Feeling the Squeeze

Dennis Freeman of Cherokee Health

Despite a budget cut, Cherokee Health Systems isn’t turning anyone away from Knox County’s indigent care program. But its costs are mounting.

Making the Cut

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs

In approving County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ $853.1 million budget, commissioners supported a 30 percent reduction in the county’s indigent care program.

Emerald in the Rough

Providers plan to open a health clinic at the Emerald Youth Foundation ministry complex under construction in Lonsdale.