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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With the passage of House Bill 119 which rescinded Section 3701-29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
May 4 |
Health Department offices to close early
The offices at 11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd. will close at 2 p.m.
for staff development.
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| May 5 |
Suicide Prevention Coalition Mtg.
10 a.m. Health Department Conference Room
Call Pam Palm at 399-8002 for more information.
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| May 6 |
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.
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| May 10 |
"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
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| May 11 |
Healthy Happy Hour as part of Women's Health Week
5-7:30 p.m., Allison's Finer Diner.
FREE Admission; RSVP Required
Click here for more information
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| May 12 |
National Nurses Day
National School Nurses Day |
| May 13 |
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.
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| May 17 |
"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. 2233c
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| May 18 |
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
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| May 19 |
Board of Health Meeting
7:30 p.m. Health Department Conference Room
Open to the public
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May 20
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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.
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| May 24 |
"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 |
| May 27 |
"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.
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| May 31 |
Health Department Closed
in recognition of Memorial Day
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June 2 |
Suicide Prevention Coalition Mtg.
10 a.m. Health Department Conference Room
Call Pam Palm at 399-8002 for more information.
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| June 3 |
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
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| June 7 |
"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
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| June 10 |
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.
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| June 14 |
"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
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| June 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.
Free HIV Testing
5-7 p.m., Health Department Medical Clinic
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