Knox Public Health

Knox Public Health has announced it is no longer conducting individual case investigation and contract tracing for positive cases of COVID-19. The action follows last week’s recommendation from the Ohio Department of Health that due to the quick spread of the Omicron variant and newly reduced timelines for quarantine and isolation, case investigation and exposure notification are impractical.

OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.

Event title: Webinar: Communities for Immunity Kickoff! Location: Zoom Webinar (To register for Zoom Webinar events, please email knoxwrites1@gmail.com.) Description: Interested in learning more about the Library’s Communities for Immunity Program?

Knox Public Health has announced the limited availability of free at-home test kits for COVID-19. The BinaxNOW test provides results in minutes and is recommended for those with COVID-19 symptoms and access to a cell phone or a laptop computer.

OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.

January is Radon Action Month, and Knox Public Health (KPH) recommends local residents to test their homes for radon – it’s easy and inexpensive.

Moore Family Practice, and the Walk-In Clinic, medical offices in downtown Mount Vernon, are now part of Knox Public Health and will operate in conjunction with the Knox County Community Health Center.

As we finish up 2021, the Knox Public Health (KPH) team is grateful for the support provided to us by the Knox County community.

Miller announced her retirement to the Knox County Board of Health during the group’s recent meeting. Her last day will be July 1, 2022.

A new three-year community health improvement plan for Knox County focuses on expanding transportation, removing the stigma on mental health and expanding broadband internet access, according to a news release from Knox Public Health (KPH).

Quitting is a decision a person has to make for themselves, but teens have a free, confidential resource in My Life My Quit.

Knox Public Health has received a $35,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety to promote traffic safety awareness in Knox County.

On Saturday, Oct. 23, Knox County will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Day.

OngoingKnox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.

MOUNT VERNON – The Ohio Department of Health has responded to Knox Public Health’s request for more rapid, at-home COVID-19 test kits.

To meet the demand for COVID-19 vaccine and prepare for the upcoming flu season, Knox Public Health will conduct a drive-thru clinic offering vaccines for both COVID-19 and seasonal flu. The two-for-one event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Knox County Fairgrounds. Administration of all vaccine will take place while individuals are in their vehicle.

OngoingAt-home rapid BinaxNOW COVID-19 test kits are back in stock.

Monday, Oct. 4 - Mount Vernon High School's Parent Information Night is for junior and senior parents regarding after graduation information such as military, adult education, and college. WHERE: the high school theater WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

OngoingAt-home rapid BinaxNOW COVID-19 test kits are back in stock.

Knox Public Health is reactivating a COVID-19 hotline it operated with Knox Community Hospital last year during the pandemic.