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For cancer patients, Knox Community Hospital offers state-of-the art, personalized treatments

By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2021

At the Knox Community Hospital’s Center for Cancer Care, about 70% of patients are treated for cancers, including solid tumors or blood cancer, the other 30% for various benign blood disorders.

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Added protection: Laurels of Mount Vernon planning COVID-19 booster shots for residents who had initial Pfizer-BioNTech shots

By David Beasley | Oct 8, 2021

As COVID-19 booster vaccine become available, The Laurels of Mt. Vernon, a 104-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, is working with Kroger Pharmacy to schedule booster clinics for residents and employees who previously received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, a spokesman, Ryan Zimmerman told the Mount Vernon News.

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Ohio Scholars in Aging program seeks next generation of service leaders

By Submission | Oct 8, 2021

Applications now being accepted for Winter/Spring 2022 program

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HHS study shows vaccinations may cut COVID risk among Ohio seniors

By Submission | Oct 8, 2021

A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows that COVID-19 vaccinations may have helped prevent roughly 12,000 new COVID-19 infections and 1,800 deaths among seniors in Ohio during the first five months of 2021.

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USAging appoints Duana Patton to board of directors

By Submission | Oct 8, 2021

Duana Patton, CEO of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, has joined the board of directors of USAging, a national network advocating health and well-being for older or disabled adults.

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Back in stock: Knox Public Health has free at-home COVID test kits – again

By Submission | Oct 7, 2021

MOUNT VERNON – The Ohio Department of Health has responded to Knox Public Health’s request for more rapid, at-home COVID-19 test kits.

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Knox Community Hospital surgeon on breast cancer: Mammograms save lives

By David Beasley | Oct 4, 2021

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and for many women, the disease is all too personal, Dr. Tamara Holzer, a surgeon at Knox Community Hospital told the Mount Vernon News.

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Vaccine for flu and COVID-19 to be offered at drive-through clinic

By Submission | Oct 4, 2021

To meet the demand for COVID-19 vaccine and prepare for the upcoming flu season, Knox Public Health will conduct a drive-thru clinic offering vaccines for both COVID-19 and seasonal flu. The two-for-one event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Knox County Fairgrounds. Administration of all vaccine will take place while individuals are in their vehicle.

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Knox Community Hospital celebrates Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

By Submission | Sep 30, 2021

Knox Community Hospital is celebrating Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some key insights into ways to identify the risks, symptoms, and a few ways to reduce your risk factors.

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Knox Community Hospital video shows providers advocating COVID vaccinations

By Submission | Sep 30, 2021

In this YouTube video, Knox Community Hospital presents a number of its providers telling the public that getting the COVID-19 vaccine is a good idea.

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Knox Community Hospital announces Hall as new chief medical officer

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2021

Knox Community Hospital recently welcomed new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. John Hall, who brings 25 years’ experience in clinical practice.

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Traumatic brain injury research bolstered by $16 million in federal funding

By Robert Hadley | Sep 27, 2021

A comparison of treatments for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) is underway at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center.

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OSU Wexner Medical Center physicians say COVID-19 vaccine no risk to pregnant women

By Press Release | Sep 27, 2021

When it comes to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, people understandably want to do their research before making a decision, especially those who are pregnant or planning to have a baby.

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Knox Public Health and Knox Community Hospital reactivate COVID hotline

By Submission | Sep 24, 2021

Knox Public Health is reactivating a COVID-19 hotline it operated with Knox Community Hospital last year during the pandemic.

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^hose who test positive for COVID-19 need to isolate for 10 days

By Submission | Sep 23, 2021

MOUNT VERNON – Positive cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in Knox County with more than 200 cases and seven people hospitalized since Sept. 1.

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Knox Public Health clarifies COVID-19 protocols for school parents

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2021

To address questions and concerns regarding COVID-19, Knox Public Health has sent a letter to area schools to distribute to the parents of students.

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Ohio State among first in nation to scan patients' brains at bedside with portable MRI

By Submission | Sep 21, 2021

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of the first in the nation – and the only hospital in Ohio – to use new portable, real-time magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology to evaluate and treat stroke patients’ brains at their bedside.

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OSU offers augmented reality spine surgery, a first in Ohio

By Submission | Sep 21, 2021

COLUMBUS – An orthopaedic spine surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the first in Ohio to use an augmented reality guidance system during open and minimally invasive spine implant procedures.

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Primary care at Knox Community Hospital focused on prevention

By David Beasley | Sep 21, 2021

The focus of primary health care is preventing patients from becoming sick, Dr. Zachary Thurman of Knox Community Hospital told the Mount Vernon News.

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