Knox Public Health

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.

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

MOUNT VERNON – Positive cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in Knox County with more than 200 cases and seven people hospitalized since Sept. 1.

To address questions and concerns regarding COVID-19, Knox Public Health has sent a letter to area schools to distribute to the parents of students.

A number of entities have joined together to endorse a meeting to discuss the possible formation of a local support group for LGBTQ+ people, families and allies.

OngoingAs of 11:30 a.m., Sept. 9, Knox Public Health is temporarily out of free at-home COVID-19 rapid test kits.

OngoingAs of 11:30 a.m., Sept. 9, Knox Public Health is temporarily out of free at-home COVID-19 rapid test kits.

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

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

Knox County closed out August with its highest number of positive cases of COVID-19 in eight months.