The East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville announced it would be changing its name to Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital. Parton has spent decades giving back through philanthropic efforts, particularly in her home state of Tennessee where she spent her childhood in the eastern Tennessee mountains. Her philanthropy has particularly focused on children, with her Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sending hundreds of thousands of free books to children across the country. She shared a video message to make the announcement saying, “I’ve always believed that every child deserves a fair chance to grow up healthy, hopeful and surrounded with love. That belief is what brought me together with the incredible folks at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.” Touting the hospital’s “nearly 90 years” of service toward children and their families, she applauded the hospital for treating children “not just as patients, but as precious lives.”  “I am so excited to share, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is becoming … guess what? Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital. Yay!” she gushed.

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital announced the change with equal enthusiasm. “East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is proud to share we are becoming Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital. Inspired by Dolly’s commitment to children, this transformation represents more than a name change, it’s a promise. A promise to bring hope, healing and world-class care to patients and families across our region,” the hospital stated. “Together, we’re building a future where every child has the chance to grow, thrive and feel the comfort of compassionate care.”

“This is more than a name change,” Matt Schaefer, president and CEO of the now-named Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, told PEOPLE. “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.” Parton’s financial contribution to the hospital remains undisclosed but the hospital shared her generosity would help numerous children.

“This is a generational collaboration that will transform pediatric care in this region. It will positively impact patients and families for decades to come,” said Adam Cook, the independent not-for-profit hospital’s chief development and public affairs officer. “This is a generational collaboration that will transform pediatric care in this region. It will positively impact patients and families for decades to come.”