Knox County Health Department and Knox Community Health Center

Knox County Health Department and Knox Community Health Center The Knox County Health Department is dedicated to addressing everyday public health issues. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S.

Knox County Health Department Open 8am-4pm
Knox Community Health Center Open 7am -5pm
Monday through Friday Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

WIC provides healthy foods and nutrition education. WIC also offers breastfeeding support, health care referrals, resour...
01/25/2026

WIC provides healthy foods and nutrition education. WIC also offers breastfeeding support, health care referrals, resources and more! If you are pregnant, have recently had a baby, foster parent or guardian of a child under the age of 5, call (309) 344-0319 to apply for WIC!

With the dangerously cold wind chills, frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as ten minutes. If you experienc...
01/25/2026

With the dangerously cold wind chills, frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as ten minutes. If you experience signs of frostbite or hypothermia, make sure to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

We are hiring! Are you a compassionate, skilled behavioral health professional seeking a meaningful role in a mission-dr...
01/24/2026

We are hiring! Are you a compassionate, skilled behavioral health professional seeking a meaningful role in a mission-driven health center? If so, apply today to be a Behavior Health Counselor at the Knox Community Health Center!

Information about benefits can be found at https://www.knoxcountyhealth.org/about_us_/employment_.php

01/23/2026

Hey new moms and moms-to-be! Come learn more about the benefits of skin-to-skin after birth! Stop by the Galesburg Public Library on January 29 to chat with Michelle Rickard, Certified Lactation Counselor, and to find out about resources in the community for you and your family!

Stay   as temperatures continue to drop this week. Dress in warm layers of clothing and cover your skin — wear a hat, gl...
01/23/2026

Stay as temperatures continue to drop this week. Dress in warm layers of clothing and cover your skin — wear a hat, gloves, scarf, socks, and waterproof boots.
More tips: ready.gov/winter-weather

01/23/2026
01/23/2026

January 22, 2026
The National Weather Service is predicting severe weather to impact our region. (For specific weather information, please visit The National Weather Service page https://weather.com/)

Should more locations become available, this list will be updated. Please be sure to follow this page for updates.

WARMING CENTERS

GALESBURG:
❄️Galesburg Public Library - 264 W Main St (Mon & Tue: 9am-8pm, Wed: 9am-5pm, Thurs: 9am-8pm, Fri & Sat: 9am-5pm)
❄️Knox County YMCA - 1324 W Carl Sandburg Dr (Sun: 10am-5pm, Mon - Fri: 5am-8pm, Sat: 6am-5pm)
❄️Knox County Housing Authority Shelter – 525/527 Iowa Ct (Daily: 24 hours)
❄️Galesburg Public Safety Building - 150 S Broad St, Galesburg (Daily: 24 hours)
❄️The Bridge - 510 N Kellogg St (Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm)

KNOX COUNTY:
❄️Williamsfield Fire Station – 200 E Gale St (Fri 1/23 - Sun 1/25: open 24 hours)
❄️Oneida Fire Station – 210 N Sage St (Thurs 1/22 - Sun 1/25: open 24 hours)
❄️Wataga Fire Station – 310 W Willard St (Thurs 1/22 - Sun 1/25: open 24 hours)

Just a reminder that starting on February 1, 2026, WIC will be switching from Enfamil products to Similac products. Plea...
01/23/2026

Just a reminder that starting on February 1, 2026, WIC will be switching from Enfamil products to Similac products. Please contact our WIC office at 309-344-0319 with any questions. We'd be happy to discuss these changes with you!

Looking for support and resources during pregnancy or your baby’s first 6 months? Our Better Birth Outcomes Comprehensiv...
01/22/2026

Looking for support and resources during pregnancy or your baby’s first 6 months? Our Better Birth Outcomes Comprehensive Program is here to support you with in-person nurse assessments, connections to community resources, and so much more! Don’t navigate this special journey alone- let us help you and your little one thrive! Call (309)344-0319 to check on eligibility.

Our dental program is here for you! Whether you need a cleaning or cavities filled, our staff can help you get the care ...
01/21/2026

Our dental program is here for you! Whether you need a cleaning or cavities filled, our staff can help you get the care you need. Call (309) 344-2225 to schedule an appointment today!

Did you feel it?The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) documented a 3.8 magnitude earthquake at 1:27 yesterday morning. It ce...
01/21/2026

Did you feel it?
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) documented a 3.8 magnitude earthquake at 1:27 yesterday morning. It centered in Ohlman, Illinois, which is about 42 miles southwest of Springfield.
Illinois sits between the New Madrid Seismic Zone on the border with Missouri and the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone on the border with Indiana. Do you know what to do in an earthquake?
https://iemaohs.illinois.gov/preparedness/earthquake.html

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1361 W. Fremont Street
Galesburg, IL
61401

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