Get ETCHucated!
Get ETCHucated is an educational series covering pediatric health care topics and to provide insight to the behind-the-scenes of East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Stay tuned every other Friday for a close-up look at our departments, events, and more.
2025
Get ETCHucated – A Day in the Life of a Supply Chain Specialist (October 2025)
Kris is a dedicated supply chain specialist at our hospital, responsible for restocking essential supplies like diapers, pulse oximeters and gloves. Join Kris as he guides us through a typical day in the NICU, where he keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes. Recently, Kris received the BEE Award—a unique honor at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital that recognizes non-clinical staff who go above and beyond to support patients, families, and colleagues.
Get ETCHucated – Off Chemo Parties with Anna Taylor, Child Life Specialist (October 2025)
Anna Taylor, our Child Life specialist, coordinates parties for patients finishing chemotherapy. We are honored to partner with Dollywood to gift boxes to our oncology families, including tickets to the amusement park, coupons for inside the park, and even a train whistle! Thank you, Dollywood, for making these special moments possible.
Learn more about Child Life Services at East Tennessee Children's Hospital here: https://www.etch.com/your-visit/child-life-services/
Get ETCHucated with Kerri Banks, Translation Services (September 2025)
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we spent a day with Kerri, our language access services manager, and her team as they provided translation services throughout our hospital, specialty clinics, and both primary and urgent care locations. Discover how they help staff and patients connect, breaking language barriers to deliver excellent medical care.
Learn more about Language Assistance Services at https://www.etch.com/your-visit/language-assistance-services/.
Get ETCHucated! With Deidre Seiber, Summer Camp Director (August 2025)
We have three diverse summer camps that are free for the children in our community. Learn more from Deidra, our summer camp director, about Camp Cure, Donald M. Gally Camp and Camp Eagle's Nest!
To learn more about ETCH summer camps, be sure and visit https://www.etch.com/community/summer-camps/.
Get ETCHucated! Sleep Medicine Center with Ashley and Mollie (July 2025)
Ashley and Mollie are RPSGTs - AKA sleep techs - with a special pediatric digital badge that is held by only roughly 300 professionals in the pediatric sleep study field. Many children return to our clinic year after year for sleep studies to ensure their routine and equipment are working properly. Watch to learn more about pediatric sleep studies!
Get ETCHucated! Automated Dispensing Cabinets with Brad Cagle (July 2025)
Our hospital is equipped with automated dispensing cabinets, also known as vending machines, on every floor. These cabinets allow our nursing staff to quickly and securely provide daily medications to patients. From acetaminophen to IV nutrition, our pharmacy operates efficiently, ensuring service throughout the hospital, in clinics and at home.
Get ETCHucated! Red White and Blue, What Can Your Blood Do For You? With Breanna (July 2025)
Red, white and blue - what can your blood do for you? ❤️🤍💙💉🔬 Meet Breanna, one of our incredible phlebotomists in the lab! She brings a spark of excitement with her fun and informative facts about blood ✨
Get ETCHucated! Security with Jim (June 2025)
After Jim retired from a local police department, he found a new passion as a security officer at our hospital! He is a ray of sunshine for patients, families and staff, always ready to share a kind smile and wayfinding around campus. If you see him around, be sure to ask for one of his stickers!
Get ETCHucated! Milk Lab with Tiffany (June 2025)
Tiffany is a lead lactation consultant in our milk lab, a dedicated space to collect, store and prepare feedings for premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Orders for milk amounts and feeding schedules for each baby are determined by their physician, nutritionist and our team.
Get ETCHucated! Home Health with Sally McQuilkin (May 2025)
Home Health currently serves 16 counties surrounding Knoxville to help children learn, grow and develop. Learn more about how we take care of children beyond our hospital walls!
Get ETCHucated - Community Benefit with Becky Miller (May 2025)
Community Benefit is a department at our hospital that participates in and hosts various community events aimed at sharing safety education and instilling confidence in families with children. We cover various topics, including CPR and AED training, pool safety, bike safety, safe sleep practices, child passenger safety, nutrition, and more. We aim to give back to our community through open conversation and freebie items to support safety.
Get ETCHucated! Alex Brinson, Family Services Attorney, Helps Families in Need (April 2025)
The White family recently celebrated DJ's adoption with Alex and Heidi's assistance! Alex, our family legal services attorney, helps patients and their families with adoptions and conservatorships, ensuring a safe and stable life. Most clients come from referrals at our primary care offices or the Grow With Me clinic for children with neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Get ETCHucated! Volunteer Judy Crochets NICU Graduation Caps (April 2025
Judy and her knitting and crocheting group from Central Baptist Bearden create handmade graduation caps for newborns that are ready to go home from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Each stitch is made with love and prayer for the babies and their families as they embark on their journey home. NICU graduations are a significant occasion - we celebrate the hard work and growth these families have experienced during their stay!
