CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For 20 years, LifeSpring Community Health has worked to provide affordable healthcare for children and families who may otherwise struggle to access it.
Founded in 2006, the Chattanooga nonprofit began with just two people on its team. LifeSpring founders said teachers were noticing some children had not seen a doctor or received physicals, highlighting a growing need in the community.
In its first year, LifeSpring saw around 200 children visits. Today, LifeSpring leaders said the organization recorded more than 7,000 visits last year while continuing to focus on caring for uninsured and underinsured families…