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Knox County reports one traffic fatality in Q1 of 2025

The Knox County Safe Communities Coalition has released its traffic fatalities update for the first quarter of 2025.

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 15, 2025

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KCH hosts National Healthcare Decision Day event on April 18

Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio, will host National Healthcare Decision Day on April 18.

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 11, 2025

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KSAAT hosts prescription drug take-back event

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 8, 2025

The Knox Substance Abuse Action Team, in collaboration with Knox Public Health and local law enforcement, will host a prescription drug take-back event on April 26, 2025.

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KCH promotes organ donation during National Donate Life Month

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 4, 2025

Mount Vernon, OH – National Donate Life Month in April focuses on educating the public about organ, eye, and tissue donation.

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Certified nurse midwife Amanda Poorman provides comprehensive care at Knox Community Hospital

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 3, 2025

Amanda Poorman, a certified nurse midwife, is providing women's healthcare at Knox Community Hospital.

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Knox Public Health celebrates 30 years of National Public Health Week

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 3, 2025

Knox Public Health is inviting the community to participate in National Public Health Week, which will be celebrated from April 7-13, 2025.

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Ellis Brothers unveils pink truck initiative for women's health support

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 2, 2025

Ellis Brothers, Inc. is set to introduce a new initiative aimed at supporting women's health through the unveiling of a custom-designed pink truck.

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Knox Community Hospital celebrates Doctors Day

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 1, 2025

Knox Community Hospital has announced its celebration of National Doctors Day on March 30, aimed at recognizing the contributions of physicians to patient care and medical advancements.

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More measles cases found in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 31, 2025

Knox Public Health has confirmed two additional cases of measles in international travelers within Knox County.

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The Living Center Senior Living Apartments announces new community manager

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 5, 2025

The Living Center Senior Living Apartments has announced the appointment of April Pennington as the new community manager.

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Knox Community Hospital hosts free talk on anterior hip replacement

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 3, 2025

The Knox Community Hospital is hosting a free event titled "Doc Talk" on Thursday, March 20, from 5 to 6 PM.

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More Knox residents get help with transport to medical appointments

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 24, 2025

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.

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

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 24, 2025

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

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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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