New Direction Health Care Solutions is a minority-led non-profit located in Knoxville, TN operating since 2017. It is a 501(c)(3) organization with a board of directors and an advisory committee supporting its work.

The organization provides health care services, programs and educational models to the community, with a specific focus on people of color. During the pandemic, its primary focus has been to keep the community and faith leaders informed and engaged in staying safe, provide accurate information about COVID-19 and sponsor community vaccine clinics.

New Direction Health Care Solutions is the creator of VACImpact, a vaccine distribution initiative that aims to inform, engage and build trust in communities of color about the importance of taking the COVID-19 vaccine. The key approach is to assist people in making decisions that moves the needle from “No to Maybe to Yes” regarding vaccine uptake.

The organization also operates a permanent vaccine clinic every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm at their office on 104 Lakeside Street, Knoxville, TN 37914. They can be contacted at 865-415-2450.