ETSU Health 2023 Annual Report Read more...
Creating Better WorkplacesDr. Wallace E. Dixon Jr. will speak on “Creating Better Workplaces: A Trauma-Informed Approach” in the ETSU Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute Resilience Series on Dec. 5, 2023. Read more...
ETSU Elevates pitch competition to invest $25,000 in regionThe ETSU Elevates Pitch Competition will be held Monday, Oct. 9, at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the competition begins at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Read more...
Why I Teach: with Dr. Patrick Brown Read more...
ETSU celebrates the newly renovated Lamb HallETSU celebrated the grand reopening of Lamb Hall with an afternoon of special events and a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 14. Read more...
Five inaugural mini-grants awardedETSU’s inaugural “Go Beyond the Classroom” mini-grants are designed to enhance and expand community-engaged learning in courses, programs and co-curricular experiences. Read more...
Distinguished Faculty in Service Award: Dr. Dottie GreeneThe Distinguished Faculty Award in Service was presented to Dr. Dorothy “Dottie” Greene, whose life has been dedicated to serving those suffering from addiction-related challenges. Read more...
Distinguished Faculty Award in Teaching: Dr. Jessica BurchetteDr. Jessica Burchette, a pharmacist and associate professor at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, has been awarded the university’s Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching. Read more...
ETSU Health welcomes pediatrician to Johnson City clinicA new doctor is joining ETSU Health Pediatrics. Read more...
ETSU thanks Hicks, Northeast TN delegationAfter years of tireless work to secure state funding for ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, ETSU celebrated success at a luncheon recognizing and thanking local legislators for their efforts. Read more...
Why I Teach: Dr. Jessica BurchetteDr. Jessica Burchette is a member of the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy’s inaugural graduating class and now teaches at the college. Read more...
ETSU Health provider paves way for access to breastfeeding servicesExpectant mothers and those who have recently delivered a child have better access to medical breastfeeding assistance thanks to new TennCare coverage brought about through the efforts of an ETSU Health provider. Read more...
Future doctors take the stageEast Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine presented the 78 members of the Class of 2027 with their white coats last week, one of the first major steps in their journey to becoming doctors. Read more...
Continuing their service to othersFive veterans are among the 78 members of the Quillen College of Medicine's Class of 2027. Read more...
Training today to care for you tomorrowEast Tennessee State University has introduced a revamped infectious disease fellowship that now incorporates critical care, which will enhance physicians' capabilities during pandemics. Read more...
Quillen Magazine - Summer 2023 Read more...
A Leader in Rural Health ResearchETSU continues to expand its long-standing presence as a leader in rural health research, conducting research that impacts national, state, and Appalachian rural health issues. Read more...
Forging a road ahead in public healthThough Kristen Surles began her academic career with a degree in anthropology at East Tennessee State University in 2011, a professor’s suggestion that she consider a career in public health set her on an entirely new path. Read more...
Aiming for a healthier communityEast Tennessee State University's Dr. Aaron Polichnowski was recently awarded a $601,092 grant from the National Institutes of Health to research a possible link between blood vessel function and hypertension -- particularly salt-sensitive hypertension. Read more...
A trailblazer in researchDr. Nicholas E. Hagemeier, ETSU vice provost for research and chief research officer, was selected for the Association of Public & Land Grant Universities’ (APLU) Research Leader Fellowship Program. Read more...
No yard? No problem. Enjoy this community garden.ETSU Health’s Johnson City Community Health Center is bringing back its community garden this weekend on May 20. Read more...
Meeting Our Primary Care MissionEast Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine made a significant jump in this year's U.S. News & World Report ranking of "Medical Schools: Primary Care,"; moving from 65 in 2022 to 38 this year. Read more...
Committed to care, Quillen grads cross the stageEast Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine celebrated commencement on Friday, May 5, with 70 students awarded their Doctor of Medicine degree. Read more...
The world needs pharmacists. ETSU is leading the way.Tuition is on track in the coming weeks to be lowered for future pharmacists attending ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Read more...
