong Starts team came together this Christmas season for a special outing at Into the Fire painting pottery! 🎨

It was a meaningful chance for our community health navigators, who are usually spread out across the region, to connect, celebrate and enjoy time together.

Strong Starts supports families with young children by connecting caregivers to free resources, classes and one-on-one support from a dedicated community health navigator. From newborn to age 5, we’re here to help families set goals, access services and build a strong foundation for the future.

To learn more about Strong Starts, please visit https://www.balladhealth.org/resources/strong-starts.

Happy New Year from Niswonger Children’s Hospital! 🎉🐻Thank you for making 2025 a year filled with hope, joy and incredib...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Niswonger Children’s Hospital! 🎉🐻

Thank you for making 2025 a year filled with hope, joy and incredible support — including exciting steps toward expanding our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Here’s to a bright 2026 and a future full of growth, possibility and healthier beginnings for our patients.

12/31/2025

As 2025 comes to an end, we’re reflecting on the many special moments that made this year so meaningful at Niswonger Children’s Hospital. ✨

It was a busy year filled with memories made both inside and outside our hospital walls — from No More Chemo celebrations and Radiothon to our biggest-ever Thanksgiving parade, and so much more. We also celebrated our Champion Child, Cleo, who went all the way to Disney World during Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Children’s Hospitals Week.

We’re deeply thankful for our dedicated team members who go the extra mile for our patients every single day, and for a community that continually comes together to support our kids and families.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited for all that’s to come — including the opening of our new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

We can’t wait to make more memories with you in the year ahead!

Help us start the new year by bringing smiles to kids who need it most! 💙Join us for the Niswonger Children’s Hospital T...
12/31/2025

Help us start the new year by bringing smiles to kids who need it most! 💙

Join us for the Niswonger Children’s Hospital Toy Drive during the East Tennessee State University vs. King University women’s basketball game on Friday, Jan. 2, at 7 p.m. and make a difference beyond the holiday season.

Our current wish list includes:

✨ Toddler and musical toys
✨ Hot Wheels
✨ Small dolls
✨ My Little Pony figurines
✨ Small superhero figurines
✨ Small Disney figurines
✨ Playdough
✨ Lego sets
✨ Barbies
✨ Baby dolls
✨ Mini deodorant sticks
✨ Slime

All donated toys must be new, in original packaging and non-breakable. Your generosity helps brighten days and bring comfort to children and families when they need it most.

Last week, our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) was filled with a little extra Christmas cheer! 🎄Thanks to the genero...
12/30/2025

Last week, our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) was filled with a little extra Christmas cheer! 🎄

Thanks to the generosity of a wonderful volunteer, our tiniest patients received cozy donated blankets, bringing warmth and comfort during the holiday.

We also shared Santa hats with our patients, capturing some sweet moments as they celebrated their very first Christmas.

These small acts of kindness made a big impact on our NICU families and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped make the season special.

Meet Winx, our December pet therapy dog of the month! 🐾Winx is a five-year-old Boston Terrier who was adopted from a loc...
12/29/2025

Meet Winx, our December pet therapy dog of the month! 🐾

Winx is a five-year-old Boston Terrier who was adopted from a local rescue. Brooke, Winx's owner, hoped she'd follow in her brother Ziggy's pawsteps as a therapy dog. At first shy, she worked hard at training and now brings confidence to every hospital visit!

Her favorite things are a squeaky penguin toy, chewy bones and parades here at Niswonger Children's Hospital — though the dog park is still her happy place. Our favorite fun fact is that even with being blind in one eye, she's a master at catching treats!

We are so grateful for Winx and her owner, Brook, for the time and love they share with us.

Discover how you and your furry friend can join our pet therapy team by visiting www.balladhealth.org/pet-therapy.

Santa Claus and his special helpers from the Barter Theatre stopped by for a heartwarming visit filled with music and ho...
12/28/2025

Santa Claus and his special helpers from the Barter Theatre stopped by for a heartwarming visit filled with music and holiday cheer. 🎅

They shared festive songs with our patients, families and team members, spreading smiles and joy throughout the hospital. Moments like these make the season feel extra special, and we're so grateful to Barter Theatre for bringing the magic of the holidays to Niswonger Children's Hospital.

Kwanzaa is a time to celebrate culture, community and togetherness. 🖤❤️💚At Niswonger Children’s Hospital, we are proud t...
12/26/2025

Kwanzaa is a time to celebrate culture, community and togetherness. 🖤❤️💚

At Niswonger Children’s Hospital, we are proud to care for children and families in a way that reflects these values every day. As families gather to honor the principles of Kwanzaa, we wish you a season filled with hope and moments that matter most.

Merry Christmas from Niswonger Children’s Hospital! 🎄As we celebrate this season of hope, we’re especially grateful for ...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Niswonger Children’s Hospital! 🎄

As we celebrate this season of hope, we’re especially grateful for the growth happening within our walls — including the exciting expansion of our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), creating more space for our tiniest patients to thrive.

Thank you to the dedicated team members caring for children and families today. Your compassion brings light to every corner of our hospital.

Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and peaceful Christmas.

Behind the scenes at Niswonger Children's Hospital, our elves have been very busy! 🎁We are incredibly grateful for the v...
12/24/2025

Behind the scenes at Niswonger Children's Hospital, our elves have been very busy! 🎁

We are incredibly grateful for the volunteers from Ballad Health, Ballad Health Academy and more, who generously gave their time to support our Child Life team by wrapping presents for our patients.

Because of their kindness, our kids can experience the joy of Christmas right here at the hospital. We're also deeply thankful for the overwhelming support and donations from our community. Your generosity helps make moments of holiday magic possible for our patients and their families.

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