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More Knox residents get help with transport to medical appointments

The Knox County Department of Job and Family Services recently provided the Board of Commissioners with an update on its non-emergent transportation (NET) program.

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 24, 2025

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Mount Vernon High School Key Club organizes blood drive amid urgent need

On Tuesday, March 4th, the Key Club at Mount Vernon High School will host a blood drive in the high school theater lobby.

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 24, 2025

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KCH offers free colorectal cancer screening kits in March

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 23, 2025

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, KCH will offer free colorectal cancer screening kits from March 3 to March 31.

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Knox Community Hospital offers free colorectal cancer screenings in March

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 20, 2025

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Knox Community Hospital (KCH) is offering free colorectal cancer screening kits from March 3 to March 31.

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Knox County Chamber hosts nutrition discussion on restorative sleep benefits

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 16, 2025

Our registered Dietician, Laurie Coleman, will discuss Nutrition Hot Topics.

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Knox Community Hospital promotes heart disease awareness

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 14, 2025

February is American Heart Month, making it the perfect time to focus on heart disease awareness and prevention.

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Knox Community Hospital: Creating Heart-Healthy Habits in the New Year

By Alice Hutzel-Bateson, Knox Community Hospital | Feb 13, 2025

With February being American Heart Month, it's only fitting to become educated on heart disease and healthy heart habits. In 2019, heart disease was the leading cause of death in Knox County.

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Heart checks offered to combat rising cardiovascular disease in U.S

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 29, 2025

Nearly half of all U.S. adults have some form of cardiovascular disease, according to a new report that reflects recently updated guidelines for treating high blood pressure.

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Nutrition Basics Workshop with Connections Fitness

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 28, 2025

Discover the essentials of healthy eating at the Nutrition Basics workshop, held on the first Wednesday of every month at Connections Fitness.

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Mental Health and Recovery Board prepares for November levy vote

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 27, 2025

The Knox County Board of Commissioners received an update from the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Licking and Knox Counties during its meeting on January 23.

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Health Talk on Managing Joint Pain and Arthritis

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 21, 2025

The Station Break Senior Center of Knox County will host a Health Talk on Friday, Jan. 31, at 10:30 a.m., focusing on hip and knee arthritis, as well as foot and ankle pain.

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Heart check slots full amid rising awareness of cardiovascular disease

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 7, 2025

Nearly half of U.S. adults have some form of cardiovascular disease, according to a recent report highlighting updated guidelines for high blood pressure treatment.

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Step into Wellness at the Step & Shop Event

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 6, 2025

Kickstart the year with health, fun, and community at the much-anticipated Step & Shop event!

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New Hip Replacement Procedure at KCH

By Alice Hutzel-Bateson, Knox Community Hospital | Dec 26, 2024

Knox Community Hospital is excited to announce that starting in January, patients in the Knox County area will no longer need to travel up to an hour to obtain a less invasive anterior hip replacement surgery.

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Nonprofit marketing tips offered at Knox Memorial

By Mount Vernon News | Dec 17, 2024

The Knox Network of Nonprofits will host free trainings in the new year.

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KCH welcomes new pediatrics doctor

By Press Release | Nov 26, 2024

Regular check-ups and examinations for children can aid in the early identification and treatment of common childhood illnesses, decreasing health risks and the likelihood of the spread of contagious diseases.

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Foundation for KCH Joins #GivingTuesday

By Alice Hutzel-Bateson, Knox Community Hospital | Nov 26, 2024

The Foundation for Knox Community Hospital Celebrates #GivingTuesday, joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement on December 3, 2024.

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Habitat for Humanity's ReStore set to reopen in 2025

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 19, 2024

Habitat for Humanity of Knox County announced the closing of its ReStore on Wooster Road.

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KCH Welcomes New Gastroenterology Doctor

By Alice Hutzel-Bateson, MA | Nov 1, 2024

KCH has added Gastroenterology as a new service line and welcomes Aslam Syed, MD, as the new Gastroenterology (GI) doctor.

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US VA reports record care and benefits for Ohio Veterans in Fiscal Year 2024

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 29, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that it provided record levels of care and benefits to Veterans and their families in Ohio throughout fiscal year 2024.

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