KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Pellissippi State Community College and Kim Health Center broken ground on a new community-based health clinic on Pellissippi State’s Magnolia Avenue Campus that will serve uninsured students and East Knoxville residents.
Leaders say the clinic is designed to bridge education and health by giving young adults affordable, preventive care close to class- especially students and working families who earn too much to qualify for assistance but not enough to afford private coverage.
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“This project came out of our own patient data,” said Erica Lyon, executive director of the Kim Health Center. “We noticed a high proportion of young people seeking care without insurance, which led to discussions with Pellissippi about students’ needs.”
“Physical and mental health care is really important for our students, and this partnership with Kim Health Clinic gives us an opportunity to provide it directly,” said Dr. L. Anthony Wise Jr., Pellissippi State president. “We want to make sure our students feel strong, confident, and healthy so they can stay on their pathway and finish their education.”…