BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Leaders from across the state toured the Healing Hands Health facility in Bristol, Tennessee, to learn how the facility provides services to patients who are underinsured or uninsured.

Helen Scott, Executive Director of Healing Hands Health, said it provides dental and medical healthcare to those around the area.

“We serve the whole region of Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee,” Scott said. “We help people who don’t have medical insurance, don’t have health insurance, dental insurance. So, we help the uninsured and then also the underinsured. So, we help people who have TennCare and Virginia Medicaid and adult dental.”

BRISTOL, Tenn. – State health officials toured Healing Hands Health Center’s new medical/behavioral health clinic and expanded dental clinic on Wednesday.

A delegation of 10 state and area health leaders including state Health Commissioner Dr. John Dunn and Dr. Ken Tilashalski, dean of the college of dentistry at UT Health Science Center, spent about an hour learning about how the clinic utilizes state support and its relationships with colleges and universities.

BRISTOL, Tenn. – About 75 people attended Thursday's ribbon-cutting ceremony for Healing Hands Health’s 9,800-square-foot medical services building, where organizers revealed they had significantly exceeded a fundraising campaign goal.

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Healing Hands Health has widened its embrace.

The medical clinic, which provides primary, dental and vision care for people who are un- and underinsured, celebrated its new medical services building with a Thursday ribbon cutting. The facility marks the completion of a three-year campaign to address a rising need for behavioral health services.

BRISTOL, Tenn. – Randy Rosenbalm wasn’t initially familiar with Healing Hands Health Center but time off from work Thursday to participate in its semi-annual health fair.

Healing Hands, which provides low-cost medical, dental and vision care to area individuals and families without insurance or with limited insurance coverage, hosts the health fairs as free community events to offer services and raise community awareness.

Seventy-five people received medical care during the two days, with most occurring in the organization's new clinic.

In Episode 11 of Beyond Bylines, Healing Hands Health Center's Amy Moseley talks with Bristol Herald Courier editor David McGee about what services Healing Hands offers to uninsured people who need medical care. Moseley also discusses upcoming events and their recent expansion to their facility

Healing Hands Director Helen Scott continues to fight for those in need.

Thousands of people have received life-saving and life-affirming health care during Helen Scott's 22 years at the helm of Bristol's Healing Hands Health Center.

Dr. Cutshaw is an example of the Healthy Smiles Initiative, a program growing dental care access across the state, in part through the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry and focusing on rural areas with high need.

BTN-TV recently talked with Corey Smith, director of Clinic Operations, and Courtney Colobro, Director of Behavioral Health, to learn more about the beneficts of this holistic approach to treating patients and how it benefits our community.

Leaders of the nonprofit organization Healing Hands are currently working on expanding their services with a new medical and behavioral health center.

Helen Scott and Amy Moseley of Healing Hands Health Center tell us about the 15th annual Valentine's Day Cupcake Fundraiser now underway. To order a cupcake delivery please visit www.HealingHandsHealth.org.

This Valentine's Day, News 5 joined other volunteers on the cupcake patrol. This is part of Healing Hands Health Center's 15th Sweets for the Sweet campaign. It is one of the biggest fundraisers for the low-cost medical and dental clinic. Supporters paid $50 to have a Blackbird Bakery cupcake delivered to a friend or loved one. Healing Hands volunteers delivered 900 cupcakes over the last two days. This year's campaign raised nearly $36,000 and you can still donate if you'd like to help the organization reach its $40,000 goal.

Healing Hands Health in Bristol, Tennessee, showed its appreciation for veterans on Friday.

The health clinic gave veterans free dental care with the help of University of Tennessee Dental School students. All sorts of dental care was provided from x-rays to fillings and more for veterans in need. Providers and students said they were honored to be part of the event.

Veterans were also given free haircuts and the opportunity to see representatives from other agencies who offer help to veterans in the community.

Helen Scott of Healing Hands Health discusses Veterans' Dental Day coming up on November 8th. To schedule your appointment please call (423) 652-0260.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Following a weekend of holiday shopping, people are coming together for Giving Tuesday. The day is about people supporting their communities and gives a chance for nonprofit organizations to raise money for their cause. News 5 had the opportunity to speak with Healing Hands Health Center in Bristol, Tennessee, which is a local nonprofit that provides healthcare for the underserved members of the community.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Bristol Herald Courier) — Healing Hands Health has been awarded a $90,000 grant from the Virginia Health Care Foundation. The award will support the salary and benefits of a full-time dental hygienist for one year and enable Healing Hands Health to expand dental hygiene services, according to a written statement.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Healing Hands Health has kicked off its free healthcare event. For more than 20 years, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine students have been volunteering at the health center. Gia Hodges, a senior at the medical school said volunteering at these events not only help students get hands on experience, but it gives them the opportunity to give back to the community.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Healing Hands Health will be hosting a free health fair on Thursday and Friday in Bristol, Tennessee. Helen Scott, executive director of Healing Hands Health, spoke with News 5 explaining why people should get attend these events and get looked at.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Bristol Herald Courier) — Healing Hands Health Center has named Dr. Kelsey Lloyd to serve as interim Medical Director. Dr. Lloyd has a medical degree from East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine and completed her residency in their family medicine program, according to a written statement.

BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — A clinic in Bristol, Virginia, that helps the uninsured and underinsured is expanding. Healing Hands Health Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, celebrating its recently completed dental expansion.