Free Health Fair to Provide Essential Services to the Community

Hosted by Healing Hands Health and ETSU Quillen College of Medicine-Rural and Community Program

Bristol, TN – March 18, 2026 – Healing Hands Health, in collaboration with the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine, is pleased to announce a two-day Free Health Fair on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24, 2026, at the organization’s new Medical Services Building, located at 225 Midway Medical Park in Bristol, Tennessee.

This community-focused event is open to the public, welcoming individuals both with and without insurance. The health fair is designed to expand access to essential healthcare services and promote overall well-being in our community.

Attendees will have access to a wide range of services, including:

·         Medical exams (blood pressure checks, blood sugar testing, and labs)

·         Mental health screenings and consultations

·         EKGs

·         Prostate exams and Pap smears

·         Chest X-rays (available Thursday, April 23 by appointment)

·         Mammograms (available Friday, April 24 by appointment)

To schedule a mammogram, please email Crystal.Rush@balladhealth.org.

In addition to clinical services, the event will feature:

·         Self-care stations, including free haircuts

·         A community resource fair

·         One drawing each day for a $100 Food City gift card

Appointments are required for all services. To schedule, please call (423) 652-0260 ext. 3.

The Free Health Fair is presented by the Tennessee Valley Authority and supported by community partners dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the region.

About Healing Hands Health

Healing Hands Health provides affordable, community – supported care that allows individuals with limited insurance coverage to restore their quality of life. Qualified residents of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia can receive supportive, medical, dental, and vision care-typically for $50 or less at each routine visit, including diagnostic testing.

About ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
ETSU Quillen College of Medicine is one of the nation’s leading schools for rural medicine and primary care training. ETSU Quillen College of Medicine plays a vital role in advancing healthcare in the Appalachian region and beyond.

Media Contact:

‍ ‍Jodi Kemple, Director of Marketing and Communications

‍ ‍jodi@healinghandshealth.org

‍ ‍423-573-4327

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