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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.

02/24/2026

MOUNT VERNON — Pediatric care close to home for the health of every child is available at the Knox County Community Health Center (KCCHC). Start your family’s journey by calling 740-399-8008. Whether...

02/20/2026

Pediatric care close to home for the health of every child is available at the Knox County Community Health Center (KCCHC). Start your family's journey by calling 740-399-8008.

Whether you have a newborn or teenager, your pediatric well-child and sick visits can be completed at our Mount Vernon or Danville Health Clinics. There is no need to drive long distances.

Read more: https://www.knoxhealth.com/news_detail_T2_R97.php

Congrats to our county neighbor Coshocton Public Health District for becoming accredited through Public Health Accredita...
02/20/2026

Congrats to our county neighbor Coshocton Public Health District for becoming accredited through Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB)!

We are proud to announce that we are now officially accredited through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). 🎉

PHAB accreditation is a national recognition that our health district meets rigorous standards for quality, accountability and performance. This process reflects our commitment to improving programs, strengthening partnerships and ensuring our community receives the best possible public health services.

Thank you to our staff, and our community partners who helped make this achievement possible!

Want to know what's going on at Knox Public Health and learn more about what we do? Join our monthly newsletter!Our KPH ...
02/20/2026

Want to know what's going on at Knox Public Health and learn more about what we do? Join our monthly newsletter!

Our KPH Connect Newsletter has info on all the things we do from the programs we offer to the events you can find us at or that we're hosting!

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Did you know that smoke detectors need to be checked once every six months and replaced about every 10 years? Installin...
02/19/2026

Did you know that smoke detectors need to be checked once every six months and replaced about every 10 years?

Installing smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of a home, including the basement, is a fire safety precaution that all homeowners and landlords in your community need to take to protect residents from fire.

Don't forget to check your smoke detectors to potentially save you and your loved ones in the future!

Recent wastewater surveillance data have shown that there has been an increase in influenza A and B in the area. Are you...
02/18/2026

Recent wastewater surveillance data have shown that there has been an increase in influenza A and B in the area.

Are you following these healthy habits to protect against the flu?

Cases of Lyme disease are increasing every year, so it's important to recognize what Lyme disease is and how to prevent ...
02/18/2026

Cases of Lyme disease are increasing every year, so it's important to recognize what Lyme disease is and how to prevent it.

Lyme disease is caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi which spreads through tick bites from black legged deer ticks. They are very small, growing to only the size of a sesame seed.

Outdoor areas with woods, bushes, high grass, or leaf litter are likely to have more ticks. Avoiding these areas is the best prevention, but repellents that contain 20 percent or more DEET, picaridin, or IR3535 on exposed skin can last several hours.

You can learn more about ticks and Lyme disease here:
https://www.knoxhealth.com/public_health/environmental_health/mosquitoes_ticks.php

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! Here are some ways YOU can participate:🚪Hold the door for others.😄Smile at everyone.🏠...
02/17/2026

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! Here are some ways YOU can participate:

🚪Hold the door for others.
😄Smile at everyone.
🏠Help a neighbor.
👬Reach out to a friend you haven't spoken to in a while.
🌞Curate moments of kindness, laughter, & delight.
📲Send an uplifting text.
☕Treat yourself to a cup of coffee, lunch or something else you enjoy!

Remember to be kind and make it the norm.

Knox Public Health will be CLOSED TODAY, February 16th, for President's Day. We will reopen tomorrow, February 17th at 8...
02/16/2026

Knox Public Health will be CLOSED TODAY, February 16th, for President's Day. We will reopen tomorrow, February 17th at 8am.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Knox Public Health will be closed this Monday, February 16th, for President's Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 1...
02/13/2026

Knox Public Health will be closed this Monday, February 16th, for President's Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17th at 8am.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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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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