Knox Public Health
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11660 Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-9084
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Knox County gets $175,000 to fix failing septic systems
Jun 8, 2026
Knox Public Health received $175,000 from Ohio EPA to help property owners repair or replace failing septic systems.
Knox Public Health warns of impostor targeting residents
Apr 29, 2026
Knox Public Health is alerting residents that an impostor has been visiting homes in Knox County, falsely claiming to be a department employee and attempting to discuss retirement benefits or Medicare.
Knox County to participate in DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 25
Apr 15, 2026
Knox Public Health encourages residents to participate in DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25.
Knox Public Health offers program to support adults helping children cope with loss
Apr 5, 2026
Knox Public Health has launched a free four-week program for adults supporting children through loss.
Knox Public Health joins National Public Health Week with focus on emergency preparedness
Apr 2, 2026
Knox Public Health is participating in National Public Health Week from April 6–12 with a focus on emergency preparedness and community collaboration.
Knox Health Commissioner plans teen AI training, reports flu and Lyme cases
Mar 9, 2026
Knox Health Commissioner Zach Green announced plans for teen-focused artificial intelligence training at a recent board meeting.
Mount Vernon told Lyme disease cases continue to rise
Feb 10, 2026
Knox County reports an increase in Lyme disease cases for 2025. Commissioner Zach Green highlights challenges facing local health services amid financial constraints and introduces new leadership.
Knox commissioners budget $108 million for appropriations
Jan 12, 2026
The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a significant allocation for non-general funds totaling $64.7 million during their recent meeting on January 8th.
Knox Public Health joins national celebration for National Rural Health Day
Nov 14, 2025
Knox Public Health will join communities nationwide in celebrating National Rural Health Day on November 20, 2025.
Knox County collects over 130 pounds of medication during Drug Take Back Day
Nov 14, 2025
On October 25, 2025, Knox County participated in the DEA National Drug Take Back Day, collecting a total of 136.8 pounds of unused, unwanted, and expired medications.
Knox County provides $100,000 in grants to support families
Nov 10, 2025
The Knox County Board of Commissioners has approved $100,000 in grants to four local organizations as part of its One Ohio Opioid funding grant program.
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.