Karis Community Health

02/20/2026

Meet Mallory Cogdell, one of our amazing Registered Dental Assistants! 🦷💜✨

Mallory is an exceptional member of our dental team, consistently prioritizing patient-centered care. She helps assist our dentists, sets up operatories, completes X-Rays, and maintains sterilized equipment. Mallory shared that her favorite part of working at Karis is seeing patients who haven't had a felt comfortable smiling in years receive a complete new look.

"Many people will start crying from happiness at the chair, being so grateful to have this part of themselves back," shared Mallory.

We are so thankful for Mallory's compassionate care as she enters year ✨SEVEN✨ of working at Karis Community Health! 💜

02/17/2026

🌟VISTA Member Position Open at Karis🌟

This is an amazing opportunity to begin your career in the nonprofit field and build professional skills, all while serving your community. Karis Community Health is proud to be a Service Site with AmeriCorps Ocoee's VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) Program and to be a part of cultivating the next generation of nonprofit leaders.

🌟 Build Systems. Strengthen Healthcare Access. Create Lasting Impact. 🌟

The AmeriCorps Ocoee Vista Program is recruiting a VISTA member to serve with Karis Community Health, an organization providing quality medical and dental care to low-income adults.

As a VISTA member, you’ll help strengthen the long-term sustainability of Karis by supporting resource development, improving data systems, and developing marketing and fundraising strategies that expand access to care.

✨ What you’ll work on:
• Resource development & fundraising support
• Data collection, tracking, and reporting systems
• Marketing and outreach strategy development
• Documentation of organizational systems to support leadership continuity

✨ Why serve as a VISTA?
• Make long-term, sustainable impact
• Gain experience in nonprofit operations & community health
• Receive a living allowance + Segal Education Award
• Build professional skills in strategy, data, and development

📍 Service Site: Karis Community Health
📆 Term: May or June 2026 - 2027

Ready to make a difference? Apply today at https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=121615 or DM us to learn more!

02/15/2026

This Valentines, Karis staff is advocating for the importance of American Heart Month. ❤️🫀We wore red this week to spread awareness of how heart disease impacts Tennesseans and highlight importance of regularly visiting your doctor to increase disease prevention.

Our team of medical professionals are dedicated to giving the most exceptional care to our patients in every aspect of their lives. Learn more at karishealth.org.

02/12/2026

❄️ Did you know staying active in the winter months is essential to maintaining both your physical and mental health? ❄️ Find your personal style to stay active in the cold!

02/06/2026

February is Black History Month! ❤️💛 💚

2026 stands out as it marks A Century of Black History Commemorations. Black History Month originated in 1926, created by Carter G. Woodson, an American Historian and founder of the Study of African American Life and History. This information was found at asalh.org, where you can learn more and stay educated!

02/03/2026

February is American Heart Month! ❤️🫀 Did you know that despite being the leading cause of death in the U.S., heart disease is largely preventable?

Our hearts are healthier when we exercise, maintain a healthy diet, sleep well, and avoid smoking! Talk to your primary care doctor to learn more and educate yourself!

02/01/2026

Our offices will be open during our regular hours tomorrow, February 2! 🩺🦷

01/30/2026

Meet Haley Cornette, one of our amazing Certified Medical Assistants! 🩹 💜✨

Haley has worked at Karis Medial for three years now, and has been such an incredible team member. Haley is currently studying for her certification as a Limited X-Ray Operator. This will help expand our medical clinic's X-Ray services to provide the utmost of care to patients. Haley's passion to care for those in need is shown through her excellent work and positive mind-set. We are so thankful for her.💜

01/29/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. 🩵 Did you know that in 2022, more than 660,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide? By getting regularly screened and staying educated, you can lower your risk. Connect with your primary care doctor to learn more.

01/28/2026

Karis is proud to be a member of the Tennessee Charitable Care Network, a network of organizations that provide charitable health care services to low-income, uninsured, and underserved Tennesseans.

01/27/2026

A BIG THANK YOU to Sun Life U.S. for visiting our clinics this past Friday! 💙💛 It was such an honor to be presented with a $100,000 check, representing our Health Access Hero Award & Grant. These funds have allowed us to begin seeing Polk County residents at our dental clinic. This is a BIG WIN for our community in dental health accessibility!

We also want to say thank you to everyone else who came to celebrate with us and to Card My Yard Cleveland - TN for the amazing welcome sign!

01/23/2026

⚠️❄Due to the possibility of unsafe weather, our offices will have a delayed opening time on Monday, January 26 at 10:00 am.❄⚠️