East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids

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By officially becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, the hospital is marking a powerful new collaboration designed to elevate children’s healthcare across East Tennessee and beyond. (Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital)

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital. 

What we know:

The hospital said in a press release that the name change is "a powerful new collaboration designed to elevate children’s healthcare across East Tennessee and beyond."  

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital not-for-profit pediatric health care system that serves the East Tennessee region and beyond. (Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital)

The hospital says Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital will continue advancing its mission to improve the health and well-being of children through exceptional, comprehensive, family-centered care — deepening its impact of pediatric excellence across the region.

What they're saying:

"Being fortunate to have grown up in the mountains of East Tennessee, I learned early on what it means to take care of one another," said Dolly Parton in a release. "Every child deserves world-class care, wrapped in kindness and love. I’m so honored to stand alongside this hospital and do my part to help bring more hope, more comfort, and more healing to children and families."

"With Dolly’s support, we are strengthening our mission to deliver world-class pediatric care to families, ensuring every child who walks through our doors receives the treatment they deserve," said Matt Schaefer, President and CEO of Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, in a release.

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Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is certified by the state of Tennessee as a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center. (Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital)

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is a freestanding, independent, not-for-profit pediatric health care system that serves the East Tennessee region and beyond.

The hospital is inviting everyone to join Dolly and contribute to the future of pediatric care at Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital. To learn more or get involved, visit DollyChildrens.org.