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11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-9084
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Knox Public Health receives 600 vaccine doses for walk-in clinics this week
Mar 1, 2021
If you have been wishing more COVID-19 vaccine would be available in Knox County, your wish has come true — at least for this week.
Knox Public Health holds next vaccine clinic March 3
Feb 26, 2021
Knox County residents age 65 and older and those with congenital health issues will remain the priority populations to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the upcoming weeks.
Knox Public Health Commissioner Julie Miller to hold live Facebook event at 5 p.m. today
Feb 24, 2021
Health Commissioner Julie Miller from Knox Public Health and representatives from Knox Community Hospital will be LIVE on Facebook updating residents about the current status of COVID-19 vaccinations in the county.
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Feb 22, 2021
Gregory Spaid won an Ohio Art Council grant for his photography.
Knox County residents age 80 and older can receive COVID-19 vaccine beginning this week.
Jan 14, 2021
Knox Public Health, Knox Community Hospital and Kroger have each received limited amounts of the COVID-19 vaccine and will be distributing it by appointment only.
Community Calendar, 01.13.21
Jan 12, 2021
Knox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.
COVID-19 vaccine on the way for seniors, Knox Public Health says
Jan 7, 2021
Knox Public Health reports there is plenty of local interest in the COVID-19 vaccine, especially among residents age 65 and older.
Knox Public Health scheduling flu shots by appointment only
Jan 7, 2021
Flu shots are still available at Knox Public Health.
Knox County immunologist impressed with new COVID-19 vaccines
Jan 6, 2021
Christopher Cordle was born and raised in Knox County and went on to earn a Ph.D. in immunology from Johns Hopkins University.
Knox Public Health to focus on COVID-19 vaccination; limit testing
Jan 5, 2021
As the New Year gets underway, Knox Public Health (KPH) will offer less testing for COVID-19 and instead shift its efforts to administering vaccine to prevent the disease.
Community Calendar 01.06.21
Jan 4, 2021
Knox Public Health has posted a notice on vaccine availability that will be updated regularly as conditions change.
Knox Public Health to focus on COVID-19 vaccination; limit testing
Jan 1, 2021
As the New Year begins, Knox Public Health will offer less testing for COVID-19 and instead shift its efforts to administering vaccine to prevent the disease.
Knox County EMS workers receive COVID-19 vaccine
Dec 28, 2020
Knox Public Health received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday afternoon and began vaccinating individuals within 24 hours.
Knox Public Health receives first round of COVID-19 vaccines
Dec 23, 2020
Knox Public Health received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine this week and will be vaccinating EMS personnel on Dec. 23.
Knox Public Health could get first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine this week
Dec 18, 2020
Knox Public Health expects to receive its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine this week, Health Commissioner Julie Miller said on Facebook.
Routine restaurant inspections slow in Knox County as COVID-19 cases soar
Dec 1, 2020
Visitors to the Knox Public Health website looking for restaurant health inspection scores will find that the latest data is from 2019.
Knox Public Health addresses cardiovascular risks of COVID-19 and importance of vigilance
Nov 25, 2020
In the midst of the frustration and confusion, it can be difficult to stay vigilant about preventing the transmission of COVID-19.
Knox Public Health offers low-cost, 8-week quit-nicotine program
Oct 29, 2020
Knox Public Health is offering residents who want to quit smoking a low-cost option with their Knox Out Tobacco program.
COVID-19 cases in Knox County jumping 'dramatically'
Oct 24, 2020
COVID-19 cases are “dramatically” increasing in Knox County among all age groups, county health officials said.