Medical Care

InterFaith Health Center

Address: 315 Gill Ave., 37917

Comprehensive care—including primary and mental health services, psychiatric medication management, prescription assistance, and dental care—for individuals with income but no health insurance. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale. Call to confirm eligibility. Appointments are required. Clinic hours are Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.

Knox County Health Department

Phone: (865) 215-5300

Website: www.knoxcounty.org/health/

Address: 140 Dameron Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

Provides a broad range of essential health services to support community well‑being. These include primary and pediatric care such as well‑child exams, prenatal services, and immunizations; dental screenings and fluoride varnish treatments; family planning and STI/HIV prevention programs; nutrition counseling and participation in the WIC (Women, Infants & Children) program; and chronic and acute illness management. They also handle vital records (birth and death certificates) and conduct environmental health inspections. Many locations offer clinical services where medical professionals diagnose and treat illnesses, alongside public health initiatives like tuberculosis control, communicable disease surveillance, and emergency preparedness. Free diabetes management classes offered quarterly. Proud sponsor of the 2025-2027 Aging Well Resource Directory.

Birth and Death Certificates: (865) 215-5100
Communicable Disease Clinic: (865) 215-5370
Dental Care: (865) 215-5110
Environmental Health: (865) 215-5200
Immunizations/International Travel: (865) 215-5070
Women’s Health Clinic: (865) 215-5320

Knoxville Area Project Access

Phone: (865) 531-2766

Website: kapatn.org/

Address: Knoxville Academy of Medicine: 9032 Cross Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37923

KAPA coordinates donated medical and social services to the low income, uninsured in East Tennessee. It coordinates within a network of physicians, hospitals, and healthcare clinics that provide primary and. specialty care, inpatient and outpatient hospital services, mental health services, and prescription drug assistance (via CoverRx application). Certified Application Counselors for the Healthcare Marketplace are available to assist those unable to obtain insurance or government-sponsored healthcare. Call for eligibility, application requirements, and appointments.

Positively Living & Choice Health Network

Phone: (865) 525-1540

Website: choicehealthnetwork.org/positively-living

Address: 1925 Ailor Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

Offers a comprehensive, integrated suite of services focused on holistic care for individuals with or at risk for HIV—spanning physical health, mental well-being, and social support. Their services include medical and infectious disease care (such as HIV and Hepatitis C treatment, primary care, chronic disease management, family planning, STI/TB testing, immunizations, on-site labs, EKGs, and referrals); mental health support, featuring no-cost individual and group therapy tailored to those living with HIV or chronic conditions; harm‑reduction programs offering syringe exchange, naloxone and test‑strip distribution, wound care, outreach, and rapid HIV/HCV testing; HIV prevention, including PrEP/PEP navigation, condoms, safer‐sex supplies, and routine testing; pharmacy and telehealth services, enabling prescription access and virtual care across locations ; client services such as case management, peer support, emergency food, transportation, and housing aid through programs like HOPWA; and testing services for HIV, Hepatitis C, STIs, TB, and more—via both clinic and mobile outreach verywellmind.com. Their aim is to meet clients “where they are”—offering telehealth, mobile units, and multiple sites throughout Tennessee.

Remote Area Medical

Phone: (865) 579-1530

Website: www.ramusa.org/

Provides free dental, vision, and medical care through pop-up clinics across the US.

Remote Area Medical Telehealth
All virtual appointments are free, and no insurance is required. Services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, by appointment only. Visit ramusa.org/telehealth.

River Valley Health (Formerly Cherokee Health Systems) – Center City

Phone: (865) 544-0406

Website: www.rvh.org

Address: 2018 Western Ave., 37921

Provides integrated care including medical & primary care, behavioral health, dentistry, eye care, gynecology, pediatrics, pharmacy, pregnancy care, substance use disorder treatments, PrEP, PEP, HIV testing, STI testing, and hormone replacement therapy. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Offers sliding-scale fees for uninsured patients based on household size and income.