Cherokee Health Systems Launches New Walk-In Clinic, Get Well Now, on Former St. Mary's Campus
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Cherokee Health Systems today announced the launch of its newest service, a walk-in clinic located on the historic campus of the former St. Mary’s Medical Center in Oakwood, North Knoxville. The new Get Well Now service offering is designed to provide high-quality, convenient care to all community members, regardless of their insurance status.
The Get Well Now clinic reflects Cherokee Health Systems' ongoing commitment to evolving primary care services to meet the needs of modern patients, particularly younger generations who value quick access to healthcare without the need for appointments. The clinic offers care for sickness, non-emergency primary care, and chronic disease management, all in a welcoming, community-centered environment.
In celebration of the clinic's opening, Knoxville City Mayor Indya Kincannon and Cherokee Health Systems CEO Dr. Parinda Khatri led a community ribbon-cutting ceremony, as primary healthcare provision returned to the former St. Mary’s site for the first time since the hospital closed in December 2018.
“Today marks an important milestone for Cherokee Health Systems and the residents of Knoxville,” said Dr. Parinda Khatri, CEO of Cherokee Health Systems. “With Get Well Now, we are not only bringing compassionate, high-quality care back to the heart of the community but also addressing the evolving healthcare
needs of younger generations who seek accessible, on-demand service. Our goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their insurance circumstances, has ready access to the healthcare they need, when they need it. We are excited about the future and look forward to continuing to serve this community with dedication and care.”
Get Well Now is the first in a planned series of walk-in clinics by Cherokee Health Systems, with further locations expected to launch in 2025 and beyond. The facility is conveniently located at 1515 St. Mary Street, Knoxville, TN 37917, and will be open to all members of the community.
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About Cherokee Health Systems Since 1960, CHS has been committed to ensuring Tennesseans receive access to effective, high-quality care. CHS is a Federally Qualified Health Center that serves 70,000 people annually. We offer a wide array of comprehensive health services, including primary care, behavioral health, optometry, dental and pharmacy. All of our services are available to children, adults and seniors on an ability to pay basis. CHS is a TennCare (Medicaid) and Medicare provider. In addition, CHS accepts commercial insurance for payment.