Get ETCHucated! A Day in the Life of Mat, a Clayton Cafe Barista (March 2025)
Lets Get ETCHucated! Mat is a Barista at the Clayton Cafe, in the new South Tower at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
Get ETCHucated! A Day in the Life of a Chelsea Smith, Child Life Specialist (March 2025)
Join Chelsea Smith for a day in the life of a Child Life Specialist in the lab! Outpatient lab is often a family's first experience with our hospital and it is Chelsea's goal to make them as comfortable as possible - and to HAVE FUN! Did you know that child life specialists can tell how a child feels about their upcoming labs with just one play session? Whether it is a high-five, words of encouragement, or a bravery certificate, she ensures a child is praised for doing something hard. Chelsea's favorite quote is, "Sometimes being brave means crying!"
Get ETCHucated! A Day in the Life of Amber Evans, Patient Services Representative (February 2025)
Join Amber for a day in her life as a Patient Services Representative. Patient Service Representatives are non-clinical roles that directly impact patients and families through interaction during check-in for appointments.
Get ETCHucated! A Day in the Life of Krystle Mosser, Employee Engagement Specialist (February 2025)
Join Krystle for a day in her life as an Employee Engagement Specialist. Throughout the year, Krystle and her team reward the employees of East Tennessee Children's Hospital for the great work they do every day taking care of the children of our area.
Get ETCHucated - A Day in the Life of Brianna, MRI Technologist (February 2025)
Join Brianna for a day in her life as an MRI technologist. Watch as she prepares Olivia for an MRI of her brain 🧠✨
Get ETCHucated's First Anniversary (January 2025)
Guess what? It's been 365 days of Get ETCHucated! To celebrate, enjoy a recap of all the wonderful professionals we've met this year. Don't worry, we didn't forget the bloopers! We learned about 14 different departments and 23 different subjects in 2024. We can't wait to see who we will meet in 2025!
2024
Get ETCHucated - A Day in the Life of Kyle, Occupational Therapist (December 2024)
Kyle Blassingame, an occupational therapist, has a personal connection to his profession from a horrific crash resulting in a right above knee amputation in 2019. Kyle’s resilience and passion for inclusivity continuously paves the way for children learning to live fruitful lives with their mental and physical impairments.
Get ETCHucated - Learn about Fantasy of Trees with Natalia Havasy (November 2024)
Learn how the magic of Fantasy of Trees is created! Our volunteers donate over 100,000 hours each year to help families create lifetime memories.
Get ETCHucated - A Day in the Life of a Lead Lifeline Tech with Michael Thomas (November, 2024)
Join Michael for a day in his life as a lead lifeline tech. Did you know our ambulance is an intensive care unit on wheels? Learn how Michael and his team provide exceptional care for children in our community.
Get ETCHucated - A Day in the Life of an Environmental Services Tech with Dennesha Tate (November 2024)
Dennesha is an environmental services tech on the oncology floor at our hospital! As a mother of five, she treats every child like she would her own - with understanding, humility and servitude. Are you interested in joining our wonderful team? Please visit our website to apply today!
Get ETCHucated - A Day in the Life of Reggie, the HABIT Dog (October 2024)
Reggie the HABIT dog is a real celebrity! Reggie and all our other emotional support dogs bring so much joy to our patients and their families. Even our staff LOVE our furry friends 🐶🐾🦴
HABIT is a community group of volunteers working together to explore the circumstances and consequences of the human-animal bond and to promote this valuable bond between people and animals. HABIT is comprised of representatives from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, volunteers from the community, and private veterinary practitioners.
Learn more about the HABIT dog program at https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/outreach/habit/.
Get ETCHucated - Flu Shot Facts with Dr Stephanie Gorman (September 2024)
Did you know that children two years old and younger are highly susceptible to the flu, especially under six-months-old? Dr. Stephanie Gorman from Seymour Pediatrics recommends getting annual flu shots, due to the change in prominent strands from year to year. Flu shots can reduce the severity and length of illness for those who are vaccinated and get sick. Check with your child’s pediatrician about how you can get the flu shot to protect you and your family!
You can get your child their very important flu shot with Dr. Gorman at Seymour Pediatrics - call (865) 579-3720 or go to https://www.seymourpeds.com/ to schedule an appointment.
