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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With the passage of House Bill 119 which rescinded Section 3701-29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. View the revised Regulation 801 as well a list of certified soil scientists and links to other related sites.

Schedule of Events

Feb. 1

"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
Feb. 4

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.
Health Department Conference Room
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233.
Feb. 5

Suicide Prevention Coalition Mtg.
10 a.m. Health Department Conference Room
Call Pam Palm at 399-8002 for more information.
Feb.8

"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
Feb.9

Health Department offices close early
The offices at 11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd. will close at 2 p.m.
for staff development.

Feb.11

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.
Health Department Conference Room
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233.
Feb. 15

Health Department Closed
in recognition of the President's Day

"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

Feb. 16

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.

Free HIV Testing
5-7 p.m., Health Department Medical Clinic
Feb. 17

Senior Wellness Clinic at Danville
9-11 a.m., Longsinger Pharmacy, Danville
Free screenings for those over age 60.
Free blood pressure check, blood sugar check, cholesterol check, medicine review and diabetic foot exam and wound screening.
Feb. 18

Wellness Coalition
9 a.m., Health Department Conference Room
For more info, contact Pam Palm at ppalm@knoxhealth.com

"Put It Out For Good" Stop Smoking Classes
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. No Charge to attend. No need to register.
Health Department Conference Room
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233.

Feb. 20

 

"Let's Get Ready" event for parents of preschoolers
at New Hope Early Education Center.
The WIC and Help Me Grow programs from the
Health Department will provide screenings and presentations on healthy snacks.

Feb. 22

"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

Feb. 24

Board of Health Meeting
7:30 p.m. Health Department Conference Room
Open to the public

Feb. 25

"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

March 1

"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
March 4

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.
Health Department Conference Room
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233
March 8

"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

March 11

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.
Health Department Conference Room
For more information, call 392-2200,
Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233.
March 15

"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. 2233y

March 16

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.

Free HIV Testing
5-7 p.m., Health Department Medical Clinic