There are five divisions at the Knox County Health Department:
Administrative
Includes: the office of the Health Commissioner, Emergency Preparedness and the Office of Vital Statistics
Finance Office
Includes: billing, accounts payable, purchase requests, budgets and human resources
Environmental Health
Includes: the inspection and issuing of permits and licenses for: Residential Sewage Systems; Private Water Wells; Food Safety Program; Campgrounds, Camps and RV Parks; Manufactured Home Parks; Public Swimming Pools and Beaches; and Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlors; plus the Solid Waste Program (nuisance complaint investigations), Vector Control (mosquito and ticks), Radon Testing and Rabies Control and Dog Bite Investigations.
Health Promotion Services
Includes: management of educational grants; coordination of coalitions and educational presentations; participation at fairs, festivals and other events; and promotion of services and programs.
Family & Community Health Services
Includes: the Medical Clinic, Dental Clinic, WIC Program, BCMH, and Home Health Care Program.
Upcoming Events
- Late Clinic - Open until 7p Tue. 18 Jun, 2013 (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
- Late Clinic - Open until 7p Tue. 16 Jul, 2013 (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
- Late Clinic - Open until 7p Tue. 20 Aug, 2013 (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
- Late Clinic - Open until 7p Tue. 17 Sep, 2013 (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
- Late Clinic - Open until 7p Tue. 15 Oct, 2013 (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
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Public Health is about focused community efforts to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles and protect the environment. It is what we do with our community partners to ensure conditions that support the health and well- being of our residents.