Governing Law
The Knox County General Health District operates according to the standards set forth in the following chapters of the of the Ohio Administrative Code and the Ohio Revised Code.
- Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3701-36 LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
- Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3701: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
- Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3709: HEALTH DISTRICTS
- Ohio Revised Code: Chapter 3707: BOARD OF HEALTH
- Ohio Revised Code: Chapter 4736: SANITARIANS
- Ohio Revised Code: Chapter 3705: VITAL STATISTICS
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Promote a healthy community through education, innovation, and equitable care.
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Inspire and empower healthy lifestyles for generations to come.
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Health Department
Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Phone: 740-392-2200 Fax: 740-392-9613
11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon
Health Center
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Phone: 740-399-8008 Fax: 740-399-8012
11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon (inside KPH) - Dental Services
202 West Vine Street, Mount Vernon - Medical Services
207 West High Street, Mount Vernon (inside Foster's Pharmacy) - Medical Services
206 South Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon - Behavioral Health Services
12 East Main Street, Danville - Behavioral Health & Medical Services
706 South Market Street, Danville - Dental Services
For Health Center service during non-business hours, call 740-399-8008 and choose the "After Hours Service" option.