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Jcchc Hosts Free Health Fair

ETSU Health Johnson City Community Health Center (JCCHC) hosted a Community Health Fair on August 13, 2022, that coincided with the culmination of National Health Center Week, designated August 7-13.

The health fair, held on the JCCHC grounds at 2151 Century Lane in Johnson City, gave attendees the opportunity to meet providers and schedule appointments at the JCCHC, which is managed by the East Tennessee State University College of Nursing. The event was free and open to the public and featured free food, health screenings, door prizes, and activities such as face painting and a bounce castle for children.

“This event included fun, food, and learning,” said Vanessa Smith, Practice Administrator. “We hosted the health fair to help educate the community about ways to live a healthier lifestyle, on safety issues, and about community services offered. The individuals participating in this event included several community members, our employees, and their family members.”

The JCCHC provides evidence-based care for patients seeking primary care, prenatal care, and/or socialization needs for various population groups in the community. It is one of the few nursemanaged community health centers in the nation to be designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center, a prestigious marker that means the facility meets a range of nationally accepted standards.