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Dolly Parton Children's Hospital Plans to Help More Kids in Rural Areas

Source
Knox News
Date
May 11, 2026
Summary
The Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, formerly known as East Tennessee Children's Hospital, is expanding pediatric care, particularly in rural communities. The hospital serves about 20 counties in the region, and its new pediatric residency program will begin in summer 2027.
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Access · Children and youth · Graduate medical education · Hospitals · Tennessee