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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.
Knox County influenza season may be near its end
Mar 9, 2025
Knox County has reported a slight decline in influenza cases, according to Health Commissioner Zach Green.
Understanding Mobility Management at Knox Public Health
Mar 8, 2025
Joe Porter serves as the program coordinator for mobility management at Knox Public Health.
Knox Public Health Launches Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program
Jan 21, 2025
Knox Public Health has recently announced its Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program, made possible by a generous $142,000 grant from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office.
Several local youth diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease
Oct 22, 2024
A common children's virus that causes sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet is making the rounds in Knox County.
Two more locations in Knox County test positive for West Nile Virus
Aug 19, 2024
Continued trapping and testing of mosquitoes in Knox County has resulted in positive identification of West Nile Virus (WNV) in two additional locations.
Knox Public Health offers free food safety training course
Jun 17, 2024
Knox Public Health will offer a free Ohio Person in Charge Food Safety Training Course on June 24. The course does not qualify as level 2 manager certification.
Eligible teens can get driver's ed training from Knox Public Health
May 11, 2024
Knox Public Health has initiated its Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program, designed to aid teenagers who cannot afford driver's education training. The agency is currently accepting applications.
Knox Public Health offers new driver's education training scholarship
May 6, 2024
Knox Public Health has received a grant from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office for the Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program.
Mount Vernon Health Center ribbon cutting held
Apr 2, 2024
Knox Public Health (KPH) held a ribbon-cutting for its renovated Mount Vernon Health Center at 202 W. Vine St. on March 28.
KHPP seeks public input on health status, concerns for community health assessment
Mar 12, 2024
Knox Health Planning Partnership (KHPP) is asking for the public's input as part of the 2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA), a survey conducted every three years to identify priority health needs and concerns in Knox County.
Knox Public Health provides update on national measles outbreak
Mar 1, 2024
In response to the current National measles outbreak, Knox Public Health wants to help reduce the risk of a measles outbreak in our community. Measles is a respiratory disease usually considered a childhood disease; it can be contracted at any age.
Knox County Safe Communities releases 2023 quarter four traffic fatalities update
Jan 29, 2024
The Knox County Safe Communities Coalition reports two traffic crash fatalities from Oct. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2023.
Knox Public Health Receives Traffic Safety Funding
Dec 5, 2023
Knox Public Health has received a $27,500 grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety to promote traffic safety awareness in Knox County.
A space for teens to be heard Podcast series gives Knox high school students a voice
Jul 6, 2022
The Knox County Teen Advisory Council (TAC) has launched a podcast series for high school students on topics such as dating, violence and alcohol use.
Board of Health names replacement for retiring health commissioner
Mar 18, 2022
At its monthly meeting Wednesday night, the Knox County Board of Health named Zach Green to replace retiring Health Commissioner Julie Miller.
Community Calendar
Mar 15, 2022
OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.
With hospitalizations and transmission low, masking no longer recommended
Mar 10, 2022
With hospitalizations and transmission low, masking is no longer recommended.