Inaugural pharmacy conference set for May 8
The free event, aimed at pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, will focus primarily on the topics of substance use disorder (SUD) and the opioid epidemic. Continuing education credit is also being offered for each presentation during the program.
Read more...ETSU Health launches Professional Leadership AcademyThis week, ETSU Health launched the ETSU Health Professional Leadership Academy, which aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to accept and thrive in leadership roles. Read more...
Go Beyond: Project EARTHFor more than a decade, the ETSU-Eastman Valleybrook Campus has been home to pioneering public health programs, including Project EARTH. Read more...
'Book of the Year' awarded to Dr. WeiEast Tennessee State University’s Dr. Holly Wei earned a 2022 Book of the Year Award from the American Journal of Nursing (AJN), considered the profession’s premier journal. Read more...
Primary Sources: Dr. Holly WeiA podcast discussion with author Holly Wei about her book Visionary Leadership in Healthcare: Excellence in Practice, Policy, and Ethics Read more...
Leading in rural healthEast Tennessee State University has long been a leader in the health sciences and rural health in particular. Through collaboration with community partners such as Ballad Health, ETSU provides care to high-need communities throughout the Appalachian Highlands and is at the center of cutting-edge research. Read more...
Ethel Ngene aims to serve rural community through pharmacy“I’m very invested in rural health, in underserved populations, because I, for one, came from that background,” said Ethel Ngene Read more...
Quillen College of Medicine's Class of 2023 takes part in Match DayQuillen College of Medicine's Class of 2023 enjoyed a 100% match rate on Match Day. Read more...
ETSU Health 2022 Annual Report Read more...
ETSU student receives National Outstanding Student Award(March 13, 2023) The American College of Emergency Medicine Physicians (ACEP) announced that William Miller, a fourth-year medical student at Quillen College of Medicine, is a recipient of the National Outstanding Student Award. Read more...
Appalachian Diseases of Despair research study released(March 10, 2023) “Appalachian Diseases of Despair,” a new report from the Appalachian Regional Commission co-authored by Michael Meit from the ETSU Center for Rural Health Research, was released. Read more...
SBI Resilience Series talk to focus on spirituality and faith(March 10, 2023) Rev. Dr. Sanghoon Yoo will discuss "Spirituality and the Faith Community: Key Components in Building Personal and Community Resilience" on March 21. Read more...
College of Nursing hosting inaugural Pattie Lathan Browder Lectureship(March 8, 2023) The ETSU College of Nursing has announced the inaugural Pattie Lathan Browder Lecture to be held on Tuesday, March 21. Read more...
ETSU offering overnight pharmacy camp June 5-9(March 7, 2023) Students interested in learning more about the pharmacy profession can attend the GattonRx Summer Camp at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, an overnight camp on June 5-9. Read more...
ETSU Mentored Substance Use Research training program underway(March 7, 2023) ETSU launched its second cohort of the ETSU Mentored Substance Use Research (EMSUR) training program. Read more...
Quillen College of Medicine offers programs for high school students(Feb. 22, 2023) This summer, ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine will offer two free programs for high school students who are interested in a career in medicine. Read more...
Jennifer Davis aims to become a 'one-stop shop' for rural health careDavis believes taking the dual MPH track will expand her ability to meet those challenges by helping her to go outside the walls of the hospital or clinical setting. Read more...
SBI Resilience Series talk to focus on 'Community Resilience'(Feb. 17, 2023) Melissa L. Roberts, executive director of Appalachian Promise Alliance, will speak on "Community Resilience" in a free online talk on Feb. 27. Read more...
'A journey well worth taking'(Feb. 16, 2023) The use of a trauma-informed approach in helping people throughout the Appalachian Highlands got a boost recently through a “train the trainer” course offered through the ETSU Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute. Read more...
Online PMHNP program ranked fourth in nation(Feb. 15, 2023) ETSU's online Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is recognized by NursePractitionerOnline.com for focus on rural health care delivery and simulations. Read more...
