Medical Information & Health Education
The following organizations, as well as most Hospitals, provide individual and community education and information, support group referrals, and other assistance. Some have loan closets; see also Loan Closets.
Alzheimer’s Association: 347-1786
Eastern TN Chapter
6025 Brookvale Lane, Suite 207, 37919
24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900
Provides free educational programs about Alzheimer’s, including basics, caregiver tips, warning signs, risk factors, and updated research; offers support groups for caregivers. Professionally staffed, free, 24/7 helpline for information and referrals. Online message boards, connection with Trial Match clinical studies; free online Alzheimer’s Navigator for step-by-step guidance and action plans at alz.org/tn.
Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc.: 544-6288
24/7 Helpline 1-800-ALZ-GATE: (259-4283)
5801 Kingston Pike, 37919
Offering free information about brain health, Alzheimer’s and related dementias, warning signs, caregiver strategies, research, diagnosis and treatment options.
American Cancer Society: 1-800-227-2345
alz.org/tn
Support programs. Callers can talk to an oncology nurse and cancer information specialists. Phones answered 24 hours/day, seven days/week.
American Diabetes Association: 1-888-342-2383
P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA, 22116-7023
Advocacy, information and referral, research, and education for people affected by diabetes.
American Heart Association: 1-800-242-8721
American Stroke Association: 1-888-478-7653
www.stroke.org
Information and materials on cardiovascular disease and stroke.
American Lung Association: 1-800-586-4872
Information about asthma, emphysema, TB, and other lung diseases; air quality, radon, and related issues; stop- smoking programs and self-help guide.
Amputee Coalition: 1-888-267-5669
900 E. Hill Avenue, Suite 390, 37915-2568
Outreach, education, advocacy, and empowerment for those living with limb loss or limb difference, their families, and caregivers. The National Limb Loss Resource Center is a comprehensive source of information for people living with limb loss and limb differences.
Anatomy Bequest Program: 1-901-448-5978
(Mon.-Fri., 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Central Time)
24-hour number for off hours 1-901-448-2640
855 Monroe Avenue, UT Health Science Center, Memphis, 38163. Information on body donation.
Arthritis Foundation: 1-800-283-7800
Free arthritis educational materials and information on exercise programs.
Cancer Support Community–East Tennessee: 546-4661
2230 Sutherland Avenue, 37919
Healthy Lifestyle programs, exercise, yoga, and nutrition classes, for cancer patients and loved ones. Information, workshops, support groups, and relaxation programs. Free.
East TN Kidney Foundation: 288-7351
P.O. Box 22072, 37933
Local foundation provides financial grants for transportation to dialysis. Provides protein supplements and warm blankets for dialysis patients and a dental program for those whose last barrier to placement on the kidney transplant waiting list is dental clearance. Referrals through dialysis clinic social workers and/or transplant center. Free early detection kidney disease screening to the public.
Health Information Center: 305-9525
The University of Tennessee Medical Center
1924 Alcoa Highway, 37920
Library staffed by medical librarians and certified health information specialists to help patients and the community research information on diseases, diagnosis and treatments. Free; Information can be mailed.
Humana’s Neighborhood Center: 329-8892
4438 Western Avenue, 37921
Dedicated to inspiring people to achieve their best health. Humana members and non-members can participate in health and wellness seminars, social activities, and disease-specific education classes at no cost. Mon.-Fri., 9 am-4 pm
Knox County Health Department: 215-5170
140 Dameron Avenue, 37917
Health education on tobacco, fall and injury prevention, diabetes, minority health issues, and nutrition. Health and wellness promotion. Speakers available. Free quarterly diabetes management education series. Call for class information.
Knox Pride
www.knoxpride.com
4028 & 4044A Chapman Highway, 37920
P.O. Box 30315, 37930 (mailing)
Formally known as the East Tennessee Equality Council, Inc., Knox Pride provides resources, education, and support for LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
Knoxville Academy of Medicine: 531-2766
115 Suburban Road, 37923
Provides information regarding local physicians, including specialties.
LGBT National Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243
Provides free and confidential peer support, information, and local resources for those 50 and older.
Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.: 561-279-8606
Southeast Chapter
2300 High Ridge Road, Suite 375, Boynton Beach, FL, 33426 Health educator line, support groups, education, advocacy, and information and referral for those with lupus.
National Kidney Foundation: 1-855-653-2273
30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY, 10016
Provides information and education about chronic kidney disease, dialysis, transplantation and organ donation.
Parkinson’s Foundation: 1-800-473-4636
200 S.E. 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131
Provides information and referral on Parkinson’s Disease to patients, family, and professionals. Offers support group referrals, and education for those with Parkinson’s. Mon.- Fri., 9 am.-7 pm.
PJ Parkinson’s Support: 621-7666
12748 Kingston Pike, Suite 204, 37934
www.pjparkinsons.org
Positively Living & Choice Health Network: 525-1540
1925 Ailor Avenue, 37921
Counseling and emergency aid for people living with HIV/ AIDS. Medical clinic provides disease testing, treatment, and prevention. Harm Reduction provides a syringe service exchange, naloxone, resources and referrals for people who use substances or are dealing with addiction.
SAGE: 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
Hotline operates 24/7. SAGE serves as the National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging. Provides information, resources, advocacy for LGBTQ+ older adults, and training.
Tennessee Donor Services: 588-1031
7015 Middlebrook Pike, 37909
Information on organ and tissue donation.
The University of Tennessee Medical Center HealthCare Coordination: 305-6970
Can help you find a doctor who meets your individual needs (based on accepted insurance, convenience and other personal preferences) from an entire network of qualified primary care physicians and specialists. They can schedule annual physicals, preventative screenings and coordinate scheduling multiple appointments.