Knox County Health Clinic

Primary Care Medical Services: Continuing with COVID protocols, we saw patients both virtually and in person, holding 48 clinic sessions with 341 patient visits in 2022. Each session is staffed by 2 or 3 providers, 2 nurses, a social worker or counselor, and a receptionists. With the easing of COVID, our usual volunteers were again able to offer such services as massage therapy, stress reduction, physical therapy, acupuncture, and respiratory therapy. The clinic is held in space donated by another medical practice located in the same building as our business offices. Staffing of the medical clinic was provided largely by volunteers. Estimated value of patient services provided: $68K. Estimated value of donated professional services: $89K. Estimated value of donated space & support: $42K.

Prescription Assistance: This program provided services valued at $1.6 million by working with patients and other medical practices to obtain free medications through programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. We have served over 1875 patients over the years with 74 new patients in 2022. Of the active patients, 22% are from our own medical practice and 78% from other providers. In addition, we have helped many clients with medication not available through these programs by providing information on pricing alternatives and through coupons. We've also gathered and given away other personal and food items supplied through local gleanings. This program is operated by a single, part-time employee. Estimated value of services provided: $1.611 million. Estimated value of donated space and services: $9,200.

Preventative/Restorative Dental Care: This year, we were able to add a dental assistant to the practice, increasing the efficiency and procedure capabilities of our dentist. We had a total of 936 hygiene visits with 224 of them children. In addition, we had 455 visits with a dentist, and 36 of those were children. We also completed 8 denture cases. Hygienist services, and most of the dental services, are provided by our own employees using our own equipment in donated space. The clinic also subsidizes the cost of restorative services provided through an unaffiliated dental practice. Other services are provided by independent volunteer dentists. Estimated value of patient services provided: $297.6K. Estimated value of donated professional services: $45K. Estimated value of donated space and support: $60,000.

Health and Wellness Program: We provide counseling and referral services for behavioral health including stress reduction and short-term mental health counseling. In 2022, we provided 433 patient visits, with most provided by paid staff. Estimated value of services provided: $52K. Estimated value of donated provider services: $4,650. Estimated value of donated space and supporting services: $8,400.