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More than 50 years ago, noted social philosopher Sir Geoffrey Vickers said “The history of public health might well be written as a persistent redefinition of the unacceptable.” This is certainly true when we are dealing with E. coli in a water well, improper food temperatures at a restaurant, too much chlorine in a public pool or the collection of tires in someone’s backyard. When a situation that affects the health and well being of people is unacceptable, it becomes a public health issue. Public health issues are in the news every day, whether it be the latest outbreak of avian flu or the elimination of a vaccine-preventable disease. And the work of public health takes place in our community every day -- from investigating a dog bite, testing for radon, inspecting a restaurant or getting a Tetanus shot. Whether we notice or not the work of public health touches us all every day. From ‘No Smoking' signs to immunization clinics, proper sewage disposal to litter prevention, child car safety seats to rabies clinics, public health works to improve the conditions around us and promote healthy behaviors

The job of public health professionals at the Knox County Health Department is to promote health, prevent disease and injury, and to maintain and improve a healthy environment for the protection of all residents of Knox County. We assess, we assure, we promote, we prevent, we protect.... all to help extend the benefits this world has to offer to each of those we serve. It's an honor, a responsibility and some days, a tough job. And we do it gladly - because we are public health. Yet, public health is also a two way street with input and involvement from the general public and partner agencies that are just as important as the investigations and recommendations made by public health professionals. The more our residents understand public health, the better we can work together to reduce infant mortality and improve infant health, reduce death and illness associated with disease and injury, increase awareness and adoption of healthy lifestyles and to respond effectively to all public health emergencies. We welcome your feedback and comments anytime. Where and how we live, work and play has a lot to do with how healthy each of us really is. We hope you will find this information on our website useful in your everyday lives and that it will provide resources for keeping you and your family healthy. For now, for the future…this is public health.

We are closed today in observance of Memorial Day.We will reopen tomorrow, May 26th at 8am. We apologize for any inconve...
05/25/2026

We are closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

We will reopen tomorrow, May 26th at 8am. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We will be closed Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th, at 8am. We apolo...
05/22/2026

We will be closed Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th, at 8am. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Did you miss the May Tick Talk event with Gay Street United Methodist Church? Have no fear you can catch the recap video...
05/22/2026

Did you miss the May Tick Talk event with Gay Street United Methodist Church? Have no fear you can catch the recap video on YouTube. Visit

Glen Needham - retired OSU professor and local specialist in tick-borne diseasesDavid Hatley, Knox Public HealthDr. Amanda Roger, DVM, Complete Care Animal H...

What does public health mean to you? We want to know!Snap a picture of public health in Knox County and submit it to inf...
05/16/2026

What does public health mean to you? We want to know!

Snap a picture of public health in Knox County and submit it to info@knoxhealth.com.

Submissions will be accepted until June 1.

Photos will be shared on our Insta and Facebook for voting. After all the votes are counted, we will announce a winner.

Our Environmental Health division worked with the Ohio Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA) to put together a CEU Field ...
05/15/2026

Our Environmental Health division worked with the Ohio Onsite Wastewater Association (OOWA) to put together a CEU Field Day/Workshop right here in Knox County on June 17, 2026.

📕PLEASE NOTE: This workshop will take the place of the usual November workshop that KPH hosts. This means that KPH will not have a CEU workshop this November.

To learn more or to register visit https://www.ohioonsite.org/events

You don't need a reason to call, text, or chat 988, but if you do, here are 4️⃣: 1️⃣Thoughts of Su***de 2️⃣ Drinking too...
05/14/2026

You don't need a reason to call, text, or chat 988, but if you do, here are 4️⃣:

1️⃣Thoughts of Su***de
2️⃣ Drinking too much or drug use
3️⃣ Feeling depressed or anxious
4️⃣ Trauma

24/7/365 you can reach out and someone will be there for you. Don't give up.

Join our team at Knox Public Health! If you're interested in public health and making a difference in our community, ch...
05/14/2026

Join our team at Knox Public Health!

If you're interested in public health and making a difference in our community, check out the opportunities and apply today!

Knox Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

https://kph.applicantstack.com/x/openings


05/13/2026

Join our team at Knox Public Health!

If you're interested in public health and making a difference in our community, check out the opportunities and apply today! 💼

https://www.knoxhealth.com/about_us/employment/index.php

Knox Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join us today for another Tick Talk! 📆 Today, May 13th🕛 6:30pm at 📍18 North Gay Street, Mount VernonHear from experts ab...
05/13/2026

Join us today for another Tick Talk!

📆 Today, May 13th
🕛 6:30pm at
📍18 North Gay Street, Mount Vernon

Hear from experts about ticks and tick-borne diseases:
🔹Glen Needham, a retired OSU professor and local specialist in tick-borne diseases
🔹David Hatley II, Epidemiologist, Knox Public Health
🔹Dr. Amanda Rogers, DVM, Complete Care Animal Hospital

Everyone is welcome to attend this community event happening this evening.

05/12/2026

Morgan Willis, APRN-CNP is now accepting new primary care patients in our Danville office!

Schedule online today by visiting https://bit.ly/424Sdqf or call 740-399-8008.

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11660 Upper Gilchrist Road
Mount Vernon, OH
43050

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+17403922200

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