The Mount Vernon Health Center officially opened its doors on Thursday, marking an important milestone in bringing accessible healthcare to the community. Knox Public Health’s Community Health Center Director/CEO Lane Belangia was thrilled to note that patient numbers have been increasing since the health center opened. Belangia emphasized that this increase in patients is the goal of the center, as it indicates that the community is utilizing and benefiting from the services provided.
The facility includes nine medical treatment rooms, two behavioral health counseling offices, telehealth privacy capabilities, and five additional exam rooms to increase patient care. This is the sixth facility in the Knox Public Health family and opened its doors on January 26 after receiving a $150,000 grant from the Knox County Foundation.
Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr and county Health Commissioner Zach Green both emphasized the importance of meeting the community where they are in terms of healthcare needs. The new health center aims to provide quality healthcare services to the Mount Vernon community in a convenient and accessible location.
