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Green tells Mount Vernon City Council Lyme disease cases on the rise

Knox County Health Commissioner Zach Green addressed the Mount Vernon City Council on October 24, reporting a significant rise in Lyme disease cases, with an increase of nearly 40% compared to the end of October 2024.

By Mount Vernon News | Nov 3, 2025

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Licking County dedicates $285,000 for health department's community navigator services

Licking County has allocated $285,000 from its opioid settlement funds on October 23 to expand the Community Navigator services offered by the Licking County Health Department.

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 27, 2025

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Knox Public Health reports second West Nile Virus positive test

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 22, 2025

Knox Public Health reported on September 16 that a second location in Knox County, specifically in Clinton Township, tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

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Knox Public Health collaborates on behavioral health services

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 9, 2025

Collaboration has been a central theme in Knox Public Health's behavioral health initiatives, as outlined in its Community Health Assessment.

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Food for the Hungry opens winter grant applications for Knox County nonprofits

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 9, 2025

Food for the Hungry of Knox County will open its grant application process for the 2025 campaign on October 1 at 8 a.m. The window for submissions will close on October 31 at noon.

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Hospice of the Western Reserve plans open house in Mount Vernon

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 15, 2025

Hospice of the Western Reserve in Mount Vernon is hosting an open house on August 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The organization, which acquired HNCO/Hospice of Knox County on August 1, 2024, aims to provide end-of-life care and has been...

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Knox Community Hospital brings health experts to school event

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 10, 2025

Families attending Centerburg Elementary School's Back-to-School Open House on August 11 will have the opportunity to meet two of the community's leading physicians in addition to meeting teachers and touring classrooms.

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American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region offers free A1C screening and $15 gift card for August blood donors

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 6, 2025

The American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region has announced an initiative for blood donors between August 1 and 28, 2025.

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Knox Public Health announces Big Latch On event for Breastfeeding Awareness Month

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 5, 2025

Knox Public Health has announced that the Breastfeeding Network of Knox County will host a Big Latch On event on August 16 to mark Breastfeeding Awareness Month.

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Knox County kicks off Drive Sober campaign during local festival

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 4, 2025

The national enforcement campaign "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" will take place across the United States from August 15 to September 1.

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Lyme cases continue to rise in Knox County

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 3, 2025

Knox County Public Health Commissioner Zach Green informed the Mount Vernon City Council during its July 28 meeting that the county is on track to surpass the number of Lyme disease cases compared to 2024.

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Knox Public Health announces Back-to-School Immunization Clinics

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 25, 2025

Knox Public Health has announced the organization of Back-to-School Immunization Clinics throughout Knox County to assist families in preparing for the upcoming school year.

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Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio announces gift card and free A1C test for August blood donations

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 22, 2025

The American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region has announced an initiative to encourage blood donations.

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Knox County Safe Communities releases second quarter 2025 traffic fatality report

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 14, 2025

Knox Public Health has announced that the Knox County Safe Communities Coalition reported four traffic crash fatalities between April 1 and June 30, 2025.

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Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio region announces June blood donation incentives

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 10, 2025

The American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region has announced that blood donors in June will receive a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card and be entered to win one of two $7,000 gift cards.

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Knox Public Health continues to navigate measles cases

By Mount Vernon News | May 27, 2025

As Knox County approaches the likely conclusion of its measles outbreak, Knox Public Health Commissioner Zach Green informed the Mount Vernon City Council that the county had recorded 20 confirmed measles cases as of his quarterly report on May 12.

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Knox Community Hospital to host annual event honoring cancer survivors

By Mount Vernon News | May 23, 2025

Knox Community Hospital has announced it will host its annual event on June 11 to recognize and honor local individuals who have survived cancer.

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Northside Pharmacy announces new location opening as part of Knox County expansion

By Mount Vernon News | May 21, 2025

Northside Pharmacy, a part of Knox Community Hospital's expansion in Knox County, is set to open a new location at 749 N. Sandusky Street.

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Knox Community Hospital hosts Doc Talk on digital media and ADHD in children

By Mount Vernon News | May 20, 2025

Knox Community Hospital has announced a free Doc Talk scheduled for June 5 from 5 to 6 PM. Dr. Emmanuel Melonakos will lead the discussion, focusing on research exploring potential connections between digital media use and...

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Knox residents dispose of 164.6 pounds of drugs

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 30, 2025

Knox County residents disposed of 164.6 pounds of unused, unwanted, and expired medications and sharps containers during the DEA National Drug Take Back Day on April 26.

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