Ballad Health Has Responded To The Tennessee Department Of Health Concerning Plans To Move The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit From Holston Valley Medical Center In Kingsport To Niswonger Children’s Hospital In Johnson City. Some Community Members Are Concerned About Travel Distances For Families. Ballad Officials Claims The Vast Majority Of NICU Services Are Provided At Niswonger Today, So The Distances Are Not A New Issue. They Emphasize That Holston Valley Is Only 24 Miles From Niswonger. A Meeting Is Set For January 24th.