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Paducah commissioners approve Meharry dental clinic as Southside revitalization anchor
Summary
The Paducah Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a phase‑1 development agreement with Hamilton Place Properties LLC to establish a Meharry Medical College faculty dental clinic in the Southside, with partners and feasibility work planned to support Medicaid access and long‑term financial viability.
The Paducah Board of Commissioners on April 28 unanimously approved a municipal order authorizing a phase‑1 development agreement with Hamilton Place Properties LLC that will repurpose property at 1034 Walter De Tompon Boulevard as a Meharry Medical College faculty dental clinic.
Supporters told the commission the project is intended to expand local dental access, train students and serve residents regardless of ability to pay. Public commenter Amina Watkins, who gave a short history of local providers, said the clinic would be “access, opportunity, dignity and hope” for Southside residents. Leontyne Garnett…
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