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‘We have a vision’ Free Medical Clinic of America gets new name

WEBThe new title honors Dr. Tom Kim, creator of the free clinics in East Tennessee. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - For over three decades, Dr. Tom Kim has …

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Knoxville to become the first in the state to open mental health

WEBKnoxville to become the first in the state to open mental health urgent care. Professionals noted more than 30,000 Knox County residents struggle with mental …

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Multiple agencies collaborate to create new East Tennessee

WEBIn an effort to find a solution, various agencies including Tennova Health Care, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Summit Medical Group and Key …

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Working to change public perception: The goal of the new Senior …

WEBThe Knox County Health Department is under a new direction, and his goal is to change public perception. By William Puckett. Published: Nov. 28, 2022 at 5:32 PM …

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Indiana healthcare system taking over closed down Jellico

WEBKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -The Jellico City Council approved plans to have an Indiana healthcare system take over the now closed Jellico Medical Center. In March …

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Medical care for those without insurance in Sevier County

WEBBy Kyle Grainger. Published: Jan. 13, 2022 at 1:45 PM PST. SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The cost of a doctors visit without insurance can be extremely …

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Knox County names new health department senior director

WEBBy Paige Hill. Published: May. 16, 2022 at 7:26 AM PDT. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials named the new senior director of the Knox County Health …

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Knoxville wellness organization works to prevent cancer with

WEBBetween 30 to 50 percent of all cancer cases are preventable, according to the World Health Organization. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The team at Terrain …

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Married couple starts an affordable family clinic in Maryville

WEBPublished: Oct. 25, 2022 at 4:16 PM PDT. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A married couple moved from Wisconsin to East Tennessee and will now open a family clinic in Maryville. …

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CDC reports ‘very high’ levels of respiratory illness

WEBPublished: Jan. 2, 2024 at 5:59 PM PST. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting ‘very high’ level of respiratory illness …

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Rural telehealth investments coming to East Tennessee

WEBAccess to healthcare could soon become a little bit easier in some East Tennessee counties. This week, the Biden administration announced it’s investing over …

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Locally-owned walk-in urgent care to become Gay Street’s only

WEBThe center is expected to take its first patient May 1. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The only walk-in primary care clinic in Downtown Knoxville shut down last …

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Knox County Health Department holding Black Maternal Health …

WEBPublished: Apr. 11, 2024 at 12:26 PM PDT. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knox County Health Department is hosting a week of events to recognize Black Maternal Health …

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McNabb Center opens new women’s recovery home in Blount …

WEBMARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - On Thursday, the McNabb Center opened a brand new women’s recovery home in Blount County. The 10-bed house provides a …

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Oak Ridge health care facility president releases statement on

WEBKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The FBI raided Patriot Homecare, a private healthcare agency in Oak Ridge, Wednesday. WVLT News was on the scene, where six …

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Free RAM clinic coming to Maryville

WEBBy Paige Hill. Published: Aug. 9, 2021 at 7:54 AM PDT. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Remote Area Medical, RAM, is coming to Maryville to provide free dental, …

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Seasonal illnesses expected to rise as temperatures decrease

WEBPublished: Oct. 13, 2023 at 5:32 PM PDT | Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 at 8:59 PM PDT. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As the season changes and temperatures have started to …

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16 East Tenn. healthcare professionals disciplined

WEBPublished: Dec. 17, 2019 at 9:21 AM PST. According to the Tennessee Health Department, numerous healthcare providers in East Tennessee appear on the department's …

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Knoxville nurse’s death being investigated as a homicide

WEBThe nurse, identified as Janice Allison, 61, died on Oct. 25. WVLT News reached out to KPD for information about Allison’s death, but the department told WVLT …

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