Quillen College of Medicine launches accelerated M.D. program(Feb. 8, 2023) Quillen College of Medicine has developed a new program for students to complete their medical degree in less time and with less cost. Read more...
ETSU Health hosting Healthcare Leadership Summit(Feb. 3, 2023) ETSU Health is hosting a Healthcare Leadership Summit for high school students from throughout the region on Tuesday, March 7, from 4-8 p.m. at ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine. Read more...
ETSU Center for Rural Health Research publishes results of mask study(Jan. 30, 2023) The results of a mask-wearing study by a group of graduate students from the ETSU College of Public Health were reported in the Journal of Community Health. Read more...
ETSU Pharmacy admissions event announced(Jan. 27, 2023) ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering free, in-person and virtual admissions events for prospective students, high school teachers and guidance counselors interested in learning more about the pharmacy profession. Read more...
ETSU mobile clinic will bring COVID-19 vaccines to rural communitiesThe initiative is being made possible through a $1.3 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Health awarded to ETSU’s College of Nursing and Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Read more...
ETSU launches MPH in public health leadership and policyA fifth concentration within ETSU’s MPH offerings will prepare graduates for leadership roles in public health. Read more...
Brie Levy named World Powerlifting Champ in three categories(Dec. 1, 2022) Earning a Doctor of Pharmacy is a heavy lift for most student pharmacists, but this Gatton College of Pharmacy second-year student’s strength goes well beyond the classroom. Read more...
Medical students plan Reindeer Run/Walk fundraiser(Nov. 22, 2022) A Reindeer Run 5K Run/Walk will be held Dec. 3 by the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine Organization of Student Representatives to raise funds to benefit the Willow Unit at Woodridge Hospital. Read more...
Addiction Science Center earns Advocate of Peer Recovery Service-Agency Award(Nov. 10, 2022) ETSU's Addiction Science Center was honored by the state Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for its advocacy for peer recovery services. Read more...
ETSU to be regional host for TN Health Careers Summit and Expo(Nov. 4, 2022) ETSU will be the regional host site for the TN Health Careers Summit and Expo on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Read more...
Strong BRAIN Institute to host talk on 'The Power of Belonging'(Nov. 2, 2022) “The Power of Belonging: The Role of Secure Base Leadership in Organizational Health and Success” is the topic of a virtual talk in the ETSU Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute Resilience Presentation Series on Nov. 15. Read more...
ETSU part of $4.7 million consortium to lead public health workforce research(October 26, 2022) Supported with a first-of-its-kind joint $4.7M cooperative agreement from the HRSA and CDC, six U.S. universities have come together to conduct robust public health research, evaluation and analysis. Read more...
Johnson City Recovery Center open house to be held Friday(Oct. 25, 2022) Members of the community are invited to an open house for the new location of the first addiction recovery community center in the Tri-Cities on Oct. 28. Read more...
Dr. Randy Wykoff inducted into Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame(Oct. 19, 2022) Dr. Randy Wykoff, dean of ETSU’s College of Public Health, was inducted into the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Read more...
ETSU to host American Society for Microbiology regional conference(Oct. 12, 2022) ETSU's American Society for Microbiology (ASM) student chapter and Department of Health Sciences will host the Fall Regional ASM Conference for the first time Oct. 21-22. Read more...
ETSU's online radiologic science program ranked third in the nation(Oct. 11, 2022) ETSU’s online Bachelor of Science degree in radiologic science ranks third in the country, according to EduMed.org’s rankings of the “Best Online Radiology Tech Programs for 2023.” Read more...
ETSU among top online nursing programs in Tennessee(Oct. 11, 2022) – ETSU is among the top online nursing programs in Tennessee for 2023, according to a new ranking released by EduMed.org. Read more...
Examining stigma and mental illness in rural communities(Oct. 10, 2022) The ETSU/NORC Rural Health Equity Research Center recently released a policy brief examining the burden of public stigma associated with mental illness in the rural United States. Read more...
Meharry Medical College president/CEO to speak at ETSU on Oct. 13(Sept. 30, 2022) Noted scientist, physician and administrator Dr. James E.K. Hildreth will give a free public lecture at ETSU on Thursday, Oct. 13. Read more...
