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Knox County hosts drug take back day for safe medication disposal
Oct 18, 2025
Knox County residents are invited to participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Drive to Succeed Scholarship opens for young drivers in Knox County
Oct 2, 2025
Knox Public Health has announced the opening of the Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program, funded by a $142,000 grant from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office.
Knox Public Health asks Mount Vernon for more funding
Sep 29, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council has been requested to allocate an additional $25,000 annually in its contract with Knox Public Health to fully fund a full-time sanitarian.
Knox Public Health reports second West Nile Virus positive test
Sep 22, 2025
Knox Public Health reported on September 16 that a second location in Knox County, specifically in Clinton Township, tested positive for the West Nile Virus.
Knox County Board of Health holds monthly meeting tonight
Sep 18, 2025
The Knox County Board of Health is set to hold its monthly meeting this evening at 6:30 pm.
Promoting understanding and reducing stigma in behavioral health
Sep 11, 2025
The stigma associated with behavioral health issues continues to pose significant challenges for individuals seeking treatment, employment, and a better quality of life.
Knox Public Health collaborates on behavioral health services
Sep 9, 2025
Collaboration has been a central theme in Knox Public Health's behavioral health initiatives, as outlined in its Community Health Assessment.
Knox County kicks off Drive Sober campaign during local festival
Aug 4, 2025
The national enforcement campaign "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" will take place across the United States from August 15 to September 1.
Knox County celebrates National Health Center Week with Hawaiian-themed pool party
Jul 30, 2025
The Knox County Community Health Center (KCCHC) is marking National Health Center Week 2025 with a Hawaiian-themed pool party at Hiawatha Water Park in Mount Vernon.
Knox Public Health continues to navigate measles cases
May 27, 2025
As Knox County approaches the likely conclusion of its measles outbreak, Knox Public Health Commissioner Zach Green informed the Mount Vernon City Council that the county had recorded 20 confirmed measles cases as of his quarterly report on May 12.
Knox residents dispose of 164.6 pounds of drugs
Apr 30, 2025
Knox County residents disposed of 164.6 pounds of unused, unwanted, and expired medications and sharps containers during the DEA National Drug Take Back Day on April 26.
Knox County collects over 160 pounds of medication on Drug Take Back Day
Apr 30, 2025
Knox County, OH – On April 26, 2025, Knox County took part in the DEA National Drug Take Back Day.
Knox Public Health confirms 20 measles cases
Apr 15, 2025
Knox Public Health confirmed on April 14 that 20 cases of measles are linked to the initial case in Knox County.
Knox County reports one traffic fatality in Q1 of 2025
Apr 15, 2025
The Knox County Safe Communities Coalition has released its traffic fatalities update for the first quarter of 2025.
Measles outbreak in Knox County prompts health advisory
Apr 9, 2025
As of April 8, 2025, Knox County has reported a total of 14 confirmed measles cases.
Knox County offers free measles vaccination clinic
Apr 8, 2025
Knox Public Health will be hosting a Measles Vaccination Clinic this April.
Knox Public Health celebrates 30 years of National Public Health Week
Apr 3, 2025
Knox Public Health is inviting the community to participate in National Public Health Week, which will be celebrated from April 7-13, 2025.
Two new measles cases confirmed in Knox County
Apr 2, 2025
On March 29, 2025, two additional cases of measles were confirmed in Knox County among international travelers.
More measles cases found in Knox County
Mar 31, 2025
Knox Public Health has confirmed two additional cases of measles in international travelers within Knox County.
Confirmed measles case reported in Knox County
Mar 28, 2025
On March 24, 2025, a laboratory-confirmed case of measles was identified in an adult international traveler visiting Knox County.