Knox Community Hospital

01/12/2026

Did you know that people over 60 or with a family history of glaucoma are at greater risk? This Glaucoma Awareness Month, take a proactive step by scheduling a comprehensive eye exam. Protect your vision today!

01/05/2026

We welcomed the first baby of 2026 on January 2. Her name is Estella Lynn, weighing 7 pounds and 2 ounces. Her parents, Hailey and Nate, were very surprised that she was the first baby of the year, as it was not only the second day of the new year, but she wasn't due until Saturday. However, she had plans of making her arrival a little early.

Congratulations to the family!

12/29/2025

Update - we are now reopened.

12/25/2025

Wishing you and your family a healthy, happy holiday season.

12/22/2025

The Clinics at 1661 Venture Drive are no longer seeing patients. The Internal Medicine clinic will be moving to the Knox Medical Pavilion, Suite A, and the Infectious Disease Clinic will move to the Knox Medical Center effective January 5.

Patients should call 740.397.2915 if they have questions for Jackie Neighbarger, CNP, Internal Medicine, and 740.326.3535 if they have questions regarding Dr. Bhat, Infectious Disease.

12/18/2025

We are so proud of our Stroke Coordinator, Amanda, for being awarded first place (out of almost 40 posters from across the state of Ohio) for her poster presentation on community stroke response improvement efforts at the Ohio Organization of Nurse Leaders.

12/17/2025

12/16/2025

Alice Hutzel, Director of Marketing, and Dee Scott with Killbuck Savings Bank, collected food and monetary donations on Friday in front of Walmart for Food For The Hungry.

We are thankful to have such a generous community!

12/12/2025

On behalf of the Foundation for Knox Community Hospital, we are excited to announce the purchase of the Scout Radar Localization System, an innovative technology that enhances precision and comfort in breast cancer surgery. This major advancement amounts to $82,545, which was made possible through the work of the local Go Pink Committee: Barbara Barry, Chair, Amy Brechler, Diane Carioti, Julie Farmer, Brenda Holcomb, Sara Lynn Kerr, Cindy Miller, Marci Pressler, Peggy Snow, and Teresa York. For more than 25 years, the committee’s annual event has raised funds to support breast cancer prevention and treatment.

The Scout uses a tiny reflector and radar technology to precisely locate breast tumors, offering a more comfortable and efficient alternative to traditional wire localization. This results in improved accuracy for surgeons and a more positive experience for patients on the day of surgery.

“We are deeply grateful to the Go Pink Committee for their commitment to advancing breast cancer care close to home,” said Marketing and Development Director, Alice Hutzel. “Because of their support, our patients will benefit from the latest technology available.”

The new system will be implemented in the coming months, furthering KCH’s mission to provide compassionate healthcare service that exceeds the expectations of our community.

For more information about this project, please contact the Foundation for KCH at 740.393.9085.

12/10/2025

According to the American College of Cardiology, an effective cardiac rehabilitation program comprises five vital components that can lead to successful outcomes following a heart-related incident. Learn more:

The assumption is that Cardiac Rehabilitation is an aerobic training program—something patients should be able to do straightforwardly on their own, like joining a gym. The multifaceted program offers safe, monitored exercise under medical supervision, risk factor modification, psychological suppo...

12/03/2025

Learn more about Coronary Artery Disease
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