ETSU establishes Center for Interprofessional Collaboration(Sept. 21, 2022) ETSU's commitment to interprofessional education is strengthening and expanding with the recent creation of the ETSU Center for Interprofessional Collaboration. Read more...
ETSU celebrates CIIDI ribbon cutting(September 14, 2022) For the first time in its eight-year history, ETSU's Center of Excellence in Inflammation, Infectious Disease and Immunity has a physical presence to call its own. Read more...
Fletcher Group, NORC and ETSU launch substance use recovery tool(Sept. 14, 2022) The Recovery System Index Mapping Tool enables free county-level exploration of data across the United States. Read more...
ETSU leads effort to establish Johnson City Recovery Center(Sept. 13, 2022) Led by ETSU’s Dr. Dorothy Greene and a regional advisory board, the JCRC will be the first recovery community center in Northeast Tennessee. Read more...
Pharmacy open houses announced at ETSU(Sept. 6, 2022) Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering free in-person and virtual open house events for prospective students, high school teachers and guidance counselors. Read more...
'Leading Voices in Public Health' lecture to focus on 'Appalachian Health'(Sept. 1, 2022) The College of Public Health’s “Leading Voices in Public Health” Lecture Series kicks off close to home Sept. 13 with the latest update on Appalachian health. Read more...
EQUIP program to increase pathways into rural medicine(Aug. 29, 2022) ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine announced a new program designed to create more pathways for high school and college students who are interested in careers in medicine to serve rural and underserved communities. Read more...
On the scent: ETSU researchers exploring treatments for loss of smell
(Sept. 1, 2022) A pair of researchers ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine have received a grant totaling more than $1.8 million over the next five years to study how the sense of smell is maintained and how it is repaired after injury.
Read more...ETSU Professional Development offers Pharmacy Technician Certification Course
A course to train pharmacy technicians is offered by East Tennessee State University’s Office of Professional Development from Sept. 6-Dec. 15.
Read more...Gatton College of Pharmacy's Early Admission Pathway gives students boost on career(August 18, 2022) Olivia Long knew when she was in eighth grade that she wanted to be a pharmacist. She later found a way to get a jump on that career through the Early Admission Pathway at Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Read more...
Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomes Class of 2026(Aug. 12, 2022) Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomed 54 student pharmacists in the Class of 2026 with a traditional White Coat Ceremony today at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. Read more...
ETSU ninth in nation among Fortune's Best Online MSN Programs(Aug. 11, 2022) ETSU’s MSN program is “recognized on the national level by one of the most prestigious publications in the country.” Read more...
Meet Zach Dickenson
The decision to attend East Tennessee State University came down to one overarching realization for Knoxville native Zach Dickenson – ETSU was just right.
Read more...ETSU to expand services for HIV/AIDS care(Aug. 5, 2022) A new grant will allow East Tennessee State University to expand clinical services to provide support for individuals with HIV in the region. Read more...
Johnson City Community Health Center to host health fair Aug. 13(Aug. 3, 2022) ETSU Health Johnson City Community Health Center (JCCHC) is hosting a Community Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Read more...
ETSU again offering free pharmacy dual enrollment class(Aug. 2, 2022) Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering a free college class for dual enrollment high school students to learn more about the pharmacy profession and how to get into pharmacy school. Read more...
Dr. Kenneth Olive named to AMA/AAMC Liaison Committee on Medical Education
(August 2, 2022) The professor and associate dean for accreditation compliance in Quillen College of Medicine will serve a three-year term on this accrediting body for medical education programs in the U.S. and Canada.
Read more...Quillen College of Medicine Class of 2026(July 29, 2022) ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine welcomed 78 medical students in the Class of 2026 at a traditional White Coat Ceremony held at the Martin Center for the Arts. Read more...
Dr. Randy Wykoff named Journal of Appalachian Health editor
(July 22, 2022) The dean of ETSU’s College of Public Health is the new editor-in-chief of an online quarterly journal that focuses on work being done to improve the health of people throughout Appalachia.
