Frontier Health receives check for walk-in center renovations, therapy for Helene victims
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Food City presented Frontier Health with a significant check on Thursday.
Kristie Hammonds, president and CEO at Frontier Health, said the partnership with Food City started years ago. On Thursday, Food City presented Frontier Health with a check for $50,000.
'So, our partnership with Food City started many, many, many moons ago when we actually started working with them on employing some individuals that we serve,' Hammonds said. 'And so it's evolved over the last several years as we've grown to know each other, and they have started to really look at investing back in some of the services that we provide, i.e., which led to the check presentation today.'
Domtar: New treatment system to reduce odors from Kingsport site
Hammonds said the money will be divided into two ways: $25,000 will support Frontier Health's 24-hour Crisis Walk-In Center that is currently under renovation, and $25,00 will be used to support those affected by Hurricane Helene.
She said the services regarding Hurricane Helene will focus on mental health.
'So if they have a need for therapy or just to sit down and talk with someone, they can seek services at Frontier Help free of charge,' Hammonds said.
Hammonds said the Walk-In Center hopes to reopen in July.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Ballad Health donates 4 heart monitors to Unicoi County EMS
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health donated four new cardiac monitors and defibrillators to Unicoi County EMS on Friday to replace equipment lost during Hurricane Helene. The Zoll cardiac monitor/defibrillators were valued at almost $200,000. 'When they lost that equipment, it was it was a big loss for them,' Unicoi County Hospital Administrator Jennifer Harrah said. 'And to be able to provide that back, to still be able to provide support in the community for emergency services, can help us make a good impact in this community, and we're happy to be able to do that for them.' Exotic pets seized from Elizabethton home According to Ballad Health, the monitors help paramedics check a patient's heart rhythm and deliver shocks if needed. Unicoi County EMA and EMS Director Jimmy Erwin said EMS has been borrowing cardiac monitors from other services since the hurricane. 'We've been working hard to bounce back from the storm, and this donation is a big help,' said Erwin. 'We're very thankful to Ballad Health for understanding how important this equipment is to what we do.' Helene claimed several pieces of equipment from Unicoi County EMS. '[We] basically had to start all over with the service,' Erwin said. 'We lost three ambulances and a support vehicle, and that day, not only the vehicles but a lot of personnel were affected by it. So we're rebuilding. The leadership has worked hard, the employees worked hard.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Project Health supports youth in Southwest Virginia interested in health care careers
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — EO Companies received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for Project Health, an initiative to support youth and young adults ages 14-24 interested in health care careers. 'Project Health will expand access to training, career development, and critical support services for youth interested in health care careers,' a release from EO Companies said. 'EO will support the development of career pathways and hands-on opportunities that connect young people with real-world health care experience.' Johnson City Horizon 2045 project in final phase The three-year initiative will serve in-school youth ages 14–21 and out-of-school youth ages 16–24 across the City of Norton and Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott and Wise counties. Core components of the initiative are as follows, provided by the release: Career Pathway Development – Participants will explore in-demand health care careers and the training required to pursue them. Targeted Recruitment & Outreach – EO will partner with local schools and workforce entities to engage youth at various stages of career readiness. Participant Support Services – Supports such as transportation, childcare, professional attire, technology, tuition assistance, and mentoring will be provided to ensure success. Hands-On Training & Employment Support – Youth will have access to internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with regional health care providers. 'Our communities urgently need more skilled health care workers,' said Crystal Breeding, program director at EO. 'This initiative will create accessible pathways for young people to step into those roles by removing barriers that too often hold them back.' For more information or to get involved, visit EO Workforce. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
SOAR Academy to a new location expanding programs for their students
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A school for some special kids is moving to a new location. Plans call for SOAR Academy to move into a former convent in Augusta's Green Meadows neighborhood. Hurricane Helene destroyed most of SOAR Academy's building. They're currently in a temporary space at Pineview church. And next month, they will close on their new campus, located at this former convent on Eagle Drive. The Augusta Planning Commission is clearing the way for the move at this week's meeting. A move that's been in the works since Helene caused significant damage to the old building in Martinez. 'Since then, we've been thinking about permanent roots and really stepping up our efforts with finding permanent roots,' said Kenisha Skaggs, Founder of Soar Academy Augusta. 'And so we're excited that we are finally approaching the finish line.' Neighbors near the former convent are welcoming SOAR with open arms. 'We are excited and optimistic. Soar Academy would be a positive addition to the community based on their mission statement,' said Clarence Kendrick, a resident. Since 2011, SOAR Academy has been open to neurodivergent and underserved students. The school gives students a chance to be hands-on in the classroom. Instructors create customized learning plans for each student based on their individual needs. 'We do service again the huge population of students with autism. Having that sensory support built into the school all day. You're not waiting for an IEP. You're not waiting for the diagnosis. The students can access learning the way they need to,' said Skaggs/ The new campus will enable them to revive the activities they had at their old school and expand their programs. 'Our goal is to build an outdoor learning center, and so we're going to have different portables that are ecosystems. One will be a STEM focus. One will be an animal focus. One will be a water therapy focus. And the idea is that students reconnect with nature when they're learning and not on their devices as much and just getting back to the basics,' said Skaggs. They also want to open a charter school on the nearly 21 acres at the new site, providing a tuition-free option for students who can't afford to attend SOAR. 'We looking for our charter petition to be approved over the next 60 to 90 days. So if anyone's interested in their child potentially enrolling, we would love for you to go to Soar Discovery Charter Academy to sign our petition to support this approval of the school in Augusta,' Skaggs. They plan to open the new campus in January of 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
