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Senator Briggs requests $500,000 to expand Interfaith Health Clinic serving low-income patients in Knox County
Summary
Senator Briggs presented a $500,000 appropriation request to support renovation and equipment costs as the Interfaith Health Clinic moves into a larger building to serve low-income patients in Knox County.
Senator Briggs told the subcommittee that the Interfaith Health Clinic in Knox County serves low-income patients on a sliding-fee model and is moving into a larger building to expand services. He requested $500,000 in state funding to complete renovation and purchase medical equipment for the new location.
Briggs said the clinic has received donations and contributions from city and county partners; he described the clinic as largely volunteer-run with some retired physicians providing part-time services and a minimal professional staff. Committee member Jeremy Watson asked whether the appropriation would cover renovation only or include equipment; Briggs answered that it would cover both renovation and medical equipment needed to operate as a clinic.
The transcript does not record any vote or additional funding promises from the Department of Health; Briggs did not state an appropriation source or legislative vehicle in the hearing text.
