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May 6, 2013:

Acting on the national theme of “It’s Your Time,” the Knox County Health Department is once again hosting a Healthy Happy Hour in recognition of National Women’s Health Week. This year’s event will be held Tues., May 14, from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Allison’s Finer Diner located at the corner of Coshocton and Upper Gilchrist Rds. Read full article >

May 3, 2013: 

The Knox County Health Department and Knox County Humane Society will sponsor a rabies immunization clinic on Saturday, May 11 from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the garage located behind the health department, 11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd. The clinic is for dogs, cats and ferrets. One-year and three-year vaccinations will be offered. Proof of last year’s vaccinations will be needed to receive the three-year vaccination. There is a $10 charge for the one-year vaccination; $15 for the three-year vaccination. Read full article >

April 25, 2013:

Several staff from the medical clinic at the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) recently spent the day at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus meeting with elected officials to discuss the importance of immunizations. The event was organized by the Immunization Advocacy Network of Ohio (IANO).

Those attending from the health department were Jackie Fletcher, RN, director of family and community health services; Karen Lee, RN and Stacey Robinson, clinic biller/coder. Read full article >

April 24, 2013:

 If you have ever had to put a child car seat in your vehicle, you know it’s not an easy task. And if it’s not installed correctly, it might not protect your child during a crash. In fact, four out of five child car seats are used incorrectly.

On Thursday, May 2, the Knox County Health Department is teaming up with the Mount Vernon Fire Department to present a free car seat check from 1 to 4 p.m. at the fire station, 200 W. Gambier St.

“This will be a great opportunity for anyone who transports young children, whether you are a parent, grandparent or a babysitter.” said JoAnn Kerr with the health department. “Several certified car seat technicians will be on hand to check your child’s car seat and if it is not installed correctly, they will make adjustments to make sure that it is installed correctly. They will also show you how to do it.”

There will also be information on car seat recalls and how to determine if you are using the right car seat for your child’s weight and age.

When properly installed, child car seats reduce the risk of death by 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers. Ohio law mandates that children must be restrained in approved child safety seats with a harness until they weigh at least 40 pounds. A new law also states that children should be in a booster seat or other appropriate safety seat until they are about eight years old or 4’9” or taller.

April 23, 2013: 

Several local agencies and groups are once again joining forces to host an Old Prescription Roundup to gather and dispose of expired, unwanted or unused medications. The event will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in four different locations in Knox County. It is part of a nationwide effort organized by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

The four locations are: the Knox County Health Department in Mount Vernon; Foster’s HealthMart Pharmacy in Centerburg; Fredericktown Police Department; and in the parking lot at St. Luke’s Community Center in Danville. Read full article >