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Information regarding MRSA
With reports about MRSA in the national news and the confirmation of cases of MRSA in our own community, find out more about MRSA with information sheets from the Knox County Health Department, the Ohio Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control.
Ohio's New Indoor Clean Air Law
Ohio’s indoor clean air law is now being enforced. This new law requires “public places” and “places of employment” be smoke free. Find out more on the new law and how it will be enforced locally.
New Sewage Regulations
With the passage of House Bill 119 which rescinded Section 3701-29
of the Ohio Administrative Code, the Knox County Board of Health
has adopted revisions to Board Regulation 801 which governs sewage regulations. The Board of Health will receive public comment on the revised regulation during the Sept. 26, 2007 board meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m.
View the revised Regulation 801 as well a list of certified soil scientists
and links to other related sites.
Schedule of Events
May 26 |
Health Department Offices Closed
in observance of Memorial Day
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| May 28 |
Board of Health Meeting
7:30 p.m. Health Department Conference Room
Open to the public.
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| May 29 |
"Put It Out For Good" Stop Smoking Classes
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. No Charge to attend. No need to register.
Knox Community Hospital, 3rd Floor meeting room
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233 or Dina Herald Ext. 2230. |
| June 2 |
"Put It Out For Good" Stop Smoking Classes
Noon- 1:30 p.m. No Charge to attend
Alcohol & Drug Freedom Center, 106 E. Gambier St.,
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233 or Dina Herald Ext. 2230. |
| June 3 |
Health Department Closing Early
All offices will close at 2:30 p.m. for staff development
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| June 5 |
AM Knox County - 1300 AM WMVO
10- 11 a.m. Health Department featured on radio.
"Put It Out For Good" Stop Smoking Classes
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. No Charge to attend. No need to register.
Knox Community Hospital, 3rd Floor meeting room
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233 or Dina Herald Ext. 2230. |
| June 9 |
"Put It Out For Good" Stop Smoking Classes
Noon- 1:30 p.m. No Charge to attend
Alcohol & Drug Freedom Center, 106 E. Gambier St.,
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233 or Dina Herald Ext. 2230.
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| June 10 |
Knox Out Tobacco Coalition
9:30 a.m., Health Department Conference Room
For more information, call
Mike Whitaker,392-2200, Ext. 2233
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| June 12 |
Immunization Clinic at Danville
10 a.m. - Noon, The Sanctuary, 302 South Market Street
Walk-In-Basis, No appointment needed.
$10 administrative fee.
"Put It Out For Good" Stop Smoking Classes
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. No Charge to attend. No need to register.
Knox Community Hospital, 3rd Floor meeting room
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233 or Dina Herald Ext. 2230. |
| June 16 |
"Put It Out For Good" Stop Smoking Classes
Noon- 1:30 p.m. No Charge to attend
Alcohol & Drug Freedom Center, 106 E. Gambier St.,
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233 or Dina Herald Ext. 2230.
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June 17
June 17-19
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Extended evening hours at Health Department
Open until 7 p.m.
Clinic services available, including physical exams, blood pressure screening and immunizations. Other available services include birth and death records, water and well permits, water testing and food service permits, WIC nutritional counseling, home health care and health promotion services
Focusing on Youth Issues (FYI) Conference
A three-day conference on issues affecting youth.
Sponsored by Community Mental Health & Recovery Board, United Way of Knox County, Mount Builders Guidance Center and Mount Vernon Nazarene Univerity. Geared toward teachers, guidance counselors, court workders, social workders, scout leaders, church youth directors and others who work with youth. 30 sessions from which to choose. Breakfast and lunch included.
To register, call Lynn Washatka at 740-397-900, Ext. 3700.
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| June 18 |
Senior Wellness Clinic at Fredericktown
Noon- 2 p.m. Fredericktown Senior Center
No appointment necessary
Free blood pressure checks, blood sugars check,
cholesterol screeing, medicine review, dietary counseling.
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| June 19 |
"Put It Out For Good" Stop Smoking Classes
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. No Charge to attend. No need to register.
Knox Community Hospital, 3rd Floor meeting room
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233 or Dina Herald Ext. 2230.
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| June 23 |
"Put It Out For Good" Stop Smoking Classes
Noon- 1:30 p.m. No Charge to attend
Alcohol & Drug Freedom Center, 106 E. Gambier St.,
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233 or Dina Herald Ext. 2230. |
June 25 |
Board of Health Meeting
7:30 p.m. Health Department Conference Room
Open to the public.
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| June 26 |
Immunization Clinic at Danville
3:00 - 5:00 p.m., The Sanctuary, 302 South Market Street
Walk-In-Basis, No appointment needed.
$10 administrative fee.
"Put It Out For Good" Stop Smoking Classes
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. No Charge to attend. No need to register.
Knox Community Hospital, 3rd Floor meeting room
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233 or Dina Herald Ext. 2230.
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| June 30 |
"Put It Out For Good" Stop Smoking Classes
Noon- 1:30 p.m. No Charge to attend
Alcohol & Drug Freedom Center, 106 E. Gambier St.,
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233 or Dina Herald Ext. 2230.
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| July 4 |
Health Department Closed
in observance of Independence Day. |
| July 10 |
Immunization Clinic at Danville
10 a.m. - Noon, The Sanctuary, 302 South Market Street
Walk-In-Basis, No appointment needed.
$10 administrative fee. |
| July 15 |
Extended evening hours at Health Department
Open until 7 p.m.
Clinic services available, including physical exams, blood pressure screening and immunizations. Other available services include birth and death records, water and well permits, water testing and food service permits, WIC nutritional counseling, home health care and health promotion services |
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