"Ballad Health is an integrated community health improvement organization comprised of 21 hospitals. We work closely with independent colleges and universities, such as King University, Milligan University, and Tusculum University, to improve the health and well-being of close to one million people.

The engagement with students, faculty and graduates of our regional independent colleges and universities helps us to advance the clinical practice of nursing, enhance inter-professional collaboration, contribute to knowledge about nursing workflow, and generate nursing scholarship and innovation."

Lisa M. Smithgall, PhD, RNC-NIC, NEA-BC, CPNP-NC

Senior Vice President / Chief Nursing Executive, Ballad Health