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‘An inspiration’ | Dr. Tom Kim, founder of Kim Health Center, passes away, center says

Dr. Tom Kim, founder of Kim Health Center, has died, according to the center.
Kim started the Free Medical Clinic of America in 1993 to help thousands of patients.
The center confirms the clinic still operates at Chapman Highway and opened a second location at East Knoxville's Magnolia Campus.
Kim retired in 2019 after his 75th birthday but continued to help others.
The Kim Health Center remains at Chapman Highway with a second location at Magnolia Campus.
Knoxville officials acknowledged Kim's impact on thousands of East Tennesseans seeking care.
The obituary reflects Kim as an inspirational figure and mission-driven healthcare advocate.
Kim was born in North Korea, fled to Seoul, and later emigrated to the United States.
The article notes the center’s mission to improve healthcare access for East Tennesseans.
The report includes a brief list of local headlines and updates from the Knox County area.

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