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2009 Annual Report
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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With the passage of House Bill 119 which rescinded Section 3701-29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

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July 1	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
July 5	Health Department Closed in recognition of Indepence Day
July 7	Suicide Prevention Coalition Mtg. 9 a.m. Health Department Conference Room Call Pam Palm at 399-8002 for more information.
July 8	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.
July 15	Sports Physicals 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Health Department Medical Clinic Walk-In-Basis, No appointment needed. Bring required sports form from your school. $15 administrative fee 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

July 20	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
July 22	"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.
July 25-30	Come see us in the Merchant's Building at the Knox County Fair
July 28	Board of Health Meeting 7:30 p.m. Health Department Conference Room Open to the public
July 29	"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
Aug. 4	Suicide Prevention Coalition Mtg. 9 a.m. Health Department Conference Room Call Pam Palm at 399-8002 for more information.
Aug. 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. Health Department Conference Room For more information, call 392-2200, Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233
Aug. 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. Health Department Conference Room For more information, call 392-2200, Mike Whitaker, Ext. 2233

Aug. 17	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 & STD Counseling 5-7 p.m., Health Department Medical Clinic
Aug.19	Wellness Coalition 9 a.m., Health Department Conference Room For more info, contact Pam Palm at ppalm@knoxhealth.com Early Childhood Health Fair 5-7 p.m.; Knox Community Hospity Medical Pavillion For all children entering kindergarten, preschool or daycare this fall. Free services include: dental and physical exams, vision screenings, blood pressure screeings, height and weight measurements, immunization review, lead screenings. For more information, call 399-8003. "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.
Aug. 25	Board of Health Meeting 7:30 p.m. Health Department Conference Room Open to the public
Aug. 26	"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
Sept. 2	"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