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Kim Health Center
Serving the Working Uninsured
Knoxville, TN
Our Health
Mission
We provide low-cost or free medical primary medical and dental care for working uninsured individuals and their families in East Tennessee. We are committed to preventive and restorative care, and helping the social and economic wellbeing of our community by keeping people healthy as they pursue their career, education, and family ambitions.
We offer an effective, targeted, cost-efficient model for primary care, relying on our extensive network of community relationships, the good will of our regional clinical providers, grants, and donations. These help the Kim Health Center deliver an equitable response for the uninsured and empower economic independence. We’ve been delivering high-quality healthcare for the underserved since 1993. It is an honor to continue this important service mission, and we hope you will join us!
Our
Services
Primary Care & Dental Services
Not feeling well or just need an annual exam?
Whether you're sick or in need of a routine exam, let the Kim Health Center help.
We are also partnered with Knoxville Area Project Access (KAPA), a network of physicians to help those without insurance.
Checkups
Annual Check-up & Physicals
Chronic Disease help: Diabetes, Hypertension (high blood pressure), Cholesterol, and Thyroid disorders, including regular monitoring, prescription adjustment, and patient health education.
Seasonal acute episodic conditions such as upper respiratory infections in winter and allergy/sinus complaints in spring and summer.
Women’s Health: Pregnancy testing, gynecological check-ups, annual PAP smear, prenatal checkup.
Mammograms and Lung Screening Event days.
Symptomatic Care
Ear Infections
Sore Throats
Upper respiratory infections
Allergy/sinus infections
Urinary Tract infections
Symptoms of Metabolic issues (Diabetes, High blood Pressure)
Dental Services
Dental Check ups
Routine cleanings
Cavity prevention
Tooth fillings
Non-routine x-ray
Extractions
Restorative care
Patient Eligibility Requirements
To receive our medical care, please make sure you meet these requirements.
Current employment (there is no minimum or maximum income level for eligibility)
No medical insurance
Photo Identification (i.e. Driver’s License, Passport or State Identification Card)
These three requirements may not be waived. If an individual is employed, their spouse, and uninsured dependent children aged 19-24 (e.g. college students) are eligible. The clinic does not see individuals on any type of disability/SSI or any type of assistance.
Patient Reminders
Bring a Photo ID and Verification of Employment to your appointment. A pay stub is the preferred Verification of Employment.
Other proof (such as a copy of a paycheck or a letter from the employer ) is acceptable. If you are unemployed and your spouse or parent is working, the spouse’s or parent’s employment must be verified. Individuals who are self-employed must verify employment by showing proof of current income. This may be done by copies of checks paid to the business, copies of receipts given by the business, and similar items.
You must show you have current self-employment income. A driver’s license is the preferred Photo ID.
Please bring a list of all current medications.
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Location & Hours
Call today to schedule an appointment.
865-577-3733
6209 Chapman Highway
Knoxville, Tennessee 37920
Closed for lunch between 12:00-1:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Monday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Tuesday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Wednesday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Thursday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
help our cause
The Kim Health Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that uses 100% of financial contributions to provide medical care for the medically uninsured, working members of our community.
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