Knox Community Hospital
Hospitals & Clinics
1330 Coshocton Avenue, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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Dwaine Richard 'Dick' Doup
May 13, 2021
Dwaine Richard “Dick” Doup, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, May 10, 2021.
Power recliners, relaxing themes, enhanced design mark KCH Cancer Center’s renovation
May 10, 2021
An extensive renovation of the Center for Cancer Care at Knox Community Hospital will double the facility’s size while making patient care easier.
KCH physician: Lean meat and vegetables key to good health
May 10, 2021
Dr. Brent Nimeth of Knox Community Hospital sees his role in part as “the eyes and ears” for local patients who may eventually need to see a specialist.
Knox Community Hospital welcomes new family physician
May 7, 2021
Knox Community Hospital welcomes Zachary Thurman, M.D., to its medical staff.
Knox Community Hospital births 05.08.21
May 6, 2021
Knox Community Hospital birth announcements for April 2021.
Ariel-Foundation Park and community partners offer free Kids to Parks Day
May 5, 2021
Ariel-Foundation Park will celebrate National Kids to Parks Day with a special free event on Saturday, May 15, by “The Lakes” side of the park.
Primary care at KCH helps patients maintain health
May 2, 2021
Many people think of KCH as a place to go only for major medical treatments such as surgery or other procedures that require an overnight hospital stay.
KCH Administration thanks Dr. Patel for his years of community service
Apr 29, 2021
Knox Community Hospital Administration would like to thank Dr. Patel for his years of service to our Community.
Knox County disposes of over 100 pounds of drugs on National Drug Take Back Day
Apr 26, 2021
Knox County participated in the National Drug Take Back Day on Apr. 24, when 104.84 pounds of expired and unused drugs were collected and safely disposed of.
Keys to a healthy heart: Advice from a KCH cardiologist
Apr 21, 2021
Eat well, sleep well. Exercise. Don’t smoke.
Amazing results: Knox Community Hospital's cardiology program advances
Apr 16, 2021
At Knox Community Hospital, there have been huge advances in the cardiology program in recent years.
Expansion of telemedicine one positive outcome from COVID-19 pandemic
Apr 14, 2021
There is one development from the COVID-19 pandemic that Dr. Frederick Carroll hopes will remain permanent.
Knox Community Hospital can treat almost all orthopedic problems
Apr 13, 2021
Knox Community Hospital treats almost all types of orthopedic cases, from trauma and sports injuries to hip- and knee replacements.
Two new providers added to Knox Community Hospital's medical staff
Apr 12, 2021
Knox Community Hospital’s ongoing commitment to safe, high-quality care has made the hospital attractive to talented medical professionals from all over the country.
Knox Community Hospital releases March births
Apr 5, 2021
Knox Community Hospital has released the following list of births for the month of March...
Knox Community Hospital offers free colorectal screening kits
Apr 1, 2021
Knox Community Hospital is offering free colorectal cancer screenings through kits that will be available the entire month of April.
Knox cardiologist: brisk exercise, lower cholesterol, weight loss can reduce risk of heart attack
Mar 31, 2021
When cardiologist Dr. Barry George asks new patients whether they exercise, they sometimes reply, “Yes, I cut the grass.”
Weight-loss surgery at Knox Community Hospital can also reduce high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea
Mar 23, 2021
There is one thing you will need to do after weight-loss surgery at Knox Community Hospital.
A bittersweet farewell: Mount Vernon's first cardiologist retiring after 38 years
Mar 16, 2021
When Dr. Jawahar Pala was hired by Knox Community Hospital in the summer of 1982, he was the only cardiologist in Mount Vernon.
Knox Community Hospital offers weight-loss treatment options
Mar 15, 2021
Knox Community Hospital has a variety of treatment programs for people who want to lose weight.