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Johnson City Schools Postpone Telehealth Partnership
Lack of needed equipment delays plan to bring virtual healthcare to students
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The Johnson City Board of Education has voted to postpone a planned partnership with East Tennessee Children's Hospital (ETCH) to provide telehealth services to students, citing a lack of the necessary equipment at this time.
Why it matters
The telehealth program was intended to improve access to healthcare for students in the district, many of whom face barriers to receiving regular medical attention. The postponement means students will continue to lack this convenient option for virtual doctor visits.
The details
School Superintendent Dr. Erin Slater presented the agenda item to the board, asking them to vote for the postponement due to ETCH not having the required equipment in place to launch the program as planned.
- The board voted on the postponement during their March 3, 2026 meeting.
The players
Dr. Erin Slater
The superintendent of Johnson City Schools, who presented the telehealth partnership proposal to the board.
East Tennessee Children's Hospital (ETCH)
The regional children's hospital that was set to provide the telehealth services to Johnson City students, but lacked the necessary equipment to launch the program as scheduled.
What’s next
The board indicated they will revisit the telehealth partnership proposal once ETCH has the required equipment in place to move forward.
The takeaway
The postponement highlights the challenges school districts can face in coordinating new healthcare initiatives, even when the intent is to improve student access to medical services.
