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Knox Community Hospital recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month

Knox Community Hospital recognizes May as National Stroke Awareness Month.

By Mount Vernon News Report | Apr 23, 2024

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Role of Nurse Practitioners in Specialty Care - Cardiology

Nurse Practitioners bring a comprehensive perspective and personal touch to health care.

By Alice Hutzel-Bateson, Knox Community Hospital | Apr 16, 2024

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Knox Community Hospital hosts free car seat check

By Mount Vernon News Report | Apr 9, 2024

Knox Community Hospital is partnering with Safe Kids Worldwide to host a free drive-up car seat check on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wright Family Medical Pavilion main parking lot.

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Mount Vernon Health Center ribbon cutting held

By Mount Vernon News Report | 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.

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Knox Community Hospital recognizes National Doctors’ Day

By Alice Hutzel-Bateson, Knox Community Hospital | Apr 1, 2024

Knox Community Hospital joins the healthcare community on March 30 in celebrating National Doctors’ Day, a day set aside to honor the exceptional commitment and care provided by America’s physicians. It is a time to reflect on the essential role doctors play in healing and sustaining our community’s health.

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Knox Community Hospital – Wright Family Lab is Opening

By Alice Hutzel-Bateson, Knox Community Hospital | Apr 1, 2024

In order to better serve our patients, KCH is opening the Wright Family Medical Pavilion lab, effective April 1, 2024. Those needing lab services may register at the second-floor entrance of the WFMP, next to the Ann Schnormeier Center for Birthing Care. From there, patients will be directed by registration staff.

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Mount Vernon Farmers Market set to kick off 21st season

By Mount Vernon News Report | Mar 19, 2024

One of downtown’s weekend traditions will return to the Public Square on Saturday, May 4.

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Knox Community Hospital recognizes National Doctors’ Day

By Mount Vernon News Report | Mar 19, 2024

Knox Community Hospital joins the healthcare community on March 30 in celebrating National Doctors’ Day, a day set aside to honor the commitment and care provided by America’s physicians.

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KHPP seeks public input on health status, concerns for community health assessment

By Mount Vernon News Report | 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.

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Knox Public Health provides update on national measles outbreak

By Knox Public Health | 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.

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Area Agency on Aging, Inc. to host 'Spring into Health' event

By Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. | Feb 19, 2024

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is happy to announce the upcoming “Spring into Health” event, which is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults in our community.

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Knox Public Health to train person in charge for food safety

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 4, 2024

Knox Public Health has announced that it will offer a free Ohio Person in Charge Food Safety Training Course in March. The course is scheduled to take place at the Ramser 4-H Activity Center.

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The Ohio Eastern Star Home to expand senior living options with new developments

By Mount Vernon News reports | Jan 24, 2024

Mount Vernon's The Ohio Eastern Star Home is set for an expansion of its retirement community in Fall of 2024 and Fall of 2025 with the opening of apartment-style and condo living spaces.

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Bennett: 'My nurses, April, Josie and Bailey, were hands down my heroes that day'

By Knox Community Hospital | Jan 23, 2024

Knox Community Hospital is proud to announce that in 2023, our hospital welcomed a record-breaking number of newborns!

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“Doc Talk - Primary Care: Promoting Wellness in our Community”

By Mount Vernon News Report | Jan 16, 2024

Join us for a free Doc Talk on Tuesday, January 30, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Zach Thurman, MD, and Kody Green, APRN-CNP will increase public awareness about primary care’s role in preventive wellness.

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Knox residents can get help to quit vaping

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 15, 2024

Knox County residents seeking assistance to quit vaping or tobacco can reach out to a certified tobacco treatment specialist at Knox County Public Health to help them attain their smoke-free objectives. Mike Whittaker, the specialist, can be contacted at 740-392-2200.

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MHR January Public Meetings

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 3, 2024

Join Mental Health & Recovery for Licking & Knox Counties (MHR) in their series of crucial meetings scheduled for January 2024.

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Knox Community Hospital: What is BPH?

By Knox Community Hospital | Dec 28, 2023

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate enlarges as men get older. BPH is a very common condition that affects over 42 million men in the US1 and over 660 million aging men worldwide.

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Dr. Mark Boynton champions chiropractic care for pediatrics and pregnancy

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 21, 2023

Dr. Mark Boynton, the driving force behind Family Chiropractic and Nutrition LLC, is dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of underserved populations, such as pediatrics and pregnancy.

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Bo Lacey Construction and Mount Vernon YMCA Unite to Bring Health and Wellness to Families in 2024 (New Year-New Goals)

By Mount Vernon News Report | Dec 9, 2023

In a remarkable display of community support, Bo Lacey Construction, a company deeply rooted in its local community, has partnered with the Mount Vernon YMCA to offer an extraordinary opportunity for a family in the coming year.

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