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11660 Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-9084
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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.
KPH to conduct booster/flu shot clinic at Field House
Oct 26, 2022
Knox Public Health will conduct a walk-in clinic offering vaccine for the latest COVID boosterand seasonal influenza on Oct. 28 from 9 a.m.
Knox homeowners offered help fixing, replacing home sewage systems
Oct 9, 2022
Homeowners in Knox County who cannot afford to deal with failing septic systems may find the financial assistance they need from a $150,000 award to Knox County Public Health.
Vaccine for flu, bivalent booster offered at drive-thru clinic
Oct 1, 2022
To help stop the spread on the mutating COVID-19 virus and prepare for the upcoming flu season, Knox Public Health will conduct a drive-thru clinic offering both the seasonal flu shot and the COVID-19 bivalent booster.
Knox Public Health levy to appear on Nov. 8 ballot
Sep 28, 2022
Knox Public Health is seeking approval of a 1 mill operating levy on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Knox Public Health levy to appear on Nov. 8 ballot
Sep 25, 2022
Knox Public Health is seeking approval of a 1 mill operating levy on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Community Health Care Center in Knox County earns awards for quality
Sep 13, 2022
The Knox County Community Health Center in Mount Vernon receives four Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA). This organization falls under Health and Human Services.
Registration open for KSAAT co-ed softball tournament
Sep 10, 2022
There is still time to register for the KSAAT Co-Ed Softball Tournament.
Drive Sober kickoff this Friday
Aug 18, 2022
The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over national enforcement mobilization will be in effect across the U.S. from Aug. 17 to Sep. 5, 2022.
All children can now receive COVID-19 vaccine
Jul 13, 2022
With the CDC now recommending that children and adolescents aged 6 months and older get the COVID-19 vaccine, Knox Public Health is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine for all children to help protect them from contracting and spreading the virus.
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.
Knox Public Health offers car seats for income-eligible residents
May 26, 2022
Together with the Ohio Department of Health's Ohio Buckles Buckeyes, Knox Public Health provides convertible and booster seats to income-eligible families.
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.