Get ETCHucated - A Day in the Life of the Tube System with Engineer Greg (September 2024)
The tube system connects our hospital buildings through a set of interconnected pipes. Our lab and pharmacy are the top users totaling over a million transactions together. Learn from Greg about why this system is so crucial to taking care of our patients.
Get ETCHucated - A Day in the Life of a Telehealth Nurse with Myra (September 2024)
Telehealth visits allow parents to take care of their sick child without the stress of leaving work. Children can visit the school nurse to connect with a provider through the use of virtual health tools. Join Myra Campbell, PNP as she introduces the equipment at a local open house and watch her interact with patients at a live virtual visit!
For more information about participating schools, please visit www.etch.com/schooltelehealth.
Get ETCHucated - A Day in the Life of a Pediatrician, with Dr. Allison Byrd from Oak Ridge Pediatrics (August 2024)
Follow Dr. Byrd from Oak Ridge Pediatrics for a day in her life as a pediatrician! Dr. Byrd’s favorite part of her role is watching her patients grow and achieve major milestones. To view the closest primary care office to you, please visit our website.
Learn more about Oak Ridge Pediatrics
Get ETCHucated - A Day in the Life of Andrea, at the Discovery Innovation Simulation Center (DISC) (July 2024)
The Discovery Innovation Simulation Center (DISC) offers numerous educational opportunities internally and externally. Join Andrea for a tour showcasing the innovative ways East Tennessee Children's Hospital impacts our community through DISC.
Learn more about The Discovery Innovation Simulation Center (DISC)
Get ETCHucated - A Day in the Life of Anna, a Children's Hospital VolunTeen (July 2024)
Join Anna as she walks us through a day in her life as a VolunTeen. The VolunTeen program provides a dynamic and educational experience for high school students aged 16 or entering the 11th grade. Students do not need to be interested in a medical field to benefit from the program. Applications open in January!
Learn more about becoming a Volunteen.
Get ETCHucated - A Day in the Life of Ansley, the EEG Tech (June 2024)
WARNING: FLASHING LIGHTS ⚠️
Join Ansley for a day in her life as an EEG Tech! EEG stands for electroencephalogram and is a test that helps diagnose and manage neurological disorders, like seizure disorders. Watch as Ansley’s patient, Jacob, completes his two year check-up EEG to review his current medical care plan.
Get ETCHucated - A Day in the Life of Speech Language Pathologist Sarah (May 2024)
Let's get ETCHucated! Join Sarah Kulik, Speech Language Pathologist at East Tennessee Children's Hospital, for a day in her life with patients Ezra and Emilio. Ezra utilizes communication devices and works with Sarah on repetitive sounds to promote speech improvements. Emilio and Sarah work on trying different textured foods to promote chewing and swallowing.
Get ETCHucated - Dustin's Day in the Life of a NICU Cuddler (April 2024)
Let's get ETCHucated! Hey, I'm Dustin. I'm a volunteer here at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Follow me in a Day of My Life as a NICU Cuddler.
Get ETCHucated - Injury Prevention Coordinator Shenaiah visits Bike Safety Day (May 2024)
Let's get ETCHucated! This week, East Tennessee Children's Hospital Injury Prevention Coordinator Shenaiah Thomas visits Bike Safety Day at Dick's House of Sport, an annual event promoting bicycle education for parents and their children.
Get ETCHucated - Danielle Proctor's Day in the Life of a Pediatric Physical Therapist (April 2024)
Let's get ETCHucated! Hi, I'm Danielle Proctor lead physical therapist at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Follow me along for a day in life of a pediatric physical therapist.
Get ETCHucated - Remembering the First Class of Red Cross Nurse's Aides (March 2024)
In 1957, the first class of Red Cross Nurse’s Aides catapulted the history of volunteer work at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital! In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s take a stroll down memory lane.
Get ETCHucated is an educational series covering pediatric health care topics and to provide insight to the behind-the-scenes of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Stay tuned every other Friday for a close-up look at our departments, events, and more. Thanks for watching!
Get ETCHucated - A Day in the Life of a Child Life Specialist with Claire Luttrell (March 2024)
Join Claire for a Day in the Life of a Child Life Specialist in the Emergency Department!
Get ETCHucated - Delivery Carts (March 2024)
Every smile matters at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital 🤩 If you are interested in donating movies, toys, or want to volunteer your time, please visit our website at www.etch.com.
Get ETCHucated - AED Drill with Becky Miller (February 2024)
Let's Get ETCHucated! Becky Miller, Community Coordinator, guides us through an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) drill at South Clinton Elementary. Did you know you don't need to be certified to use an AED? The AED walks you through every step with confidence. Just turn it on! Let's save lives - together.
