Knox Public Health
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11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-9084
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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.
Success Stories: Overcoming Tobacco Addiction with Knox Public Health and Ohio Tobacco Quit Line Support
Nov 30, 2023
For those wanting to quit using tobacco there are great resources out there for you to utilize.
Government events this December in Mount Vernon
Nov 30, 2023
The following events are scheduled to take place in Mount Vernon this month.
November is celebrated as Child Safety Protection Month
Nov 20, 2023
November is celebrated as Child Safety Protection Month, a time dedicated to understanding the social determinants of our youths health. Knox Public Health has shared with the public many different ways to ensure safety for our kids.
This week's government events in Mount Vernon: Nov. 12-18
Nov 13, 2023
The following events are scheduled to take place in Mount Vernon this week.
Government events this November in Mount Vernon
Nov 10, 2023
The following events are scheduled to take place in Mount Vernon this month.
The Hidden Dangers of Nicotine: Long-Term Effects and Quitting Resources
Nov 8, 2023
Nicotine is a stimulant that is found in tobacco products. It can cause the body to become dependent.
Drug Take Back Day Collection Totals
Nov 2, 2023
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, the community came together for a significant and impactful event: the DEA National Drug Take Back Day.
National Drug Take Back Day
Oct 27, 2023
Knox County will be participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Knox Public Health celebrates its Chamber of Commerce leadership graduates
Oct 24, 2023
Knox Public Health Patient Care Navigator Lillian Collins and Public Health Nurse Natasha Lester were part of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2023.
ODNR hosts Orphan Well Program
Oct 20, 2023
Knox Public Health encourages landowners to learn more about the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Orphan Well Program.
Knox health commissioner advises residents to check air quality regularly
Jun 10, 2023
Knox County Health Commissioner Zach Green said that while the recent air quality advisories are unfortunate, they should serve as a reminder for everyone to check the air quality on a regular basis.
Knox County sees increased salmonella cases
Apr 19, 2023
Knox Public Health (KPH) reports increased salmonella cases among Knox County residents over the past few months.
State grant aims to stem Knox County's rising traffic fatalities
Nov 16, 2022
As Knox County’s traffic fatalities are on the rise, an infusion of nearly $30,000 in state funding will be used to better promote traffic safety in the area.
Ohio DPS awards $27,500 for Knox traffic safety
Nov 5, 2022
The Ohio Department of Public Safety has awarded a $27,500 grant to Knox Public Health to promote traffic safety awareness in the county.