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.

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HPV vaccine is important because it prevents infections that can cause cancer. Some HPV infections can cause cancer—like cancer of the cervix or in the back of the throat. Scientific research shows the benefits of HPV vaccination far outweigh the potential risks. Like all medical interventions, vaccines can have some side effects.

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If you're needing quick and confidential STI Testing, call the Knox County Health Department to set up an appointment to...
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If you're needing quick and confidential STI Testing, call the Knox County Health Department to set up an appointment today at (309) 344-2224!

Thank you to the NAACP Galesburg for having us at their back to school cookout!
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Time to check that school or sports physical off your to-do list! Schedule an appointment by calling 309-344-2225. We'll make sure you're in tip-top shape for the year ahead.

Don’t forget to make yourself a priority! Scheduling annual breast exams and mammograms can save lives! No insurance, or...
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Don’t forget to make yourself a priority! Scheduling annual breast exams and mammograms can save lives! No insurance, or underinsured? The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program can help! Call (309)344-2224

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WIC offers a range of support services for your breastfeeding journey! WIC provides nutrition tips, healthy foods, and breastfeeding education with our WIC nurses! To apply for WIC, call (309) 344-0319.

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