The  Knoxville Hospital & Clinics (KHC) is planning a $21 million expansion to its facility–a project that will add a new surgical suite, expand clinic space for visiting specialists, construct a new Infusion Center, and renovate the Emergency Department. CEO Kevin Kincaid tells KNIA/KRLS News 

The renovations to the Emergency Department will address the need for privacy and safety of patients who are often at their most vulnerable, as well as better address rising mental health diagnoses seen in the ER. In addition, expanding surgical services and adding additional clinic space and a dedicated Infusion Center will address the growing demand by both patients and physicians to receive the care they need close to home, delivered by people they trust.

The KHC Foundation is launching its capital campaign, which is named “Building On Strength” as a nod to the many recent positive projects happening in Knoxville—the library expansion, new middle school, VA District redevelopment, downtown revitalization, and new housing developments.

To date, the KHC Foundation has raised $6.7 million, with lead gifts from two generous donors who will recognized this fall.

Kincaid encourages the community to get involved, saying “Gifts of any size are truly impactful.”

Renovations are expected to begin later this year, with construction on the Infusion Center and Specialty Clinic planned for next spring

To learn more about the expansion or to donate to the project, visit https://knoxvillehospital.org/donate/ or contact Kevin Stittsworth, Director of Foundation and Public Relations, at 641-842-1485 or kstittsworth@knoxvillehospital.org.