Knox Community Hospital
Hospitals & Clinics
1330 Coshocton Ave, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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Hospital recognizes National Respiratory Care Week
Nov 2, 2021
Respiratory therapists across the nation were recognized for their important contributions to the nation’s health care system Oct. 24-30 as hospitals and other facilities celebrated National Respiratory Care Week.
Knox Community Hospital Heart Failure clinic offers outpatient treatment, reducing overnight hospital admissions
Nov 2, 2021
For patients with heart failure, Knox Community Hospital offers outpatient treatment that can reduce the need for overnight hospital stays, cardiologist Dr. Victoria Zysek told the Mount Vernon News.
Knox Community Hospital offers treatment for foot health
Oct 26, 2021
We all like to put our best foot forward, but sometimes that means choosing between a foot with two hammertoes and a foot with heel pain.
KCH Care Fund established for staff members' emergency financial needs
Oct 26, 2021
The past 18 months have been difficult for everyone, but for employees who struggle financially, these times have been especially hard.
Knox Community Hospital offers surgeries that can improve patient health, quality of life
Oct 26, 2021
Nobody looks forward to the prospect of having surgery, but for many patients, it can be life-changing, said Dr. Michael Heuman of Knox Community Hospital.
Knox Community Hospital offers treatment for metastatic breast cancer
Oct 21, 2021
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness is on Oct. 13 and represents the opportunity to raise awareness and greater understanding about this aggressive stage of the cancer journey.
For breast cancer, early intervention is key, KCH patient navigator says
Oct 19, 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, highlighting a disease that one in eight women will eventually develop, according to the American Cancer Society.
KCH participates in Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 18, 2021
Knox Community Hospital is celebrating Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some key insights into ways to identify the risk, symptoms, and a few ways to reduce your risk factors.
Knox Community Hospital recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 15, 2021
During October, Knox Community Hospital is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Pharmacy at KCH has finally expanded.
Oct 12, 2021
For several months, KCH has undergone an extensive renovation that includes moving the pharmacy from the first floor to the third.
Center for Wound Healing at KCH raises awareness of peripheral artery disease
Oct 11, 2021
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) develops when the arteries that supply blood to the internal organs, arms and legs become completely or partially blocked.
For cancer patients, Knox Community Hospital offers state-of-the art, personalized treatments
Oct 11, 2021
At the Knox Community Hospital’s Center for Cancer Care, about 70% of patients are treated for cancers, including solid tumors or blood cancer, the other 30% for various benign blood disorders.
Knox Community Hospital surgeon on breast cancer: Mammograms save lives
Oct 4, 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and for many women, the disease is all too personal, Dr. Tamara Holzer, a surgeon at Knox Community Hospital told the Mount Vernon News.
Knox Community Hospital celebrates Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Sep 30, 2021
Knox Community Hospital is celebrating Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some key insights into ways to identify the risks, symptoms, and a few ways to reduce your risk factors.
Knox Community Hospital video shows providers advocating COVID vaccinations
Sep 30, 2021
In this YouTube video, Knox Community Hospital presents a number of its providers telling the public that getting the COVID-19 vaccine is a good idea.
Knox Community Hospital announces Hall as new chief medical officer
Sep 28, 2021
Knox Community Hospital recently welcomed new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. John Hall, who brings 25 years’ experience in clinical practice.
Donald Ernest Steele
Sep 27, 2021
Donald E. Steele of Rancho Bernardo (San Diego), California, passed away at his home Sept. 7, 2021, at the age of 98.
Knox Public Health and Knox Community Hospital reactivate COVID hotline
Sep 24, 2021
Knox Public Health is reactivating a COVID-19 hotline it operated with Knox Community Hospital last year during the pandemic.
Primary care at Knox Community Hospital focused on prevention
Sep 21, 2021
The focus of primary health care is preventing patients from becoming sick, Dr. Zachary Thurman of Knox Community Hospital told the Mount Vernon News.
Living with diabetes: Knox Community Hospital program provides patient resources
Sep 16, 2021
Knox Community Hospital (KCH) offers a program called “Living with Diabetes,” which helps educate and support patients as they manage the disease.