The Tennessee Health Commissioner Has Approved Ballad Health’s Request To Keep Nicu Services At The Johnson City’s Niswonger Children’s Hospital And Change Holston Valley Medical Center’s Nicu To A Level 1 Nursery. Commissioner Lisa Piercy Said Her Belief Is The Benefits Of Doing So Significantly Outweighs The Drawbacks. It Was Also Recommended Ballad Consider Additional Travel Funds For Families That Will Be Affected By The Consolidation.