Read more...Back-to-School: How parents can address their children's health
(July 22, 2022) The start of a new school year can be a stressful yet exciting time for students and parents alike. ETSU Health Pediatrics recommends scheduling an annual checkup to ensure children’s health and well-being prior to their return to class in August.
Read more...'Filling the gaps' in health care
(July 7, 2022) East Tennessee State University has been awarded $400,000 in federal funding to expand services in two ETSU Health College of Nursing primary care clinics in Hancock County.
Read more...Colleges help inform discussion leading to Tennessee tobacco regulation bill(July 7, 2022) Faculty in two ETSU colleges helped inform discussions in the Tennessee legislature leading to the passage of a tobacco regulation bill allowing local governments to regulate the use of smoking and vapor products in age-restricted venues. Read more...
ETSU online nurse practitioner program among top programs in Tennessee(June 30, 2022) Nurse Practitioner Online ranked East Tennessee State University’s online nurse practitioner program second in the state of Tennessee. Read more...
New book explores Appalachian health issues(June 29, 2022) “Appalachian Health: Culture, Challenges, and Capacity” is co-edited by Dr. Randy Wykoff, dean of the ETSU College of Public Health, and the late Dr. F. Douglas Scutchfield of the University of Kentucky. Read more...
Color My World Healthy
This program gives Quillen College of Medicine students an opportunity for outreach in Johnson City’s Carver Community.
Read more...CCRHS recognizes Distinguished Alumna, Hall of Fame inductees
A prison reform and social justice activist, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, a groundbreaking physical therapist and others were recently recognized for their success by ETSU’s College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences.
Read more...Biomedical researchers receive over $1.75 million in fundingThree ETSU Biomedical Sciences researchers recently received grant funding for projects that could impact the treatment of such wide-ranging ailments as Alzheimer’s disease, PTSD and a variety of inflammatory diseases. Read more...
MBA capstone program collaborates with CIIDI Clinical Research OfficeMBA students examine potential business opportunities for Center of Excellence in Inflammation, Infectious Disease and Immunity. Read more...
Center for Pharmacy Education, Advocacy and Outreach(May 23, 2022) ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and Ballad Health are establishing a new center to improve the lives and health outcomes of people in the Appalachian Highlands. Read more...
Faculty, students participate in NRHA Rural Health Conference(May 20, 2022) ETSU Health Sciences faculty, staff and students were well represented at the nation’s largest gathering of rural health professionals held May 10-13. Read more...
Regional leaders meet to discuss nursing pipeline(May 18, 2022) ETSU brought together leaders from Ballad Health and from colleges and universities for a strategic planning meeting to brainstorm ways to increase the pipeline of students into the field of nursing. Read more...
Scientists part of international study on improving vaccine effectiveness(May 12, 2022) Five ETSU Center of Excellence in Inflammation, Infectious Disease and Immunity scientists were part of an international study focused on developing new approaches to improve the effectiveness of vaccines. Read more...
Quillen College of Medicine holds commencement ceremony(May 6, 2022) Sixty-six students completed their medical education and received their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees at ETSU Quillen College of Medicine Commencement ceremony held on Friday, May 6. Read more...
Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy honors 73 graduates(May 6, 2022) – The Class of 2022 at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy received their doctoral hoods, officially becoming part of the college’s 13th graduating class. Read more...
ETSU opens newly renovated space in Charles Ed Allen Hall(May 4, 2022) ETSU celebrated the grand opening of newly renovated space on the first floor of Charles Ed Allen Hall on the VA campus that will house the university’s first cohort of occupational therapy students. Read more...
Meet Tracy Laughlin(April 28, 2022) "Coming back to school, and especially ETSU, has been the best decision I’ve ever made," said Tracy Laughlin, a member of the Class of 2022. Read more...
ETSU Health OB/GYN accepting new patients(April 20, 2022) Crystal Green is accepting new patients at ETSU Health OB/GYN. Read more...